Events: October - December

As we head into the fall and holiday season, we want to make sure you're in the loop on the exciting events happening throughout Downtown and Old Town Eureka this October through December. From festivals and cultural celebrations to holiday markets and community traditions, these gatherings bring in foot traffic, boost tourism, and energize the community, perfect opportunities to plan promotions, extend your hours, and collaborate with your neighbors.

Below is the current event calendar so you can prepare and take advantage of the season:

OCTOBER

10/2-5 Redwood Coast Music Festival Event Link

Event Time: Various Times

Location: Adorni Center, Eureka Theater, Sequoia Center, Historic Eagle House, Morris Graves Museum of Art, Veteran’s Memorial Building, Old Town Gazebo, Red Lion Hotel

10/4 Zombie Invasion Event Link

Event Time: 5:30-9pm

Location: Courthouse to Old Town

10/4 Arts Alive Event Link

Event Time: 6-9pm

Location: Throughout Downtown & Old Town

10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 Old Town Farmers Market (Tuesdays) Event Link

Event Time: 10am-1pm

Location: F Street (1st - 2nd Streets)

10/4, 10/18 Humboldt Dockside Market Event Link

Event Time: 9am-1pm

Location: Madaket Plaza

10/11 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event Link

Event Time: 10:30am-12pm

Location: Adorni Center to Old Town

10/11 Humboldt Bay Fire Open House Event Link

Event Time: 10am-1pm

Location: 533 C Street

10/11 Eureka High School Homecoming Parade 

Event Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm

Location: Eureka High School > Buhne Street > F Street > Russ Street > J Street > Eureka High School

10/18 Watercolor Workshop Event Link

Event Time: 10am-12pm

Location: The Gazebo (2nd & F Street)

10/19 Old Town Vintage Market Event Link

Event Time: 10am-4pm

Location: G Street between 2nd & 3rd Street

10/25-31 The Great Pumpkin Hunt Event Link

Event Time: 10am-5pm

Location: Throughout Downtown & Old Town

10/25 Downtown & Old Town Trick or Treat Event Link

Event Time: 2pm-4pm

Location: Throughout Downtown & Old Town

10/26 Community Trunk or Treat Event Link

Event Time: 12pm-5pm

Location: 3^rd & E Street Parking Lot

NOVEMBER

11/1 Arts Alive Event Link

Event Time: 6-9pm

Location: Throughout Downtown & Old Town

11/4 Downtown & OId Town Holiday Open House Event Link

Event Time: 5-8pm

Location: Throughout Downtown & Old Town

11/14 - 12/12 Holiday Shopping Spree Drawing Event Link

Event Time: All day

Location: Throughout Downtown & Old Town

11/16 Old Town Vintage Market Event Link

Event Time: 10am-4pm

Location: G Street between 2nd & 3rd Street

11/27 Turkey Trot 5k 

Event Time: 9am

Location: The Gazebo (2^nd & F Street)

11/28 Santa Arrives in Old Town Event Link

Event Time: 2pm-4pm

Location: The Gazebo (2^nd & F Street)

11/29 - 12/7 Holiday Window Display Contest Event Link

Event Time: All day

Location: Throughout Downtown & Old Town

11/29 Small Business Saturday Event Link

Event Time: All Day

Location: Throughout Downtown & Old Town

11/29 Snowball Drop Event Link

Event Time: 11am

Location: The Gazebo (2^nd & F Street)

DECEMBER

12/6 Tuba Christmas Event Link

Event Time: 1pm

Location: The Gazebo (2^nd & F Street)

12/6 Arts Alive Event Link

Event Time: 6-9pm

Location: Throughout Downtown & Old Town

Please note: Additional events may be added as plans evolve, so we’ll continue to keep you informed with updated schedules and participation opportunities.

We recommend marking your calendars now and thinking about how your business can take part—whether through special promotions, pop-ups, decor, or cross-promotions with fellow businesses.