Halloween Haunted Trail, Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treat Street in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, October 24, 2026

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

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

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

22nd Annual Reyes Adobe Days Festival in Agoura Hills October 2-4, 2026

The City of Agoura Hills presents the 22nd Annual Reyes Adobe Days October 2-4, 2026 at Reyes Adobe Park & Historical Site, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills.

The event lineup includes:

Night at the Adobe (21+ event) on Friday, October 2 from 6-9pm at the Reyes Adobe, featuring artisan vendors, beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music and site tours. Tickets $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door (includes 1 drink and food). www.reyesadobedays.org/blank-1

Reyes Adobe Days Festival on Saturday/Sunday, October 3-4 from 11am to 4pm will feature artisan vendors, beer and wine, children’s activities and entertainment, food trucks, live music and site tours.

Reyes Adobe Days Parade on Saturday, October 3 at 10am. The parade begins at the intersection of Reyes Adobe Road and Lake Lindero Road and ends at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site & Park. This year’s Grand Marshall is Brittany Hope, Reporter, NBC4 News.

Reyes Adobe Days RAD 5K is on Sunday, October 4. CLICK HERE

More info at www.reyesadobedays.org.

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.

5th Annual Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm SMILE Party for Kids with Special Needs in Moorpark on Saturday, September 19, 2026

The 5th Annual Nathaniel’s Hope Make ‘m Smile event will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:30am to 2:30pm at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. It is a celebration for kids and adults with all types of disabilities of all ages! This free event is filled with family entertainment, games, characters, animals, food, helpful resources from the community, and tons of smiles.

VIPs are individuals of all ages with any type of disability who have Value and Incredible Purpose. This is a day to celebrate life and the unique abilities of every VIP!

If you have a VIP or you know families who have kids or adults with special needs, invite them to join the fun!

Learn more and register at nathanielshope.org/our-programs/make-m-smile/socal

2026 Regal Theaters Summer Movie Express ($1 Movies) in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley June 1 to August 13

Regal Theaters presents its Summer Movie Express 2026. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During the summer, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 on Monday through Thursday at designated time frames. Summer Movie Express 2026 runs June 1 to August 13.

Participating local theaters include Regal Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks (11:30am screenings), Regal Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12, 680 Ventura Boulevard (11am screenings), and Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 at 2751 Tapo Cyn Road (11am).

The lineup:

• June 1-4: Sing and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

• June 8-11: David and Kung Fu Panda 4

• June 15-18: KPop Demon Hunters and The Wild Robot

• June 22-25: The Bad Guys 2 and The Garfield Movie

• June 29-July 2: A Minecraft Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog 2

• July 6-9: How to Train Your Dragon and Sonic the Hedgehog 3

• July 13-16: Scoob! and Goat

• July 20-23: Animal Farm and The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants

• July 27-30: Dog Man and Paddington in Peru

• August 3-6: Charlie the Wonderdog and Despicable Me 4

• August 10-13: The Sandlot and Muppets: Treasure Island

Visit www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express for more information.

2026 Studio Movie Grill Children's Summer Series in Simi Valley June to August

Studio Movie Grill at the Simi Valley Town Center is offering a Children’s Summer Series to escape the summer heat once again this summer of 2026. $6 ticket includes small drink and small popcorn. 

Details at www.studiomoviegrill.com/movie/children's-summer-series but are summarized below. Movies are on Mondays through Thursdays at 10am.

• June 8-11: The Wild Robot (PG)

• June 15-18: The Secret Life of Pets (PG)

• June 22-25: The Land Before Time (G)

• June 29 - July 2: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

• July 6-9: The Bad Guys 2 (PG)

• July 13-16: Shrek 2 (PG)

• July 20-23: Kung Fun Panda (PG)

• July 27-30: Dog Man (PG)

• August 3-6: Trolls (PG)

2026 Kids Summer Movie Series at Plaza Stadium 14 in Oxnard and Roxy 11 in Camarillo June/July

The 2026 Kids Summer Movie Series will take place at the Plaza Stadium 14, 255 West Fifth Street, Oxnard and Roxy Stadium 11, 5001 Verdugo Way, Camarillo. Series will consist of 9 weeks of movies for only $3 per film. Movies are at noon (Oxnard) and 10am (Camarillo) on Wednesdays. The lineup is as follows:

Roxy Stadium 11 in Camarillo:

• June 24: The Iron Giant

• July 1: Beethoven at Roxy Stadium

• July 8: Babe

• July 15: Free Willy

• July 22: The Great Muppet Caper

Plaza Stadium 14 in Oxnard

• June 24: Migration

• July 1: How to Train Your Dragon

• July 8: The Bad Guys 2

• July 15: Dog Man

• July 22: Kung Fu Panda 4

• July 29: The Wild Robot

More information at santarosacinemas.com

2026 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular and Other Fun Events in Thousand Oaks

The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, coordinated by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, The City of Thousand Oaks and other local sponsors, takes place on the hill behind the Hillcrest Center of the Arts in Thousand Oaks. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., with a great view from surrounding areas!  Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7 FM.

Other 4th of July activities in Thousand Oaks include the following:

Pancake Breakfast $5.00/person at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, from 8:00-11:00am, Pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice will be served.

Home Run Derby
Borchard Community Park – Field #2 8-11am
Test your skill with a bat for only $5! Divisions: Men’s Open 16+, Women’s Open 16+, Men’s Masters 40+. Information/rules: 805-495-4674

Senior Home Run Derby - 9:00am-11:00am
Borchard Community Park – Field #1
Men’s and women’s divisions plus age group categories. $5/person. Information: 805-381-2744

Open Swim Afternoon! - FREE Noon-4:00pm  
Free open swim at the Community Pool at CLU and the Newbury Park High School pool from noon to 4pm!

Afternoon Family Games and Activities: Beginning in the afternoon, families can head to Conejo Community Center, located at 1175 Hendrix Ave. in Thousand Oaks, for a variety of classic Fourth of July activities and friendly competitions. Festivities include a Youth Home Run Derby (1:00-3:00pm), Diaper Derby Baby Races (1:00-1:20pm), Potato Sack Races (1:25-1:45pm), Three-Legged Races (1:50-2:10pm), a Water Balloon Toss (2:15-2:35pm), Tug-of-War (2:40-3:00pm), and a Hula Hoop Contest (3:05-3:25pm). Attendees can also enjoy interactive musical experiences with the New West Symphony Music Van (1:00-3:30pm).

Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Features The New West Symphony

www.crpd.org/fourth