Jan
25
to Oct 25
Sep
1
to Oct 31
19th Century Victorian Ballroom Dancing
Learn the art of vintage social dances — waltz, polka, country dances and more!
Oct
1
to Oct 31
Frightfully Fun 2026
Visit Ferndale in October for a whole month of spookily special events!
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
16
to Oct 17
Tarot Readings @ Sitka Wine Lounge
Stop by Sitka for tarot card readings as part of Ferndale’s Frightfully Fun October.
Oct
16
to Oct 18
Ferndale Cemetery Guided Walking Tours
Take a unique journey into the past with our cemetery’s annual October walking tours. Reservations required.
Oct
16
to Oct 17
Assumption Parish Bazaar
Annual bazaar with games, silent auction, raffles and dinner is fun for the whole family!
Oct
16
to Oct 18
Ferndale Museum Candlelight Tours & Ghost Stories
A self-guided, family-friendly tour featuring visits from Ferndale's historic spirits.
Oct
16
to Oct 18
Oct
17
11:00 AM11:00
A Silly Spooky Halloween - A Family-Friendly Performance Event
Cal Poly Humboldt Theater Arts Program's Curious Company presents a lively 30-minute interactive comedy show.
Oct
17
2:00 PM14:00
Taste & Stroll Architectural Tour
Step into Ferndale’s past with an exclusive 3-hour guided walking tour of Main Street, including stops for food and drink at select local eateries.
Oct
17
4:00 PM16:00
Pumpkins & Petals Workshop
Transform a seasonal pumpkin into a gorgeous floral centerpiece.
Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
18
7:30 PM19:30
Led Kaapana @ The Old Steeple
Ferndale’s favorite Hawaiian slack key guitarist returns!
Oct
20
5:00 PM17:00
Oct
22
to Oct 25
Ferndale Cemetery Guided Walking Tours
Take a unique journey into the past with our cemetery’s annual October walking tours. Reservations required.
Oct
22
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
22
6:30 PM18:30
Oct
23
to Oct 24
Tarot Readings @ Sitka Wine Lounge
Stop by Sitka for tarot card readings as part of Ferndale’s Frightfully Fun October.
Oct
23
to Oct 25
Ferndale Museum Candlelight Tours & Ghost Stories
A self-guided, family-friendly tour featuring visits from Ferndale's historic spirits.
Oct
23
to Oct 25
Oct
24
to Oct 25
Oct
24
2:00 PM14:00
Taste & Stroll Architectural Tour
Step into Ferndale’s past with an exclusive 3-hour guided walking tour of Main Street, including stops for food and drink at select local eateries.
Oct
24
2:00 PM14:00
Autumn Seed Mosaics
Join us at the Ferndale library for a fun, creative all-ages crafting event.
Oct
24
7:30 PM19:30
Chris Pierce @ The Old Steeple
His powerful songs have given voice to the voiceless and shed light into dark and hidden corners of the American dream.
Oct
28
5:00 PM17:00
Tarot Readings @ Sitka Wine Lounge
Stop by Sitka for tarot card readings as part of Ferndale’s Frightfully Fun October.
Oct
28
5:00 PM17:00
Monster Mash Block Party & Trunk-or-Treat
Main Street shops keep their doors open late for eerie-sistible shopping, devilish dining, and moonlit mingling.
Oct
29
to Oct 30
Ferndale Cemetery Guided Walking Tours
Take a unique journey into the past with our cemetery’s annual October walking tours. Reservations required.
Oct
29
6:00 PM18:00
Bill Hunter & Johnny Myers Duo @ Tuyas Cantina
Enjoy live local music in the cantina at Tuyas!
Oct
29
to Oct 31
Oct
30
4:00 PM16:00
Local Author Reading With Nancy Resnick
Nancy will read a selection from her book “Redwood Curtain Rising” followed by questions and light refreshments.
Oct
30
5:00 PM17:00
Tarot Readings @ Sitka Wine Lounge
Stop by Sitka for tarot card readings as part of Ferndale’s Frightfully Fun October.
Oct
30
to Oct 31
Ferndale Museum Candlelight Tours & Ghost Stories
A self-guided, family-friendly tour featuring visits from Ferndale's historic spirits.
Oct
30
to Oct 31
Oct
31
11:00 AM11:00
Oct
31
2:00 PM14:00
Taste & Stroll Architectural Tour
Step into Ferndale’s past with an exclusive 3-hour guided walking tour of Main Street, including stops for food and drink at select local eateries.
Nov
5
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Nov
14
2:00 PM14:00
Benbow Wine Auction
All proceeds will support the construction of a new community hospital and clinic to bring modern healthcare to Southern Humboldt.
Nov
19
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Nov
20
to Dec 20
‘Frozen’ @ Ferndale Repertory Theatre
November 20–December 20, 2026. For the first time in forever, experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen live onstage.
Nov
27
to Nov 29
Dec
3
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Dec
4
5:00 PM17:00
Hospitality Night
Main Street merchants stay open late the first Friday in December to serve up holiday cheer to patrons.
Dec
5
10:30 AM10:30
Santa and Ellie the Elf Visit Main Street
A free photo opportunity for kids and families.
Dec
6
5:00 PM17:00
Dec
17
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Dec
20
4:30 PM16:30
Lighted Tractor Parade
Holiday scenes on decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons parade up Main Street.
Jan
7
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Jan
21
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Feb
4
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Feb
5
to Feb 28
‘Disaster!’ @ Ferndale Repertory Theatre
February 5–28, 2027. This outrageously funny jukebox musical is inspired by the over-the-top disaster movies of the 1970s.
Feb
18
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Mar
4
to Mar 6
Mar
4
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Mar
14
12:00 PM12:00
Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Apr
2
to Apr 25
‘Ripcord’ @ Ferndale Repertory Theatre
April 2–25, 2027. A hilarious and heartfelt reminder that friendship can arrive at any age, sometimes when we least expect it.
May
28
to Jun 27
‘Rent’ @ Ferndale Repertory Theatre
May 28 - June 27, 2027. How do you measure a year in a life?
May
31
10:00 AM10:00
Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day Parade followed by solemn remembrance at historic Ferndale Cemetery.
May
31
1:00 PM13:00
Kinetic Grand Championship
Wild and crazy people-powered sculptures traverse land, sand, and water from Arcata to Ferndale.
Jun
5
11:00 AM11:00
Pet Parade
Costumed pets and kids parade down Main Street to Firemen's Park for prizes.
Jul
4
12:00 PM12:00
4th of July Parade
Ferndale fire trucks and patriotic floats and vehicles parade down Main Street at noon.
Sep
10
to Sep 12
Bargain Lovers’ Weekend
Garage sales, sidewalk sales & barn sales: Shop 'til you drop during Ferndale's famous Bargain Lovers' Weekend!
Oct
11
6:00 PM18:00
Ferndale Museum Candlelight Tours & Ghost Stories
A self-guided, family-friendly tour featuring visits from Ferndale's historic spirits.
Oct
11
5:30 PM17:30
Oct
11
3:00 PM15:00
Hocus Pocus Broomsticks & Brews
Snag your tasting passport and embark on a bewitching journey.
Oct
10
2:00 PM14:00
Taste & Stroll Architectural Tour
Step into Ferndale’s past with an exclusive 3-hour guided walking tour of Main Street, including stops for food and drink at select local eateries.
Oct
10
10:00 AM10:00
Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00
Bugs After Dark: A Walking Tour and Exploration
Join us for an evening exploration of the fascinating world of nocturnal insects!
Oct
9
to Oct 11
Ferndale Cemetery Guided Walking Tours
Take a unique journey into the past with our cemetery’s annual October walking tours. Reservations required.
Oct
9
to Oct 10
Tarot Readings @ Sitka Wine Lounge
Stop by Sitka for tarot card readings as part of Ferndale’s Frightfully Fun October.
Oct
5
5:30 PM17:30
Ferndale Chamber Mixer
You’re invited to our October mixer at Phantom Tides Tiki Bar at the Scaregrounds!
Oct
3
2:00 PM14:00
Taste & Stroll Architectural Tour
Step into Ferndale’s past with an exclusive 3-hour guided walking tour of Main Street, including stops for food and drink at select local eateries.
Oct
2
5:00 PM17:00
Oct
2
3:00 PM15:00
Artisan Pumpkin Carving
Grab a seat at one of our carving stations along Main Street to create your own jack-o’-lantern—free for all to enjoy.
Oct
2
12:00 PM12:00
Healthy Humboldt
Prevention is key! Learn what local resources are available for preventive cancer screenings and support.
Oct
1
6:30 PM18:30
Trivia Night @ Village Pub
First and third Thursdays, with delicious food and drink specials!
Sep
26
6:30 PM18:30
Fall Floral Workshop
Create a loose, abundant arrangement inspired by a September garden
Sep
26
6:00 PM18:00
Mushroom Painting Class
All classes include all painting supplies, canvas and step-by-step instruction.
Sep
26
2:00 PM14:00
Rock Painting @ Ferndale Library
Join us at the Ferndale library for a fun, creative all-ages painting event.
Sep
26
to Sep 27
Sep
22
7:00 PM19:00
Autumnal Equinox Celebration
Honoring the balance of light and dark with yoga, meditation and sparkling wine.
Sep
19
9:00 AM09:00
Ferndale Cemetery Clean-up
The next volunteer work party is Saturday September 19th from 9 a.m. to noon.
Please bring your weed wackers, hedge trimmers, mowers, rakes, brooms, clippers… basically any portable yard tools you’ve got and are comfortable using.
All are welcome. Lunch provided.
Sep
12
2:00 PM14:00
Sep
11
to Oct 4
‘Clue’ @ Ferndale Repertory Theatre
September 11–October 4, 2026. Murder, mystery, and madcap mayhem are on the menu in this fast-paced comedy!
Sep
11
to Sep 13
Bargain Lovers’ Weekend
Garage sales, sidewalk sales & barn sales: Shop 'til you drop during Ferndale's famous Bargain Lovers' Weekend!
Sep
5
5:00 PM17:00
Sep
5
10:00 AM10:00
Sep
3
to Sep 19
Architectural Walking Tours
Join an expert guide from The Ferndale Museum on a guided tour of Ferndale’s gems.
Aug
29
5:30 PM17:30
Starhoppers @ Village Pub
Come enjoy Space Age Surf Music with The Starhoppers live at the Village Pub!
Aug
28
4:00 PM16:00
Aug
25
6:00 PM18:00
Aug
23
1:00 PM13:00
Harmony Park Dedication
Harmony Park is Ferndale’s new interactive, inclusive, large-scale musical experience for all ages.