Community Calendar

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!

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.

Join us for a walking tour of Ferndale's Victorian Village and Historic Cemetery. A local guide will lead these tours offering you a unique journey into the past.

During each October weekend, five 1-hour walking tours are offered by the Ferndale Cemetery Association. Each tour begins at Ferndale's Visitor Center (580 Main St., Ferndale, CA 95536) and ends with complimentary appetizers at a local restaurant.

Advanced reservations are required.

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.

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Come out to the historic Carlo Theatre for a special evening of Calypso Music! For over forty years, the Steel Pan has found a home here in Humboldt. The community of players has grown, and this evening will have elementary, middle, high school, college, and professional musicians playing Steel Pan. Blue Dragon Steel Band is a group made up of Blue Lake and Trinidad school students. The Arcata High Steel Pan Club is an after school program supported by the Arcata Arts Institute. The Redwood Steel Band is a community based band that practices in the summertime to keep up their skills when the Humboldt Calypso Band is out of session. Sponsored by the Humboldt Folklife Society and DellArte’ Presents, tickets can be found online or at the door. Saturday, October 25th, doors at 7pm, Show at 7:30pm.

Open jam session at Froth every Sunday afternoon! Various instruments will be available to play: drums, guitar, bass and piano! We will have a mic and PA system available to use as well!

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!

The Miranda Certified Farmers' Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, flowers, and more! Enjoy 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 2-6 PM every Monday, May-October.

The Old Town Certified Farmers' Market offers the freshest fruits and vegetables, bread, donuts, jam, crafts, and more! Enjoy live music 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 10AM-1PM every Tuesday, July-October.