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.
Find events in Ventura County and surrounding areas in this section, by category at this link and in the Events Calendar. Community events of broad public interest can be submitted at this link for possible inclusion in this section (at our discretion).
We encourage posting of other events, activities, fundraisers, classes, workshops, sales, shout-outs, etc. directly to the COMMUNITY section!
The Mary Jane 5K, 10K and 1 Mile runs are planned for Saturday, October 6, 2019 at the Ventura Pier. 10K starts at 8am. Out and back course along the Ventura boardwalk. Learn more and register at maryjane5k.com.
The 33rd Annual Ponies by the Sea Car Show will be held at Harbor View Park at Channel Islands Harbor (3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard) on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 10am to 3pm. Mustangs and other Ford powered vehicles are welcome to enter. and over 100 cars will be on display. Proceeds from the show to benefit the Guide Dogs of America. Food trucks and vendors will be on hand.
Free to spectators. www.tricountymustangclub.com
Ventura Harbor Village at 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura is hosting the following Halloween events and activities this October:
The annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest is on Saturday, October 26 at 11am. Enter your pup (no cost) and enjoy the fun. Prizes for spookiest, sea-worthy, creative/original, best in show and more. Treats for the pets and more!
The Kids Seaside Trick or Treat event is 1-3pm also on Saturday, October 26 Kids in costume may stop by 15 participating businesses for Halloween treats, face painting and seaside fun.
Free crafts for kids ages 3 and up at Lakeshore Learning in Ventura on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm (updated 9/9/19):
9/14: Saber-Toothed Tiger Mask
9/21: Dino Fossil Charm
9/28: Crafty Campfire
10/5 Moody Monster Party Hat
10/12: Silly Slime Craft
10/19: Monster Pennants
10/26: Friendly Monsters
The Ventura store is located at 4705 Telephone Road. Phone 805.289.1550 or visit www.lakeshorelearning.com.
Before you gobble, gobble, get out and run Ventura County’s fastest 5K on Thanksgiving morning!
Head to the Ventura Auto Center, 6451 Auto Center Drive, Ventura, on Thursday, November 28, 2019 for the 13th Annual Ventura Turkey Trot.
This fast and fun 5K starts at 8 a.m. For the 12 and under crowd, there’s the free Kids’ 1K which starts at 9:15 a.m. Registration includes finisher’s shirt, electronic chip timing and post-race food.
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.venturaturkeytrot.com.
Participants are also asked to bring non-perishable food items to donate which will be donated to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Food Drive.
The 26th Annual Salmon Run at Patagonia, 235 W. Santa Clara Street, Ventura takes place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. This is a certified 5K course on a flat dirt road along the Ventura River. Patagonia® gear awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age category. Silent auction, raffle and refreshments. Limited to 400 runners/walkers! This event usually sells out! No race day signups!
Visit www.patagonia.com/salmon-run.html for more info.
A wonderful display of dogs (and owners) in creative and thematic costumes to win prizes takes place at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, October 26, 2019! Starts at 11am – however, please arrive at 10:30 to sign up! Enter your pup in the fun and parade your pooch around the pet-friendly Harbor Village! No entry fee. Hundreds come to watch and take photos. We will accept a maximum off 100 dog entries, so please pre-register to secure your spot at link above.
All doggies that participate get a treat bag from Ventura Pet Barn, all owners get a bag of scooby snacks and a Wooden Nickel for $ off at Coastal Cone Ice cream, and a professional photographer will be on site to snap photos of your pooch.
Those that win 1st place in their category will also receive a blue ribbon, a gift certificate to one of the fabulous harbor businesses mentioned above, and a complimentary pumpkin. Categories include:
Best in Show
Spookiest
Most Seaworthy
Cutest /Prettiest
Most Creative
www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/howl-o-ween-dog-costume-contest-2-2/
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