Friday, Oct. 30
Top Events!
(Look ahead!)
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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Kinetic Lab of Horrors
Kinetic Lab II
/ 7 p.m.-midnight
/ $15
For the Gory! Get ready for nights of creepy chaos, twisted turns and delightfully gruesome fun! The Kinetic Lab of Horrors is back for another year, bringing clowns, mazes, surprises, scares and plenty of spooky mayhem.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadow Cast
Eureka Theater
/ 7 p.m.
/ $15
/ 18+
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring a live shadow cast performing every iconic moment right here on our stage.
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(SOLD OUT) The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Ferndale Repertory Theatre
/ 7:30 p.m.
/ $25
Music, mischief, audience participation, and absolute theatrical chaos as a live shadow cast performs alongside The Rocky Horror Picture Show on the big screen.
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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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Poor Man’s Whiskey: Darkside of the Moonshine
Humboldt Brews
/ 8:30 p.m.
/ $25
/ $20 Advance
/ 21+
PMW plays a set of originals and Pink Floyd’s Darkside of the Moon in it’s entirety.
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Eagle House Halloween Party 2026
The Historic Eagle House
/ 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
/ 21+
For two nights, the Historic Eagle House slips back into its wilder days, transformed into a dark and decadent Victorian ghost town of haunted parlors, restless spirits, dead cowboys and creatures of the night, where secrets travel behind closed doors and respectable behavior is merely a suggestion.
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(CANCELLED) Los Lonely Stars, Psyop Victim
The Shanty
/ 9 p.m.-midnight
/ 21+
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Los Saicos tribute band Los Lonely Stars has had to cancel their show. Sorry for any inconvenience. There still will be a live music no cover show at the Shanty at 9 pm with Psyop Victim and more being assembled as we speak.”
All Events!
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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The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Downtown and Old Town Eureka
/ 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Local businesses transform their storefronts into a festive pumpkin gallery, decorating and naming their own one-of-a-kind pumpkins.
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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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Halloween Family Dance Party
See Event Description
/ 4:30-8 p.m.
/ $5
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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Mistwood’s Enchanted Fall Story Walk
See Event Description
/ 5-6 p.m.
/ $10
Mistwood’s students present an evening of joy for the littlest community members.
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Enchanted Fall Story Walk
See Event Description
/ 5-6 p.m.
/ $10
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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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Halloween Party
Wharfinger Building Bay Room
/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Family Game Night
Bayside Grange
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ Free
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Candlelight tours and ghost stories
Ferndale Museum
/ 6-9 p.m.
/ $20
/ $15 Kids
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Halloween Adult Trivia
Old Growth Cellars
/ 6-8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 18+
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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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Arcata’s got Talent
Arcata High School
/ 7 p.m.
/ $10
/ $8 Students & Seniors (65+)
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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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Loose Gravel West
Gyppo Ale Mill
/ 7-8 p.m.
Band out of Petrolia playing a enrergetic blend of folk, rock and blues.
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Arcata’s Got Talent Season 6: Who-Done It!
See Event Description
/ 7-8:30 p.m.
/ $10
/ $10 General Admission
/ $8 Students and Seinors
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Curious Company Presents: A Silly Spooky Halloween!
Gist Hall, HSU
/ 7 p.m.
/ Free
All Hallow’s Eve Eve
RampArt Skatepark
/ 7-11:30 p.m.
/ $20
Big 8
Kaptain’s Quarters
/ 8 p.m.
“Playing a wide variety of blues, rock, jazz and everything in between!”
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Ska-lloween with Checkered Past
Blue Lake Casino Hotel
/ 8 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Born in the heart of Humboldt County, the band takes you on a ride through the infectious energy of first-wave ska, 2-Tone, 3rd wave, and everything in between.
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Queer Karaoke - Halloween Edition - at The Summitt with Dr. Calimari!!
The Summitt
/ 8-11 p.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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Don’t Dream It. Be It.:A Rocky Horror Dance Party
SpeakEasy
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
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NeoTokyo ARCATA Anime Remix Night
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
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Karaoke
Central Station
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ Free
/ 21+
Every Friday night sing your favorite songs!
synny and Friends Hip Hop Halloween
The Siren’s Song Tavern
/ 9 p.m.
/ $10
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Neo Tokyo ARCATA 3026AD
The Miniplex at Richards’ Goat Tavern
/ 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
/ $5
/ 21+
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