Community Calendar

Taste of the Holidays – Arcata’s Culinary Celebration!

Join us Thursday, November 20th at 5pm for the 2025 Taste of the Holidays, where the spirit of the season meets local flavor! Enjoy a one-stop culinary tour of seasonal dishes, artisan treats, and handcrafted drinks from the region’s best chefs, restaurants, and makers. Sip local beers, ciders, and wines while connecting with fellow food lovers in a festive atmosphere.

All proceeds support Arcata Rotary Club Sunrise programs like Backpacks for Kids. Tickets are $45 and limited—get yours today at arcatasunrise.org!

Join us for Cove Connection's annual Holiday Boutique. Shop amazing gifts crafted by local artisans and grab a tasty meal from the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse Society. Soak up the festive vibes with friends and family. Support local makers and enjoy the beautiful Shelter Cove coast.

The legendary StrangeBrew Beer Fest is back for its 13th edition, bringing the ultimate pairing of North Coast craft beer and live music to the historic Eureka Theater!

This is a celebration of sound and suds, featuring an incredible lineup of bands and an all-star roster of the region’s best breweries and homebrewers. Prepare for a day where the pulse of live music meets the perfectly strange pour!

Join the Humboldt Bay Mycological Society for their 47th Annual Mushroom Fair on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Arcata Community Center (321 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Pkwy, Arcata). This enchanting event features fresh mushroom displays, speakers, food, and vendors. The fair is a vital fundraiser for HBMS, a non-profit supporting education throughout the year. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for Students, Seniors (60+), Veterans, Kids 7-17, and free for kids under 6. No one turned away for lack of funds. For more details, visit hbmycologicalsociety.org

. United Indian Health Service (UIHS) is once again hosting its annual Winter Arts & Crafts Fair, now in it’s 23rd year

The UIHS Board of Directors and Staff invites you to Potawot Health Village at 1600 Weeot Way in Arcata Saturday December 6th from 10 AM – 5 PM to do some of your holiday shopping. Over 60 Native American artists will have tables.

Join us for our Annual Stocking Stuffer Event, Saturday, December 6th from 1:00PM-5:00PM at the Gene Lucas Community Center in Fortuna!
Enjoy this family friendly event featuring local food, holiday shopping with local vendors and youth vendors, cocktails, cookie decorating, crafts and FREE pictures with Santa! This is a fantastic event geared for the entire family to kick off the holiday season. Bring your jingle bell spirit and celebrate with our community! Free Admission.