OCTOBER 2025
***Weekly Events***
Farmers Markets Countywide
Most every day see schedule at www.northcoastgrowersassociation.org
Hike and Bike Day at Redwood National
EVERY Saturday - Orick: Bike, hike or walk 10 miles of impressive old growth redwoods, Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy. Free Closed to cars on Fri evening and reopens Sun afternoon.
Summer Music Series in the Garden
EVERY Sunday - Eureka: Picnic & Lounge on the lawn. Garden opens 10am, music 1-3pm. $5-$15, under 6 free. 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd. 707.442.5139. No dogs. www.hbgf.org
Frightfully Fun Ferndale Cemetery Tours
EVERY Fri, Sat & Sun through Oct 26 - Ferndale: Unique guided walks through Ferndale's historic cemetery. Time and admission vary, please see https://ferndalecemetery.com/events/
Candle Light Ghost Tours
EVERY Fri, Sat & Sun through Oct 31- Ferndale: Chilling stories & history come alive at the Ferndale Museum. 6-9pm (45 minute tours). Adults $20, Kids 5-12 $15, under 5 free. 500 Ocean Ave.
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Guided Nature Walk at Wildlife Refuge
Oct 1, Wed - Loleta: Leader Louise Bacon-Ogden. Start @ 12pm. Free. 1020 Ranch Rd.
Friends of the Arcata Marsh Lecture
Oct 1, Wed - Arcata: "What the Heck Is an Insect?!" Kevin Huntley. 7pm. Free. 569 S. “G” St.
Redwood Coast Music Festival – Annual Event
Oct 2-5, Thu-Sun - Eureka: Eclectic music festival at iconic venues throughout Eureka. Special sets and band combinations you won't see or hear anywhere else! Times, prices and locations vary. See website for more details. http://www.rcmfest.org/
Eureka Symphony
Oct 3 & 4, Fri & Sat - Eureka: Contrast & Transformation, drama, imagination and lyricism. 7:30pm. $23-$56, Kids 5-12 free with adult. Arkley Center, 412 G St. 707.845.3655 www.eurekasymphony.org
Apple Harvest Festival - Annual Event
Oct 4, Sat - Fortuna: Citywide festival including apple & cider tasting, live music, vendors, food trucks, family activities & more. 9am-8pm. Free. Schedule & locations: fortunaappleharvest.org
Pastels on the Plaza - Annual Event
Oct 4, Sat - Arcata: Stroll the Arcata Plaza and Farmers Market and watch our local artists create delightful art on the sidewalk. 9am-3pm. FREE. G & 9th Streets.
Taste & Stroll: Ferndale's Historic Village
Oct 4, Sat - Ferndale: Historian led walking tour with tastes at 3 restaurants. 1:30-4:30pm $60, 21+ Only. 515 Shaw Ave. tickets @ https://northcoasttickets.com/organizations/ferndale-museum
Dine by the Sea - Annual Event
Oct 4, Sat - Manila: Live music, local brews, wines, and hors d'oeuvres all with an ocean view. 3-6pm. $85. Nature Center, 220 Stamps Ln. https://www.friendsofthedunes.org/winebythesea
Arts Alive
Oct 4, Sat - Eureka: Art, live music, shopping & dining in Old Town. 6-9pm.
Medieval Festival of Courage - Annual Event
Oct 4 & 5, Sat & Sun - Blue Lake: Full contact jousting, horse archers & live music. 10am-5pm. $10 adults, $5 kids 3-12, under 3 free. Perigot Park, 351 S Railroad Ave & Blue Lake Horse Arena, 210 Chartain Rd. NO DOGS. medievalfestivalofcourage.org
Redwood Acres Flea Market
Oct 5, Sun - Eureka: Antiques, art, everything! 9am-3pm. $3, 12 & under Free. 3750 Harris St.
Indigenous Foods Festival
Oct 11, Sat - Arcata: Indigenous organizations, food producers, vendors, hands-on activities, music, speakers & workshops. 10am-3pm. Free. Cal Poly Humboldt, Wiyot Plaza, 1 Harpst St.
Taste of Orthodoxy - Ethnic Food and Dance Festival
Oct 11, Sat - Eureka: Ethnic food, live music, full bar, Byzantine choir and tours of the oldest church in Eureka. 12-4pm. Free. St. Innocent’s, 939 “F” St.
Fortuna Concert Series
Oct 11, Sat - Fortuna: A Company of Voices. Celebrating the Power of Song. Doors 6:15, music 7:00pm. $15. 610 Main St. 707.682.6092. http://fortunaconcertseries.com/
Ink People's "Night Masquerade"
Oct 11, Sat - Eureka: An evening of art, mystery, and wonder: Masks available for all, aerial dancers, live music & performance, food & drink. 8pm-12am. $30. Synapsis, 1675 Union St. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/surrealist-masquerade
Organic Matters Harvest Faire
Oct 11 & 12, Sat & Sun - Eureka: Food & drinks, craft fair, face painting, pumpkin carving, petting zoo & corn maze. NO DOGS. 10am-6pm. Free. 6821 Myrtle Ave.
Humboldt Redwoods Marathon - Annual Event
Oct 12, Sun - Redcrest: Run or cheer California's most scenic foot race. Marathon (Boston Qualifier), 1/2 marathon & 5K. Road closures and controlled traffic from 8am-2pm. See website for times and location. https://redwoodsmarathon.com/
Birdwalk at Wildlife Refuge
Oct 12, Sun - Loleta: Meet Audubon Society leaders for a mild walk. 9am-11am. Free. 1020 Ranch Rd. Reservations required, email thebook@reninet.com
Humboldt Flea Market
Oct 12, Sun - Arcata: Antiques & handmade. 9am-3pm. $3, under 13 free. 321 MLK Jr Pkwy.
FOAM Second Sunday Cycling Tour
Oct 12, Sun - Arcata: Arcata Marsh docent-led bicycle tour. Bring a bike or rent at the Arcata Plaza (9th & G). 2pm. Free. Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S G St. 707.826.2359
Ferndale Music Company at The Old Steeple
Oct 12, Sun - Ferndale: Led Kaapana. 7:30-10pm. $31.50. 246 Berding Street. Tickets at https://www.ferndalemusiccompany.com/
Harvest Moon Farm-to-Table Dinner
Oct 17, Fri - Whitethorn: Six-course menu from Briceland Forest Farm and signature cocktail. Optional pairing with Gyppo’s craft beers, local cider, and wine. 7pm. $65 (+pairing). Gyppo Ale Mill, 1661 Upper Pacific Dr. Limited tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5n6xywud
Griffin Loch's SCAREGROUNDS - Annual Event
Oct 17-19, Fri-Sun - Ferndale: Three haunted mazes, zombie train, food trucks, bar, and roaming haunters (ages 13+). 6:30-10:30pm. County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St. Not scary family event Sunday’s 3-8pm. Tickets: https://www.screamatoriumhaunt.com/
Hoptoberfest - Annual Event
Oct 18, Sat - Blue Lake: Craft beer, local food and live music. 12:30-5pm. $35, $15 non-drinker. Perigot Park, 351 S Railroad Ave.
Humboldt Roller Derby
Oct 18, Sat - Eureka: A competitive women's league, two games each night. Food trucks & beer. Doors 5pm, Game 6pm. $17, under 10 free. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St.
Organic Matters Harvest Faire
18 & 19, Sat & Sun - Eureka: Food & drinks, craft fair, face painting, pumpkin carving, petting zoo & corn maze. NO DOGS. 10am-6pm. Free. 6821 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka Chamber Music Series
Oct 18, Sat - Eureka: Gary Hoffman, cello. 7:30pm. $10-$40. Calvary Lutheran, 716 South Ave.
Oct 19, Sun - Arcata: 3pm. $5-$20. Lutheran Church, 151 E 16th St.
A Very Victorian Tea & Tarot
Oct 19, Sun - Eureka: A refined afternoon: tea sandwiches, mimosas, and teas. Tarot readers, silent auction, costume/fancy hat contests & harp music. 1-4pm. $75. Woman's Club, 1531 J St. 707.443.1947
Afternoon of Jazz at MGMA
Oct 19, Sun - Eureka: Swingo Domingo reimagines ’80s and ’90s hits with a swinging jazz-pop flair. 3-5pm. $5/$2. Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St. 707.442.0278.
Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors - Annual Event
Oct 24 & 25, Fri & Sat - Arcata: A most twisted, horrific tradition of hair-raising delights. 13+ years. 7pm to Midnight. $15 CASH. 820 N St. https://www.kineticsculpturelab.com
Griffin Loch's SCAREGROUNDS - Annual Event
Oct 24-26, Fri–Sun - Ferndale: Three haunted mazes, zombie train, food trucks, bar, and roaming haunters (ages 13+). 6:30-10:30pm. County Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St. Not scary family event Sunday’s 3-8pm. Tickets: https://www.screamatoriumhaunt.com/
Spooky Dunes Tour
Oct 25, Sat - Manila: Full of interesting, wild, and silly characters! For families & ages 3-10. Costumes encouraged. Spanish bilingual. 11am-1pm. Free. Nature Center, 220 Stamps Ln.
Trick-or-Treat Downtown & Old Town Eureka
Oct 25, Sat - Eureka: Businesses with a sign in their window are open for Trick-or-Treaters. 2-4pm. Free. Start at Welcome Center, 108 F St.
Spook-A-Thon
Oct 25, Sat - Fortuna: Costumes, games & prizes for ages 4-12. 3-5pm. Free. 9 Park St.
Boo at the Zoo - Annual Event
Oct 26, Sun - Eureka: Sequoia Zoo trick-or-treat trail, Animal Pumpkin Stomp & Chomp, and more! Included with zoo admission. 11-3pm. 3414 “W” St. www.sequoiaparkzoo.net
Griffin Loch's SCAREGROUNDS - Annual Event
Oct 30 & 31, Thu & Fri - Ferndale: Three haunted mazes, zombie train, food trucks & bar. (ages 13+). 6:30-10:30pm. Fairgrounds, 1250 5th St. https://www.screamatoriumhaunt.com/
Haunted Kinetic Lab of Horrors - Annual Event
Oct 30 & 31, Thu & Fri - Arcata: A most twisted, horrific tradition of hair-raising delights. 13+ years. 7pm to Midnight. $15 CASH. 820 N St. https://www.kineticsculpturelab.com
Garberville Halloween Festival
Oct 31, Fri - Garberville: Costume and dance contests with cash prizes. 4-6pm. Town Square, 766 Locust St. https://garberville.org/halloween-festival/
Halloween on the Plaza
Oct 31, Fri - Arcata: Trick or Treat & enjoy some cider and music. 4-6pm. Free. 9th & 'G' St.
QUICK LIST OF THINGS TO DO
Arcata Marsh Audubon Guided Tour: Every Saturday. 8:30am. Klopp Lake, end of South I St. Free.
Bigfoot Adventure Academy – Countywide: Hiking, kayaking & surfing, call 844.926.6566 https://bigfootaa.com/
Blue Ox Millworks – Eureka: Victorian millworks, hand crafts & farm animals. One X St. 707.444.3437 www.blueoxmill.com
Friends of the Arcata Marsh Tour: Every Saturday. 2pm. 90-minute walk. 569 So. G St. Free.
Haunted History Tour of Old Town – Eureka: Most evenings upon request, call 707.672.5012
Holly Yashi – Arcata: Jewelry as Art Tours, 1300 Ninth St. 707.822.5132
Horseback Tours into Redwood National Park – Orick: RedwoodCreekBuckarettes.com or call 707.499.2943
HumBoats Kayak Adventures – Eureka: Tours and rentals. Humboldt Bay, SUPS, Woodley Island, A Dock. 707.443.5157
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center – Eureka: Kayaks, canoes & paddle board rentals. 921 Waterfront Dr. 707.443.4222
Humboldt Bay Oyster Tour – Eureka: Reserve 36hrs in advance at www.humboldtbayoystertours.com 707.836.3168
Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge – Loleta: 1020 Ranch Rd. Walk dawn to dusk. Call for Visitor Center hours 707.733.5406
Humboldt Botanical Garden – Eureka: 7707 Tompkins Hill Road. Daily, 10am-5pm. 707.442.5139
Humboldt Coastal Nature Center - Arcata: Hiking trails year-round, Nature Center open Wed-Sat. 10am-4pm. 220 Stamps Ln.
Kayak Trinidad: Kayak & paddleboard rentals, lessons & tours. Various locations. 707.329.0085
Lost Coast Adventure Tours: Take you & your group hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, horseback riding, surfing, diving, on a scenic drive, or to do any other activity our diverse area has to offer. 707.382.1959
Lost Coast Brewery Tour – Eureka: 1600 Sunset Dr. call to reserve 707.267.9651
Old Town Carriage – Eureka: A unique guided tour and carriage ride through Old Town. 2nd & F Sts. Or call 646.591.2058
Sequoia Park Zoo & Redwood Sky Walk – Eureka: Connect with the Wild Inside at California's oldest Zoo! Be transported 100 feet above the redwood forest floor. 3414 W St. 10am-6pm daily. 707.441.4263
Telonicher Marine Lab – Trinidad: Tours & touch tanks. Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm. 570 Ewing Street.
Stop in the Eureka Visitor Center: Daily, 10am-5pm. 108 F St. Eureka
VISIT AN ART GALLERY or MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Arcata Artisans
Arcata: Fine art & craft co-operative gallery & gift shop. Daily, 10am-6pm. 883 H St. 707.825.9133
The Blacksmith Shop
Ferndale: A collection of master blacksmithing & glass blowing. Daily, 10am-5pm. 455 Main St. 707.786.4216
Cal Poly Natural History Museum
Arcata: A unique collection of fossils, animal specimens, and interactive exhibits. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. 1242 G St. 707.826.4479
Clarke Historical Museum
Eureka: Art showcase, Victorian exhibit Native American basketry & regalia. Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm. 240 E St. 707.443.1947
Chapman's Gem, Mineral Shop & Museum
Fortuna: Fossils, Rocks & Gems. Daily, 10am-5pm. On Hwy 101, 4 miles South of Fortuna. 707.725.2714
Ferndale Arts Gallery
Ferndale: An artist’s cooperative in the Victorian village of Ferndale. Daily, 10am-5pm. 535 Main St. 707.786.7051
Fortuna Depot Museum
Fortuna: Railroad artifacts, Native American basketry and store in Fortuna’s historic train station. 3 Park St.
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Samoa: Shipwrecks & shipbuilding, lighthouses & ferries, explorers & models. 77 Cookhouse Rd. Wed-Sun, 9am-4pm. 707.444.9440
Morris Graves Museum of Art
Eureka: Humboldt County's art museum. In the historic Carnegie building at 636 F St. Wed-Sun, 12-5pm. $5/$2. 707.442.0278
Old Town Art Gallery
Eureka: The oldest non-profit, cooperative art gallery in Humboldt. Tue-Sun, 10:30am-5:30pm. 417 2nd St. 707.445.2315
Redwood Art Association
Eureka: A collection of some of Humboldt County’s finest artists. Tue-Sat, Noon-5pm. 603 F St. 707.268.0755
Trinidad Art Gallery
Trinidad: Local artists in a picturesque seaside village. Daily, 10am-5pm. 490 Trinity St. 707.677.3770
Trinidad Museum
Trinidad: Tsurai Village, Yurok, European contact, fishing, and Head lighthouse. Fri-Sun 12:30-4pm. 400 Janis Court. 707-677-3883
