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Spooky Town returns to the Simi Valley Town Center on Friday, October 25, 2024 starting at 5pm. Free event to include trick or treating, craft tables, costume contest, Halloween music and dancing.
On Saturday, October 26th, 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 Village, with booths created by local organizations, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, games, music and more. Costume contest starts at 5:30pm.
More details at www.facebook.com/events/509171358772047/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
The Camarillo Police Department announces its second annual Trunk or Treat event for Halloween at the Camarillo Police Station. This year’s event will be held on Monday, 10/28/2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Several community partners will adorn their cars in Halloween decorations and pass out candy to kids as they walk by. This is a free, family friendly event that is appropriate for all ages.
First responders will be present to hand out candy and stickers. There will be several police resources and vehicles on display including an armored vehicle, police car, police motorcycle, sheriff’s K9, sheriff’s off-road vehicle, an ambulance and a Ventura County Fire Engine.
The Easter Bunny is coming to the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 11am to 5pm. Event to feature dancing, games, crafts and more in Center Court. www.facebook.com/svtowncenter
Join The Oaks mall for a special Trick or Treat night on October 31 from 4pm to 6pm. Look for special treat stations throughout the center. Trunk or Treat with police vehicles, take pics and collect candy and treats throughout the center at special treat stations.
Thousand Oaks Fire Department
Thousand Oaks Police Department
Conejo Recreation and Park District
Conejo Schools Foundation
The Oaks
Boy Scouts of Ventura County
More to To Be Determined
All costumes must be family friendly. No costume masks allowed.
Retailers and restaurant trick or treat opportunities may vary.
On Saturday, December 10 and Saturday, December 17 from noon to 4pm, Malibu Country Mart is hosting two days of celebrations. During both events, visitors can take photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, visit with live reindeer, listen to carolers, write letters to Santa and drop them off in our North Pole-bound mailbox and enjoy winter-ready treats, including s'mores and hot cocoa. All activities are free to experience.
Malibu Country Mart celebrates the holiday season throughout December by transforming the seaside shopping and dining destination into a winter wonderland. Trimmed with festive holiday décor, the shopping destination features a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a light-up menorah for Hanukkah and twinkling lights.
Malibu Country Mart is located at 3825 Cross Creek Road.
Edward Dennis is a Chicano Author/Illustrator who is proud to be reading his debut Children's book at Barnes & Noble in Thousand Oaks with a reading of “The Boy From Mexico.” Edward has worked 10 years as a Special & Gifted Education teacher in inner city Phoenix. He was often asked about immigration from his students. His students were either immigrants themselves, 1st or 2nd generation or even 3rd generation like Edward himself. He never had a good answer to their questions because of how complex the topic is.
Edward sought to change this by creating his own book, something that could break down such a complex issue for children. Edward has worked with numerous companies such as Giant Bicycle group, Disney, Toyota USA, Shimano to name a few. One of his goals, is to get more Latinx children into the arts.
Schedule of events
11:00 AM PST: Event will start with a panel discussion between Edward and several special guests, hosted by media.
11:20 AM: Edward will read his book aloud in store and answer any questions.
11:35 AM: An art lesson for the children in attendance. Paper and drawing materials will be provided at the event.
11:50 AM: Book signing immediately following read aloud.
Location: Barnes & Noble at The Promenade at Westlake, 160 S Westlake Blvd, Thousand Oaks
Learn more about the book and the author at www.theboyfrommexico.com.
The City of Camarillo Public Library is located at 4101 Las Posas Road and is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm and Friday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. It can be reached at 805.388.5222. The library hosts year-round free activities and programs for the general public at www.camarillolibrary.org.
The 2020 City of Oxnard “Physically Challenged and Special Needs” Day at the Park at Oxnard Beach Park, 1601 Harbor Blvd. is planned from 11am to 2pm on May 23, June 20, July 12, Aug 15, Sept 19 and Oct 17.
An afternoon of group & individual activities, arts & crafts and board games. Bounce house and City Corps Train are also present at events. For more information, call (805) 385-8019. Event is free, however, participants must pay for parking.
www.oxnard.org/recreation/special-populations/day-at-the-park
Free crafts for kids ages 3 and up at Lakeshore Learning in Ventura on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm:
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The Ventura store is located at 4705 Telephone Road. Phone 805.289.1550 or visit www.lakeshorelearning.com.
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