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The City of Moorpark and the High Street Arts Center host their annual Holiday Movie Marathon on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10am to 6pm at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High Street. Admission is free. Concession stand will be open to purchase snacks and refreshments! www.moorparkca.gov/772/Holiday-Movie-Marathon
Holiday on High Street is planned for Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 3:30-7:30pm on historic High Street in Moorpark. Event will feature Santa, snow, rides, vendors, and holiday cheer. Updates at www.facebook.com/HolidayonHighStreet
The Moorpark Groundhog Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is planned for Saturday, February 7, 2026. Event proceeds benefit Moorpark High School’s cross country and track programs. All ages and abilities are welcome. All participants age 11 and under who complete the 5k will received a finisher medal. There will also be a “Catch the Groundhog” 1 mile fun run for kids 11 and under which will be held on the track with finisher medals for all.
Post-race festivities include the awards ceremony with age group medals plus refreshments, vendors and a raffle of wonderful prizes donated by local businesses.
Moorpark High School is located at 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. There will be plenty of free parking close to the race start.
For more information and online registration, visit www.moorparkgroundhogday5k.org.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College shines bright this holiday season during the “Wild Lights” holiday glow event. Take a self-guided 45 minute stroll throughout the zoo that will be filled with dynamic lights, immersive interactive experiences, photo opps and seasonal enchantment.
2025 Dates: November 26, 28, 29 and December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-23
Times: 6pm to 8:30pm - Last entry is at 7:45pm
Santa will be visiting from 6-7:30pm on Nov 29, Dec 6, and Dec 13. Take your own pic!
This is a rain or shine event. This is not an animal-centered event; some animals will enjoy the lights, while others will be asleep.
Pricing: Adult (13+) $17, Children (3-12) $14, Seniors $14 Members $10. Children 2 and under are free.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is located at 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark.
Learn more and purchase tickets at zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/holiday-lights.
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 Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, turns wildly spooktacular the weekends of October 18-19 and 25-26, 2025 from 11am to 4:30pm for “Boo at the Zoo,” the annual Halloween-themed event that features animal shows, trick or treating, kids’ scavenger hunt, food trucks, free kids’ crafts and more.
For the family-fun event, the Zoo will be draped in decorations, and people of all ages can closely view the more than 100 animals cared for at the Zoo.
Admission is $12 for ages 12-64, $10 for ages 3-12 and $10 for seniors (65+). Kids ages 2 and under are admitted free. Tickets available at zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/boo-at-the-zoo.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is the only zoo in Ventura County and is the home of the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program, which started in 1971. The program offers preparation for those interested in entering the expanding animal care industry. The students study zoo keeping, basic medical care, wildlife education and training using positive reinforcement methods.
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
Join the City of Moorpark on Halloween night for some spooky family fun on historic High Street! Activities will include a trunk-or-treat, Halloween carnival (suitable for ages 3-10) and attractions, a costume contest, haunted house, DJ music, food trucks and more!
Event hours are 4-7pm and will be held in the north Metrolink parking lot. Event parking will be at the south Metrolink parking lot. Admission is free, and there is a nominal fee for games and some attractions - carnival tickets $5 advance purchase October 1-30; $10 (cash only) at the event. Parents do not need tickets.
The Moorpark Country Days Parade will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 on Historic High Street between Moorpark Ave. and Spring Rd. in Moorpark. The parade, with the theme “Celebrating Moorpark’s Hometown Pioneers,” will begin at 10 a.m. Street fair will begin after the parade at about 11:30am or noon, until 4pm.
Visit www.facebook.com/MoorparkCountryDays for more information.
The City of Moorpark presents its 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Gates open and festivities - live music, activities, games, food vendors, etc. - start at 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $8 advance purchase or $10 cash at the gate.
Onsite parking $5 - must be purchased in advance.
Visit moorparkca.gov/578/3rd-of-July-Fireworks-Extravaganza for more information.
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