Events

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a year-long celebration and events are hosted throughout the year. Join us as we celebrate the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Six Rivers National Forest. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 6-8, 2021
Del Norte Fair
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Del Norte County Fairgrounds
421 US-101, Crescent City, CA 95531
Join us to make ornaments and learn more about the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree initiative.

September 4, 2021
Bigfoot Daze | Visit Willow Creek (willowcreekchamber.com)
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Veteran’s Park
100 Kimtu Rd
Willow Creek, CA 95572
Ornament making opportunity.

PAST EVENTS

June 5, 2021
Pony Express Days 2021 | McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1606 Pickett Rd, Mckinleyville CA 95519
An informational opportunity to learn more about the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

June 20, 2021
Sunday Art Market hosted by General 2 — Arcata Main Street
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
8th st. Arcata CA 95518
Ornament making on the Arcata Plaza (located near the face painting and the band)

June 26, 2021OysterFest
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Creamery District
1251 9th Street
Arcata, CA 95519
Ornament making opportunity.

July 2, 2021Children’s Fair
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
462 Howe Drive
Crescent City, CA 95531
Ornament making opportunity.

July 7, 2021Paso a Paso Fatherhood Picnic 2021
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Gene Lucas Community Center
3300 Newburg Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
Ornament making opportunity.*This event will be held with Covid 19 regulations – all participants will maintain social distance and the use of masks at all times.

July 11, 2021
Ornament Making at the Boys and Girls Club
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club of the Redwoods Eureka Teen Center
3015 J St. Eureka, CA 95501
Join the Six Rivers National Forest Service staff for ornament making, with special appearance by Woodsy Owl.

July 13, 2021
HSU Hike #1 for the companion Christmas Trees
10:00 a.m.
Willow Creek Renner Station
More info and RSVP
Join Forest Service and Humboldt State University alumni to hunt for the smaller trees that will decorate offices throughout Washington, D.C.

July 20, 2021
HSU Hike #2 for the companion Christmas Trees
10:00 a.m.
Willow Creek Renner Station
More info and RSVP
Join Forest Service and Humboldt State University alumni to hunt for the smaller trees that will decorate offices throughout Washington, D.C.

**We are taking the risks presented by COVID-19 seriously and following CDC guidance for events and gatherings. We are planning events, assessing current and projected conditions and will adapt by postponing, modifying, or canceling events as needed. Keeping our team, the public and our communities safe is our priority.