Many would argue that Humboldt County’s favorite summer past time is baseball. Arcata is home to the Humboldt Crabs – the oldest, continuously-operated, collegiate, independent, wood-bat, summer baseball team in the country. So bring your friends, grab a hot dog and a local brew, dance in the bleachers to the one and only live Crabgrass Band, and root, root, root for the home team! Be sure to check the schedule & dress up for themed home games! This year, the Crabs celebrate their 80th season!

The 2025 home game schedule and tickets are available online at www.humboldtcrabs.com.

A celebration of local produce and goods, the Arcata Plaza comes alive on Saturday mornings. Live music, hot food to go, dozens of local producers selling seasonal veggies, meat and more pop up along the streets of the Plaza. Free entry.

​Open every Saturday, year round, rain or shine!

• April – November: 9am – 2pm
• December – March: 10am – 2pm

Hosted by the North Coast Growers Association.

The world’s oldest student run film festival takes place April 19-20. The 58th Humboldt International Film Festival includes 3 days of public screenings, presentations and workshops. For more information, visit https://www.hsufilmfestival.com/

A beloved celebration unique to Humboldt County, the Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival returns April 17-20, 2025. Join naturalists, wildlife enthusiasts, bird watchers and community members as they honor the  Marbled Godwit and the remarkable ecosystems to which it belongs.  The festival includes field trips, lectures, and workshops led by experienced local guides.

For more information, and to register for the event, visit https://www.godwitdays.org/

The annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering is a day of song, resource sharing, community building and arts and crafts to honor and celebrate California Native Traditions. Vendors and more on site. 11am-6pm at the Cal Poly Humboldt West Gym, Forbes Complex.

Hosted by ITEPP. For more information about the event, visit https://itepp.humboldt.edu/california-indian-big-time-social-gathering