Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District presents the annual Spooky Swim event at the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center, 1030 Temple Avenue, Camarillo on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 5:30-8PM. Registration is $10 for all activities or $4 to swim only. Event to feature swimming, pumpkin painting, goodie bags and games. Learn more and register at www.pvrpd.org/2024-10-25-spooky-swim.
Join the City of Moorpark on Halloween night for some spooky family fun on historic High Street! Admission is free, and there is a nominal fee for games and some attractions. Activities will include a trunk-or-treat, Halloween carnival (suitable for ages 3-10) and attractions (carnival tickets $5 advance purchase until October 30th online); $10 at the gate, cash only), a costume contest, haunted house, DJ music, food trucks and more! Event hours are 4-7pm and will e held in the north Metrolink parking lot. Event parking will be at the south Metrolink parking lot.
The City of Port Hueneme’s Annual Spook-Tacular Celebration is planned for Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5-8pm at Moranda Park, 200 Moranda Pkwy. Free event to include music, hay maze, treats, pumpkin patch, photo booth, face painting, carnival games, and more. For ages 0 to 12. www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/1386/Spook-Tacular
More than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours during the 11th Annual Ventura County Farm Day, Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The day includes behind-the-scenes tours, tractor-with-trailer rides, tastings, giveaways and kid-friendly activities. Farm Day allows the public to meet local farmers who grow the food we eat.
Check the Farm Day Trail Map at venturacountyfarmday.com/map for the latest list of participants. Some locations require reservations.
The nonprofit 501(c)(3) Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) organizes Ventura County Farm Day. SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and agriculture's contribution to our nutritional well-being. For more information about Ventura County Farm Day and a list of participating farms, visit www.VenturaCountyFarmDay.com, email seeag.education@seeag.org or call 805-892-8155.
The 43rd Annual Dia De Los Muertos festival will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 5pm at the Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory, 2052 Howard Road in Camarillo.
Free event will include face painting, build your own altar, art exhibit, local food and craft vendors, vintage car show, ceremonial procession, performances, drawings and more. www.conejomountain.com
The 3rd Annual Parade of Frights at the Channel Islands Harbor is a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Prior to the Parade of Frights, a variety of organizations and businesses will be offering Halloween-related events and activities starting at 3 p.m.
Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2024-parade-of-frights.
The Rancho Simi Park District is hosting its annual Halloween Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 3:30-6:30 pm at the Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road. For ages 12 and under - inflatables, game booths, face painting, balloon artist, food and more.
Advance tickets are $5 for kids 2 to 12 (parents and children under 3 are free). Pre-registration ends October 30th at rsrpd.org. (Tickets should be available in October but call 818-865-9304 to confirm.) Tickets on the day of the event will be $10 per person.
More info at https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/op_halloween.php
Ventura Harbor Village at 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura is hosting the following Halloween events and activities this October:
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Enter the 12th Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, October 26th at noon. Space is limited to the first 75 dogs. Pre-registration opens on Oct 19th. www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/howl-o-ween-dog-costume-contest-2024
Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024 12PM-2PM
Dress up the kids and navigate through the waterfront village with over a dozen treat stops at participating Harbor boutiques and restaurants. There will also be face painting and fortune telling. Bring your own bag! www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/kids-seaside-trick-or-treat-2024
Thriller Zombie Dance 2024
Sunday, October 27, 2024 2:15-2:30PM
Watch zombies come to life in the iconic Thriller Zombie Dance, taking place around 2:15 PM on the Ventura Harbor Village’s Main Lawn. Sponsored by FitZone Ventura, this Halloween favorite is sure to delight die-hard Halloween fans. If you’d like to join the dance, visit www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/thriller-zombie-dance-2024 for updates.
Join in on a spooky evening out at Community Center Park on Halloween night with pumpkin painting, lawn games, food trucks, a costume contest for all ages and a Trick-Or-Treat Village. This event is FREE to participants.
Food trucks will be on site offering tasty options for a purchased dinner or dessert.
More details at www.pvrpd.org/2024-10-31-halloween-in-the-park
Scene from inaugural event in 2023.
Conejo Recreation & Park District (CRPD) announces its 2nd Annual Festival de los Muertos event, a vibrant celebration of the cherished Mexican tradition, will be taking place on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 4-9PM at the Borchard Community Center, located at 190 N. Reino Rd, Newbury Park.
Enjoy crafts, live music, vendors, food vendors and more. The event will be open to the public, and admission is free. Families and individuals of all ages are encouraged to attend and join in the festivities.
For more information and event updates, visit www.crpd.org/muertos
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