2025 Reign of Terror Haunted House in Thousand Oaks September 26 to November 2

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Janss Marketplace announces the 2025 dates and ticket sales launch for the 18-night Reign of Terror Haunted House, one of the top ranked immersive haunt attractions in the U.S.  Now entering its 26th annual season, Reign of Terror opens on Friday, September 26th at Janss Marketplace, intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks.

The 2025 Reign of Terror contains 142 individual rooms and 12 terrifying, interconnected attractions in over 32,000 sq ft, of floor space.

This year, Reign of Terror introduces an all-new maze section: “The Bayou.” Guests will creep through eerie swamplands and shadowy marshes, complete with fog, creatures lurking in the dark, and unsettling sounds of the deep South. Designed to immerse visitors in a nightmarish swamp setting, The Bayou promises to be one of the scariest new features yet.

Also new for 2025, Reign of Terror is debuting a Photo Op Zone, giving guests the chance to capture gruesome selfies and unforgettable group shots before or after braving the haunt. And for those who want to take the fear home, the brand-new Sinister Treasures shop will offer exclusive ROT merchandise and hauntingly themed and unique souvenirs.

Once again, this year will feature a “Lights OUT” special event for one night only, on Sunday, November 2nd. Visitors to “Lights OUT” walk through all 142 rooms in total darkness, lit only by one small glow stick per group. It is highly recommended for visitors to come to Lights OUT as their bonus, end of season extra visit, only after visiting Reign of Terror’s regular production where all lighting and special effects run as usual. This will allow visitors of Lights OUT to truly appreciate and enjoy how different it is.

The schedule:

  • Friday, Sept 26, 7pm - 10pm

  • Saturday, Sept 27, 7pm - 11pm

  • Friday, Oct 3, 7pm - 10pm

  • Saturday, Oct 4, 7pm - 11pm

  • Friday, Oct 10, 7pm - 10pm

  • Saturday, Oct 11, 7pm - 11pm

  • Sunday, Oct 12, 7pm - 10pm

  • Friday, Oct 17, 7pm - 11pm

  • Saturday, Oct 18, 7pm - 11pm

  • Sunday, Oct 19, 7pm - 10pm

  • Thursday, Oct 23, 7pm - 10pm

  • Friday, Oct 24, 7pm - 11pm

  • Saturday, Oct 25, 7pm - 11pm

  • Sunday, Oct 26 7pm - 10pm

  • Thursday, Oct 30, 7pm - 10pm

  • Friday, Oct 31, 7pm - 11pm

  • Saturday, Nov 1, 7pm - 11pm

  • Sunday, Nov 2, 7pm - 10pm LIGHTS OUT

Regular admission starts at $42.99 ($47.99 on 10/11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31) or $67.99 for an Immediate Access Pass ($72.99 on 10/11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31)

Early ticket purchase is recommended.  Tickets available at www.rothauntedhouse.com.

Trick-or-Treat at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard on Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is hosting a Trick-or-Treat event on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5pm. Event includes Hocus Pocus Party in the park, photos opps, DJ, trick or treating at shops (bring your own bag), and more.

RSVP will be required - updates at https://thecollectionrp.com/portfolio/trick-or-treat-at-the-collection-2025.

Veterans Day Ceremony in Ventura on Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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Gold Coast Veterans Foundation is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ventura County Veterans Memorial at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Telephone Road in Ventura on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 11 am to noon.

Join GCVF at this free event as they recognize the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. They will have several distinguished speakers and a presentation honoring a local veteran from each military branch for their service to our country. Visit gcvf.org/veterans-day for more information.

2025 Veterans Day Ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park in Simi Valley on Tuesday, November 11th

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The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District and supporting organizations present a Veterans Day ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park & Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11 am. Event to include music, speeches, acknowledgement of veterans in attendance and more. The ceremony will be followed by a Veterans Wellness Fair from noon to 3pm.

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

Christmas at the Ranch with Santa at the Camarillo Ranch House on December 2-3, 2025

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The Camarillo Ranch presents its annual Christmas at the Ranch on December 2 and 3, 2025 from 5-8pm.

Give your family the gift of a beautifully unique Christmas experience by visiting Camarillo’s very-own historic landmark, magically transformed for the holiday season. Join the Camarillo Ranch Foundation for a special historic home tour of Adolfo Camarillo’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion plus the 1905 Red Barn transformed into Santa’s Workshop. Learn about Camarillo family Christmas traditions as you step back in time with visions of bygone eras.

This year’s event features:

  • Photos with Santa by a professional photographer ($20)

  • Tours of the holiday-dressed Camarillo Ranch House (free; donations appreciated)

  • Visit Santa’s Workshop in the Red Barn

  • Victorian carolers

  • Local craft vendors

  • Festive beverages and treats for purchase

camarilloranchfoundation.com/christmas-with-santa

Inaugural Pumpkin Paddle at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturday, October 25th

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The Channel Islands Harbor will host its inaugural Pumpkin Paddle at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, inviting kayakers and paddleboarders to dress up in costume and celebrate Halloween on the water. This new event is part of the Harbor’s ongoing 60th anniversary celebrations, bringing the community together for festive and family-friendly activities.

Event will start at East Bank Day Dock (between Fisherman’s Wharf and the public launch ramp), then paddle to the docks at Peninsula Park.

Costume Contest

Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. A costume contest will be held following the paddle, with winners receiving gift cards to dine at local Harbor businesses SeaFresh Channel Islands and Harbor Mart. The grand prize winner will receive 4 tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain, courtesy of Cumulus Media.

Registration & Giveaways

Registered participants will receive:

  • A pair of festive pumpkin sunglasses

  • Additional Harbor giveaways

BE SURE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE A GIVEAWAY

Need Equipment?

If you don’t own a kayak or paddleboard, don’t worry – there are several ways to get on the water.

Hopper Boat Rentals and Channel Islands Kayak Center both offer rentals within the harbor.

28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms September 27 to October 31, 2025

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The 28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival returns at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark, starting Saturday, September 27 to Friday, October 31, 2025. The farm will transform into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest experience filled with games, rides, photo opportunties, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands and more. Festival hours are 9am to 6pm.

Admission: Weekday admission is $16.00, available at the gate only.

Weekend admission tickets are sold online only. (Walk-ins subject to availability.) Pricing for themed weekends as follows:

  • $25 Pre-sale online from 8/27-9/24 for the weekends of 9/27-9/28 and 10/4-10/5 only ($30 after 9/24) $32 day of admission (if spots available)

  • $30 Online admission for the weekend of 10/11-10/12 ($32 day of admission, if spots available)

  • $34 Online admission for the weekends of 10/18-10/19 and 10/25-10/26 ($36 day of admission, if spots available)

Children UNDER 2 and parking are FREE. Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans, & Emergency First Responders receive $2 discount daily (w/ valid ID) at the gate.

Included with Admission: Wagon rides, corn maze, chicken show, pumpkin patch, pumpkin house, corn stalk labyrinth (Oct 4th), giant tractor display, giant spiders, misting tunnel, hay pyramids, animal center, play equipment, cotton harvester and combine slides, wooden train and school bus and more, Plus on weekends, there will be animal shows, pig races, live music, demonstrations, roaming entertainment and more.

Themed weekends are as follows:

Sept 27-28 - Friends of the Farm Weekend (Public Safety Weekend)

October 4-5 - Farm Country Weekend

October 11-12 - Antique Tractor Weekend

October 18-19 - Wild West Weekend

October 25-26 - All About Pumpkins Weekend

Visit underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest for all the details and to purchase tickets.

Nights of the Jack Halloween Experience at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas September 26 to November 1, 2025

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Nights of the Jack is back at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas from September 26 to November 1, 2025.

Local residents will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a Halloween wonderland, filled with thousands of hand-carved Jack O’Lanterns at this ranch, which is steeped in history. Legend has it that in 1824, at the top of the Calabasas grade on the original El Camino Real, a rancher from Oxnard spilled a wagonload of pumpkins while en route to Los Angeles. Sometime later, hundreds of pumpkin seeds sprouted alongside the road. As a result of the surprising event, the area was dubbed Las Calabasas—"the place where the pumpkins fell."

The trail is about 2/3rds of a mile and is self-guided. Guests typically spend 1 to 1 1/2 hours on the grounds.

Tickets range from $29 to $50 per person general admission. Ages 2 and under are free. Parking is $16.

Tickets are on sale now at nightsofthejack.com.

King Gillette Ranch is located at 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas.

"Boo at the Zoo" Event at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, October 18-19, 25-26, 2025

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The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, turns wildly spooktacular the weekends of October 18-19 and 25-26, 2025 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 12-64, $10 for ages 3-12 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.