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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The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District is hosting Kids Swap N’ Sell on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 7:30 am to 11 am at Berylwood Teen Center, 1955 Bridget Avenue, Simi Valley. Youth vendors can sell their gently used toys, sports equipment and clothes or swap them with other vendors. www.rsrpd.org
Many holiday season events are planned once again this holiday season in and around Downtown Oxnard. More details at www.downtownoxnard.org.
Thursday, December 5, 2024 5 to 9 p.m. at Plaza Park
Join this six-decade tradition and watch as Ventura County's tallest Christmas tree light up the sky. This year’s event will also include gourmet food trucks and a special holiday makers’ market. More info at 805-247-0197.
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10 a.m. to noon in Downtown Oxnard
Come enjoy colorful marching bands, equestrian units, local school groups, spirited floats at the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade! Parade route goes from A & 9th Streets to west on 5th, to north on C Street, and ending at 2nd Street.
Info coming soon.
December 8th through 26th, 2024. Nightly displays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., F & G Streets between 5th & Palm. Drive through Ventura County’s largest holiday light display in the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District. Residents provide all holiday decorations and lighting.
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
The City of Westlake Village's 22nd Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3pm to 8pm. Event will feature the White Oak Elementary Family Fun Fair, food trucks, craft beer, wine, family friendly activities, live performances, and more.
Purchase an unlimited ride bracelet for $40 or individual ride tickets for $5 each. One ride requires one ticket. Purchase your tickets at the event or visit the White Oak PFC website at whiteoakpfc.org/shop to purchase ahead of time. All proceeds benefit the White Oak PFC.
Free Family Friendly Activities (3 – 6 pm)
Face Painting and Balloon Animals with Daizy the Clown
Dance Party with Thousand Oaks DJ
Live Television Cameos with WLV Channel 10 News
Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Checkers and Bag Toss
Unlimited Photo Booth Access
Eco-friendly Arts and Crafts with CreAte Studios!
Other local businesses and non-profits
Fire & Sheriff Meet N’ Greet (3 - 6 pm)
Live Performances (3 - 8 pm)
Beer and Wine Garden (3 - 8 pm) Presented and sponsored by 14 Cannons Brewing!
Local Westlake Village brewing company Fourteen Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. Fourteen Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation. Join us on the back patio of the Civic Center, and enjoy live music from local pianist Mark Anthony.
Free admission. Free open parking off of Park Terrace (look for the signs). Parking is free.
The event takes place at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive.
Additional information at www.wlv.org/citycelebration.
Spooky Town returns to the Simi Valley Town Center on Friday, October 25, 2024 starting at 5pm. Free event to include trick or treating, craft tables, costume contest, Halloween music and dancing.
The 9th Annual Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular is planned for Monday, October 21, 2024 at the Oxnard Police Station, 251 South C Street, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Show off your costumes, visit with officers and community partners, and of course, bring your trick or treat bags! More information and updates on the Oxnard PD Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OxnardPD
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, turns wildly spooktacular the weekends of October 19-20 and 26-27, 2024 from 11am to 4:30pm for “Boo at the Zoo,” the annual Halloween-themed event that features animal shows, trick or treating, kids’ scavenger hunt, food trucks, free kids’ crafts and more.
For the family-fun event, the Zoo will be draped in decorations, and people of all ages can closely view the more than 100 animals cared for at the Zoo.
Admission is $12 for ages 12-16, $10 for ages 2-12 and $10 for seniors (65+). Kids ages 2 and under are admitted free. Tickets available at zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/boo-at-the-zoo.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is the only zoo in Ventura County and is the home of the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program, which started in 1971. The program offers preparation for those interested in entering the expanding animal care industry. The students study zoo keeping, basic medical care, wildlife education and training using positive reinforcement methods.
On Saturday, October 26th, The Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association will present “Halloween Haunt in the Park.” The kid-friendly thrills occur all evening from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard. Event will feature Trick-or-Treat Village, with booths created by local organizations, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, games, music and more. Costume contest starts at 5:30pm.
More details at www.facebook.com/events/509171358772047/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
The annual "Pumpkin Party" at the Leonis Adobe Museum is planned for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Enjoy live music, demonstrations, hands on crafts and more! Costumes admired but not required.
Admission is $8 per person; children under 2,free of charge.
Located at 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas (next to the Sagebrush Cantina).
leonisadobemuseum.org | 818-222-6511
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.
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