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Get ready for a chilling adventure like no other!
Welcome to the SCAREGROUNDS, where your deepest fears come to life at the most thrilling haunted attraction at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds!
Step into a world of heart-pounding excitement as you dare to journey through not one, not two, but THREE haunted mazes that will test the limits of your courage and send shivers down your spine. Enjoy roaming haunters, food trucks, Frightdale's Symphony of Lights, Marie Lavous Voodoo lounge, or Upgrade to RIP for exclusive access to The ORIGINAL Phantom Tides Haunted Tiki Lounge.

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!

Come out to the Humboldt Dockside Market where you can buy fish directly from Humboldt based fishing vessels.

Our commercial fishermen will be taking over Madaket Plaza at the foot of C street, Old Town Eureka on scheduled Saturdays from 9am- 1pm June - November,

Come down, meet your fishermen, and learn about our fishing industry. Captains will be selling their fresh catch open air style. Buy a whole fish and have it filleted on site at our custom fillet station. Making fish stock or need fish waste for your garden?? Let our Market staff know and we will have it wrapped up for you at pick-up. Buckets and Ice chests are encouraged.

The Dockside Market accepts CalFresh/EBT.

Follow @humboldtdocksidemarket on Facebook and Instagram pages for more information and to find your fishermen on non-market days.

The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, 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 to help make fresh food more affordable. Visit the market info booth for more information.

Enjoy live music by The Bayou Swamis, sponsored by Mycality Mushrooms!

Open 9am - 2pm every Saturday.

The Arcata Plaza Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday, year round, offering the freshest produce, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, bread, flowers, 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 to help make fresh food more affordable. Visit the market info booth for more information.

Open 10am - 2pm every Saturday.

Reclaim Your Strength: Confident Lifting for Pelvic Floor Health

Learn how to lift with confidence and care for your pelvic floor!

This empowering, hands-on workshop explores how to train effectively while protecting and strengthening the pelvic floor—so you can move freely, feel stronger, and lift without fear or discomfort.

What You’ll Learn
1. How the pelvic floor functions during lifting and everyday movement
2. Common pelvic floor challenges (like leakage, prolapse, or pain) and how to manage them
3. Safe and effective lifting strategies that support pelvic floor health
4. How to build confidence, strength, and resilience from the inside out

Who This Workshop Is For
Anyone interested in improving pelvic health—whether you currently experience pelvic floor symptoms or simply want to learn more about preventing issues and optimizing your strength training. All fitness levels welcome!

Friends of the Arcata Marsh (FOAM) is sponsoring a free tour of the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary each Saturday. Meet leaders at 2 p.m. outside the Interpretive Center on South G Street for a 90-minute, rain-or-shine walk.

Our galleries, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants are open late for your enjoyment.

Tourists and residents alike graze and sip their way around Old Town & Downtown Eureka, where dozens of historic galleries and businesses showcase the works of highbrow and lowbrow artists alike. Enjoy live music and special events each month.

Culture guru John Villani picked Eureka as one of the best art towns in America. By one estimate, there are more artists in Humboldt County per capita than any other county in California. If you visit Eureka during Arts Alive, you should have an easy time counting them as well as their admirers. Free entertainment at many venues.

Free admission to the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St. & Ink People’s Brenda Tuxford Gallery, 422 First St.

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!