If you just can't wait to get all patriotically explodey on this Independence Day you may want to head down to Fortuna. The "Friendly City," as they do every year, will be jumping the gun for freedom by staging its Fortuna Fireworks Festival in Newburg Park. Make America Kaboom again.
Newburg Park
/ 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day a little early in Friendly Fortuna with some family fun, BBQ, music and fireworks
The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $10
/ 21+
"Ladies of surf noir LA LUZ (Burger Records, Hardly Art) are practically West Coast royalty now, and they're bringing their energetic live show and layered harmonies to Arcata straight from Burger Boogaloo!"
630-5000 /
info@miniplexevents.com /
Web site
Northtown Books
/ 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Once again, the famous children's book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting many local businesses throughout our community this July.
822-2834 /
info@northtownbooks.com /
Web site
D Street Neighborhood Center
/ 10 a.m.-noon
/ $3
The City of Arcata Recreation Division, with funding from First 5 Humboldt, offers a safe and comfortable place for families to meet and share parenting and play experiences.
822-7091 /
rec@cityofarcata.org /
Web site
Humboldt Hill Grange
/ 7 p.m.
/ $4
Dancing to live music featuring tunes from the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s.
725-5323 /
Harbor Lanes
/ 8 p.m.-midnight
$1.75 per game? Steeeee-rike!
