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The City of Port Hueneme’s Annual Spook-Tacular Celebration is planned for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 5-8pm at Moranda Park, 200 Moranda Pkwy. Free event to include music, treats, a pumpkin patch, carnival games, a community pumpkin carving contest, and much more!
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
The annual "Pumpkin Party" at the Leonis Adobe Museum is planned for Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Enjoy live music, demonstrations, hands-on crafts and more! Costumes admired but not required.
Admission is $10 per person; children under 2 are free of charge.
Located at 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas (next to the Sagebrush Cantina).
www.leonisadobemuseum.org/special-events | 818-222-6511
Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) will host its 26th Annual Pooch Parade at a NEW location this year on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the beautiful 'olołkoy Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Blvd, in Oxnard.
In addition to a fun walk, the event will feature entertainment, education, a large vendor fair, and the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs looking for a fresh start.
The non-profit C.A.R.L. has rescued thousands of dogs since 1996.
Learn more and register at carldogs.org/events-2/pooch-parade.
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.
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.
The weekend of October 10-11, 2026 will see Scotland in all its color and pageantry come alive on the Fairgrounds as the Seaside Highland Games return to Ventura. The pipes—the Great Highland Bagpipes of Scotland—will signal the call to gather on that one special weekend when all are invited to join in the fun!
Hundreds of pipers and drummers along with all sorts of Scottish/Celtic entertainment will descend on the Ventura County Fairgrounds and the gates are open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm.
A wonderfully entertaining weekend of music, dance, athletics, children’s events, shopping, food and drink! Something for everyone! Seaside is known for bringing tradition to the field—with a twist! The ageless Celtic pastimes are honored but with a big nod to today. The pipes will play the tunes handed down through the ages—but don’t be surprised when you hear new and modern sounds emerging from those ancient reeds!
Massed pipe bands, large men throwing things, Scottish entertainers, clan tents, children's den, British food, Highland dancing, reenactments, darts, Scottish Fiddling Competition, all sorts of stuff!
Admission prices at the gate are $25 for ages 18 to 61 for 1 day; $40 for both days and $20/$35 for 62+ seniors and military. Ages 6 to 127 are $10. Five and under are free.
For more information, visit www.seasidehighlandgames.org.
The 6th Annual Parade of Frights at Channel Islands Harbor is a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2026.
Prior to the Parade of Frights, a variety of organizations and businesses will be offering Halloween-related events and activities starting at 3 p.m.
More details will be posted at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/5th-annual-parade-of-frights/
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
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
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