Sunday, Oct. 18
Top Events!
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Ohana Comic Con
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ $10 General Admission
/ Free 10 & Under
We will have a huge selection of toys, comics, collectibles, and special guests (such as John Morris from Toy Story) signing autographs.
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Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn
Sequoia Park
/ 6-6:45 p.m.
/ Free
Featuring local Native cast members, nationally acclaimed Native director Tara Moses (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Mvskoke), and traditional Wiyot stories told through shadow puppetry.
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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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Wusatoumuduk: We Make It Burn
Sequoia Park
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ Free
Featuring local Native cast members, nationally acclaimed Native director Tara Moses (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Mvskoke), and traditional Wiyot stories told through shadow puppetry.
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Led Kaapana
The Old Steeple
/ 7:30-10 p.m.
/ $31.50
/ $35 at the door
Led Kaapana, Ferndale’s favorite Hawaiian slack key guitarist, returns to The Old Steeple.
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Tom Hamilton Band, Piet Dalmolen
Humboldt Brews
/ 8 p.m.
/ $20
/ 21+
Hamilton has fronted a cadre of bands including Grateful Dead cover band, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Brothers Past, American Babies and Ghost Light
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All Events!
South Fork Trinity Trail Work Day
See Event Description
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
/ $10 volunteers
Volunteers will help brush vegetation, improve trail tread, and clear downed trees along this rugged and beautiful section of trail above the South Fork Trinity River.
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Walk on the Wild Side
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
/ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Salmon Creek Unit of the refuge will be temporarily opening public access to the area north of the Shorebird Loop Trail and around the outer levee.
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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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Stewardship Work Day with NRLT & Humboldt Trails Council
Freshwater Farms Reserve
/ 9 a.m.-noon
/ Free
“We will be doing trail maintenance, wetland restoration, and invasive plant removal.”
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Football Sunday
Six Rivers Brewery
/ 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free
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Dune Restoration Work Days
Ma-le’l Dunes
/ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
/ Free
Humboldt’s dunes have been restored by hard working hands like yours! You can make a difference in the ecosystem, one invasive plant removal at a time.
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Fall Garden Celebration & Native Plant Sale
Lost Coast Education Center and Garden
/ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
/ Free
A wide selection of flowering native annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and grasses is available– plus expert advice, garden tours, kid’s activities, and more!
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Afro: Fusion Feel & Flow
The Sanctuary
/ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
/ $15
Explore and enjoy a fusion of West African movements fromg Guinea, Senegal, Liberia, Congo, and Mali with the genre of Afro Beats & traditional West African drumming.
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Fortuna Pumpkin Patch
See Event Description
/ 11 a.m.-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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Sanctuary Sundays: Halloween Edition
The Local Cider Bar
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ Free
Get your Halloween costume out early and join The Outlaw Jamie B and DJ ThorneStar for the last Sanctuary Sunday of the year!
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Haunted Museum
Redwood Discovery Museum
/ noon-4 p.m.
/ $10
/ $5 Museum Members
/ $4 EBT recipients
The Discovery Museum will be transformed into 10 uniquely themed rooms full of creepy cool science suitable for the whole family!
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Blue Lake Community Harvest Festival
Mad River Grange
/ 1-4 p.m.
Come gather with friends and neighbors for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the abundance of the season and our wonderful community.
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A Company of Voices: All Who Wander…
Eureka First United Methodist
/ 2-3:30 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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EHS Players: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Eureka High School Auditorium
/ 2-4:30 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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Redwood Tango
The Historic Eagle House
/ 3-6 p.m.
/ $10
Learn new dance moves and enjoy some tango in our beautiful ballroom at The Historic Eagle House.
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Ying Quartet Concert & Conversation
Arcata Lutheran Church
/ 3-4 p.m.
/ $20 General
/ $5 Students
Repertoire for the evening will include Johannes Brahms’ “String Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 51,” and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “String Quintet No. 3 in C major, K. 515,” with ECMS artistic director Tom Stone rounding out the quintet on the viola.
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People Power for Palestine 2
Arcata Playhouse
/ 4-8 p.m.
/ $10
People Power for Palestine 2 returns to raise funds for direct mutual aid for families in Gaza. Live music performances, live auctions, and food will be available.
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The Addams Family (1991) 35th Anniversary
Arcata Theatre Lounge
/ 5-8 p.m.
/ $8
/ $12 Admission + Poster
When a man claiming to be long-lost Uncle Fester reappears after 25 years lost, the family plans a celebration to wake the dead.
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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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Stand Up Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
The longest running comedy open mic on Humboldt county is back.
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Comedy Open Mic
Savage Henry Comedy Club
/ 8 p.m.
Are you funny? Weekly comedy open mic. No cover.
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G.O.A.T. Karaoke
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Over 59,000 songs to choose from, all skill levels welcome, supportive atmosphere.
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