We Crawl This Town - So Cal 5K and Beer Mile Relay in Camarillo on August 23, 2025

We Crawl This Town- So Cal 5k and Beer Mile Relay is planned for August 23, 2025 at 3841 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Camarillo at 8 a.m.

Starting with the widely popular beer send off toast (21+ runners only), you will embark on a fast and flat course starting and finishing from Institution Ale Company in Camarillo. Along the way you will run a significant portion of your race on the beautiful bike path over looking the Calleguas Creek before ultimately finishing back at the brewery and joining a beer sampling event and live music.

If running the 5K, be sure to stick around for the beer 1 mile relays where teams go head to head in a one of a kind race format.

Learn more and sign up at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Camarillo/WeCrawlthisTown

5th Annual Camarillo Old Town Glow Holiday Walk on Friday, December 6, 2024

The 5th Annual Camarillo Old Town Glow Holiday Walk is Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5-9pm. Kick off the holiday season with a festive stroll through Old Town Camarillo! Start at one of our two convenient Check-In Locations, where you'll receive a map, wristband, glass for Holiday Drink Tastings, and 10 Giveaway Tickets.

As you explore the boulevard, enjoy Holiday Drink Tastings from local businesses and admire the dazzling decorations competing in our Holiday Lighting Contest—be sure to vote for your favorite!

Don’t forget to show off your festive spirit in our Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, where you can compete for the title of Best Ugly Sweater! Plus, families can capture the magic with photos with Santa.

Throughout the evening, Christmas carolers will fill the air with holiday cheer, and you'll have the chance to win themed holiday giveaway baskets from participating businesses.

Tickets are $30 in advance for adults, $40 at the door. Children under 18 years old accompanied by a paid adult are free. Ticket price includes glass for drink tastings and 10 giveaway tickets. Learn more and buy tickets at www.camarillooldtown.org/camarillo-old-town-glow.

Christmas at the Ranch with Santa at the Camarillo Ranch House on December 3-4, 2024

The Camarillo Ranch presents its annual Christmas at the Ranch on December 3 and 4, 2024 from 5-8pm.

Give your family the gift of a beautifully unique Christmas experience by visiting Camarillo’s very-own historic landmark, magically transformed for the holiday season. Join the Camarillo Ranch Foundation for a special historic home tour of Adolfo Camarillo’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion plus the 1905 Red Barn transformed into Santa’s Workshop. Learn about Camarillo family Christmas traditions as you step back in time with visions of bygone eras.

This year’s event features:

• Photos with Santa by a professional photographer ($20)

• Tours of the holiday-dressed Camarillo Ranch House (free; donations appreciated)

• Visit Santa’s Workshop in the Red Barn

• Victorian carolers

• Local craft vendors

• Festive beverages and treats for purchase

camarilloranchfoundation.com/christmas-with-santa

2024 Holiday Art Market at Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo December 6-8

Studio Channel Islands presents its annual Holiday Art Market on Friday through Sunday, December 6-8, 2024. Hours are 6-9pm Friday, 11am-5pm Saturday and noon to 4pm on Sunday. Enjoy unique gift shopping this holiday season for your family and friends while browsing through 40 professional artists’ studios and additional guest vendors. There will be free activities for kids, delicious food and treats available for purchase, and craft beer and wine. Free admission and plenty of free parking. Located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd in Camarillo.

studiochannelislands.org/holiday-market

2024 Peace Pumpkin Fest in Camarillo on Saturday, October 26th

The 14th Annual Peace Pumpkin Fest at Peace Lutheran Church, 71 Loma Drive, Camarillo is planned for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 3pm.  Free admission.  Tickets can be purchased for attractions such as hay rides, face painting, carnival games, inflatables, petting zoo, hot dogs and more. www.peacecamarillo.com/pumpkin-fest.html

2024 Camarillo Christmas Parade and Santa's Village on Saturday, December 14th

Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District presents the annual Camarillo Christmas Parade and Santa’s Village on Saturday, December 14, 2024

Bring the family to cheer on local bands, equestrian groups, floats, and Santa! The parade starts at Las Posas and Temple Ave. and ends at the Community Center. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Check out Santa's Village! 10am- 2pm at the Community Center, 1605 Burnley St. There will be shopping, food trucks, live music, photos with Santa, and other free activities.

www.pvrpd.org/2024-12-14-camarillo-christmas-parade-santa-s-village

Celebrate Adolfo Camarillo's Birthday at the Camarillo Ranch on Sunday, October 27, 2024

The Camarillo Ranch Foundation will celebrate the City’s namesake’s birthday with a free birthday celebration that will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The birthday celebration is a tradition that honors Don Adolfo’s love for community.

The free event is open to the public and will feature:

• The famous Camarillo White Horses

• Performances by Mariachi Camarillo and Ballet Folklorico Mexico

• Docent guided tours of Adolfo Camarillo’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion

• Interactive crafts and games for children

• Free cake to guests (as supplies last)

• Food truck and Mister Softee Ice Cream truck will be on hand.

camarilloranchfoundation.com/event/adolfo-camarillos-birthday-celebration

Located at 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo.

10th Annual Camarillo Old Town Wine Walk on Saturday, October 5, 2024

Sign up for the 10th Annual Camarillo Old Town Wine Walk from 1-4pm on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Experience the charm of over 20 local businesses lining Ventura Blvd, offering live music and tastings from our region's finest wineries and craft breweries. Advance purchase tickets are $55 ($65 at the event, subject to availability), or $75 for the VIP option. Sign up at www.camarillooldtown.org/10th-annual-wine-walk.

Attendees must be 21 years or older and show valid identification at Check-In and throughout the walk at the discretion of participating locations.

All proceeds benefit the Camarillo Old Town Association. This event along with the Wine Walk, Camarillo Old Town Glow and Heritage Days proceeds go to fund family friendly events held in the Camarillo Old Town area to benefit our community and support the small local retailers.

Camarillo Police Department "Trunk or Treat" Event on Monday, October 28, 2024

The Camarillo Police Department announces its second annual Trunk or Treat event for Halloween at the Camarillo Police Station. This year’s event will be held on Monday, 10/28/2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Several community partners will adorn their cars in Halloween decorations and pass out candy to kids as they walk by. This is a free, family friendly event that is appropriate for all ages.

First responders will be present to hand out candy and stickers. There will be several police resources and vehicles on display including an armored vehicle, police car, police motorcycle, sheriff’s K9, sheriff’s off-road vehicle, an ambulance and a Ventura County Fire Engine.

local.nixle.com/alert/11246611

Annual Camarillo YMCA Run For Holiday Fun 5K/10K on December 7, 2024

The Annual Camarillo YMCA Fun for Holiday Run 5K/10K, will take place in the Village at the Parks community in beautiful Camarillo at 8 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

The course takes you through a scenic walking path and is a friendly course for both novice and experienced runners. Be sure to sign up as soon as possible as this race is capped at 500 runners!

100% of all proceeds will go towards the Camarillo YMCA Open Doors Scholarship Fund that allows children, youth, families, and seniors to participate in the programs the YMCA so uniquely provides.

Located at 3111 Village at the Park Dr, Camarillo, CA, Camarillo.

Learn more and sign up at www.ciymca.org/Camarillo5K