18th Annual Sounds of Conejo Marching Band Celebration at Thousand Oaks High School on Saturday, September 26, 2026

The 18th Annual Sounds of Conejo marching band field show exhibition will feature the performances of the Thousand Oaks AND TBA OTHER MARCHING BANDS (2025 performers included Camarillo, Moorpark, Oxnard, Westlake, Buena, Rancho Campana, Simi Valley, Ventura, El Camino, and Oak Park marching bands). The event will be held at the Thousand Oaks High School Football Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7PM (gates open at 6PM).
 
The event will conclude with a grand finale, combining all high school marching bands playing together on one field, a sight you will not see at any other band show this season.
 
Tickets will be $20 for adults and $15 for students, seniors and military. Pay with cash or credit card at the field box office.
 
The Thousand Oaks High School Football Stadium is located at 2323 N. Moorpark Road.

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Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trunk Or Treat Spooktacular on Thursday, October 22, 2026

The 11th Annual Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular is planned for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Oxnard Police Station, 251 South C Street, from 5 - 7 PM. Show off your costumes, visit with officers and community partners, and of course, bring your trick or treat bags! More information and updates on the Oxnard PD Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OxnardPD

Santa Paula Labor Day Parade, Monday, September 7, 2026

The Santa Paula Labor Day Parade will be held on Monday, September 7, 2026 at 10 AM on Main Street in Santa Paula.

Walking groups with banners, musical groups, floats, workers riding in work-related vehicles, equestrians, and all groups representing a Labor Day theme are invited to participate. The parade starts at 7th and Main Street and ends at the gazebo at Santa Barbara and Mill.

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22nd Annual Reyes Adobe Days Festival in Agoura Hills October 2-4, 2026

The City of Agoura Hills presents the 22nd Annual Reyes Adobe Days October 2-4, 2026 at Reyes Adobe Park & Historical Site, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills.

The event lineup includes:

Night at the Adobe (21+ event) on Friday, October 2 from 6-9pm at the Reyes Adobe, featuring artisan vendors, beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music and site tours. Tickets $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door (includes 1 drink and food). www.reyesadobedays.org/blank-1

Reyes Adobe Days Festival on Saturday/Sunday, October 3-4 from 11am to 4pm will feature artisan vendors, beer and wine, children’s activities and entertainment, food trucks, live music and site tours.

Reyes Adobe Days Parade on Saturday, October 3 at 10am. The parade begins at the intersection of Reyes Adobe Road and Lake Lindero Road and ends at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site & Park. This year’s Grand Marshall is Brittany Hope, Reporter, NBC4 News.

Reyes Adobe Days RAD 5K is on Sunday, October 4. CLICK HERE

More info at www.reyesadobedays.org.

11th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum on Monday, September 7, 2026

Join the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula for the 11th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair on Monday, September 7th from 11am to 2pm.

Get an up-close look at vintage tractors from the Topa Topa FlyWheelers. Support local vendors at the farmers market, grab a bite from your favorite food trucks, and enjoy live music by Jazz Trio.

Kids will love the hands-on craft activities, and the whole family can explore the garden with the UC Master Gardeners. Be sure to stop by the community resource tables, then head inside the Agriculture Museum to discover Ventura County’s rich agricultural history.

Free admission. All ages welcome. Located at 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula.

https://venturamuseum.org/event/11th-annual-labor-day-tractor-fair/

2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ventura on Saturday, October 3rd

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ventura is slated for Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, 1591 Spinnaker Dr Ventura.

Register Your Team at alz.org/VenturaWalk. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m., ceremony at 10:00 a.m., walk starts at 10:30 a.m.

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.

Register Online, Start Fundraising and Spread the Walk, Join us on Walk Day! - alz.org/VenturaWalk

For Questions, Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities, please email VenturaWalk@alz.org

40th Annual California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria, October 2-4, 2026

The 40th Annual California Avocado Festival takes place October 2, 3, and 4, 2026 in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue.

Festival hours 1pm to 11pm Friday (Locals Only Block Party - open to all), 11am to 10pm Saturday and 11am to 6pm Sunday.

One of the largest free festivals in California with over 60 music acts on three stages, 50 arts and crafts and commercial vendors, 15 food vendors, and over a dozen non-profits, and much more.

Visit www.avofest.com for more information.

Five07 Turkey Day Dash 5K and Zack Zernik Mile in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, November 26, 2026

Five07 presents the 2026 Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, 2026. Register for the 5K road race or the Zack Zernik Mile (untimed run/walk) at Memorial Field at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, 60 West Olsen Road.

Proceeds from the event will benefit three local non-profits - Hospice of the Conejo, Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Foundation and Scouting America Ventura County Council. Since 2023, the Dash has raised over $200,000 for local charities.

The Zack Zernik Mile is named for a Conejo Valley native and lifelong “Dasher” who lost his life in January 2023 at the age of 22. Zachary “Zack” Zernik, a graduate of Thousand Oaks High School, was climbing near Mount Boney outside Newbury Park when he lost his footing and fell. 

The Zack Zernik Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to two high school students. Winners will be announced before the start of the mile. To apply, go to turkeydaydash.org/zack-zernik-scholarship.

Festivities start at 7 am. The Zack Zernik Mile begins at 8 am, followed by the 5K at 8:30 am.

Learn more and register at www.five07turkeydaydash.org. Early sign-up and family discounts available. All participants will receive a custom Dash T-shirt as well as a swag bag with sponsor-provided items. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in all age groups (M/F) in the 5K. 

For information on becoming a sponsor, email kjorrey@hospiceoftheconejo.org or call (805) 495-2145.

45th Annual Wings Over Camarillo Airshow on August 15-16, 2026

The Camarillo Wings Association will host the 2026 Wings Over Camarillo Air Show with support from volunteers from the Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, EAA Chapter 723 and the Ventura County 99s.

The event will take place August 15 and 16, 2026 at the Camarillo Airport. Gates open at 9am. Aerial performances run from noon to approximately 4pm. The theme of the 2026 event is “Celebrating 90 Years of the DC-3 - A Legend That Changed the World.”

The air show includes aerobatic performances from classic warbirds from the CAF, military aircraft, experimental aircraft, and more. On the ground will be a classic car show, aircraft display models, food vendors, craft beer, interactive STEM Pavilion, and more.

This event will feature a unique tribute to our military veterans that includes a recreation of wartime air combat with stunning pyrotechnics of fire and controlled explosions.  Military aircraft, past and present, will be on display for an up-close and personal one-of-a-kind experience.  This year, visitors can enjoy a Flight Line Preview from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and the pilots and crew will be on hand to answer any questions and talk about the unique history of the aircraft.

Visit www.wingsovercamarillo.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Gate prices are $45 for adults. Advance tickets online are $38 General Admission (17+), $16 Youth (6-16), and $24 Active Military w/ID.

152nd Anniversary Ventura County Fair to Take Place July 29 to August 9, 2026

The 2026 Ventura County Fair will take place July 29 to August 9 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura.

The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment. More information at www.VenturaCountyFair.org.

General Admission Prices:  

Regular admission: Ages 13-64 $20, Ages 6-12 $15, Ages 65+ $15, Ages 0-5 free. Add $1 for credit card purchase.

Parking at the Ventura County Fair is $20.00 per car. Parking at the Fairgrounds is limited. Free shuttle buses are provided from the Ventura Government Center, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Community Park, Ventura High School and San Buenaventura State Beach (with $10 parking fee). See venturacountyfair.org/fair/parking-shuttles.

Fair hours are 12pm to 11pm daily. Early opening time on August 4 only is 11am.

Special Promotion Days:

• Wednesday, July 29 – $5 before 5pm

• Friday, July 31 – Youth Day - Visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day with paid adult admission.

• Tuesday, August 4 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - Ages 65+ and disabled persons (and one caregiver) will be admitted free all day.

• Thursday, August 6 – Community Heroes Day - All teachers, military, police, fire and EMS personnel with current, valid ID and first responders admitted free.

• Friday, August 7 - Food Share Day - Bring 5 non-perishable items to donate and receive a same-day BOGO offer on admission.

Carnival Wristband Days - NEW for 2026 - wristbands available every day.

Grandstand Concert Series Lineup (All concerts are free. Concerts start at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted. VIP seats available for each concert for an additional charge.)

• Wednesday, July 29: Bush

• Thursday, July 30: Marshmello

• Friday, July 31: Iration

• Saturday, August 1: Jake Owen

• Sunday, August 2 3PM: Herencia de Patrones ft. Banda Maguey and Banda Toro

• Monday, August 3 - Ashanti ft. Bow Wow

• Tuesday, August 4 - Switchfoot ft. Hoobastank

• Wednesday, August 5: Nate Smith

Pacifico Stage: Check website for updates.

Flying U Rodeo will be back on Friday through Sunday, August 7th (7pm), 8th (2pm and 7pm) and 9th (2pm and 7pm). Ages 13+ $11.45. Children 3-12 $9.29 (lap children do not require ticket). Rodeo tickets are in addition to fair admission. Tickets on sale at vcfair.org.