Frightfully Fun 2026
Visit Ferndale in October for a whole month of spookily special events!
Visit Ferndale in October for a whole month of spookily special events!
A Ferndale tradition since 1934.
Holiday scenes on decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons parade up Main Street.
Two, four and ten-mile races!
Memorial Day Parade followed by solemn remembrance at historic Ferndale Cemetery.
Wild and crazy people-powered sculptures traverse land, sand, and water from Arcata to Ferndale.
Ferndale fire trucks and patriotic floats and vehicles parade down Main Street at noon.
Garage sales, sidewalk sales & barn sales: Shop 'til you drop during Ferndale's famous Bargain Lovers' Weekend!
Grab a seat at one of our carving stations along Main Street to create your own jack-o’-lantern—free for all to enjoy.
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.
Live music, refreshments and tours!
Garage sales, sidewalk sales & barn sales: Shop 'til you drop during Ferndale's famous Bargain Lovers' Weekend!
Harmony Park is Ferndale’s new interactive, inclusive, large-scale musical experience for all ages.
Light appetizers provided!
Ferndale fire trucks and patriotic floats and vehicles parade down Main Street at noon.
A fundraiser for Wreaths Across America.
Ferndale’s annual Pride march and festival return!
Wild and crazy people-powered sculptures traverse land, sand, and water from Arcata to Ferndale.
Memorial Day Parade followed by solemn remembrance at historic Ferndale Cemetery.
Come experience a Portuguese cultural street fair as part of the Ferndale Portuguese Hall Association’s annual Holy Ghost Celebration!
Enjoy a petting zoo presented by Ferndale 4-H at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds!
Two, four and ten-mile races!
Fourth Sunday of the month, January through October.
Holiday scenes on decorated tractors and tractor-drawn wagons parade up Main Street.
Veterans’ graves are adorned with live wreaths after a brief ceremony.
The whole town turns out for a tree lighting ceremony to rekindle the Christmas spirit, then gathers over free cookies and cocoa, in this Ferndale tradition since 1934.
This alluring new space is filled with carefully curated vintage pieces, handcrafted goods, whimsy, and so much more.
For those looking for a special day to tie the knot, the Humboldt County Clerk-Recorder’s Office is thrilled to announce a hauntingly beautiful opportunity.
Check the library’s website for the latest schedule:
Grab a seat at one of our carving stations along Main Street to create your own jack-o’-lantern—free for all to enjoy.
An annual event connecting veterans to resources and services.
Ferndale fire trucks and patriotic floats and vehicles parade down Main Street at noon.
All proceeds go to Wreaths Across America.
Celebrate Pride Month in Ferndale with community, music, food, vendors and more.
A new Saturday market opens at Ferndale Family Farms.
Grand prize drawing in August.
Check out the boutique tables too!