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.
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The 29th Annual Patagonia Salmon Run 5K is planned for Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m near the Patagonia store in Ventura. This annual event has raised more than $170,000 over the years for environmental non-profits. Learn more at www.patagonia.com/salmon-run.html.
Registration at runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Ventura/PatagoniaSalmonRun5K.
The 2026 Boney Mountain Trail Half Marathon and 7K is planned planned for Saturday, February 7th. The race takes place in Point Mugu State Park, starting at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park. Challenging, single track, switchback climbs and descents, creek crossings and climb up the Old Boney trail.
Half marathon starts at 8am. 7K at 8:30am. Register at ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=129437
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 27, 2025 for the annual Ventura Turkey Trot.
This fast and fun 5K starts at 8 a.m. For the 14 and under crowd, there’s the 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, visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Ventura/VenturaTurkeyTrot. (Tickets go on sale August 30th.)
The Ojai Family Fund 3 Mile Fun Run Turkey Trot is planned for 8 a.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Nordhoff High School in Ojai. Race proceeds will support the Ojai Family Fund, which works to create equity in education through funding assistance for low income families. Learn more at www.ojaifamilyfund.org/turkey-trot-2025.
The City of Westlake Village's 23rd Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 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 Fourteen Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. Fourteen Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation. Join us on the back patio of the Civic Center, and enjoy live music from local pianist Mark Anthony.
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.
Be sure to stop by Girsh Park in Goleta on September 27-28, 2025 for the 32nd Annual California Lemon Festival. Admission and parking are free. Open 10am to 6pm both days.
Festival will include 80+ booths, lemony food and drinks, live entertainment, kid zone, classic car show on Saturday, pie eating contests, and more.
For more information visit www.lemonfestival.com. Pets not allowed at the event.
Five07 presents the 2025 Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025. Register for the 5K road race or the Zack Zernik Mile (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 Ventura County Council of Boy Scouts.
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 items from local vendors.
For information on becoming a sponsor, email kjorrey@hospiceoftheconejo.org or call (805) 495-2145.
The 2025 Haunted Housing Run is planned for Sunday, October 26th at San Buenaventura State Beach.
Haunted Housing Run is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk in support of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) Scholarship Program. Each year HACSB awards scholarships to current residents of affordable housing communities owned and/or managed by HACSB who are currently enrolled at a four-year college/university, community college, or vocational school.
Event begins at 8:30am at 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura. Costumes are encouraged!
Visit www.hauntedhousingrun.com to learn more and register.
The Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K is planned for Sunday, December 14, 2025
The half marathon begins at the giant Santa located at 2801 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard and ends at Marine Emporium Landing in the Channel Islands Harbor. The half marathon and 5K start at 7:30am and the quarter marathon starts at 7:50am. There’s also a Kids 1K at 8:30am.
This point to point course starts at the historic Santa Claus, off the 101 freeway, runs through Oxnard’s famous strawberry fields, then through downtown Oxnard and beautiful Plaza Park. Next will be historic Candy Cane Lane, where the homes are decorated for the holidays. Finally, you’re off to the Pacific Ocean, the beach, and finishing at the Marine Emporium Landing in the Channel Islands Harbor.
The 5K and kids 1K starts and finishes at the Marine Emporium Landing.
Santa to the Sea supports the Nyeland Acres community through food distributions, a toy giveaway, and scholarships to Oxnard College.
For more information or to register visit www.santatothesea.com.
The Reyes Adobe Days RAD Run 5K is planned for Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 8am. The race will take place on a (previously certified) flat and fast course, starting and ending at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills. Custom medals awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place age group winners. Age groups: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29 30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70 & over.
Not only will participants have the opportunity to test their speed and endurance, but they will also be supporting a great cause. This year, percentage of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Malibu/Lost Hills Search and Rescue Team.
Register at runsignup.com/Race/CA/AgouraHills/ReyesAdobeDaysRAD5k.
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