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The 15th Annual Peace Pumpkin Fest at Peace Lutheran Church, 71 Loma Drive, Camarillo is planned for Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 10am to 3pm. Free admission. There will be hay rides, carnival games, inflatables, craft vendors, kids’ art show, Lionel train exhibit, Lego train exhibit, food available for purchase, pumpkins available for purchase, and more. www.peacecamarillo.com/pumpkin-fest.html
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.
The Camarillo Old Town BooFest free event is planned for noon to 4pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Old Town Camarillo. Event to include trick-or-treating and costume contest. More info at www.camarillomerchant.org/12th-annual-boo-fest
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.
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.
To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The day’s activities include live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military.
The program, which begins at 11:00 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music, and a program featuring keynote speaker Retired Army Sergeant Eric Donoho. Following the program, Sergeant Donoho will sign copies of his book, Canyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn – Embracing the Light Within, which is a physical manifestation of the power of faith and perseverance, a belief in the goodness of the human spirit, and a commitment to physical and mental well-being.
Outdoor events and the program are free to attend; reservations are recommended to attend the program and to pre-purchase Canyon of Hope. Museum admission rates apply to visit the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and our new special exhibition, Cowboys: History and Hollywood. Veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to the Museum and Air Force One Pavilion on November 11. Active military members with valid ID are always free.
www.reaganfoundation.org/events/veterans-day-commemoration-2025
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
Many holiday season events are planned once again this holiday season in and around Downtown Oxnard. More details at www.downtownoxnard.org.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 5 to 9 p.m. at Plaza Park
Join this six-decade tradition and watch as Ventura County's tallest Christmas tree light up the sky. This year’s event will also include gourmet food trucks and a special holiday makers’ market. More info at 805-247-0197.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon in Downtown Oxnard
Come enjoy colorful marching bands, equestrian units, local school groups, spirited floats at the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade! Parade route goes from A & 9th Streets to west on 5th, to north on C Street, and ending at 2nd Street.
Dates for this year’s Holly Trolley Tours are 12/16, 12/17 and 12/18. More details TBA.
December 14th through 26th, 2025. Nightly displays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., F & G Streets between 5th & Palm. Drive through Ventura County’s largest holiday light display in the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District. Residents provide all holiday decorations and lighting.
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.
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
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.
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