Arcata Main Street Events

These events are held throughout the year on the beautiful Arcata Plaza.
Click on any of the links below to find out more information.

  The Arcata Bay Oyster Festival is held in June every year on the Arcata Plaza. Entering it's 19th Year!
Find out more.
  Arts! Arcata is a celebration of local artists and their works. Held the second Friday of each month from 6-9 pm on the Arcata Plaza. Enjoy Music, Food, and Incredible Art. Find out more.
 

Picnics on the Plaza Liven up your lunch on Fridays, July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st for Picnics on the Plaza.
RELAX downtown on the Arcata Plaza
EAT lunch from a variety of local restaurants
LISTEN to family-friendly, live, local music and
ENJOY the company

  Concerts on the Plaza Join us on August 17th, 24th and 31st for free, family friendly Concerts on the Plaza by great local musicians. Find out more.
Trick or Treat Around the Plaza Join us every Halloween for great costumes and candy from the local businesses. Find out more.
The Season if Wonder and Light is our downtown holiday promotion for the christmas season. Downtown shops stay open late with wonderful and unique local goods for christmas shoppers. Join us for Santa rolling into town and other fun activities for the whole family. Find out more.