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The City of Oxnard invites the community to attend this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony in downtown Oxnard at Plaza Park, 500 S. C St., to honor all who have served our country, including those who are currently serving at home and abroad. It starts at 11 a.m. next to the Veterans Memorial
The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District and supporting organizations present a Veterans Day ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park & Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11 am. Event to include music, speeches, acknowledgement of veterans in attendance and more.
www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/veterans_day.php
The City of Westlake Village's 24th Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 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 Corn Hole
Unlimited Photo Booth Access
Eco-friendly Arts and Crafts with Create Studio
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 Wolfe Canyon Taphouse!
Local Westlake Village brewing company 14 Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. 14 Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation.
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.
Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District presents the 64th Annual Camarillo Christmas Parade and Santa’s Village on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Bring the family to cheer on local bands, equestrian groups, floats, and Santa! The parade starts at Las Posas and Temple Ave. and ends at the Community Center. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Santa's Village is 10am- 2pm at the Community Center, 1605 Burnley St. There will be holiday shopping, food trucks, live music, photos with Santa, and other free activities.
www.pvrpd.org/2026-12-12-camarillo-christmas-parade-santa-s-village
Santa Paula Theater Center presents Ghostwalk 2026 on Fridays through Sundays over the weekends of October 9-11, 16-18 and 22-25.
GHOSTWALK is Ventura County's original Halloween street theater presentation, a production of the Santa Paula Theater Center, now in its 32nd 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 2025’s theme is “Whispers in the Halls.”
This year’s GhostWalk starting location is the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula, 740 East Main Street, where guests will view the first three ghosts. Guests will be guided to the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 South Seventh Street, to view the remaining three ghosts.
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.
Ticket available at GhostWalk.com. Opening weekend tickets are $10. Other weekends are $15 adults, $10 children.
The Camarillo Police Department is proud to announce its annual Trunk or Treat event. They join forces with the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District and the City of Camarillo to host a combined event “Halloween in the Park and Trunk or Treat”. The event will take place at the Camarillo Community Center, located at 1605 Burnley Street. The event will be on Wednesday, 10/28/2026, from 5:30 PM until 8:00 PM.
New this year, they will be hosting a “Can for Candy” food drive at the event to support Food Share Ventura County. They encourage all families who attend to bring canned and non-perishable food donations to the event. All donated food will support Food Share Ventura County and their on-going support of many in our communities.
Join for a fun evening, where several community partners will adorn their cars in Halloween decorations and pass out candy to kids. The Sheriff’s Office, Ventura County Fire Department and AMR will also be present to hand out candy and stickers. They will be bringing resources and vehicles to 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.
In addition to the Trunk or Treat, the event will feature food trucks, crafts, games, and a costume contest, making it a can’t miss Halloween celebration for all ages.
The 2026 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival is planned for Sunday, October 18th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road. There will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin pies, pumpkin painting, live music, food court, vendor marketplace, professional pumpkin carving, photo opportunities, reptile shows, inflatable rides and games and more.
Tickets go on sale in September. $15 per person in advance online (processing fees apply). $20 at the gate (processing fees apply). Kids under 24 months are free. Tickets will be available at www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/pumpkin-festival/admission-and-tickets
Event entrance and parking at the corner of Lost Hills Road & Agoura Road (NOTE: No parking or entry along Las Virgenes - Malibu Canyon Road).
For more information at www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com.
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.
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.
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.
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