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E V E N T  S I X -  E U R E K A  P R I D E  F E S T I V A L  ‘22

join us for eureka’s annual pride festival and pride week events!

The Mission of the Eureka Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration Committee is to educate the world, commemorate our heritage, celebrate our culture, and liberate our people. Please join us in committing to the theme of this years parade — Equality Without Exception.

UNDERNEATH MOONLIT SKIES | EUREKA EVENT

“champagne madam?”

it was with this notion in mind that she turned to the handsome creature within her line of sight, catching their gaze with a scarlet smile. “i think i will, and one for my friend also.” she held out the second flute in a literal gesture of friendship, or at the very least good company. “you look at a loss my dear.”

EVENT FIVE : EUREKA WINTERFEST 2021

After a tumultuous year, the city of Eureka is proud to announce the return of it’s annual Eureka Winterfest, sponsored this year by Henderson and Hill Architecture

For the fifth year in a row, Carson Square will be staging it’s German Market - With stalls from all of your favourite local shops and eateries you’ll be guaranteed to find something to gift loved ones if you’ve left it too late to get to the store! Santa Claus and his grotto will be back once again in the heart of the Square next to the fountain and our 15ft Nordic Fir ( once , and he and his elves will be waiting there with those naughty and nice lists for all of the boys and girls. And returning for the second year in a row, Eureka Valley Ice Rink are happy to be supporting their pop up ice rink; perfect for those beginners who are only just getting on the ice ( tickets $10 for half an hour ). As with last years ice rink, a portion of the proceeds made will be donated to Eureka’s homeless shelter, helping to ensure that everyone can have a merry Christmas, no matter the circumstances.

Our roving reporters from K94.5 will be back again outside Carson Mansion playing festive songs and hosting games both in person and live on air. For more of the traditionalists, First United Methodist will be hosting a carol concert as well as Christmas services all throughout the season - including Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and services on Christmas Day. Temple Beth El will once again be hosting a ‘make your own mezuzah’ stall, and Hanukkiah kits provided by Chabad of Humboldt County, as well as hourly reenactments of the miracle of the Maccabees from the very first Hanukkah.

Is Christmas not Christmas till you’ve watched all of those holiday classics? Fear not because Eureka Theatre have you covered with their daily showings of your favourite festive films ( please contact the theatre directly for specific times ).

Finally head across town to Pleasant Valley Farms where for one week only, the award winning Lightopeia will be arriving in the city. Grab yourself a mulled wine and follow trails all throughout the farm to see hand blown glass sculptures, accompanied by powerful music and dancing lights for a truly spectacular winter treat. And, once you’ve finished the trail, stick around for the winter funfair which will be in full swing along with all those classic rides.

On behalf of the city of Eureka, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season

EVENT FOUR - ALL HALLOWS EVE FAYRE

*Sponsored by Old Town Haunted History Tours, Humboldt County Historical Society and Vice Nightclub

Roll up roll up for the most terrifying time of the year has arrived, and this years All Hallows Eve Fayre is set to be a spooky spectacular. Over the course of the weekend, watch as Eureka disappears over to the dark side with events taking place all over the city:

For those with little ones head to Carson Square, where little ghouls and witches can bob for apples for just $2 ( all money generated will be donated to the Humboldt County Historical Society ). Your favourite eateries will once again be in attendance with creepy themed treats for all the family. How about a spooky tale or two? Head straight to the Old Town Haunted History booth, where their tour guides will be regaling visitors with tales of Eureka, guaranteed to chill the blood -- and make sure you stop off at Madam Laura, Eureka’s resident fortune teller and tarot card reader who is offering to tell you your fortune for the bargain price of just $5. K94.5 will also be in residence over the entire weekend, with on-air games and competitions as well as playing out some classic tunes guaranteed to wake the dead!

How about a trip in a haunted carriage? Our traditional horse carriage rides have been given a makeover and will be making their once a year tour so you can catch a glimpse of all of the town’s halloween decorations, as well as heading past the famous Old Town mansions dressed in their spooky finery, a traditional treat for all of the family.

Or perhaps you’d rather celebrate the spooky seasons with a more traditional fright fest? Not to worry, Eureka Theatre has you covered with the return of their annual horror movie marathon. From Friday night till Midnight on Monday morning, drop into the movie theatre to give yourself a fright *specific movie time screenings available at www.eurekatheater.com/halloweenmoviemarathon*

Heading out of town? Make sure to stop off at Pleasant Valley Farms first, where the annual pumpkin patch will be reopening once again perfect for those insta stories and family photo albums, along with the maize maze and Eureka’s famous interactive horror mazes ( over 18s only allowed in the maze ). Just remember, in these mazes, everyone can hear you scream — but no one’s going to rescue you!

And once you’ve put the little witches and ghosts to bed, its time for the real spirits to come alive at the witching hour. Head straight to Vice Nighclub where this years theme is “Night of the Living Dead”. Channel your inner zombie from 10pm till 3am with both resident DJs and a special guest (TBA) and party so hard the dead won’t be able to ignore you

On behalf of the city of Eureka, we wish you a terrifying halloween