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Ferndale Cemetery Storytelling Tours


  • 580 Main Street Ferndale, CA 95536 (map)

Ferndale Frightfully Fun offers guided walking tours of this Victorian Village’s historic cemetery. These tours offer a unique journey into the past by revealing the secrets of generations past, their history and culture, and exploring the allure of ghost stories and cemeteries.

ALL TOURS

— Require advance reservations
— Last 50 minutes
— START AT THE FERNDALE VISITOR CENTER: 580 Main St, Ferndale, CA 95536
— Arrive 5-10 minutes before departure time
— Conclude with a complimentary appetizer at The Victorian Inn: 400 Ocean Ave., Ferndale, CA 95536

Friday’s flashlight tours include Keepsake Flashlights.

Each weekend in October 2024, three walking tours of the cemetery are offered:

FRIDAY FLASHLIGHT TOUR: Step into the darkness and join us on an unforgettable flashlight tour. As the moon casts its ethereal glow upon the landscape, adventurers gather armed with only flashlights. Led by a seasoned guide, the group ventures forth with flickering beams of flashlights illuminating the path ahead as they listen to stories that blur the line between fact and legend.
Tours depart at 6:00pm & 7:00pm on October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Tickets: Children (12 & under) $20.00; Adults $30.00

SATURDAY STORYTELLING TOUR: Embark on a chilling journey as we delve into the ghost stories of the Victorian Village. Led by a master storyteller, the group winds its way through the historic village and cemetery weaving a tale of spectral whispers and haunted hills that should not be missed.
Tours depart at 3:00pm & 4:30pm on October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Tickets: Children (12 & under) $15.00 Adults $25.00

SUNDAY SUNSET WALKING TOUR: This walking tour of historic Ferndale Cemetery takes place as the sun sets. The fading sunlight paints the sky with hues of pink and gold enhancing the solemn beauty of this sacred place. Your guide will lead you on a journey through time as the sun sets.
Tours depart at 5:00pm on October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Tickets: Children (12 & under) $15.00 Adults $25.00

Make your reservation now.

Tickets are available online or in person at the Box Office in Humboldt’s Hometown Store located at 394 Main St., Ferndale CA 95536.

Proceeds benefit the Ferndale Cemetery Association.

Earlier Event: October 5
Artisan Pumpkin Carving
Later Event: October 6
Ferndale Cemetery Sunset Tours