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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 and attractions (carnival tickets $5 until 10/30; $50 each thereafter), a costume contest, haunted house and more! The event hours are 4-7pm.
Ventura County farms, ranches, nurseries and other agricultural operations, from organic to conventional, row crops to orchards, will open their doors to the public during Ventura County Farm Day.
On Saturday, November 6, 2021, visitors will experience a day of agricultural activities and meet the farmers who grow the food they eat. Farm Day is free and for all ages.
Self-guided Farm Day tour hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Every stop is unique, but all farms feature a number of activities such as educational tours and free produce samplings.
Ventura County Farm Day is organized by the nonprofit Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG). SEEAG’s mission is to help children understand the farm origins of their food and benefits of proper nutrition through classroom agricultural education and free farm field trips.
For more Farm Day information, a list of participating farms, visit venturacountyfarmday.com.
The Simi Valley Historical Society is inviting everyone to attend their 7th annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. This event will take place on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 11AM to 5PM, at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum.
Día de los Muertos is traditionally a three day celebration running from October 31st to November 2nd. It is a celebration where deceased loved ones are remembered and revered. Families build altars in their homes commemorating lost loved ones and celebrate their lives.
These days, Day of the Dead altars are also created in libraries, museums and classrooms in both Mexico and the United States, as a way of honoring Mexican traditions and encouraging cross-cultural understanding.
Visitors will be limited and must wear masks and physically distance from each other. Event this year will feature viewing of altars on display only, with no live entertainment or food available at the park.
Building a Día de los Muertos altar is an important part of celebrating Mexico's most famous holiday. They can be relatively simple as one might display photographs and mementos that reflect their loved ones character and personality; what matters is the act of honoring and remembering them.
Strathearn Park is at 137 Strathearn Place (behind the Madera Target store).www.simihistory.com/portfolio-items/dia-de-los-muertos
Pre-sale $7 adults, $5 kids (5-12) at svhs.ticketleap.com/dia-de-los-muertos---2021. Day of event at the gate prices are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-12.
The 10th Annual Purrs & Paws Holiday Boutique and Marketplace is scheduled to return on Saturday, December 4th for a day filled with holiday spirit, shopping, and fun!
This event, organized by the Humane Society of Ventura County’s Animal Ambassadors, will be open from 9:00am until 4:00pm and will be held at 414 East Ojai Avenue at the Chaparral Auditorium and adjacent lawn. Admission and parking are free.
With more than 30 vendors, you will find fun, festive, and unique crafts, artistic creations, and vintage items. This is a perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts including fashion accessories, jewelry, gift baskets, fabric creations, pottery, baby items, bath and body products, plants, and an array of unique holiday decor.
The Conejo Recreation & Park District will be offering a night full of Halloween fun specifically for young children on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Thousand Oaks Community Center, located at 2525 N. Moorpark Road.
The annual Haunted Trail is a short Halloween hike appropriate for kids of all ages and packed full of fun. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. At the end of the trail there will be a hayride that returns “hikers” to the “haunted trailhead.” Tickets are $5 per person (ages 2+) and MUST be purchased in advance at crpd.org. The “Trail” will be open from 7:15-9:00pm and tickets are sold by 5 minute time slot. (There will also be a standby line at the event; $5 per person; cash only) EVENT WILL SELL OUT SO BUY TICKETS EARLY!
Those dressed in costume may participate in the costume contest. Age groups range from two and under through adults. Great prizes will be awarded for each category! Contest starts at 6:00pm. Registration is free and takes place onsite 20 minutes prior to contest.
The popular Trick-or-Treat Street is back again! Local scout troops and community groups have created Halloween-themed houses and will be ready to hand out treats from 6-8pm. Admission to Trick-or-Treat Street is free.
A free live reptile show will take place after the costume contest at 7:00pm. The event takes place on the soccer fields behind the community center.
For more information, call (805) 381-2793 or visit crpd.org.
The 6th Annual Haunted Housing Run is planned for Saturday, October 30, 2021 at San Buenaventura State Beach.
Haunted Housing Run is a Halloween-themed 5K and Kids’ Dash in support of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) Scholarship Program. Each year HACSB awards scholarships to current residents of affordable housing communities owned and/or managed by HACSB who are currently enrolled at a four-year college/university, community college, or vocational school.
Events begin at 8:30am.
Visit www.hauntedhousingrun.com to learn more and register.
Details coming soon.
The annual Scandinavian Autumnfest and Marknad Celebration is planned for Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 9 AM to 5 PM at Vasa Park, 2854 Triunfo Canyon Road, Agoura Hills. This event is a wonderful, family fun day with our Swedish and Nordic friends. You will not find another event like this one around here. The cost is only $10 per car ($5 for Vasa members).
No dogs (except ADA) or BBQs allowed.
The 11th Annual Swedish Meatball Contest will take place and for $5, you can be the judge and sample meatballs and score them.
There is DELICIOUS authentic Scandinavian food for sale, vendors, access to a huge 274 foot waterslide and pool, fun family games and prizes, ropes course, rock wall, petting zoo and just a whole bunch of really nice people! Other activities include Alpine tube slide, kids' mining, bingo, train rides and more! Visit www.vasaparkla.com for more information.
On October 30-31, 2021, America’s Teaching Zoo hosts its annual Boo At The Zoo event, featuring animal shows, face painting, trick-or-treating and more.
Make sure you wear your best costume for the parade and costume contest at 3 pm! The zoo is open 11am to 5pm. General admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children (3-12). Kids 2 and under are FREE.
Tickets at zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/boo-at-the-zoo
Located at 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. zoo.moorparkcollege.edu
Westlake High School Instrumental Music Boosters presents its annual Food Truck & Jazz Festival on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 11am to 4pm at Conejo Creek Park North, adjacent to the Thousand Oaks Library at 1379 E. Janss Road.
Enjoy a beautiful day, with great music, delicious food, kids activities and local vendors.
Fun event for the family - including live jazz music, delicious food, kids' carnival with inflatable slide/bounce house, & teen zone.
Tickets $8 presale & $10 at event. Please visit whsband.org
Proceeds support WHS Instrumental Music programs.
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