2023 Festival of the Trees, Ventura County in Simi Valley on November 15-18

Festival of the Trees, Ventura County is a community event that benefits cancer patients and their families with living expenses in Ventura County. View and bid on beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, shop handmade gifts in the Elf Emporium, and indulge on sweet treats in Frosty’s Sweet Shoppe.

Opening night is Wednesday, November 15th from 5:30-8:30pm. The evening will also include light refreshments and entertainment. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at festivalofthetrees.org or at the door.

The event continues Thursday, November 16th and Friday, November 17th from 4-8pm and Saturday, November 18th from 10am to 3pm. General admission these dates are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 3-12 and free for 2 and under. Tickets available at the door.

Event is at the east end of the Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way.

2023 Reign of Terror Haunted House in Thousand Oaks September 29 to November 4

Janss Marketplace announces the 2023 dates and ticket sales launch for the 17-night Reign of Terror Haunted House, one of the top ranked immersive haunt attractions in the U.S.  Now entering its 24tb annual season, Reign of Terror opens on Friday,, September 24th at Janss Marketplace, located off the 101 Freeway, at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks.

The 2023 Reign of Terror contains 138 individual rooms and 10 terrifying, interconnected attractions in over 28,000 sq ft, of floor space. All attractions have been updated and enhanced for 2023.

Once again, this year will feature a “Lights OUT” special event for one night only, on Saturday, November 4th. Visitors to “Lights OUT” walk through all 138 rooms 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 29, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Sept 30, 7pm - 11pm

• Friday, Oct 6, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 7, 7pm - 11pm

• Friday, Oct 13, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 14 LIGHTS ON 1-3pm*

• Saturday, Oct 14, 7pm - 11pm

• Sunday, Oct 15, 7-10pm

• Friday, Oct 20, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 21, 7pm - 11pm

• Sunday, Oct 22, 7pm - 10pm

• Thursday, Oct 26, 7pm - 10pm

• Friday, Oct 27, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 28, 7pm - 11pm

• Sunday, Oct 29, 7pm - 10pm

• Tuesday, Oct 31, 7pm - 10pm

• Friday, Nov 3, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Nov 4, 7pm - 11pm LIGHTS OUT

Regular admission is $35 ($40 on 10/13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28) or $60 each for Immediate Access Pass ($65 on 10/13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28).

Early ticket purchase is recommended.  Tickets will be available for purchase online at www.rothauntedhouse.com.

Proceeds from Reign of Terror benefit the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, Young Artists Ensemble programs and the Conejo Theatre for Everyone, which provides special needs youth the opportunity to perform on stage.

*Lights on special event on Oct 14th from 1-3pm only. $10 admission at the door. Cash only. Only white house lights will be on. No special effects active. No scare actors present and no dark show lighting.

Bags, Bling & Bubbly Champagne Luncheon Fundraiser in Westlake Village on November 9, 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County’s (BBSVC) Annual Bags, Bling & Bubbly champagne luncheon will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 11am to 3pm. 

RSVP now at bbsvc.org/bubbly. $150 per person.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBSVC) has been helping youth in Ventura County and neighboring communities realize their potential for over 45 years. Facilitating more than 1,500 one-to-one mentoring relationships annually, BBSVC is committed to bringing this life-changing program to every child who needs it. BBSVC is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that depends on private donors for 75% of its funding. To donate, become a mentor, or learn more about BBSVC, please call 805-484-2282 or visit www.bbsvc.org

Westlake High School Instrumental Music Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 22, 2023

Westlake High School Instrumental Music Boosters presents its annual Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 11am to 4pm at Conejo Creek Park North, adjacent to the Thousand Oaks Library at 1379 E. Janss Road.

Enjoy a beautiful day, with great music, delicious food from gourmet food trucks, kids activities, silent auction and raffle.

Tickets $8 presale and $10 at event. Food sold separately. Buy tickets and learn more at whsband.org/foodtruckfestival..

Proceeds support WHS Instrumental Music programs.

10th Annual Nun Run 5K, 1.5 Mile and Community Service Fair in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, February 3, 2024

The 10th Annual Nun Run 5K, 1.5 Mile and Community Service Fair will be held on February 3, 2024 at La Reina High School & Middle School in Thousand Oaks. The proceeds benefit local and global outreach including: the homeless, immigrants, human trafficking survivors, and recipients of our healthcare and eldercare services. Register, reserve a booth for your nonprofit or business, and find out more at www.nun.run.

La Reina High School & Middle School is located at 106 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks

The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools at Whizin Market Square in Agoura, September 1-3, 2023

The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools presents "The Carnival" on Labor Day weekend, September 1, 2 and 3, 2023 at Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Hours are Friday 6-11pm and Saturday/Sunday 2-11pm. Free admission. Beer and wine garden, food, rides, prizes and more.

Parking available at 28632 Roadside Drive - a shuttle will be available.

More info at www.thefoundationlvs.org/carnival.

6th Annual Haunted Housing Run 5K in Ventura on Saturday, October 28, 2023

The 2023 Haunted Housing Run is planned for Saturday, October 28th at San Buenaventura State Beach.

Haunted Housing Run is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk in support of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) Scholarship Program. Each year HACSB awards scholarships to current residents of affordable housing communities owned and/or managed by HACSB who are currently enrolled at a four-year college/university, community college, or vocational school.

Events begin at 8:30am at 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura.

Visit www.hauntedhousingrun.com to learn more and register.

Free Clinic of Simi Valley Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run on Saturday, October 14, 2023

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley, in partnership with Simi Valley Hospital, presents the Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run for Depression Awareness and Kids’ 1K Fun Run at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley (near the tennis courts at Erringer and Royal). Event will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7 am (Half Marathon), 8:15 am (5K/10K) and 9:30 am (Kids’ Run).

Funds raised from this event will benefit the Free Clinic of Simi Valley's Counseling Programs. Everyday, the Free Clinic is saving lives, improving the health of the community, and reducing health care costs for residents of Simi Valley. The Clinic does this through preventing visits to hospital emergency departments, which are costly and provide no continuity of care.

Learn more and register at www.freeclinicsv.com/fmgrun.html.

10th Annual Moorpark Mammoth Run 5K/10K on Sunday, October 8, 2023

The City of Moorpark and the Rotary Club of Moorpark present the Moorpark Mammoth Run 5K/10K and Family 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

Run the ancient trails of the Southern Mammoths through the beautiful rolling hills of Moorpark. There's also a 1 mile fun run/walk planned. Everyone gets a T-shirt (1 per family in the fun/run walk), goody bag, free raffle ticket and participation ribbon. Winners get medals. Event starts at 8:30 a.m.

All proceeds will benefit local charities through the Moorpark Rotary Foundation.

The event will take place at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Races start at 8:30am. Learn more at www.moorparkmammothrun.com.

21st Annual Margarita Mixoff & More in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, September 21, 2023

The 21st Annual Margarita Mixoff and More presented by Soroptimist International of the Conejo is planned for Thursday, September 21, 2023 at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the event. Admission gets you tickets to taste margaritas and appetizers. Beer, wine and soft drinks included. Ages 21+ only.

Soroptimist International of the Conejo is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that raises funds to help provide services for women and girls in the Conejo Valley and around the world.  The Soroptimist mission is “improving the lives of women and girls in the local community and throughout the world enabling them to take control of their lives and live their dreams.”

Visit www.siconejo.org for more information or to purchase tickets directly at www.siconejo.org/margarita-mixoff-is-back.

Los Robles Greens is located at 299 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.