4th Annual Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm SMILE Party for Kids with Special Needs in Moorpark on Saturday, September 20, 2025

The 4th Annual Nathaniel’s Hope Make ‘m Smile event will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10:30am to 2:30pm at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. It is a celebration for kids and adults with all types of disabilities of all ages! This free event is filled with family entertainment, games, characters, animals, food, helpful resources from the community, and tons of smiles.

VIPs are individuals of all ages with any type of disability who have Value and Incredible Purpose. This is a day to celebrate life and the unique abilities of every VIP!

If you have a VIP or you know families who have kids or adults with special needs, invite them to join the fun!

Learn more and register at nathanielshope.org/our-programs/make-m-smile/socal

13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day on Saturday, November 8, 2025

Fifteen Ventura County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours during the 13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The day includes behind-the-scenes tours, tractor-with-trailer rides, tastings, giveaways and kid-friendly activities. Farm Day allows the public to meet local farmers who grow the food we eat.

Check the Farm Day Trail Map at vcfarmday.org/map for the latest list of participants. Some locations require reservations.

The nonprofit 501(c)(3) Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) organizes Ventura County Farm Day. SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and agriculture's contribution to our nutritional well-being.

For more information about Ventura County Farm Day and a list of participating farms, visit vcfarmday.org.

Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trunk Or Treat Spooktacular on Thursday, October 23, 2025

The 10th Annual Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular is planned for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Oxnard Police Station, 251 South C Street, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Show off your costumes, visit with officers and community partners, and of course, bring your trick or treat bags! More information and updates on the Oxnard PD Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OxnardPD

Halloween in the Park in Camarillo on Friday, October 31, 2025

Halloween in the Park

Friday, October 31, 5-8pm

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/2025-10-31-halloween-in-the-park

Pumpkin Party at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Saturday, October 25, 2025

The annual "Pumpkin Party" at the Leonis Adobe Museum is planned for Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Enjoy live music, demonstrations, hands-on crafts and more! Costumes admired but not required.

Admission is $8 per person; children under 2 are free of charge.

Located at 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas (next to the Sagebrush Cantina).

www.leonisadobemuseum.org/special-events  |  818-222-6511

Halloween Haunted Trail, Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treat Street in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, October 18, 2025

The Conejo Recreation & Park District will be offering a night full of Halloween fun specifically for young children on Saturday, October 18, 2025 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/events/haunted-trail-costume-contest

Halloween Events at Ventura Harbor Village in October 2025

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 25, 2025

Enter the 13th Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, October 25th at noon. Space is limited to the first 75 dogs. www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/howl-2024-2

Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2025

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23rd Annual City of Westlake Village City Celebration Event on Saturday, October 11, 2025

The City of Westlake Village's 23rd Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 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 14 Cannons Brewing!

Local Westlake Village brewing company Fourteen Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. Fourteen Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation. Join us on the back patio of the Civic Center, and enjoy live music from local pianist Mark Anthony.

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. 

Trail or Treat Event at Camarillo Grove Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025

Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District presents “Trail or Treat” at the Camarillo Grove Park Nature Center, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10am to 1pm. Trick or treat along the Camarillo Grove Trail. “Treats” will be nature and Halloween-related - no food items will be given. Hike is one mile. $10 registration at www.pvrpd.org/2025-10-18-trail-or-treat.

City of Malibu Bu Bash Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 24, 2025

The City of Malibu Community Services Department presents the Bu Bash Halloween Carnival Spooktacular on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 3-6PM at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. Event is for ages 2-10 and features arts and crafts, carnival games, costume cat walk, bounce houses, food trucks, trick or treat street and more. $10 per participant (kids only). Register in advance at www.rec.us/malibu. Limited walk-up registration will be available. More details at https://malibucity.org/Calendar.aspx.