Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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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
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
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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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.
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.
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.
The 28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival returns at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark, starting Saturday, September 27 to Friday, October 31, 2025. The farm will transform into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest experience filled with games, rides, photo opportunties, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands and more. Festival hours are 9am to 6pm.
Admission: Weekday admission is $16.00, available at the gate only.
Weekend admission tickets are sold online only. (Walk-ins subject to availability.) Pricing for themed weekends as follows:
$25 Pre-sale online from 8/27-9/24 for the weekends of 9/27-9/28 and 10/4-10/5 only ($30 after 9/24) $32 day of admission (if spots available)
$30 Online admission for the weekend of 10/11-10/12 ($32 day of admission, if spots available)
$34 Online admission for the weekends of 10/18-10/19 and 10/25-10/26 ($36 day of admission, if spots available)
Children UNDER 2 and parking are FREE. Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans, & Emergency First Responders receive $2 discount daily (w/ valid ID) at the gate.
Included with Admission: Wagon rides, corn maze, chicken show, pumpkin patch, pumpkin house, corn stalk labyrinth (Oct 4th), giant tractor display, giant spiders, misting tunnel, hay pyramids, animal center, play equipment, cotton harvester and combine slides, wooden train and school bus and more, Plus on weekends, there will be animal shows, pig races, live music, demonstrations, roaming entertainment and more.
Themed weekends are as follows:
Sept 27-28 - Friends of the Farm Weekend (Public Safety Weekend)
October 4-5 - Farm Country Weekend
October 11-12 - Antique Tractor Weekend
October 18-19 - Wild West Weekend
October 25-26 - All About Pumpkins Weekend
Visit underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest for all the details and to purchase tickets.
The City of Agoura Hills presents the 21st Annual Reyes Adobe Days October 3-5, 2025 at Reyes Adobe Park & Historical Site, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills.
The event lineup includes:
Night at the Adobe (21+ event) on Friday, October 3 from 6-9pm at the Reyes Adobe, featuring artisan vendors, beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music and site tours. Tickets $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door (includes 1 drink and food). www.reyesadobedays.org/blank-1
Reyes Adobe Days Festival on Saturday/Sunday, October 4-5 from 11am to 4pm will feature artisan vendors, beer and wine, children’s activities and entertainment, food trucks, live music and site tours.
Reyes Adobe Days Parade on Saturday, October 4 at 10am. The parade begins at the intersection of Reyes Adobe Road and Lake Lindero Road and ends at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site & Park. This year’s Grand Marshalls will be Phil Reeves and Deputy Darcy.
Reyes Adobe Days RAD 5K is on Saturday, October 4. CLICK HERE
Reyes Adobe Days Ride: Register to bike 4 miles, 40 miles, or 40 kilometers. All levels are encouraged. Rides begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 5. Register at www.bikereg.com/radride.
More info at www.reyesadobedays.org.
Thousand Oaks (Grant R. Brimhall) Library.
There are two great Thousand Oaks libraries; the Grant R. Brimhall Library at 1401 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks (805.449.2660) and the local Newbury Park Branch is at 2331 Borchard Road (805.498.2139). These libraries provide year-round free events, activities and programs for all ages. Selected events from time to time will be covered here.
Visit the library website at www.toaks.org/library to learn more.
The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of June, with GRB denoting Grant R. Brimhall Library and NPL denoting Newbury Park Library. All Library programs are free and open to the public; some require registration, and all are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. For the latest information on Library events, please visit www.tolibrary.org/calendar.
The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during LibCon at Grant R. Brimhall Library (GRB). All programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. For the latest information on Library events, please visit www.tolibrary.org/calendar.
ALL AGES
Summer Reading Club 2025
Ends Sunday, August 3
Make sure you log all your reading, claim your rewards, and enter into the Grand Prize Opportunity Drawing at the Library by August 3. Prizes include a Van Gogh LEGO set, L.A. Zoo family membership, and more!
Summer Reading Club Survey
Did you participate in Summer Reading Club? Tell us what you think! Help us evaluate this year’s Summer Reading Club by telling us about you and your family’s experience. Your feedback will help make next year even better! To participate in the survey, visit www.tolibrary.org/srcsurvey.
Agents of Discovery: Conejo Valley Virtual Historical Tour
Explore local history and uncover community stories with the Agents of Discovery app—take the virtual tour anytime, from anywhere.
Tiny Art Show Display
Saturday, August 9 – Tuesday, September 9 • Grant R. Brimhall Library
Enjoy a colorful collection of miniature masterpieces created by YOU. Don’t miss these small but mighty works of art!
LibCon 2025
Saturday, August 9 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Grant R. Brimhall Library
Sunday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Grant R. Brimhall Library
Dive into the world of comics, anime, games, and everything fandom-tastic. Explore the exciting array of events at LibCon, including an Artist Alley, cosplay, video game tournament, food trucks, and much more. Featuring author talks and book signings with renowned authors Tananarive Due and Kim Dwinell! Pre-register to receive updates and exclusive insider information at www.tolibrary.org/libcon.
Artist Alley
Saturday, August 9 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Sunday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Stroll through a vibrant alley of local artists showcasing their geek-culture-inspired creations. Discover unique treasures like prints, buttons, keychains, comics, and more. Plus, some artists will even offer free portfolio reviews. Don’t miss this chance to connect and shop for one-of-a-kind finds!
Cosplay Contest
Saturday, August 9 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Sunday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Show off your cosplay all weekend! Heroes, villains, or unique characters. Visit the photo station to enter and win prizes.
Author Talk & Book Signing with Tananarive Due
Saturday, August 9 • GRB Mural Area
Talk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Signing: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Join Tananarive Due, author of the acclaimed novel The Reformatory and winner of the American Book Award, NAACP Image Award, and British Fantasy Award, as she discusses her writing and explores the genres of Black Horror and Afrofuturism. A book signing will follow the author talk. Bring your own book or purchase one at the Friends of the Library table. Free and open to all. Recommended for ages 14+.
Comics Drawing Workshop with Kim Dwinell
Saturday, August 9 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Learn the basics of comics drawing with author and animation artist Kim Dwinell, creator of the Surfside Girls series and former Disney animator. Get inspired and create your own characters in this hands-on workshop! Space is limited. For ages 8+.
Author Talk & Book Signing with Kim Dwinell
Sunday, August 10 • GRB Mural Area
Talk: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Signing: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dive into a world of mystery, friendship, and sunny adventures with Kim Dwinell, author and illustrator of the Surfside Girls graphic novel series, now a hit Apple TV+ show! A book signing will follow the author talk. Bring your own book or purchase one at the Friends of the Library table. Free and open to all.
Gosh Yarn It
Friday, August 15 • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Relax, crochet, and socialize at our crochet club! Beginners and experts alike are welcome to bring your own supplies and hang out with fellow crocheters as we sip tea and work on our projects. For ages 11+.
KIDS
Music Time with Mr. Michael
Friday, August 1 • 10:15 am – 10:45 am & 11:15 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
In a fun-filled, interactive concert, Mr. Michael creates a joyful atmosphere for kids and parents alike. Registration required. For ages 0-5.
PACT Light with First 5 Ventura County
Friday, August 15 • 10:30 am – 11:15 am • NPL Meeting Room
Join First 5 Ventura County for a series of classes that mimic the Parent and Child Together (PACT) classes offered at Neighborhoods for Learning sites for children prenatal to 5 years. Classes include books, songs, music and movement, guided play with open-ended materials, and parent education.
Music & Movement
Saturday, August 23 • 10:15 am – 10:45 am & 11:15 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Dance, clap, and sing along with Ms. Cheryl and her guitar during this fun, interactive program for ages 0-5 years. Registration required.
TWEENS & TEENS
Back-to-School Kits for Tweens and Teens
Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
Visit the Library and ask the Reference Desk for a free back-to-school kit filled with fun supplies, helpful Library resources, and a little encouragement to start the new school year! While supplies last. For ages 11-18.
Create Your Own Coloring Page Contest
Ends Sunday, August 3
Create a “Color Our World” coloring page for a chance to be featured at the Library and win a $50 art supply gift card! Get details and entry forms at the Library. Just for tweens and teens, grades 6-12.
Reading Rocks Book Club
Tuesday, August 12 • GRB Children’s Program Room
Rocks (Grades 4-5): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Boulders (Grades 6-8): 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us monthly to discuss books with strong female characters. This month’s books are Area 51 Interns: Alien Summer by James S Murray & Carsen Smith for Rocks (Grades 4-5) and Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd for Boulders (Grades 6-8). Registration required.
Books for Buttons, Boba, or Burgers
Come to the Library and pick up a “Books for Buttons, Boba, or Burgers” form. Finish reading a book with more than 200 pages, submit it to get a pin button, and enter for a chance for a Boba or Burger gift card. Read more books for more chances to win. For ages 11-18.
Teen Volunteers Wanted
The Library is looking for friendly teens ages 14+ to help with programs throughout the school year, like Homework Help tutoring, Reading Buddies, the Teen Advisory League, special events, and more. Visit www.tolibrary.org/teens often for the latest volunteer opportunities!
ADULTS
Color Our World Word Search
Ends Sunday, August 3
Test your book smarts by filling in missing titles and solving a word search! Turn in your completed puzzle by August 3 for a chance to win a gift card.
SRC Story Slam: Color Our World
Friday, August 1 • 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Celebrate Summer Reading Club with a Story Slam showcasing the top 8 original stories inspired by the theme Color Your World. Enjoy powerful and creative storytelling from local writers!
Movie Matinées
Mondays, August 4 & 18 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Enjoy free movie matinées at the Library! Check our online schedule to see what’s playing and make your next afternoon a movie day.
Conversations with Mom
Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Community Room
This free support group is for moms and their newborns to get together, express their joys and concerns, and meet other new moms in the community. Other caregivers, including fathers and grandparents, are welcome to attend the program on the last Tuesday of the month.
Virtual Author Talk - The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk
Tuesday, August 5 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Online
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through Biologist Jay Falk’s astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
Many Voices Book Club
Wednesday, August 6 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Join us in reading and discussing books in a wide variety of genres by authors from a wide variety of cultures. This month’s book is When My Ghost Sings by Tara Sidhoo Fraser. Walk-ins welcome.
Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space
Thursday, August 7 • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Discover the basics of hydroponic gardening in this class designed for beginners with limited growing space. Taught by certified Master Gardeners Terry Garman and Susan Gooden. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
Happily Ever After Book Club
Monday, August 11 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Join us as we chat about our favorite romance novels, where a Happily Ever After (HEA)—or a Happily For Now (HFN)—is always guaranteed. This month’s book is Strange Love by Ann Aguirre. Walk-ins welcome.
Open Mic Poetry Nights
Wednesday, August 13 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Wednesday, August 27 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Come listen to local poets and share your own work every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, in collaboration with The Ventura County Poetry Project.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group
Thursday, August 14 & 28 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly group setting, open to all non-native speakers. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.
Virtual Author Talk - Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston
Wednesday, August 20 • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm • Online
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.
Raised Bed Gardening
Wednesday, August 20 • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Learn about types of raised beds, how to plant in a raised bed, and important tips on soil and irrigation. Taught by certified Master Gardener Lee Rosenboom. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
Spanish at Your Library
Wednesday, August 27 • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm • GRB Tech Training Room
Advanced & intermediate learners can practice speaking Spanish under the guidance of a language-learning professional. Registration preferred. Walk-ins accepted if space is available.
Virtual Author Talk - How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
Thursday, August 28 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Online
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough).
Resume Mastery: A Career Development Workshop
Saturday, August 30 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Your resume is your first impression – make it count! In this workshop, dive into resume optimization strategies to grab employers’ attention. Hosted by Career Coach Deanna Gurrola. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
ON THE REGULAR
LevelUp Lounge
Fridays • 10:00 am – 5:30 pm • GRB Teen Space
Access all ages gaming with the Library’s Xbox Game Pass! Hang out and relax with games like No Man’s Sky, Powerwash Simulator, Forza, Sea of Stars, and over 250 more options.
Board Games at the Library
Grant R. Brimhall Library
Stop by the Information Desk to borrow board games to play while inside the Library! Games available include Wingspan, Parks, Forbidden Island, and more.
Dungeons and Dragons Starter Kit
Grant R. Brimhall Library
The Thousand Oaks Library offers Dungeons & Dragons Starter Kits, each packed with guides, handbooks, a game master screen, dice sets, and more for D&D 5th Edition. Find them alongside the Book Club in a Box collection, perfect for your next adventure!
Stay & Switch
Newbury Park Library
Level up your visit with the Nintendo Switch Lite, available to borrow with your library card at the Newbury Park Library Information Desk. Loaded with fun digital games, the Switch Lite is perfect for in-library play. Come check it out and enjoy some gaming time!
The Oaks presents the Little Oaks Kids Club, twice a month on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm. The Little Oaks Kids Club is a monthly series of engaging, family-friendly events designed for toddlers and young children. Each free event hosts themed crafts and music to magical storytimes. Events take place on Level 1, near Hallmark and Macy’s Women’s and Kids.
RSVP for each child/craft participant at www.shoptheoaksmall.com/event/Little-Oaks-Kids-Club/2145588109.
Upcoming Events
July 31: Little Oaks Summer Camp
Join The Oaks for the official launch of the new Little Oaks Kids Club! Camp vibes are in full swing with acorn-themed arts & crafts, interactive fun, and surprises to celebrate our rebrand.
August 7: Little Oaks Ice Cream Social
Beat the heat with sweet summer vibes! Kids will enjoy ice cream-themed crafts, music, and social time in this playful (and adorable) summer send-off.
August 21: Once Upon a Storytime — Featuring the Tower Princess
Let down your hair and join us for a magical morning with the Tower Princess (Rapunzel)! Enjoy storytime, songs, and meet-and-greet moments your little ones won’t forget.
Upcoming Dates:
• Thursday, September 4: Little Oaks Live! with the BeatBuds
• Thursday, September 18: Storytime with Belle
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