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title: "Humboldt County events this week: Sci-Fi Night: Akira, Scaregrounds & Griffin Loch's Scream-A-Torium and more"
description: "Things to do in Humboldt County this week, Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, 2026: Sci-Fi Night: Akira; Scaregrounds & Griffin Loch's Scream-A-Torium; Halloween on the Plaza."
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# [Humboldt County events this week: Sci-Fi Night: Akira, Scaregrounds & Griffin Loch's Scream-A-Torium and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/humboldt-events-this-week-oct-27-nov-2-2026)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/news/author/jarvis) | Oct 27, 2026, 3:20:31 AM

Humboldt County has going on this week. Here are 3 events happening Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

## 1. Sci-Fi Night: Akira

**When:** Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6 to 9 p.m.  
**Where:** Arcata Theatre Lounge, Arcata

The Arcata Theatre Lounge's Sci-Fi Night screens the anime classic Akira; $6. [Event details](https://lostcoastoutpost.com/lowdown/2026/oct/28/).

## 2. Scaregrounds & Griffin Loch's Scream-A-Torium

**When:** Thursday, Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 to 10 p.m.  
**Where:** Humboldt County Fairgrounds, Ferndale

Haunted attractions at the fairgrounds for Halloween week; tickets $22 to $50. [Event details](https://lostcoastoutpost.com/lowdown/2026/oct/29/).

## 3. Halloween on the Plaza

**When:** Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 to 7 p.m.  
**Where:** Arcata Plaza

Local vendors, food and drinks, a festive bar for adults, face painting and live entertainment on the Plaza. [Event details](https://lostcoastoutpost.com/lowdown/2026/oct/31/).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

**Looking for something fun to do?** [See what's on in Humboldt County this week on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Eureka).

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