Arcata Main Street knows you’re ready for fun and they are serving it up.

Legs, tails, whatever you’ve got, walk or flip ’em down to the Arcata Plaza for the Mermaids of May Ball Gown Stroll, happening Saturday, May 8 from noon to 3 p.m. (free). Wear your masks (add a little glitter) and practice social distancing while celebrating with your sea friends.

Then, it’s the return of the Sunday Art Market on Sunday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Arcata Plaza. The festive outdoor market (hoping to be a recurring event but for now approved for the next 6-7 weeks) features local arts and crafts along Eighth Street between H and G streets and is the kick-off of Arcata Main Street's Oyster Festival, in planning stages still, but coming soon …