Seasonal County Events
See Humboldt County Annual Events.

June 30th - October 27th
Eureka Friday Night Market
Eighteen Friday evenings in a row Humboldt Made and the North Coast Growers Association transform the streets of Old Town

First Saturday of the Month
Arts Alive!
On the first Saturday of every month, Old Town Eureka transforms into myriad venues for music and art. Galleries, restaurants,

October 5, 6 & 7
12th Annual Savage Henry Comedy Fest
The Savage Henry Comedy Club hosts a 3-day side splitting event, with 147 Comedians performing in 52 shows across 13

October 5-8
Redwood Coast Music Festival
This year’s Redwood Coast Music Festival will showcase more than 40 bands across eight historic stages throughout Eureka. Renowned musicians

October 6 & 7
Eureka Symphony: Across the Centuries
Experience the Eureka Symphony's season opener, which will traverse nine centuries of music.

October 7
Wine by the Sea
Join the Friends of the Dunes for a celebration of coastal conservation, stewardship and environmental education, as you enjoy live

October 7 & 8
Medieval Festival of Courage
Hear ye, hear ye, the Medieval Festival of Courage celebrates agricultural traditions and the autumnal equinox, with all the delights

October 7
Pastels on the Plaza
Watch artists in action as they bring the sidewalks of the Arcata Plaza to life in support of North Coast

October 7
Fortuna Apple Harvest
This sweet town-wide event celebrates local history and local farms. The day-long festival begins with a street fair in downtown

October 8
Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k
Run, job or walk beneath the old-growth redwood canopy along Avenue of the Giants at the 43rd Annual Humboldt Redwoods

October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 31
Haunted Rail Tour
North Coast Repertory Theatre, Timber Heritage Association, the Clarke Historical Museum and the people who produced the Haunted Mill Tour

October 13
SoHum Social
Celebrate the local community with friends and family on warm late summer evenings at SoHum Social. This recurring event is

October 14
Lost Coast Fresh Hop Fest
Gyppo Ale Mill hosts the second annual Fresh Hop Fest. Local breweries including It’s Alive Kombucha, Seaquake Brewing, Port O’Pints

October 15
Old Town Vintage Market
Explore an array of vintage, second hand & artisan made goods at this pop up vendor market in Eureka's Historic

October 21
Harvest Artisan Faire
Fall is in full swing at the Harvest Artisan's Faire, where you can peruse locally made jewelry, gifts, art and

October 21
Humboldt Roller Derby Home Game
Beloved local sports team Humboldt Roller Derby hosts a hard-hitting double header against the Carquinez Quad Squad and V-Town Roller

October 26-28 & 31
Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors
Every year at the end of October, the kinetic sculptures (and their operators) from May’s iconic three-day Kinetic Sculpture Race

October 29
Boo at the Zoo
The Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation host this annual fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween event. Patrons in costume trick-or-treat along the Zoo's

October 31
SoHum Halloween Festival
Downtown Garberville hosts a fun-filled Halloween celebration with costume contests, trick-or-treating, live music and more. This spooktacular event will be

October 31, 2023
Trick-or-Treat on the Arcata Plaza
Ghosts, pirates and princesses, oh my! The streets surrounding the Arcata Plaza close to traffic and fill with trick-or-treaters on

November 10-11
Fig Twig Holiday Market
The Fig Twig Market at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds has become a holiday tradition, with more than 80 local vendors offering

November 11
Benbow Wine Auction
Gather your friends for a delightful wine-centric event at the historic Benbow Inn. The Benbow Wine Auction includes a complimentary

November 12
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival makes its Humboldt County debut Sunday, November 12, at the Arcata Theatre Lounge. Featuring

November 23
Trinidad Blessing of the Fleet
The fishing industry is integral to local culture and economy – it is a way of life in Humboldt County.

December 1-3
Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festival
For more than 40 years, locals have gathered at the Humboldt Artisans Crafts & Music Festivals at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds

December 2
Lighting of America’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree
Watch the Ferndale Volunteer fire department light America’s tallest living Christmas tree – a tradition in the Victorian Village since

December 2
Candlelight Walk through the Ancient Redwoods
Marvel at Humboldt’s iconic giants and experience the magic of forest in the flickering candlelight at the 34th Annual Candlelight

December 9
Trucker’s Christmas Parade
The 35th annual Trucker’s Christmas Parade is a dazzling showcase of light and cheer. Trucks and floats are elaborately adorned