# Events & Things To Do In Arcata This Weekend | May 22-24, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Arcata is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Arcata this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: The Last Night of Cabaret!
  - **Description**: Wild Nights productions and Selma Angelina present a night of classic cabaret at The Basement, Arcata.About this EventThe Last Night of Cabaret!Wild Nights productions and Selma Angelina pre
  - **Date**: Sat, 23 May at 07:30 pm – Sat, 23 May at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/the-last-night-of-cabaret/100001987661919307
  - **Venue**: The Basement, Arcata
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## About

Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Arcata

- **Event Name**: Kinetic Grand Championship
  - **Description**: Now in its 57th year, this legendary North Coast tradition returns Memorial Day Weekend for three days of gloriously unhinged human-powered sculpture racing across 50+ miles of beaches, roads, & waterways, from Arcata to Ferndale. 

More than a race,
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon May 25 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/kinetic-grand-championship/200029933675359
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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  - **Categories**: sports, memorial-day, volunteering
- **Event Name**: The Last Night of Cabaret!
  - **Description**: Wild Nights productions and Selma Angelina present a night of classic cabaret at The Basement, Arcata.About this EventThe Last Night of Cabaret!Wild Nights productions and Selma Angelina pre
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/the-last-night-of-cabaret/100001987661919307
  - **Venue**: The Basement, Arcata
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  - **Price**: USD 35 to 50
  - **Categories**: art, performances, food-drinks, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Land Before Time (1988)
  - **Description**: Sunday, May 24th.
Pre-Show @ 5PM.  Movie Starts @ 6PM.
$8 Admission | $12 w/ Poster
Rated G | Running Time: 1hr. 9min.
All Ages.

The Land Before Time (1988)
"IT IS THE DAWN OF TIME, THE LAND OF THE DINOSAUR. LOST AND ALONE, LITTLEFOOT AND HIS FRIENDS ARE
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun May 24 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 07:10 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arcata/the-land-before-time-1988/200029952577137
  - **Venue**: 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
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## Trending Events in Arcata

- **Event Name**: Kinetic Grand Championship
  - **Description**: Now in its 57th year, this legendary North Coast tradition returns Memorial Day Weekend for three days of gloriously unhinged human-powered sculpture racing across 50+ miles of beaches, roads, & waterways, from Arcata to Ferndale. 

More than a race,
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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- **Event Name**: 4th of July Jubilee on the Plaza
  - **Description**: Join us for the 4th of July Jubilee on the Plaza!
If you are interested in vending, please fill out this form!
https://forms.gle/1VbcABbBpwPg8aeU6
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Mermaids @ Arcata Oyster Festival
  - **Description**: *NOT a Mendocino Mermaids sponsored event*

Sat Jun 13 — Arcata Oyster Festival
https://www.oysterfestival.org/

Arcata Plaza, 700 9th St, Arcata, CA 95521.
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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- **Event Name**: Turnover
  - **Description**: Doors: 7PM | Show 8 PM
TURNOVER
with support from Narrow Head and She's Green

Tickets on sale 10am 5/8/26
  - **Venue**: 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521
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- **Event Name**: Cannifest 2026
  - **Description**: CANNIFEST 2026: Back to the Roots
September 12–13, 2026 | Arcata Ball Park | Arcata, CA

Cannifest returns to Arcata for a two-day, community-driven festival experience. From the high-energy Main Stage to the Unity Stage, comedy and art lounges, education
  - **Venue**: Arcata Ball Park
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- **Event Name**: M**der Mystery Magic - John Van Duzer Theatre
  - **Description**: This is an interactive illusion show with a M**der theme. The audience gets to solve murders and crimes. Will you survive?About this EventThis is an interactive illusion show with a M**der theme. The audience gets to solv
  - **Venue**: John Van Duzer Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Kitchen Dwellers in Arcata
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Kitchen Dwellers Live in Arcata on Friday, June 26, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Kitchen Dwellers like never before? With chart-topping hits like Gypsy, Mountain and Visions of Mohr and 36K+ devo
  - **Venue**: Humboldt Brews
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- **Event Name**: Agent Orange, The Drowns in Arcata
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Agent Orange is Live at TBA on Saturday, June 13, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Agent Orange is hitting TBA on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and with chart-topping hits like
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- **Event Name**: Forest Moon Farmers' Market at Arcata Plaza
  - **Description**: The Arcata Plaza Farmers' Market will transform into a Forest Moon Market, complete with a band, themed costumers, and other pop up activities that are fun and free for all ages!
  - **Venue**: Arcata Plaza
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Kinetic Grand Championship (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Arcata Plaza), The Last Night of Cabaret! (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Basement, Arcata), The Land Before Time (1988) (Sun May 24 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), The Last Night of Cabaret! (Sat, 23 May at 07:30 pm at The Basement, Arcata).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Arcata this weekend May 22–24, 2026?
  - **A:** Kinetic Grand Championship (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Arcata Plaza), The Last Night of Cabaret! (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Basement, Arcata), The Land Before Time (1988) (Sun May 24 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), The Last Night of Cabaret! (Sat, 23 May at 07:30 pm at The Basement, Arcata).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Arcata in May 2026?
  - **A:** Kinetic Grand Championship (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Arcata Plaza), The Last Night of Cabaret! (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Basement, Arcata), The Land Before Time (1988) (Sun May 24 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521), The Last Night of Cabaret! (Sat, 23 May at 07:30 pm at The Basement, Arcata).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Arcata?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Arcata on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Arcata?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Arcata include Arcata Plaza, The Basement, Arcata, 1036 G St, Arcata, CA, United States, California 95521.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Arcata range from USD 35 to USD 50. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Arcata include Kinetic Universe, Wild Night Productions, Arcata Theatre Lounge.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Arcata?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Arcata.

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