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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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 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.
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