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Events
From monthly mixers to the Arcata Bay Oyster Festival, Chamber events bring Arcata’s businesses and neighbors together.
Coming up
Upcoming Chamber events
Halloween on the Plaza
Trick-or-treating at downtown businesses, local vendors, The Dead Drops, the Dancing Witches, aerial performances, and more.
Apply to vend: Halloween on the Plaza (opens in a new tab)Holiday Open House Sip + Shop
Local beverage makers team up with downtown shops for an afternoon of sipping and shopping.
Get tickets: Holiday Open House Sip + Shop (opens in a new tab)Holiday Mixer at Redwood Capital Bank
Networking, raffle prizes, great food, and wonderful community energy.
About mixers: Holiday Mixer at Redwood Capital BankSeason of Wonder & Light Celebration
Santa, the Snowflake Queen, and local choirs light up the Plaza.
Learn more: Season of Wonder & Light Celebration
Signature events
Community events on the Plaza and beyond
The Chamber produces some of Arcata’s best-loved gatherings each year.
October – mid-January
Season of Wonder & Light
Nearly four months of lights on the Arcata Plaza, plus Halloween on the Plaza, Sip + Shop, and the holiday celebration.
June 12, 2027
Arcata Bay Oyster Festival
Oysters, music, and local vendors fill the Arcata Plaza for a day each June.
Fourth of July
Jubilee on the Plaza
An all-day, family-friendly 4th of July celebration with live music, vendors, and a dunk tank.
Late summer Fridays
Arcata Friday Night Market
Live music, food and drink, and artisan vendors welcoming Cal Poly Humboldt students back to town.
Every February
Annual Business Leadership Awards
An evening honoring Arcata’s businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders.
Every year
State of the City
Updates from Chamber, City of Arcata, and Cal Poly Humboldt leaders, with time for questions.
Networking & learning
Meet people, learn something new
Regular events for members and the business community to connect and grow.
Every month
First Thursday Mixers
Relaxed, open-to-the-public networking hosted by a different member business each month.
Spring & fall
Business Forums & Workshops
Free professional development sessions, in partnership with the North Coast SBDC.
Members only
Field Trips: Business Tours
Small-group, behind-the-scenes tours of local businesses, capped at 10 people.
Quarterly
Young Professionals Network
Mixers for young professionals to swap ideas, build connections, and grow their careers.
Hosting an event in Arcata?
Use the event submission form to share your community event on the Chamber calendar.
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