Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
/ $3
/ Free with a toy for toy drive
/ Free seniors
/ Free kids
The festival features over 100 booths of handmade gifts by north-coast artisans and craftspeople. Four buildings are decorated in a holiday theme with four stages of live holiday and dance entertainment that will showcase local musicians throughout all hours of the festival daily.
444-8817 /
humartscraftsmusic@gmail.com /
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Redwood Raks World Dance Studio
/ 1-3 p.m.
/ $12
/ Free kids under 5
/ $6 children under 12
/ $10 students/seniors
A delightful Belly Dance infused twist on the classic Nutcracker story enjoyable for audiences of all ages. This show features traditional Middle Eastern dances along with creative fusion styles including special guest Basinah of Los Altos CA as our Sugar Plum Fairy!
616-6876 /
shoshannaraks@gmail.com /
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Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 2 p.m.
/ $10
Produced in collaboration with Humboldt Light Opera Company, A Christmas Story is a sure-fire holiday hit for the whole family.
786-5483 /
North Coast Repertory Theatre
/ 2-4 p.m.
/ $18
/ $16 Students/Seniors
"In this charming and irreverent musical comedy, six awkward and neurotic spelling prodigies give it their all, so that one will be the final victor of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Parental guidance suggested for ages under 13."
442-6278 /
northcoastrepertory@gmail.com /
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Church of the Assumption
/ 3 p.m.
The Ferndale Community Choir performs an eclectic selection of sacred and inspiring music from across the centuries and around the world, plus readings to inspire your holiday spirit.
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Ferndale
/ 5:30 p.m.
"Decked with colored lights by Ferndale's volunteer firefighters, the radiant spruce at the end of Main Street is visible for miles, a beacon to herald the Christmas season."
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Fulkerson Recital Hall
/ 8-10 p.m.
/ $10
/ Free HSU Students with ID
/ $5 Senior/Child
/ $10 General
Madrigal Singers will perform music that spans more than five centuries. The program begins with two contrasting a cappella pieces from the Renaissance. The program continues with two contemporary settings of classic poets.
826-3531 /
mus@humboldt.edu /
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Freshwater Community Hall
/ 8-11 a.m.
/ $6
/ Free Younger Kids
/ $4 Older Kids
Everyone is welcome for what's considered the best breakfast deal on the pancake circuit, according to our local pancake aficionados.
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
/ $12
/ $5 school skate
/ $8 kids
The Humboldt County Fair is proud to announce our new ownership of the Humboldt Ice Rink! We are excited to provide a new indoor home for the rink in Belotti Hall at the Fairgrounds in Ferndale.
humboldticerink@gmail.com /
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See Event Description
/ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Hosting specialty products and services for your holiday gift giving.
shopsacredmovement@gmail.com /
Redwood Acres Fairgrounds
/ 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ Free 4 yrs and younger
/ $10 Adult (13 + yrs)
/ $5 Child (5 - 12 yrs)
Nature Joe is hosting a Thanksgiving celebration at the new Humboldt Nature School in Redwood Acres! Explore the maze of doors themed for Thanksgiving!
601-5637 /
naturejoe@gmail.com /
Highland Park
/ 1 p.m.
/ Free
Like horse polo minus the stable fees.
541-531-6671 /
daryl_witmore@yahoo.com /
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Gist Theater at HSU
/ 2 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 students. seniors
/ 18+
HSU Theatre, Film and Dance presents the Margaret T. Kelso Short Play Festival Six playwrights, six directors, six world premieres! A rare opportunity to see a fascinating variety of work from talented young playwrights.
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Humboldt Cider Company Tap Room
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ Free
"Grab a glass full of cider and bask in string band music from Humboldt's own, Tyger Byle!"
497-6320 /
maricela@humboldtcidercompany.com /
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