Events

Kick off the holiday season with a night of festive cheer at the Downtown & Old Town Holiday Open House on Friday, November 14th from 5-8pm! Stroll through the beautifully decorated streets of Eureka while enjoying: - Live music - Humboldt Bay Fire Truck & Toy Drive - Face Painting & Kids’ Crafts - Food Trucks & Warm Drinks - Food For People Food Drive - In-store specials from your favorite local shops—find the perfect gift or treat yourself! - A warm, festive atmosphere that’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit! It’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses while experiencing the magic of the season. Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit, and make an evening of it! Participating Businesses: Belle Starr, Blue Ox Boutique, The Bodega, By Nieves :: Handmade Natural Body Care, Dick Taylor Chocolate, Eureka Books, Familia Cafe, Game On Laser Tag and More, Good Relations, The Greene Lily, Humboldt Herbals, Humboldt Mercantile, JillyBeans Emporium, Land of Lovely, Many Hands Gallery, Phosphene, Redwood Coast Museum of Cinema, Rosebud Home Goods, Sisters Clothing Collective, Thrap Market Company, Tulip Perfume Co., The Void, Zumbido Gifts, and more! Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 Time: 5 PM – 8 PM Location: Downtown & Old Town Eureka Let’s make this holiday season merry and bright!

Wreath making

Henderson Center Merchants come together for an evening to kick off the Christmas season! Retailers and Merchants will be open late, with retailers offering shopping specials and other businesses having family games, events, and Santa and The Grinch will be there! All family fun is free for the community.

Annie Sloan Class

Free Thanksgiving meal

Cake Decorating

Santa’s coming to town on a Humboldt Bay Fire Truck! Meet at the Gazebo at 2 PM for Santa’s grand entrance, followed by festive fun with his merry elves. Enjoy face painting, kids’ crafts, balloon animals, and a chance to share your holiday wishes with Santa himself! Bring the whole family and your camera for a magical afternoon in Old Town!

This free family event is happening at 11 AM on Saturday, November 29 at the Gazebo in Old Town, Eureka. Support Small Business Saturday, and get ready for a man-made blizzard with hundreds of snowballs (ping pong balls) gently floating down to eager shoppers! Each ball represents a special discount, gift, or giveaway pre-determined by a participating business. Catch a snowball and visit the corresponding business to redeem your prize on Saturday, November 29th only! --------------- Prizes for kids and adults! “Gumballs” are colored ping-pong balls and each one can be redeemed for a special trinket or treat. Limit one “gumball” per child. “Snowballs” are white ping-pong balls and each one can be redeemed for a special prize from a local business. Limit one snowball per adult. _________ Join the fun, support local businesses, and make it a memorable Small Business Saturday!