Pastels on the Plaza

An Annual Fundraiser for Northcoast Children’s Services

First Saturday in October on the Arcata Plaza

Since 1987, Northcoast Children’s Services has partnered with local sponsors and artists to transform the sidewalks of the Arcata Plaza into a colorful art gallery on the first Saturday in October.

Pastels on the Plaza is a benefit for Northcoast Children’s Services where businesses & other sponsors are invited to purchase a square of sidewalk to be transformed into a work of art by local artists willing to donate their time and creativity to this unique community event.

Proceeds from this event help fund our Preschool and Family Services that extend to over 800 children and families in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties annually.