Rancho Simi Heritage Halloween and Magic in the Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024

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Rancho Simi Heritage Halloween and Movie in the Park is planned at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum on October 19, 2024 from 4PM to 8:30 PM. Located at 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Event to include old time games, trick or treating, costume parade and magic show.

4-6pm Old-time Games
6-7:15pm Trick-or-Treating
7:30-8pm Costume Parade
8-8:30pm: Magic Show

rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/heritage_halloween.php

3rd Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard on Saturday, October 19, 2024

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The City of Oxnard presents its 3rd Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event will include live entertainment, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, food vendors and more. Free admission. www.oxnardrecevents.com/fall-festival.html

Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Santa Paula Art Museum and Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery on November 2, 2024

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Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Santa Paula Art Museum and Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery on Saturday, November 2, 2024 (hours and activities vary by location). Admission is free. This free, family-friendly community celebration offers traditional arts and craft-making activities, mariachi music, Aztec and Folklórico dancers, face painting, altar installations, and more. Día de los Muertos attire is encouraged!

Visitors can begin at either location and proceed to the next. Pick up a Día de los Muertos passport at either site, collect a stamp at both locations, and return it to Santa Paula Cemetery to be entered into a free raffle prize drawing. Free parking is available at both the Santa Paula Art Museum and Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery. Please see the schedule of events below:

Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center

123 N 10th Street, Santa Paula

Día de los Muertos activities from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

www.santapaulaartmuseum.org

Families are invited to drop in the Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center to make their own clay skulls, candles, calavera drawings, and nichos. Guests will also enjoy special Día de los Muertos art exhibitions by artists Haya Cuzick, John Talevich, and Alek Talevich.

Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery

380 Cemetery Road

Día de los Muertos activities from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

www.dignitymemorial.com

In honor of Día de los Muertos, Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery will celebrate with a day of festivities for family and friends. Build an ofrenda on a loved one’s grave or contribute to a community altar. Activities will include Aztec and Folklórico dancers, Mariachi music, face painting, sugar skull decorating, crafts, vendors, and more. Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. with the blessing of graves to follow by Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.

Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trunk Or Treat Spooktacular on Monday, October 21, 2024

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The 9th Annual Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular is planned for Monday, October 21, 2024 at the Oxnard Police Station, 251 South C Street, from 5:30 - 7:30 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

"Boo at the Zoo" Event at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, October 19-20, 26-27

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The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, turns wildly spooktacular the weekends of October 19-20 and 26-27, 2024 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 12-16, $10 for ages 2-12 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.

2024 Camarillo Christmas Parade and Santa's Village on Saturday, December 14th

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Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District presents the annual Camarillo Christmas Parade and Santa’s Village on Saturday, December 14, 2024

Bring the family to cheer on local bands, equestrian groups, floats, and Santa! The parade starts at Las Posas and Temple Ave. and ends at the Community Center. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Check out Santa's Village! 10am- 2pm at the Community Center, 1605 Burnley St. There will be shopping, food trucks, live music, photos with Santa, and other free activities.

www.pvrpd.org/2024-12-14-camarillo-christmas-parade-santa-s-village

Westlake High School Instrumental Music Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 13, 2024

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Westlake High School Instrumental Music Boosters presents its annual Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 11am to 4pm at Conejo Creek Park North, adjacent to the Thousand Oaks Library at 1379 E. Janss Road.

Enjoy a beautiful day, with great music, delicious food from gourmet food trucks, kids activities, silent auction and raffle.

Ticket prices $8 presale and $10 at the event. Food sold separately. Buy tickets and learn more at whsband.org/foodtruckfestival.

Proceeds support WHS Instrumental Music programs.

Pumpkin Party at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Saturday, October 26, 2024

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The annual "Pumpkin Party" at the Leonis Adobe Museum is planned for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Enjoy live music, demonstrations, hands on crafts and more! Costumes admired but not required.

Admission is $8 per person; children under 2,free of charge.

Located at 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas (next to the Sagebrush Cantina).

leonisadobemuseum.org  |  818-222-6511

Celebrate Adolfo Camarillo's Birthday at the Camarillo Ranch on Sunday, October 27, 2024

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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, October 27, 2024. 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 and Ballet Folklorico Mexico

  • Docent guided tours of Adolfo Camarillo’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion

  • Interactive crafts and games for children

  • Free cake to guests (as supplies last)

  • Food truck and Mister Softee Ice Cream truck will be on hand.

camarilloranchfoundation.com/event/adolfo-camarillos-birthday-celebration

Located at 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo.