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EUREKA FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET

4/14/2024

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

WHEN:

Every Friday 5:30-8:30
(May 31st - Aug 31st)

WHERE:

Old Town Eureka
(707) 362-8080
www.fridaynight.market
Facebook@eurekafridaynightmarkets
instagram.@eurekafridaynightmarkets

DESCRIPTION

Humboldt county’s most beloved summer event series featuring artisans, food vendors, live music, performers and more - every Friday in Old Town Eureka

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
Friday Night Markets will kick-off its summer series this year in Partnership with Forest Moon Festival in Old Town Eureka

SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET: Find the Foggy Mountain Boys and Solve Riddle!

PASSPORT OFFER: NO

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: Find the Foggy Mountain Boys and Solve Riddle!

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FESTIVAL HQ KICKOFF

3/31/2024

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

WHEN:

Friday
5:30pm-8:30pm

WHERE:

235 F ST,
Old Town Eureka

DESCRIPTION

Join us at the first FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET of the year--
FOREST MOON FESTIVAL EDITION!

FREE ADMISSION
Check out the new Museum of Cinema, take a selfie with Costumers, and get the lowdown on the whole weekend of events!

PASSPORT DEAL: With any gift shop purchase TWO EXCLUSIVE TICKETS to Forest Fest, Saturday night at Sequoia Zoo (while supplies last)

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: Solve a riddle

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FORTUNA KICKOFF & SCREENING

3/21/2024

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

WHEN:

Friday, May 31st
6pm-Midnight

WHERE:

Rohner Park
Fortuna
(707) 725-7620
friendlyfortuna.com
facebook @FortunaParksNRec
instagram @FortunaParksNRec
DEPOT MUSEUM

DESCRIPTION

FREE ADMISSION
Brought to you by City of Fortuna Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Forest Moon Festival!

We offer a variety of recreation programs for all ages, school break programs, Summer FUN camp, facility rentals for both Rohner and Newburg Parks and more!

FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
Take a trip to the Star Wars Universe! Enjoy all the Forest Moon festivities-- dress in costume, a themed public skate event, a food truck, music and outdoor activities for children, all as the sun sets. Then lay back for our Fortuna screening under the stars. Be sure to bring blankets or chairs!

Also, check out the DEPOT MUSEUM featuring a Star Wars exhibit! Open until 8 p.m.

PASSPORT DEAL: No

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: No

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CRESCENT CITY KICKOFF & SCREENING

3/21/2024

DEL NORTE COUNTY

WHEN:

Friday
6pmpm-11pm

WHERE:

Beachfront Park
Crescent City
Come here for all the details!

DESCRIPTION

FREE ADMISSION
6pm-8pm - Forest Moon Festival Official Pre-party
Activities include food trucks, vendors & photo opps with Lucasfilm official costumers - From the 501st Golden Gate Garrison!
plus, a live concert with Alice Di Micele & Force of Nature, made possible by Del Norte Association for Arts & Cultural Awareness.

8:45pm - Lay back under the stars for our Del Norte screening of Star Wars: A New Hope
Be sure to bring blankets or chairs!

Find the City's booth to take part in our SCAVENGER HUNT task!

PASSPORT DEAL: No

OFFICAL SCAVERGER HUNT LOCATION: Complete a task!

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UNDER THE FOREST MOON PARTY

3/18/2024

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

WHEN:

FRIDAY
8pm-11pm

WHERE:

Phatsy Kline's
at the Historic Eagle House
129 2nd St.
Old Town Eureka
$10 in Advance
$12 at the Door
(707) 407-0634
phatsyklines.com
facebook@phatsyklines
instagram.com@phatsyklines

DESCRIPTION

Celebrate the end of Day 1 of the Forest Moon Festival at this Historic Gem in Old Town. Live Music with COLD BLUE WATER, dancing, small plates, craft cocktails, prizes, dress up in costumes, and more surprises to come!

Lovingly restored, in the Historic Eagle House, serving as a community hub and gathering space — hosting live music and events in our Grand Theatre Ballroom and Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge. The Inn at 2nd & C holds 23 beautiful victorian rooms and suites; private event and meeting spaces. Tavern 1888 is it's newest restaurant.

Tickets-- linktr.ee/eaglehouse
$10 in Advance
$12 at the Door

PASSPORT DEAL: Buy a drink and get a pop-statio on the house!

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: Answer a question

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THE EUREKA THEATER

3/6/2024

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

WHEN:

Sunday Noon-1:30pm

WHERE:

612 F Street
Eureka
(707) 442-2790
eureka-theater.org
facebook @theeurekatheater
instagram @theeurekatheater

DESCRIPTION

MASTERS OF COSPLAY
Come to Eureka's historic Art Deco theater for an afternoon with The Masters of Cosplay!

Noon-12:30pm FREE Costuming Appearance
Take a selfie with Lucasfilms (LFL) Costumers in photorealistic costumes from the Star Wars Universe. Members from international Costuming clubs' Northern California Chapters--501st, Golden Gate Garrison; The Rebel Legion, Endor Base; The Mandalorian Mercs, Teren Clan; And the Sacramento Astromech Builders.

12:30pm-1:30pm FREE Moderated Panel with Costumers
Stay for an illuminating panel on what it takes to be an LFL costumer, the incredible charity work they do, and personal stories on their journey into this incredibly creative work that they've dedicated themselves too. Panelists to include locally born robot builder Chris Bozzoli and newly relocated local, Mando Merc, Michael McGillicuddy,

PASSPORT OFFER: No

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: Solve a Riddle!

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ARCATA PLAZA FARMER'S MARKET

3/1/2024

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

WHEN:

Saturday 9am-2pm

WHERE:

Arcata Plaza
(914) 419-0128
northcoastgrowersassociation.org
facebook @ncgafarmersmarkets
instgram @ncgafarmersmarkets

DESCRIPTION

9am-2pm THE FARMER'S MARKET
12 Noon Costumer Appearance

FREE ADMISSION
Moisture farmers gather every week to share their bounty with this Forest Moon planet. Costumes, passport, scavenger hunt, hopefully costumers and Saber Legion/other activities that need a host site.

You and your closest Forest Mooners are invited to come and enjoy food and drinks from our Cantina, visit the Moisture Farmers in the Outer Rim, and relax on our lawn (if you close your eyes you’ll swear you’re on vacation on the Garden Planet!). Get your picture taken with costumers from the Mandalorian Mercs Bring your own reusable bags and utensils to help us keep waste out of the Trash Compactors. No Trooper is too short to have fun with us!
Brought to you by the: North Coast Growers' Association

PASSPORT DEAL: Come to the Market Info Booth for a surprise gift!

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: A treasure hunt begins at the Market Info Booth. Follow the trail of Clues around the Market.

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FOREST MOON FESTIVAL DAY AT THE BEACH

3/1/2024

DEL NORTE COUNTY

WHEN:

Saturday 11am-2pm

WHERE:

Beachfront Park
Crescent City
Come here for all the details!

DESCRIPTION

FREE ADMISSION
Forest Moon fun for the whole family!
Come costumed and head down to Beachfront Park in Crescent City for an afternoon of Star Wars fun, including music, obstacle course, food, crafts, costume parade and contest, craft making & more.

11:00 AM – Groove to galaxy-style to music, make crafts, and grab a bite from food and drink vendors. Plus, get temporary tattoos, build a lightsaber, make little green man ears and princess buns!

11:30PM – Costume parade for youth (12 and under). Then, a costume contest follows for kids, adults and pets! Pre-register at the event registration is required.

12PM – Youth Rebel Training Challenge (ages 5-12). Compete for prizes! No sign ups required. The Youth Rebel challenge will end around 2PM.

Come enjoy an "afternoon of play" that will include saber building, a rebel challenge, costume contests, and more..
Come here for all the details!

Find the City's booth to take part in our SCAVENGER HUNT task!

PASSPORT DEAL: NO

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: Complete a task!

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FOREST MOON FESTIVAL DAY AT SEQUOIA PARK

2/29/2024

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

WHEN:

Saturday Noon-6pm

WHERE:

Sequoia Park
Eureka
eurekaca.gov/157/Community-Services
707-441-4080
Facebook @eurekacommunityservices
Instagram @eurekacommunityservices

DESCRIPTION

FREE ADMISSION
Join the City of Eureka for a day of Forest Moon Festival Fun! Enjoy our Galactic Lineup of activities for ALL AGES!

12pm-3pm Galactic Activities

Inflatable Saber Station
Obstacle Course
Galactic Crafts
Temporary Tattoo Booth
Costume Contest

4pm-6pm

Real Genius Forest Moon Trivia

At the Community Services department, we work hard to make Eureka a great place to live and enhance the quality of life for the community.

PASSPORT DEAL: No

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: No

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SEQUOIA PARK SCREENING

2/29/2024

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

WHEN:

Saturday
7:30pm-11:45pm

WHERE:

Sequoia Park & Zoo
Eureka

DESCRIPTION

FREE ADMISSION
Take a trip to the Star Wars Universe! Get your picture taken with costumers from The Rebel Legion- Endor Base, The Mandalorian Mercs, The Stormtrooper Ranch, and a special appearance from the Bay Area Droid Builders! and be sure to check out a Demo by the Saber Legion! Food Trucks, Live Music and more-- All as the sun sets over the 60 acre, mature second-growth coastal redwood forest. Then lay back for our Eureka screening under the stars. Be sure to bring blankets or chairs!

PASSPORT DEAL: No

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: No

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ARTS ALIVE!

2/29/2024

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

WHEN:

First Saturday
6pm-9pm

WHERE:

Old Town Eureka
(707) 441-4187
email Arts Alive!
Arts Alive!
facebook arts alive!

DESCRIPTION

FREE ADMISSION
The June 1st First Saturday Night Arts Alive will be the backdrop for Festival activities and offer booth spaces for Forest Moon Festival vendors, throughout both Old Town and Downtown.

Hosted by Eureka Main Street, who supports the businesses in Downtown and Old Town and hosts community events such as the monthly First Saturday Night Arts Alive.

While you're there, enjoy opening receptions for artists, exhibits, and performances. Local shops and art galleries stay open late as artists spill into the streets performing live music, dance, and fun for the whole family. Visit more than 75 open cultural sites and businesses displaying artwork or hosting performances.

Be sure to stop by the Visitor's Center, next to the Gazebo!

PASSPORT DEAL: No

OFFICIAL SCAVENGER HUNT LOCATION: No

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