Ventura Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026

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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 26, 2026 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.

Nights of the Jack Halloween Experience at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas September 25 to November 1, 2026

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Nights of the Jack is back at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas from September 25 to November 1, 2026.

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 are on sale now at nightsofthejack.com.

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

City of Malibu Bu Bash Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 23, 2026

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The City of Malibu Community Services Department presents the Bu Bash Halloween Carnival Spooktacular on Friday, October 23, 2026 from 3-6PM at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. Event is for ages 2-10 and features arts and crafts, carnival games, costume cat walk, bounce houses, food trucks, trick or treat street and more. $10 per participant (kids only). Register in advance at www.rec.us/malibu. Limited walk-up registration will be available. More details at https://malibucity.org/Calendar.aspx or more specifically www.rec.us/sections/4a3700dc-11ee-4d91-8add-cc3b5fb4405f

"Boo at the Zoo" Event at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, October 24-25, 31 and November 1, 2026

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The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, turns wildly spooktacular the weekends of October 24-25 and October 31-November 1 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 $15 for ages 12-64, $13 for ages 3-12 and $13 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.

Haunted High Street Event in Moorpark on Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Join the City of Moorpark on Halloween night for some spooky family fun on historic High Street! Activities will include a trunk-or-treat, Halloween carnival (suitable for ages 3-10) and attractions, a costume contest, haunted house, DJ music, food trucks and more!

Event hours are 4-7pm and will be held in the north Metrolink parking lot. Event parking will be at the south Metrolink parking lot. Admission is free, and there is a nominal fee for games and some attractions - carnival tickets $5 advance purchase October 1-30; $10 (cash only) at the event. Parents do not need tickets.

www.moorparkca.gov/haunted

Halloween Haunt in the Park in Oxnard on Saturday, October 24, 2026

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On Saturday, October 24, 2026, The Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association will present Halloween Haunt in the Park. The kid-friendly thrills occur all evening from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard. Event will feature trick or treat booths, costume contest, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, games, music and more.

More details at www.facebook.com/events/2436658986856677

65th Annual Youth Halloween Carnival in Simi Valley on Saturday, October 31, 2026

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The 65th Annual Youth Halloween Carnival, hosted by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 1-4PM at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley. Event to include inflatables, trick or treat village, balloons, face painting, hay ride and carnival booths. Food available for purchase.

Admission $5 in advance for ages 3 and up. Free for 2 and under. Limited tickets at the door for $10. Activities geared towards kids ages 2 to 12.

More information at https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/sv_halloween.php

Downtown Ventura Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treating on Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Downtown Ventura’s Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treating is planned for Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Main Street in Downtown Ventura. Free event to include a costume contest (with prizes) at 3pm on the Main Street Stage followed by trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Main Street starting at 4pm.

https://downtownventura.org/event/downtown-halloween-spooktacular-costume-contest-trick-or-treating

Malibu Chili Cook-Off on September 4-7, 2026

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The 2026 Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off is planned for Labor Day weekend, September 4-7 at 23575 Civic Center Way. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.

ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY! TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD ONSITE. Tickets will be available at malibuchilicookoff.org. Carnival ride tickets will be sold separately.

Event hours are 4-10PM Friday, 1-10PM Saturday/Sunday and 1-8PM Monday.

Event features a chili contest, carnival, fair, skate contest, live entertainment, food for sale, vendors, and more.

Event parking is $30 to $60, cash only. Ridesharing is encouraged.

More info at malibuchilicookoff.org

24th Annual City of Westlake Village City Celebration Event on Saturday, October 10, 2026

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The City of Westlake Village's 24th Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 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 14 Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. 14 Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation.

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.