Ponies by the Sea Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, October 11, 2026

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 11, 2026 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

5th Annual Spook-Tacular Celebration in Port Hueneme on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The City of Port Hueneme’s Annual Spook-Tacular Celebration is planned for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 5-8pm at Moranda Park, 200 Moranda Pkwy. Free event to include music, treats, a pumpkin patch, carnival games, a community pumpkin carving contest, and much more! 

www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/1452/2026-Spook-Tacualr

2026 Peace Pumpkin Fest in Camarillo on Saturday, October 24th

The 2026 Peace Pumpkin Fest at Peace Lutheran Church, 71 Loma Drive, Camarillo is planned for Saturday, October 24th from 10am to 3pm.  Free admission.  There will be hay rides, carnival games, inflatables, craft vendors, food available for purchase, pumpkins available for purchase, and more. www.peacecamarillo.com/upcoming-events

Adolfo & Isabel Camarillo's Birthday Celebration at the Camarillo Ranch on Sunday, September 27, 2026

The Camarillo Ranch Foundation will celebrate the City’s namesake’s birthday with a free birthday celebration that will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The birthday celebration is a tradition that honors Don Adolfo’s love for community.

The free event is open to the public and will feature:

• The famous Camarillo White Horses

• Performances by Mariachi Camarillo, Ballet Folklorico Mexico and Razzberry Jam Dixieland Jazz Band

• Docent guided tours of Adolfo Camarillo’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion ($5 cash only; 12 and under free)

• Interactive crafts and games for children

• Free cake for guests (as supplies last)

• Food trucks and Mister Softee Ice Cream truck will be on hand.

https://camarilloranchfoundation.com/adolfo-day

Located at 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo.

34th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair on Sunday, October 18, 2026

The 34th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Moorpark Road between Hillcrest and Wilbur Road in Thousand Oaks, in between Janss Marketplace and Best Buy. Plenty of parking in the adjacent shopping centers and streets.

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair continues this great event with over 19,000 expected attendees and over 300 vendor booths.

Featuring artisans specializing in hand-made products and a Kids Fun Zone with games, crafts, jumpers, soft drinks and pizza. Live music and entertainment too. Free admission!

For more information, visit tostreetfair.com.

Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Frights on Saturday, October 24, 2026

The 6th Annual Parade of Frights at Channel Islands Harbor is a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2026.

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.

More details will be posted at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/5th-annual-parade-of-frights/

Halloween Haunted Trail, Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treat Street in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, October 24, 2026

The Conejo Recreation & Park District will be offering a night full of Halloween fun specifically for young children on Saturday, October 24, 2026 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 features Halloween-themed houses created by local organizations who will be ready to hand out treats from 6-8:30pm. 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, visit www.crpd.org/2026-10-24-haunted-trail-costume-contest

Howl-O-Ween Event at Mission Oaks Dog Park in Camarillo on Saturday, October 25, 2026

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

2026 Simi Valley SnowFest Event on Sunday, November 1st

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is holding its annual SnowFest event on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Rancho Madera Community Park, 556 Lake Park Dr. Simi Valley.

Event to include sledding, snow lots, kids’ attractions, vendor expo and food vendors. $20 for all day wristband for snow slides and kids’ attractions. Free access to snow lot.

More information at rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/snowfest.php or call 805.584.4475. (Note: Inclement weather can cancel event)

Halloween in the Park in Camarillo on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Halloween in the Park

Wednesday, October 28, 5:30-8pm

Community Center Park

1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo

Cost: FREE

Join in on a spooky evening out at Community Center Park on Halloween night with pumpkin painting, lawn games, food trucks, a costume contest (6pm) for all ages and trick or treating. 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/2026-10-28-halloween-in-the-park