Bring your little bunnies along to the Southern Humboldt Community Park (Sprowel Creek) for the Spring Fling & Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, 2025, the day before Easter.

Join friends and neighbors for a free day of family fun, featuring egg hunts for multiple age groups, live music and puppetry by Cowtown Sound, as well as food, drinks, and games for kids of all ages. Don’t forget to take a picture with the Easter Bunny and try your skills at the egg launcher!

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On Sunday, October 20, the Paradise Royale Mountain Bike Race twists and turns through the King Range National Conservation Area. Set among some of the most stunning wilderness in the world, this 12.2-mile course boasts stunning views of the Lost Coast and surrounding protected redwood forests. With two creek crossings and an elevation gain of more than 2,000 feet, PRMBR offers a challenge for riders of all levels.

Celebrate with friends new and old post-race at Gyppo Ale Mill, host of the award ceremony. A well-deserved burger and pint (or two) of craft brew will certainly hit the spot. Live music from the Irie Rockers and Banjo Makes 3 usher in the eve of another successful race day.

Register by October 5 online. Entry fee includes race day shuttles, a swag bag, and two drink tickets for the post-race awards ceremony at Gyppo Ale.

The world renowned Czech Puppet Theatre brings to life the story of a little boy named Kaja, who is afraid to go to school. With the help of a magical school bag and books inside.

Groove on over to Gyppo Ale Mill with your sweetheart for a live performance from the Irie Rockerz, a Northern California trio that mixes Reggae, Rock, R&B, and Hip-Hop. Enjoy local brews and a full pub menu, fireside in beautiful Shelter Cove.

Fine dining is at it’s best in Southern Humboldt on January 25th, as the Benbow Historic Inn hosts another Winemaker’s Dinner. Indulge in a delicious 5 course meal, paired with wines from McNab. Reserve a table now and receive a 20% discount on an overnight stay. Call 707-923-2124 for dinner reservations.

Ring in 2025 in Southern Humboldt at the New Year’s Eve Immersive Dining Experience! Enjoy Pakistani food, belly dancers, live music, DJ, bartenders, henna tattoo artist, hookah lounge and VIP Vintage lounges. Hosted by Above and Beyond Creations and Innerbloom Wellness.

Garberville hosts a big celebration, Small Town Christmas, on Saturday, December 21. Festivities include yuletide crafts & activities from Arcata Playhouse’s mobile Wonder Wagon, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday libations from The Box Bar, food, music, a visit from Santa himself and more!

Gather will your little ones for this lovely family holiday event. There will be kids activities and crafts tables, along with wares for local artisans. Delicious lunch will be served onsite to the tunes of live local musicians.

Gather round in the Victorian Village of Ferndale for this beloved local Christmas tradition  - the lighting of America's Tallest Living Christmas Tree. Since 1934, Ferndale's volunteer firefighters have adorned the giant spruce at the end of Main Street in lights, and folks have come from near and far to witness the first moment its glow is cast upon the wintry December night. There will be free hot cocoa and homemade treats.

Ceremony begins promptly at 5:30pm.

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Treat yourself and your loved ones to a gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner at the beautiful Historic Benbow Inn (and save yourself the dirty dishes at home!). Choose from a traditional turkey dinner with flare, or selection of other artisanal main courses. The first course and scrumptious fall dessert book end a holiday meal to remember.

Community members are invited to gather at the Mateel Community Center for the annual Garberville Veteran's Association Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, November 28 from 12pm-6pm.

Henry Zebrowski & Ed Larson from the hit series Last Podcast On The Left: Side Stories do a live version of the hit podcast at the Mateel Community Center on Saturday, November 23. Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 8pm.

Gather your friends for a delightful wine-centric event at the historic Benbow Inn. The Benbow Wine Auction includes a complimentary tasting showcasing ten Northern California wineries paired with locally made hors d’oeuvres. The live and silent auctions include original art, jewelry, wine packages, trips and more. Hosted by the Benbow Historic Inn. Proceeds benefit the Southern Humboldt Health Foundation.

Ghouls and goblins gather round at the 37th annual Halloween Festival at the Garberville Town Square on October 31st. Dress your best for a costume contest! There will also be a trunk-or-treat, a dance contest (with cash prizes) live music from Irie Rockerz, a flash mob and more! Festivities will be held from 3-5:30pm. Spooktacular!

The 4th Haunted Halloween Candlelit Walk at Humboldt Redwoods State Park will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 6pm. This fun, family-friendly community event includes a self-guided haunted forest walk through the ancient redwoods, hot cocoa to warm up and a spooky movie at the campfire center.

Celebrate the Mateel Community Center’s 45th anniversary on Oct. 19th! Festivities include a show with Los Rakas backed by the 7th Street Band and tropicali dance beats with DJ G. Davis. Toast nearly half a decade of community, love and stewardship with local libations, and feel the bounty of the county with tasty treats and, of course, cake - available onsite. To many more years!

The Benbow Historic Inn hosts an Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 19! Sierra Nevada will be serving delicious microbrews, and German favorites like bratwurst, pretzels and strudel will be available from the kitchen. Enjoy a live performance by Miracle Show, a Grateful Dead tribute band, from 5 PM to 8 PM!

Run, jog or walk beneath the stunning old-growth redwood canopy along Avenue of the Giants at the 44th Annual Humboldt Redwoods Marathon. Entry fee benefits Save the Redwoods. Register online. 

The second annual Battle of the Band rock and rolls back in to the Mateel Community Center on Saturday, October 12 from 1pm to midnight. Witness greatness in the making as local bands complete for the title of and a cash prize.

Oktoberfest is back at Gyppo Ale Mill - and its bigger and beery-er than ever! The Gyppo kitchen will be serving up a German-inspired menu, and the Mill will be bumping Bavarian beets to whet your whistle. Save room for the start of the event - beer. There will be Stein-holding competitions nightly, as well as a chance to be crowned the 2024 Gyppo Oktoberfest Champion. Actitivites take place September 30-October 6. Visit gyppo.com for full details. Prost!

This sweet town-wide event celebrates local history and local farms. The day-long festival begins with a street fair in downtown Fortuna, featuring vendors, food trucks, music and more. Then, head on over to Clendenen’s Cider Works, the hub of the Fortuna Apple Harvest Festival for apple and cider tasting, family activities, more music and, of course, the opportunity to take some of the bounty home with you. The celebration ends at Rohner Park with a themed skate night.

Visit https://fortunaappleharvest.org/ for details.