Epicpalooza 5K/10K Trail Running Event in Moorpark on Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Epicpalooza is a 5K and 10K trail running event in the hills of Moorpark on a private course designed to challenge your skills while having fun. T-shirts and medals will be awarded to all finishers. The festival will also have music, vendors and food. There will also be a Kids’ 1K run at 8:30am. The 10K and 5K start at 7:30am and 8am, respectively.

Location: 8643 Shekell Road, Moorpark.

Learn more and sign up at www.epicpalooza.com.

7th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Oxnard Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 25, 2026

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The Oxnard Performing Arts Center is hosting its 7th Annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 5-9PM at 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard.

Come spend the evening celebrating the traditions, art, music, and people that make our community so special. This year’s celebration will feature local vendors, artists, an art show, community altars, live performances, and plenty more.

Event is free of charge and open to the general public. More information at www.theopac.org/dia-de-los-muertos.

5th Annual VCDCSS Trunk or Treat Event in Camarillo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Join Ventura County Department of Child Support Services, community partners and local businesses for its 5th Annual Trunk or Treat event on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 4-6PM.

This is a free, fun and safe family event! There will be treats, music, kids’ activities, community resources, emergency vehicle displays and more. Located at 5171 Verdugo Way, Camarillo, CA. Visit venturacounty.gov/child-support-services for more information.

Candy Crawl at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard hosts “The Candy Crawl” on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm. Event is free of charge and includes trick-or-treating throughout The Collection, Glow Party, music, activities, and more. No RSVP required - bring your own trick or treat bags and enjoy!

More info at https://thecollectionrp.com/portfolio/candy-crawl-at-the-collection.

Halloween Event at the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park on Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Happy “Owl-O-Ween” at the Stagecoach Inn Museum from 1-4pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
 
Get ready for a spook-tacular day of Halloween fun! Put on your favorite costume, grab a trick-or-treat bag, and enjoy a festive celebration packed with creative crafts, silly games, live music, and plenty of treats. From making pine cone owls and masks to trying your luck at Pumpkin Ring Toss, Pitch-A-Pumpkin, and the Candy Corn guessing game, there is something fun waiting around every corner.

Don’t miss the Costume Parade at 2:00 and the Hooting Owl Contest at 3:00—bring your best Halloween spirit and get ready to cheer!

The Stagecoach Inn Museum welcomes visitors on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 pm. Seniors, Adults & Teens $10 per person; $5 for children 5 to 12, children under 5 are free.

Stagecoach Inn Museum is located at 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park.
805.498.9441 www.stagecoachinnmuseum.com

Ojai Family Fund 3 Mile Fun Run Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026

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The Ojai Family Fund 3 Mile Fun Run Turkey Trot is planned for 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at Nordhoff High School in Ojai. Kids 4 and under are free. Youth 6-18 $15 through race day. Adults $30 before 11/16; $40 thereafter.

Race proceeds will support the Ojai Family Fund, which works to create equity in education through funding assistance for low income families.

Register at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Ojai/OjaiFamilyFundTurkeyTrot.

Ventura County Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026

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The 42nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day is set for Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9am-noon, at beaches and waterways throughout California. Get involved locally with @vccoastcleanupday to remove trash and plastic pollution that has been accumulating in our county since the last Coastal Cleanup Day.

Learn more and find a local cleanup site to join at www.vccoastcleanup.org.

Spooky Swim at Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center in Camarillo on Friday, October 23, 2026

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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 23, 2026 from 5:30-8PM. Registration is $10 for all activities or $4 to swim only. Event will feature swimming, pumpkin painting, goodie bags and games. Learn more and register at www.pvrpd.org/2026-10-23-spooky-swim.

Howl-O-Ween Event at Mission Oaks Dog Park in Camarillo on Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Bring your dog in their scariest, funniest, most original costume – or even do matching costumes with your dog, to Howl-O-Ween at Mission Oaks Park, 5501 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Camarillo (in the off leash area) on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10am to 1pm. Free admission. No registration necessary. Dog costume contest, best trick contest, pet vendors, raffles, other fun doggie activities and food trucks will be on hand (or paw).

Dogs are to be kept on a leash with a leash length not exceeding 6 feet. Owners must follow dog park rules and regulations.

Mission Oaks Dog Park is an off-leash dog park, but for special events such as Howl-O-Ween, leashes are required.

Dogs may be off-leash in the designated area to perform in the best trick contest and must be back on a leash immediately following their trick. 

www.pvrpd.org/2026-10-24-howl-o-ween

Halloween Events at Ventura Harbor Village in October 2026

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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 24, 2026

Enter the 14th Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, October 24th at noon. Space is limited to the first 75 dogs. But all dogs and their owners are welcome to spectate and enjoy the event. www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/howl-o-ween-dog-costume-contest-2026

Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2026

Friday, October 30 from 4-6PM

Dress up the kids and navigate through the Ventura Harbor Village from 4-6PM on Friday, October 30, 2026. This free community event features over a dozen treat stops at participating shops and restaurants, packed full of sweets (while supplies last), face painting, Halloween themed crafts, professional pumpkin carving, and more. Event is free but there is a parking fee.

More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/seaside-trick-or-treat-2026