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Arcata Marsh Tour
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S G St, Arcata, CA, 95521, United States

Summer Nights at the Farmstead
2026-07-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 | 1450 Hiller Rd, 1450 Hiller Rd, McKinleyville, CA, 95519, United States

K'ima:w Medical Center Health Fair
2026-07-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Hoopa Neighborhood Facility, 11860 CA-96, Hoopa, CA, 95546, United States

Music in the Park
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Pierson Park, 1608 Pickett Rd, McKinleyville, CA, 95519, United States

Friday Night Market
2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Eureka Old Town, Old Town, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States

Humboldt Folklife Festival Free Day!
2026-07-25 10:00 - 20:00 | Dell’Arte, 131 H St, Blue Lake, CA, 95525, United States

Disability Pride Fest
2026-07-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States

Bigfoot Daze
2026-07-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Willow Creek Veteran’s Park, 100 Kimtu Rd, Willow Creek, CA, 95573, United States

Block Party BBQ
2026-07-29 10:00 - 14:00 | St Vincent de Paul, 35 W 3rd St, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States

Humboldt OBON Festival
2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Arcata Creamery District, 1251 9th St, Arcata, CA, 95521, United States
The annual Humboldt Obon Festival will be held at the Creamery District in Arcata. There will be a Buddhist priest to bless the Festival and share the stories and traditions of Obon, an altar to honor our ancestors, food vendors (Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine), children’s activities, music, Bon Dancing, and more. HAPI (Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity) is the organizing sponsor, but many people from the community have come together to brainstorm and plan our first Obon Festival. It has been an exciting process with many fond memories of Obon shared.

RCRC Family Resource Fair
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Dr, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States
HCAR will be tabling at this event!
First 5 Humboldt and RCRC are hosting a free family resource fair. Come by and connect with local resources for you and your family. Lunch will be provided at 11am for the first 200 people. There will be activities for kids and sensory item giveaways.

Pathway to Payday
2026-08-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Betty Chinn Day Center, 133 7th St, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States
In partnership with the Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation, Pathway to Payday is a FREE four-day Employment Workshop Series, designed so that each day builds upon the next, focusing on the enhancement of application, overcoming barriers, and building interview skills, ultimately resulting in participants having the opportunity to interview with multiple local businesses with open positions.

Da’ Yas Park Volunteer Day
2026-08-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Da’ Yas Park, 2605 Pine St, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 8th for a morning of gardening at Da’ Yas Park! We will meet at the California St. Entrance of the park to work on the native planters along the paths.
⏰Drop in anytime between 9am-11am. All supplies are provided. This is a family friendly event, but minors must have a parent or guardian present. Please reach out to Hannah at hatwood@eurekaca.gov with any questions

Floating Lantern Ceremony (Make a Lantern)
2026-08-08 09:00 - 13:30 | Arcata Plaza, Arcata Plaza, Arcata, CA, 95521, United States
The 40th Annual Arcata Lantern Floating Ceremony is an opportunity to offer spiritual consolation for everyone affected by the pandemic, those we miss, departed loved ones, ancestors and all we hold dear.
The City of Arcata’s Nuclear Free Zone Committee began this ceremony 39 years ago to commemorate the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 and to affirm our dedication as a community to the cause of peace, to bring awareness to the dangers of nuclear proliferation, and to advocate for environmental sustainability.
In the morning (9am – 1:30pm) there will be Lantern Making, with all supplies provided, at the Arcata Farmer’s Market (9th and G streets). Then around 7:00pm people will gather at the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary by Klopp Lake at the end of South I Street for the ceremony. 8:40pm – Lantern Floating.

Woofstock Festival
2026-08-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Halvorsen Park, 1003 Waterfront Dr, Eureka, CA, 95501, United States
Woofstock is the largest dog festival in Humboldt County. Join us in person for great music, delicious food, family-friendly entertainment and activities. On-leash dogs are welcome and encouraged! Come help the Sequoia Humane Society save pets in need, and have some fun at the same time!

Floating Lantern Ceremony (Lantern Program)
2026-08-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Klopp Lake, Arcata, CA, 95521, United States

Humboldt County Fair
2026-08-12 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-13 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-14 12:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-15 12:00 - 23:00 | Humboldt County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St, Ferndale, CA, 95536, United States
The 130th Annual Humboldt County Fair Home of the historic Humboldt County Fair, the Association strives to serve the community by providing the annual community fair as well as event center rentals and camping for tourists and travelers who come to see the Victorian village of Ferndale
Ticket prices vary, HCAR clients may be eligible for free tickets, please contact your program director for more information.

Wellness Day & TAY BBQ
2026-08-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Sequoia Park, Eureka, CA, 95503, United States
Humboldt County Transition-Age Youth Collaboration (HCTAYC) and Transition-Age Youth Division is hosting its annual Wellness Day and BBQ. The event takes place Friday, Aug. 14, from noon to 3 p.m. at Sequoia Park, in Eureka and features workshops focused on the “Eight Dimensions of Wellness.” The event is open and geared toward young people ages 16 to 26, with experience in foster care, juvenile justice, behavioral health and homelessness.
Participants can RSVP in advance by emailing staff@hctayc.org, calling 707-298-5190 or visiting tinyurl.com/TayWellnessDay. Transportation is available upon request.

Bridgeville UFO Festival
2026-08-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Bridgeville School Grounds, 38717 Kneeland Rd, Bridgeville, CA, 95526, United States
There comes a time in this galaxy when all intergalactic species must come together for a higher purpose. A time to compare antenna and, of course, an opportunity to demonstrate the agility and new advances made on your flying saucer craft. The time is set. The place: EARTH; on the old BRIDGEVILLE BRIDGE conveniently located in Bridgeville, California, USA (yes it is a real place, just look it up on the Internet, or fly up Highway 36 and see for yourself). For 2025, BridgeFest will be held at the old school yard of Bridgeville School, just past the old bridge on Kneeland Road.

Dune Restoration Work Days
2026-08-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Ma-le’l Dunes North, Arcata, CA, 95521, United States
Join our Dune Ecosystem Restoration Team (DERT) in removing non-native, invasive plants from our coastal dunes environments in order to make room for natural diversity. To learn more about common invasive plants in the dunes, visit our Science & Nature page.
Please bring water and wear layers & closed-toed shoes. Plant identification lessons will be provided.
