Friday, Oct. 16
FRIDAY LOWDOWN: Scary Time
Oh no! Humboldt’s spooky season kicks into full gear with the return of Griffin Loch’s Scream-a-Torium at the “Scaregrounds” in Ferndale. Opening tonight and running through Halloween, the event will feature your standard haunted house fare — your alien autopsies, your toxic zombies. You know: Fun.
More details on what to expect and how to experience it can be found in your Lowdown below. Or, find less terrifying human gatherings. It’s your Friday.
Top Events!
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Science Night
College of the Redwoods
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ Free
This event is an exploration of all the fascinating ways science, math, and technology shape our world.
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2026 Scaregrounds and Griffin Loch’s Scream-A-Torium
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
/ 6-10 p.m.
/ $50 RIP Admission
/ $32 General Admission
/ $22 Child Admission
Spine-chilling destination filled with a night of scary mazes, eerie entertainment and fun for all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Frightdale, where every corner holds a new scare!
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Three: The Evolution of the Piano Trio
Arcata Playhouse
/ 7-9:30 p.m.
/ $25
/ $75 Patron
/ $40 Resserved Seating
/ $20 Advance Sales
After Hours traces the piano trio from the first jazz trio to the trios playing today.
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Green Spiral Farm Haunted Corn Maze
See Event Description
/ 7:30-10:30 p.m.
/ $18
/ $18 GA
Five nights of haunted farm fun, carnival energy, pumpkins, photo ops, and a full-scale haunted corn maze arrive this October.
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Thumb Leader
Stand Up Comedian Dick Dickerson
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ $10
You’ve seen his stand up special, now come see him live! Along with locals Brandy Lara, Sam Abraham and Molly Blue.
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Nocheo: Latin Infusion
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Advance
/ 18+
Sets by Titi and Hispanic at the Disco.
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All Events!
Fall Plant Sale
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ Free
Fall is an ideal time for planting, especially rhododendrons, heaths and heathers, and native plants.
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Adorni Fitness Classes
Adorni Center
/ 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
/ $7 Adults
/ $4 Senior
/ $2.50 Youth
Come checkout the Adorni Center and the various classes that we have available daily!
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Workshop: Roll Printed Cuffs
Phosphene
/ 1-4 p.m.
/ $80
/ 18+
Create a copper or brass cuff with an impression of your own design!
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Blues Lunch with Buddy Reed and th’ Rip it Ups
Oak Deli and Brewery
/ 1-3 p.m.
With your hosts Kyrstn and Bryce and their great sandwiches, salads, and small batch beers.
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Fortuna Pumpkin Patch
See Event Description
/ 2-6 p.m.
/ Free
Back for 2026! There will be piglets, goats, and a large variety of pumpkins in every size, color, and purpose (carving, eating, or decorating).
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Workshop: Rubber Stamp Carving
Phosphene
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $85
/ 18+
Spend and evening with local artist Kelsey Owens carving a linoleum block with your own design or use a supplied pattern, then learn the ins and outs of printing your masterpiece.
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Josh Stein
Plaza Grill
/ 5-9 p.m.
Josh Stein’s artwork is installed throughout Plaza Grill in Jacoby’s Storehouse.
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Ferndale Cemetery Tours
See Event Description
/ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
/ $30
/ $30 Adults (13+)
/ $15 Age 5-12
Tour Ferndale’s historic cemetery with a local guide who will take you on a unique journey into the past sharing stories and memories of those who came before us.
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Reel Genius Trivia
The Historic Eagle House
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
Come and have some fun playing trivia in our beautiful Historic Eagle House ballroom.
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BoldFest Film Festival
Eureka Theater
/ 6 p.m.-midnight
/ $20
/ $100 VIP tickets
/ $20 BOLDFEST Screening
/ $10 Live music after party
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The Flying Oms
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 6-8 p.m.
Bringing the Topanga Canyon Vibe to wherever they perform.
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McKinleyville Arts Night
McKinleyville Business Dist.
/ 6-8 p.m.
Celebration of arts, food and fun in McKinleyville held the third Friday of each month.
The Connection Club: Speed Dating Ages 21-35ish
Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge
/ 6-8:30 p.m.
/ $24.25
/ 21+
Step out from behind the screens and meet real people through guided, real-life speed dating that’s fun, low-pressure and refreshingly human.
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Brewing Change: The Fight for the Klamath & Trinity Rivers
Froth
/ 6-8 p.m.
What’s next for the Klamath River and how can you get involved? Come out grab a coffee, make a sign or art & learn (or share) about Klamath dam removal & the fight for the Trinity River.
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October Science on Tap: Plant Pathogens
Mad River Brewery Tasting Room
/ 6 p.m.
An all-too-common forest health threat, Sudden Oak Death has been spreading north through California’s forests for decades, and it’s already here on the North Coast.
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October Skate Nights!
Eureka Municipal Auditorium
/ 6:30-9 p.m.
Looking for a groovy way to spend your Friday night??
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A Company of Voices: All Who Wander…
Eureka First United Methodist
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $20
Our 25-voice ensemble sets out on a musical pilgrimage across the globe, from the folk traditions of North America and Scotland to the haunting beauty of the Philippines, Java, and Japan.
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Opera Alley Cats
SpeakEasy
/ 7-10 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Long-running Old Town musical institution featuring some of the region’s best jazz players.
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Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn
Hammond Park
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Play about Cultural Fire produced by Sugarbush Hill Moving Lhatsik, a Dreammaker project of the Ink People led by Michelle Hernandez (Wiyot) and Zuzka Sabata.
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EHS Players: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Eureka High School Auditorium
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $15
/ $10 Students
Step into an enchanted forest where runaway lovers, mischievous fairies, and an overly enthusiastic troupe of amateur actors collide in Shakespeare’s classic comedy.
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Beer Scouts
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
Power trio hailing from Sonoma.
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DJ Shia Amura & Blancatron
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
“Two absolute area legends, combine and mix genres from cumbia to dancehall all night long.”
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
Bump Foundation
The Basement
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ $5
/ 21+
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DJ Pachanguero
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 9 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
He consistently brings a great energy to the Wave Lounge and brings the fuego.
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