2026 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival at De Anza Park on Sunday, October 18th

The 2026 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival is planned for Sunday, October 18th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road. There will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin pies, pumpkin painting, live music, food court, vendor marketplace, professional pumpkin carving, photo opportunities, reptile shows, inflatable rides and games and more.

Tickets go on sale in September. $15 per person in advance online (processing fees apply). $20 at the gate (processing fees apply). Kids under 24 months are free. Tickets will be available at www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/pumpkin-festival/admission-and-tickets

Event entrance and parking at the corner of Lost Hills Road & Agoura Road (NOTE: No parking or entry along Las Virgenes - Malibu Canyon Road).

For more information at www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com.

Halloween in the Park in Camarillo on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Halloween in the Park

Wednesday, October 28, 5:30-8pm

Community Center Park

1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo

Cost: FREE

Join in on a spooky evening out at Community Center Park on Halloween night with pumpkin painting, lawn games, food trucks, a costume contest (6pm) for all ages and trick or treating. This event is FREE to participants.

Food trucks will be on site offering tasty options for a purchased dinner or dessert.

More details at www.pvrpd.org/2026-10-28-halloween-in-the-park

Camarillo Old Town BooFest Event on Saturday, October 31, 2026

The Camarillo Old Town BooFest free event is planned for noon to 3pm on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Old Town Camarillo. Event to include trick-or-treating and costume contest. There will also be a free carnival at Chapel City Church at the corner of Ventura Blvd and Arneill. More info at www.camarillomerchant.org/13th-annual-boofest

Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trunk Or Treat Spooktacular on Thursday, October 22, 2026

The 11th Annual Oxnard Police Department Halloween Trick or Treat Spooktacular is planned for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Oxnard Police Station, 251 South C Street, from 5 - 7 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

Santa Paula Labor Day Parade, Monday, September 7, 2026

The Santa Paula Labor Day Parade will be held on Monday, September 7, 2026 at 10 AM on Main Street in Santa Paula.

Walking groups with banners, musical groups, floats, workers riding in work-related vehicles, equestrians, and all groups representing a Labor Day theme are invited to participate. The parade starts at 7th and Main Street and ends at the gazebo at Santa Barbara and Mill.

www.spcity.org

11th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum on Monday, September 7, 2026

Join the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula for the 11th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair on Monday, September 7th from 11am to 2pm.

Get an up-close look at vintage tractors from the Topa Topa FlyWheelers. Support local vendors at the farmers market, grab a bite from your favorite food trucks, and enjoy live music by Jazz Trio.

Kids will love the hands-on craft activities, and the whole family can explore the garden with the UC Master Gardeners. Be sure to stop by the community resource tables, then head inside the Agriculture Museum to discover Ventura County’s rich agricultural history.

Free admission. All ages welcome. Located at 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula.

https://venturamuseum.org/event/11th-annual-labor-day-tractor-fair/

2026 Reign of Terror Haunted House in Thousand Oaks September 25 to November 1

2026 dates have been announced for the 18-night Reign of Terror Haunted House, one of the top ranked immersive haunt attractions in the U.S.  Now entering its 27th annual season, Reign of Terror opens on Friday, September 25th at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks.

The 2026 Reign of Terror contains 145 bone chilling rooms and 12 terrifying, interconnected attractions in over 35,000 sq ft of floor space.

Once again, this year will feature a “Lights OUT” special event for one night only, on Sunday, November 1st. Visitors to “Lights OUT” walk through the entire haunt 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 25, 7pm - 10pm

• Saturday, Sept 26, 7pm - 11pm

• Friday, Oct 2, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 3, 7pm - 11pm

• Friday, Oct 9, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 10, 7pm - 11pm

• Sunday, Oct 11, 7pm - 10pm

• Friday, Oct 16, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 17, 7pm - 11pm (also on 10/17 - special “Lights ON” fully lit event from noon to 3pm - $15 at the door only)

• Sunday, Oct 18, 7pm - 10pm

• Thursday, Oct 22, 7pm - 10pm

• Friday, Oct 23, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 24, 7pm - 11pm

• Sunday, Oct 25 7pm - 10pm

• Thursday, Oct 29, 7pm - 10pm

• Friday, Oct 30, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 31, 7pm - 11pm

• Sunday, Nov 1, 7pm - 10pm LIGHTS OUT

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

Five07 Turkey Day Dash 5K and Zack Zernik Mile in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, November 26, 2026

Five07 presents the 2026 Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, 2026. Register for the 5K road race or the Zack Zernik Mile (untimed 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 Scouting America Ventura County Council. Since 2023, the Dash has raised over $200,000 for local charities.

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 sponsor-provided items. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in all age groups (M/F) in the 5K. 

For information on becoming a sponsor, email kjorrey@hospiceoftheconejo.org or call (805) 495-2145.

29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms September 26 to October 31, 2026

The 29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival returns at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark, starting Saturday, September 26 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. The farm will transform into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest experience filled with games, rides, photo opportunities, 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 8/26-9/23 for the weekends of 9/26-9/27 and 10/3-10/4 only ($30 after 9/23) $34 day of admission (if spots available)

• $34 Online admission for the weekends of 10/10-10/11, 10/17-10/18, 10/24-10/25, and 10/31 ($38 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 3rd), 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 26-27 - Friends of the Farm Weekend (Public Safety Weekend)

October 3-4 - Farm Country Weekend

October 10-11 - Antique Tractor Weekend

October 17-18 - Wild West Weekend

October 24-25 - All About Pumpkins Weekend

October 31: Halloween Day

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

2026 City of Ventura Fireworks Show on Friday, July 3rd

Ventura Rotary’s annual event at Ventura College will not be held in 2026, but will be back on July 4, 2027.

INSTEAD, the City of Ventura is hosting a free community fireworks show on Friday, July 3, 2026 in Downtown Ventura. The fireworks will be launched from the top of the parking garage on Santa Clara Street, with viewing throughout downtown, including Plaza Park. There will be live music from 7-9PM, with fireworks starting at 9PM.

Ventura Rotary is sponsoring the musical simulcast for the fireworks show on KBBY 95.1 or www.951KBBY.com.

Learn more at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2791/250-Anniversary-Events