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Dune Restoration Work Days

Ma-le'l Dunes / 10 a.m.-1 p.m. / Free

Humboldt's dunes have been restored by hard working hands like yours! You can make a difference in the ecosystem, one invasive plant removal at a time.

444-1397 / dante@friendsofthedunes.org / Web site

Fire Arts Holiday Sale

Fire Arts Center / 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

It's our biggest sale of the year! Loads of functional and decorative ceramics and fused glass pieces for Holiday gifting!

826-1445 / director@fireartsarcata.com / Web site

The 47th Annual Winter Arts Faire

Mateel Community Center / 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free

Featuring local handmade crafts, music, food, and activities for the kids, including Santa Claus!

923-3368 / office@mateel.org / Web site

Photos with Santa

Humboldt's Hometown Store / 10 a.m.-5 p.m. / $25

The sessions are approximately 15 minutes and are by appointment.

798-7707 / tsg.ferndale@gmail.com / Web site

Arcata Holiday Craft Market

Arcata Community Center / 10 a.m.-4 p.m. / $2

Join us for the 23rd Annual Arcata Recreation Division's Holiday Craft Market. Come shop from a variety of over 50 regional artisans while enjoying refreshments and live musical performances from local musicians.

822-7091 / cgroom@cityofarcata.org / Web site

Afro - Fusion Feel & Flow

The Sanctuary / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. / $15

822-0898 / together@sanctuaryarcata.org / Web site

Humboldt Paintball Community

See Event Description / 11 a.m.-5 p.m. / $40

Looking for an unforgettable adventure with friends? Forget the boring indoor parties – it's time to take it outside!

498-3835 / humpaintcommunity@gmail.com / Web site

Vintage Holiday Boutique

Annie B Ryan House and Gardens / noon-7 p.m.

The Vintage Holiday Boutique is happening again this year and you are invited.

445-8775 / eurekaheritagesociety@gmail.com / Web site

NCAAW Volleyball Semifinals & Championships

The Summitt / noon-7 p.m. / Free / 21+

613-0732 / thesummittsportsbook@gmail.com / Web site

Adult Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop

The Makers' Space / noon-2 a.m. / $35 / 21+

All gingerbread houses are pre-baked and prepared for your creative flair! Join us at The Makers’ Space for a fun and imaginative experience.

382-2427 / seagoatmakerspace@gmail.com / Web site

Krampus Christmas Gift Faire

Six Rivers Brewery / noon-5 p.m. / Free

Our kitchen will be closed but we will have food trucks on site and the bar will be open!

839-7580 / office@sixriversbrewery.com / Web site

Samba Drumming Workshop Drums Provided

HLOC's The Space / 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. / $20

6-week fall workshop. This series will focus on some styles of samba from the Bahian region of Brazil, specifically Samba Afro and Samba Reggae.

804-409-4039 / samba.arcata@inkpeople.org / Web site

Holiday Market

Logger Bar / 1-6 p.m. / Free / 21+

An opportunity to shop for your loved ones this holiday season while supporting local makers!

323-496-3032 / Yajairavpadilla@gmail.com / Web site

The Nutcracker

Arkley Center For The Performing Arts / 2 p.m.

North Coast Dance's magical holiday tradition is back, LIVE on stage! Join us for an exciting ballet full of familiar favorites and fresh new twists. This year’s production features a cast of local dancers, and world class guest performers.

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Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

Ferndale Repertory Theatre / 2-4 p.m. / $18 / $14 10+ Group Tickets / $16 Student / Senior / $18 General

Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium.

786-5483 / info@ferndalerep.org / Web site

"Seeing the Light" a Concert by the University Singers and Humboldt Chorale

Fulkerson Recital Hall / 2 p.m. / $15 / Free Cal Poly Students with ID / $5 Children

The 100+ member strong Humboldt Chorale will wake everyone up with Rise, Shine!, a powerful African American spiritual arranged by Texas-based composer Marques L.A. Garrett.

826-3928 / mus@humboldt.edu / Web site

The Valiant Red Rooster

Arcata Playhouse / 2-3:30 p.m. / $15 / $40 Family / $10 kids

The Valiant Red Rooster returns to the Arcata Playhouse this December for TWO WEEKENDS of fun, laughter, and festive cheer.

822-1575 / info@arcataplayhouse.org / Web site

Partnership in Music Orchestra Holiday Performance

Eureka Woman's Club / 2-4 p.m. / Free

Our performances will be presented by Musical Director/Conductor Garrick Woods, Professor of Music at Cal Poly Humboldt, and Concertmaster, Holly MacDonel!

599-4691 / don.w.bicknell@gmail.com / Web site

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 5-8 p.m. / $8 / $12 Admission + Poster

"Halloween is over. Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion. Now he must join together with his friends to save Christmas."

613-3030 / info@arcatatheatre.com / Web site

Play Lab Scores

The Sanctuary / 5:30-8 p.m. / $5 / $20 sliding scale / $15 sliding scale / $10 sliding scale

Join us for body movement improvisation on the third Sunday of each month. Bring ideas and your body.

822-0898 / together@Sanctuaryarcata.org / Web site

Comedian Paul Conyers LIVE

The Basement / 6 p.m. / $20 / 21+

Shows at 6 and 8 p.m. Paul Conyers is one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy today. While his college basketball career was spent mostly on the bench, Paul’s knack for storytelling and razor-sharp wit has taken him to heights his shooting percentage never could.

230-6451 / info@basementarcata.com / Web site

Open Mic Comedy

Crisp Lounge / 6-7 p.m. / Free / 18+

All skill levels welcome! Longer set times allowed. Come be a part of Humboldt's Comedy Scene!

388-0898 / info@crisphumboldt.com / Web site

11th Annual Holidays in Trinidad

Trinidad Town Hall / 6-7 p.m. / Free

Drive by the tennis court to see beautiful lights sponsored by local businesses and community members and down to the Harbor to see the Lighthouse Monument shining forth for the first time in almost a decade.

677-3655 / tcc@trinidadcivicclub.org / Web site

Sparkling Light Spectacular

Humboldt County Fairgrounds / 6-9 p.m. / $3 / $5 Suggested Donation per auto / $3 Suggested Donation for Walkers

The holidays just got BRIGHTER as the Humboldt County Fairgrounds announced its First Annual Driving and Walking Light Tour!

786-9511 / vendors@humboldtcountyfair.org / Web site

HLOC's Babes and Guys Chorus in Winter Songs

New Heart Community Church / 7-8:30 p.m. / Free

Through the years they have explored a wide variety of musical types from classic pieces to jazz and a little bit of pop.

630-5013 / info@hloc.org / Web site

G.O.A.T. Karaoke at The Goat

The Miniplex at Richards' Goat Tavern / 8:30 p.m. / Free / 21+

Supportive atmosphere, over 45,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome.

630-5000 / info@miniplexevents.com / Web site

Comedy Open Mic

Savage Henry Comedy Club / 9 p.m.

Are you funny? Weekly comedy open mic. No cover.

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