Saturday mornings in Arcata are for the Farmer's Market! Join dozens of vendors and local businesses in an outdoor shopping extravaganza in the Arcata Plaza. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the amazing products, the weather, and entertainment found here.
Live music brings the market to life from 10:30AM-1:30PM. Take in the sights of market-goers hula-hooping, dancing, and socializing. You never know what you may see at the Arcata Plaza Farmers Market! Please note that while most places in Arcata are pet-friendly, the market does not allow pets so leave your furry friend at home for this event! The Arcata Plaza Farmer's Market takes place from 10AM - 2PM every Saturday, all year-round, rain or shine.
Sequoia Park Zoo - Redwood Skywalk
One of the most popular and family friendly activities in the Redwood Coast is visiting the Sequoia Park Zoo. This is a hot spot not only for the beautiful animals, but for the new Redwood Sky Walk installation within the zoo! The zoo is open every day from 10AM-5PM, except Mondays when they are closed.
Local Breweries
The Redwood Coast offers several exceptional microbreweries, including the U.S.'s first certified organic brewery and one of the first female brewmasters. Locals and visitors alike enjoy sampling the region’s fine selections of craft brews, many of which are national award winners. Some of our favorite area breweries include Redwood Curtain Brewery, Lost Coast Brewery, Eel River Brewing, And Mad River Brewery. But the list does go one. You can even take a tour of the new Lost Coast Brewery for a behind the scenes look at beer production here on the Redwood Coast.
Creamery District
Arcta’s Creamery District is a vibrant, diverse community where artists and entrepreneurs prosper. Centered around Arcata's historic Creamery Building locals and visitors alike are invited to this lively district to explore! Grab a bite to eat, check out some shops...hear some live music, or attend one of the district’s many fun and entertaining events. More info at www.facebook.com/creamerydistrictartmarket/
Oyster Festival
01-06-2023 @ 12:00 am
Celebrating 3 days of Humboldt County’s Aquaculture, Beverage Makers, and Culinary Artistry! This fundraiser event is the primary fundraiser has been a wonderful way to connect tourists and visitors to Arcata for the past 32 years and in this time has become a favorite local event. Don’t miss out on this local fabulousness each summer during the month of June in Arcata.