TOArts Hosts Inaugural Spotlight Arts Festival in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, September 13th

TOArts will host its inaugural Spotlight Arts Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.

The free event will showcase local artists, performing groups, cultural organizations, and community partners with live performances, artist booths, hands-on activities, backstage theatre tours, live painting, and more. Scheduled performers include SciArtsRUs, India Friends Association, Pacific Pearl Music Association, Los Robles Children's Choir, Gold Coast Theatre Co., and Kingsmen Shakespeare Company.

Visitors can also meet local artists, explore arts organizations, enjoy music from DJ Uncle Alex, and take part in activities such as the Art Trek Creation Station. Complimentary bites from Fogo de Chão will be available.

Admission is free, but advance RSVP is required at givebutter.com/SpotlightFestival.

The Bank of America Performing Arts Center is located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Thousand Oaks. For more information, visit TOArts.org.

Free Clinic of Simi Valley Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run on Sunday, October 11, 2026

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley, in partnership with Simi Valley Hospital, presents the Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run for Depression Awareness and Kids’ 1K Fun Run at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley (near the tennis courts at Erringer and Royal). Event will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7 am (Half Marathon), 8:15 am (5K/10K) and 9:30 am (Kids’ Run).

Funds raised from this event will benefit the Free Clinic of Simi Valley's Counseling Programs. Every day, the Free Clinic is saving lives, improving the health of the community, and reducing health care costs for residents of Simi Valley. The Clinic does this through preventing visits to hospital emergency departments, which are costly and provide no continuity of care.

Learn more and register at www.freeclinicsv.com/fmgrun.html.

24th Annual City of Westlake Village City Celebration Event on Saturday, October 10, 2026

The City of Westlake Village's 24th Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 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 14 Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. 14 Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation.

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. 

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.

2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's Conejo Valley on Saturday, October 17th

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Conejo Valley will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at The Promenade at Westlake, 140 Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks.

Registration starts at 9AM, program starts at 10AM, walk at 10:30AM. Register your team at alz.org/ConejoValleyWalk

Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

34th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair on Sunday, October 18, 2026

The 34th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Moorpark Road between Hillcrest and Wilbur Road in Thousand Oaks, in between Janss Marketplace and Best Buy. Plenty of parking in the adjacent shopping centers and streets.

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair continues this great event with over 19,000 expected attendees and over 300 vendor booths.

Featuring artisans specializing in hand-made products and a Kids Fun Zone with games, crafts, jumpers, soft drinks and pizza. Live music and entertainment too. Free admission!

For more information, visit tostreetfair.com.

Halloween Haunted Trail, Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treat Street in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, October 24, 2026

The Conejo Recreation & Park District will be offering a night full of Halloween fun specifically for young children on Saturday, October 24, 2026 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/2026-10-24-haunted-trail-costume-contest

2026 Halloween Carnival in Oak Park on Saturday, October 31st

The Rancho Simi Park District is hosting its annual Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from noon to 3pm at the Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road. For ages 12 and under - inflatables, game booths, face painting, balloon artist, food and more.

Advance tickets are $5 for kids 2 to 12 (parents and children under 3 are free). Pre-registration starts October 1st and ends October 30th at rsrpd.org. Tickets on the day of the event will be $10 per person.

More info at https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/op_halloween.php

Howl-O-Ween Event at Mission Oaks Dog Park in Camarillo on Saturday, October 25, 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