Annual Ojai Day Event Planned for Saturday, October 19, 2024

Ojai Day is an annual downtown street fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. planned for Saturday, October 19, 2024. Over 100 vendors, local original art and jewelry, dance performances, great food, kids' activities, crafts demonstrations, classic cars, health, wellness and spiritual demonstrations and much more.

The event was originally conceived in 1917, took a hiatus in the 1920’s and has been back with a vengeance since 1993. It’s grown tremendously and has become one of the most popular events in Ojai. The event itself celebrates life, culture and the arts.

Ojai Day was first celebrated in the 1920's after glass magnate Edward Libbey offered to finance the construction of the downtown Arcade, present day Libbey Park and the post office with its 65-foot bell tower. Ojai's most prominent citizens decided to host a city wide celebration to show their appreciation to Libbey. Thus, Ojai Day was born.

The name Ojai comes from the Chumash language and means “The Moon” or “Bird’s Nest.”

Admission and parking are free! Visit www.ojaiday.com for more information.

Wheels in Motion Event in Simi Valley on Sunday, August 25, 2024

Wheels In Motion is a free event hosted by Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District that will include a youth power wheels race, a classic car show and a touch-a-truck exhibit with vehicles from the Simi Valley Police Department, Ventura County Fire Department, RSRPD and Ventura County Air Ops.

The event will take place on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 9:30am to 2pm at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005-C E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Learn more at https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/wheelsinmotion.php.

Ponies by the Sea Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, October 13, 2024

The Ponies by the Sea Car Show will be held at Harbor View Park at Channel Islands Harbor, 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 10am to 3pm.  Mustangs and other Ford powered vehicles are welcome to enter. Proceeds from the show to benefit the Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines. Food trucks and vendors will be on hand. There will also be food trucks, music, games and more.

Free to spectators. www.tricountymustangclub.com

3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck Event at Hueneme Beach on Saturday, October 5, 2024

The City of Port Hueneme presents the 3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck event at Hueneme Beach, 550 Surfside Drive on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11am to 3pm. Free event featuring trucks and vehicles, arts and crafts, food trucks, music and more. Free parking in lots A and B and along Surfside Drive. www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/1382/Touch-a-Truck

Santa Paula Theater Center Presents Ghostwalk 2024 on Weekends From October 11 to 27

Santa Paula Theater Center presents Ghostwalk 2024 on Fridays through Sundays over the weekends of October 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27. Spaces are limited!

GHOSTWALK is Ventura County's original Halloween street theater presentation, a production of the Santa Paula Theater Center, now in its 30th year! Each year GhostWalk is presented in a different historic Santa Paula location. Flashlight in hand, walkers will be led along a route where they hear ghosts tell their tales of how they met their untimely ends. Some of the stories are true and based on history, and others are made up. You decide which is which! Ghostwalk 2024’s theme is “The Spirits of the Old Sycamore Tree.”

This year’s location is the Santa Paula Train Depot. Tour schedules are every 15 minutes from 6:30-9pm on Fridays, 6:30-9pm on Saturdays and 6:30-8:30pm on Sundays. Each tour is limited to 30 people and is an hour long.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under, with a special $12 price for adult tickets on the opening weekend only. Online ticket sales at GhostWalk.com.

Simi Valley Oktoberfest Event on Saturday, October 5, 2024

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise presents the Simi Valley Oktoberfest event on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from noon to 5pm. Located at Lemon Park (Rancho Tapo Community Park), 3700 Avenida Simi. Tickets prices are $40 general admission and $100 for the VIP experience. Ages 21+ only. Admission includes access to the beer tent, Oktoberfest music and concert viewing area, food trucks and more. All your beer is included with your ticket.

Learn more and get your tickets at simioktoberfest.com.

2024 Pier Under the Stars Food & Wine Tasting Benefit in Ventura on October 5th

Since its original construction in 1872, the Ventura Pier has stood as a symbol of the region's rich history and natural resources. Once the cornerstone of Ventura County's agricultural, construction and oil trade, today the Ventura Pier is a favorite attraction for fishing, picnics, sunset strolls and beautiful views of Ventura County's coastline and the Channel Islands.

In 1993 a dedicated group of community leaders created Pier into the Future, a non-profit organization, to establish a $1 million endowment fund to preserve and maintain the Ventura Pier for future generations to enjoy. This committed group is continually seeking volunteers to help Pier into the Future reach its goal through community outreach efforts at events such as the Ventura County Fair, the City of Ventura's Street Fairs and the ever-popular food and wine tasting event Pier Under the Stars, a gathering of restaurants, wineries, and breweries all in support of Ventura's treasured Pier. Festivities will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 4:30-7pm at the Ventura Promenade overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Ventura Pier. 21+ only.

Visit www.pierintothefuture.org to learn more and purchase tickets.

24th Annual Pooch Parade Dog Walk and Pet Expo in Ventura on Sunday, August 18, 2024

Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) will host its 24th Annual Pooch Parade on Sunday, August 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join C.A.R.L. and its adoptable rescue dogs for a day of fun in the sun at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. This year’s theme is “Fun, Sun, Sand, and Supporting Rescue Dogs!” And if you’re inclined, dress yourself and your pup up in the most fun beach inspired wear you can find! 

Nearly 20 vendors from Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles Counties will host booths at the Parade. A sampling includes Sailor & Friends Pet Supply, Search Dog Foundation, Dogtown VTA, Damsel in Defense, All for Love Animal Rescue, and California State University Channel Islands. Dog agility demonstrations and C.A.R.L.dog adoptions will also be on-site.

Admission is free. The cost to participate in the Parade, which starts at 11 a.m., is $45. Participants can register on the event day at the registration booth. Parade teams must consist of at least four adult participants. Individuals and teams who raise the highest amounts will receive a special prize. For registration questions, contact Sheila Hernandez at carlvolunteer@gmail.com.

Parade participants will receive a complimentary event T-shirt featuring this year’s Pooch Parade logo on the front and sponsors’ names on the back. Proceeds from the Parade will support the feeding and medical care of adoptable dogs at the C.A.R.L. Pet Care Center and the paid staff who care for them in Santa Paula.

Learn more and register at poochparade.org.

2024 Sun Sets Summer Concert Series on Sunday Nights at Calabasas Lake - June to August

Spend your summer Sundays with great live music at the 2024 Summer Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake

The traditionally private Calabasas Lake opens its doors to concert goers, providing a scenic backdrop and ample field seating for picnickers. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and sweaters. Some fixed seating is available on a first come first served basis. All performances are free to the public.

Visit www.cityofcalabasas.com for more details.  Enter at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center at 23400 Park Sorrento. Concerts start at 6pm.

The Lineup:

• June 2: Summer Nights - Tribute to Grease

• July 21: On Tap Band - 80s/90s Hits

• August 11: L.A.vations - Tribute to U2

• August 25: Blue Breeze Band - R&B/Motown

Parking available at 2 locations:

• The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center – located at 23400 Park Sorrento

• Free park & ride shuttle from the Calabasas Civic Center (located at 100 Civic Center Way).  Shuttle hours:  4:30pm – 8:00pm. Pets are not allowed on shuttles with the exception of service animals.

27th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms September 28 to October 31, 2024

The 27th Annual Fall Harvest Festival returns at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark, starting Saturday, September 28 to Thursday, October 31, 2024. The farm will transform into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest experience filled with games, rides, photo opps, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands and more. Festival hours are 9am to 6pm.

Admission: Weekday admission is $14.00 and sold at the gate only.

Weekend admission tickets are sold online only. (Walk-ins subject to availability.) Pricing for themed weekends as follows:

• $22 Pre-sale online from 8/28-9/25 for the weekend of 9/28-9/29 only ($28 after 9/25)

• $22 Pre-sale online from 8/28-9/25 for the weekend of 10/5-10/6 only ($28 after 9/25)

• $28 Online admission fee for other weekends

• $30 Day of admission (only if spots are available)

Children UNDER 2 and parking are FREE. Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans, & Emergency First Responders receive $2 discount daily (w/ valid ID) at the gate.

Included with Admission: Wagon rides, corn maze, chicken show, pumpkin patch, pumpkin house, corn stalk labyrinth (Oct 5th), giant tractor display, giant spiders, misting tunnel, hay pyramids, animal center, play equipment, cotton harvester and combine slides, wooden train and school bus and more, Plus on weekends, there will be animal shows, pig races, live music, demonstrations, roaming entertainment and more.

Themed weekends are as follows:

Sept 28-29 - Friends of the Farm Weekend (Public Safety Weekend)

October 5-6 - Farm Country Weekend

October 12-13 - Antique Tractor Weekend

October 19-20 - Wild West Weekend

October 26-27 - All About Pumpkins Weekend

Visit underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest for all the details and to purchase tickets.