Santa Paula Theater Center Presents Ghostwalk 2026 on Weekends From October 9 to 25

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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!

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.

Camarillo Police Department "Trunk or Treat" Event on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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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.

2026 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival at De Anza Park on Sunday, October 18th

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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.

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

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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.

Candy Crawl at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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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.

Halloween Event at the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park on Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Happy “Owl-O-Ween” at the Stagecoach Inn Museum from 1-4pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
 
Get ready for a spook-tacular day of Halloween fun! Put on your favorite costume, grab a trick-or-treat bag, and enjoy a festive celebration packed with creative crafts, silly games, live music, and plenty of treats. From making pine cone owls and masks to trying your luck at Pumpkin Ring Toss, Pitch-A-Pumpkin, and the Candy Corn guessing game, there is something fun waiting around every corner.

Don’t miss the Costume Parade at 2:00 and the Hooting Owl Contest at 3:00—bring your best Halloween spirit and get ready to cheer!

The Stagecoach Inn Museum welcomes visitors on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 pm. Seniors, Adults & Teens $10 per person; $5 for children 5 to 12, children under 5 are free.

Stagecoach Inn Museum is located at 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park.
805.498.9441 www.stagecoachinnmuseum.com

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

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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

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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

Halloween Events at Ventura Harbor Village in October 2026

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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 24, 2026

Enter the 14th Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, October 24th at noon. Space is limited to the first 75 dogs. But all dogs and their owners are welcome to spectate and enjoy the event. www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/howl-o-ween-dog-costume-contest-2026

Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2026

Friday, October 30 from 4-6PM

Dress up the kids and navigate through the Ventura Harbor Village from 4-6PM on Friday, October 30, 2026. This free community event features over a dozen treat stops at participating shops and restaurants, packed full of sweets (while supplies last), face painting, Halloween themed crafts, professional pumpkin carving, and more. Event is free but there is a parking fee.

More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/seaside-trick-or-treat-2026

Nights of the Jack Halloween Experience at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas September 25 to November 1, 2026

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Nights of the Jack is back at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas from September 25 to November 1, 2026.

Local residents will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a Halloween wonderland, filled with thousands of hand-carved Jack O’Lanterns at this ranch, which is steeped in history. Legend has it that in 1824, at the top of the Calabasas grade on the original El Camino Real, a rancher from Oxnard spilled a wagonload of pumpkins while en route to Los Angeles. Sometime later, hundreds of pumpkin seeds sprouted alongside the road. As a result of the surprising event, the area was dubbed Las Calabasas—"the place where the pumpkins fell."

The trail is about 2/3rds of a mile and is self-guided. Guests typically spend 1 to 1 1/2 hours on the grounds.

Tickets are on sale now at nightsofthejack.com.

King Gillette Ranch is located at 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas.