5th Annual VCDCSS Trunk or Treat Event in Camarillo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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.

Spooky Swim at Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center in Camarillo on Friday, October 23, 2026

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District presents the annual Spooky Swim event at the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center, 1030 Temple Avenue, Camarillo on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 5:30-8PM. Registration is $10 for all activities or $4 to swim only. Event will feature swimming, pumpkin painting, goodie bags and games. Learn more and register at www.pvrpd.org/2026-10-23-spooky-swim.

Howl-O-Ween Event at Mission Oaks Dog Park in Camarillo on Saturday, October 24, 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 Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Camarillo on Sunday, December 20th

The 14th Annual Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K is planned for Sunday, December 20, 2026 at the Pleasant Valley Soccer Fields, 150 Westpark Ct., Camarillo. Start / Finish will be at the Pleasant Valley Fields Park at the Village At The Park Sports Complex. This course is mostly on the flat Camarillo bike path. No auto traffic to worry about on this course. Rain or shine event.

To learn more and to sign up, visit hollyjollymarathon.com

Trail or Treat Event at Camarillo Grove Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026

Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District presents “Trail or Treat” at the Camarillo Grove Park Nature Center, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10am to 1pm. Trick or treat along the Camarillo Grove Trail. Hike is one mile. $10 registration for kids (adults free) at www.pvrpd.org/2026-10-17-trail-or-treat

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.

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

11th Annual Coppers and Choppers Event in Camarillo on Saturday, September 19, 2026

The Ventura County Sheriff's Foundation presents "Coppers and Choppers" free family event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11am to 2pm at the Ventura County Sheriff's Dept Air Unit at the Camarillo Airport, 375 Durley Ave, Ste A, Camarillo. Event features deputies, K9 units, mounted patrol, search and rescue, marine operations, bomb/arson unit, SWAT and up close viewing of squad cars and helicopters. www.instagram.com/p/DcKSuEnh8yK/

Camarillo Old Town BooFest Event on Saturday, October 31, 2026

The Camarillo Old Town BooFest free event is planned for noon to 3pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Old Town Camarillo. Event to include trick-or-treating and costume contest. There will also be a free carnival at Chapel City Church at the corner of Ventura Blvd and Arneill. More info at www.camarillomerchant.org/13th-annual-boofest