Community Calendar

Visit the McKinleyville Farmers' Market to purchase the freshest farm goods, all non-GMO and grown in Humboldt County. 

​This market has a huge variety of locally grown produce, decorative and edible plants, and locally caught fish.

Vendors come from around the county to bring their bounty to McKinleyville.  Warm weather crops like peaches, tomatoes, and peppers come from as far as Petrolia and Willow Creek, and our own McKinleyville farmers bring coastal favorites like kale and potatoes.  We also have a great selection of decorative plants, like succulents and begonias, and edibles like blueberries, figs, and currants.

Hungry? There's a barbecue truck located IN market just for your convenience! Or, snack on a basket of strawberries or figs as you enjoy the local musicians and spending time with your neighbors.

We are located in the parking lot of the Eureka Natural Foods McKinleyville location, so parking is never an issue and your car is close by to load full of your favorite goodies from the market.  PLUS, make sure to stop in Eureka Natural Foods for whatever else you need to complete your shopping list!

Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Carnival, October 30th from 5-8PM at Hydesville Elementary School.
Enjoy dinner, carnival games for the family of all ages, AMAZING prizes and the Spookiest Haunted House to frighten you for weeks to come! Plus lots of CANDY!
Come in costume and celebrate the Halloween season with the community, October 30th from 5-8PM at Hydesville Elementary School. Cash and Credit Cards Accepted.

On October 30th, 2025, Humboldt County will host FREEHUB PRESENTS, the national film festival by Freehub Magazine that celebrates mountain bike culture and supports trail building across North America. This special screening doubles as a fundraiser for RCMBA, with proceeds going directly toward building more trails in our region. Headlining the evening is our locally produced feature, “BUILDING TOGETHER: THE RCMBA STORY” a film that tells the true story of community, dirt, and determination behind the Redwood Coast’s growing trail movement. It’s more than a film night—it’s a rally point for riders, builders, and supporters to come together and invest in the future of Humboldt trails.

Thursday night trivia, FREE to play! Bring your friends and compete to win fun prizes!

Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors: Prepare for a Terrifying Tradition!
Humboldt County’s Most Twisted Halloween Experience Returns October 24th, 25th, 30th and Halloween.
Arcata, CA — Humboldt’s most twisted tradition is back again this year for frightful fun! The Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors, a one-of-a-kind Halloween event, returns to the Kinetic Sculpture Lab in Arcata from October 24th, 25th, 30th and Halloween. Get ready for a spine-tingling journey through a haunted lab where terrifying surprises and creepy creations await.
This year’s event promises to be the most horrifying yet, with an immersive guided tour through the Lab's dark corners and twisted rooms. You will encounter the Lab’s unwanted "guests"—monstrous experiments, bizarre sculptures, creepy clowns and live creatures lurking in every shadow. Live music every night, the haunted atmosphere will be amplified as you make your way through this one-of-a-kind, artist-designed horror show.
Key Details:
Dates & Times: Friday, October 24th, Saturday, October 25th, Thursday 30th and Halloween, from 7:00 PM – Midnight.
Location: Kinetic Sculpture Lab, 820 8th Street at N Street, Arcata, CA (Creamery District).
Tickets: $15 at the gate (cash only). Recommended for ages 13+.
Food & Fun: Enjoy food food trucks while you wait, and an eerie vibe created live music every night.
Proceeds from the Haunted Lab of Horrors benefit the Kinetic Sculpture Lab, helping six teams to compete in the Kinetic Grand Championship—the original triathlon of the art world—where artists and engineers compete with their human-powered art sculptures each Memorial Day weekend.
Unlike typical haunted houses, this event is conceived and built by artists, making it a unique, creative, and thrilling experience. Groups of 4-6 will be guided through synchronized "stages" featuring elaborate lighting, sound, special effects, and dark humor that will scare even the bravest souls. WARNING: This haunted experience is not for the faint of heart. Participants should be prepared for intense scares, strobe lights, loud noises, darkness and a cast of terrifying creatures that will haunt your nightmares long after you’ve escaped. Parental discretion is advised.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Humboldt’s creepiest, kookiest haunted lab—supporting a great cause! For more information, visit kineticsculpturelab.com or follow us on social media, @MostlyKineticMondays.

Join us for special guests & games hand chosen and orchestrated by stand-up super-star Josh Barnes. Come check out the comedic talent right here in our own backyard, on the last Thursday of every month!

The Garberville Certified Farmers' Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, crafts and more! Enjoy music and hot food vendors at this fun, family friendly event. No pets are allowed, but trained, ADA certified, service animals are welcome. CalFresh EBT customers are able to receive a market match at every farmers’ market. Visit the market info booth for more information. Open 11am - 3pm every Friday, May-mid November.

In October, the Ferndale Museum is holding Candlelight & Ghost Stories, a family-friendly tour through the museum with each spooky stop featuring a ghostly visit from a spirit of Ferndale's past. There are no "jump-scares" in the tour. Come join us for some spooky fun!

Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors: Prepare for a Terrifying Tradition!
Humboldt County’s Most Twisted Halloween Experience Returns October 24th, 25th, 30th and Halloween.
Arcata, CA — Humboldt’s most twisted tradition is back again this year for frightful fun! The Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors, a one-of-a-kind Halloween event, returns to the Kinetic Sculpture Lab in Arcata from October 24th, 25th, 30th and Halloween. Get ready for a spine-tingling journey through a haunted lab where terrifying surprises and creepy creations await.
This year’s event promises to be the most horrifying yet, with an immersive guided tour through the Lab's dark corners and twisted rooms. You will encounter the Lab’s unwanted "guests"—monstrous experiments, bizarre sculptures, creepy clowns and live creatures lurking in every shadow. Live music every night, the haunted atmosphere will be amplified as you make your way through this one-of-a-kind, artist-designed horror show.
Key Details:
Dates & Times: Friday, October 24th, Saturday, October 25th, Thursday 30th and Halloween, from 7:00 PM – Midnight.
Location: Kinetic Sculpture Lab, 820 8th Street at N Street, Arcata, CA (Creamery District).
Tickets: $15 at the gate (cash only). Recommended for ages 13+.
Food & Fun: Enjoy food food trucks while you wait, and an eerie vibe created live music every night.
Proceeds from the Haunted Lab of Horrors benefit the Kinetic Sculpture Lab, helping six teams to compete in the Kinetic Grand Championship—the original triathlon of the art world—where artists and engineers compete with their human-powered art sculptures each Memorial Day weekend.
Unlike typical haunted houses, this event is conceived and built by artists, making it a unique, creative, and thrilling experience. Groups of 4-6 will be guided through synchronized "stages" featuring elaborate lighting, sound, special effects, and dark humor that will scare even the bravest souls. WARNING: This haunted experience is not for the faint of heart. Participants should be prepared for intense scares, strobe lights, loud noises, darkness and a cast of terrifying creatures that will haunt your nightmares long after you’ve escaped. Parental discretion is advised.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Humboldt’s creepiest, kookiest haunted lab—supporting a great cause! For more information, visit kineticsculpturelab.com or follow us on social media, @MostlyKineticMondays.

Redwood Region Audubon Society will be offering a free public field trip at the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary.

Bring your binoculars and enjoy the incredible views of Humboldt Bay, easy-to-walk trails, and a great diversity of birdlife!