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Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District presents “Trail or Treat” at the Camarillo Grove Park Nature Center, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10am to 1pm. Trick or treat along the Camarillo Grove Trail. “Treats” will be nature and Halloween-related - no food items will be given. Hike is one mile. $10 registration at www.pvrpd.org/2025-10-18-trail-or-treat.
The City of Malibu Community Services Department presents the Bu Bash Halloween Carnival Spooktacular on Friday, October 24, 2025 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.
The weekend of October 11-12, 2025 will see Scotland in all its color and pageantry come alive on the Fairgrounds as the Seaside Highland Games return to Ventura. The pipes—the Great Highland Bagpipes of Scotland—will signal the call to gather on that one special weekend when all are invited to join in the fun!
Hundreds of pipers and drummers along with all sorts of Scottish/Celtic entertainment will descend on the Ventura County Fairgrounds and the gates are open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm.
A wonderfully entertaining weekend of music, dance, athletics, children’s events, shopping, food and drink! Something for everyone! Seaside is known for bringing tradition to the field—with a twist! The ageless Celtic pastimes are honored but with a big nod to today. The pipes will play the tunes handed down through the ages—but don’t be surprised when you hear new and modern sounds emerging from those ancient reeds!
Massed pipe bands, large men throwing things, Scottish entertainers, clan tents, children's den, British food, Highland dancing, reenactments, darts, Scottish Fiddling Competition, all sorts of stuff!
Admission prices at the gate are $25 for ages 13 to 61 for 1 day; $40 for both days and $20/$35 for 62+ seniors and military. Ages 6 to 12 are $10. Five and under are free.
For more information, visit www.seasidehighlandgames.org.
The Simi Valley Historical Society invites you to their 11th Annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 11AM to 5PM at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum.
Event to include music, entertainment, craft vendors, crafts for kids, face painting, food and more. Costumes encouraged. New in 2025: Chips & Salsa Competition!
Día de los Muertos is traditionally a three day celebration running from October 31st to November 2nd. This is an event that explores the beautiful symbols, traditions, and imagery of the holiday with activities that represent something significant and special in the remembrance of loved ones. Part of the celebration is the altars (ofrendas) in the Wood Ranch Barn. Individuals, families and businesses are encouraged to construct altars for the celebration to honor loved ones who have passed on. (Receive two free admission tickets for each altar setup! Visit simihistory.com for the altar form link.
Strathearn Park is located at 137 Strathearn Place (behind the Madera Target store)
Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-12 at simihistory.com. (Tickets at the gate will be $15 for adults and $5 for kids.)
The annual St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church Fall Fest is planned for Friday through Sunday, October 17-19, 2025 at 155. E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
There will be approximately numerous carnival rides, games, free live entertainment, a variety of food options, boutique, beer garden, “Sweet Shop,” raffle, and more!
Hours of operation are 5 pm - 10 pm on Friday, 2 pm - 10 pm on Saturday and 1 - 9 pm on Sunday. All are welcome and admission and parking are free! For more information and to purchase discounted ride tickets and festival dollars in September, visit www.spbfestival.com.
Santa Paula Theater Center presents Ghostwalk 2025 on Fridays through Sundays over the weekends of October 10-12, 17-19 and 24-276 Spaces are limited!
GHOSTWALK is Ventura County's original Halloween street theater presentation, a production of the Santa Paula Theater Center, now in its 31st year! Each year GhostWalk is presented in a different historic Santa Paula location. Flashlight in hand, walkers will be led along a route where they hear ghosts tell their tales of how they met their untimely ends. Some of the stories are true and based on history, and others are made up. You decide which is which! Ghostwalk 2025’s theme is “Whispers in the Hall.”
This year’s GhostWalk location is the McKevett Elementary School, 955 E. Pleasant St, Santa Paula. Tour schedules are every 15 minutes from 6:30-9pm on Fridays, 6:30-9pm on Saturdays and 6:30-8:30pm on Sundays. Each tour is limited to 30 people and is an hour long.
Tickets will be available at GhostWalk.com.
Ojai Day is an annual downtown street fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. planned for Saturday, October 18, 2025. Over 100 vendors, local original art and jewelry, dance performances, great food, kids' activities, crafts demonstrations, classic cars, health, wellness and spiritual demonstrations and much more.
The event was originally conceived in 1917, took a hiatus in the 1920’s and has been back with a vengeance since 1993. It’s grown tremendously and has become one of the most popular events in Ojai. The event itself celebrates life, culture and the arts.
Ojai Day was first celebrated in the 1920's after glass magnate Edward Libbey offered to finance the construction of the downtown Arcade, present day Libbey Park and the post office with its 65-foot bell tower. Ojai's most prominent citizens decided to host a city wide celebration to show their appreciation to Libbey. Thus, Ojai Day was born.
The name Ojai comes from the Chumash language and means “The Moon” or “Bird’s Nest.”
Admission and parking are free! Visit www.ojaiday.com for more information.
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History opens its popular summer exhibit Butterflies Alive! on Saturday, May 24, 2025 and will be open until September 1st.
Guests are invited to walk through a serene garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter freely around them. Various butterfly species cycle through the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion during the summer, so no two visits are the same.
The exhibit requires $3 tickets in addition to regular admission and is open daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last entry into the pavilion is at 4:30 PM. Reservations are recommended at sbnature.org/tickets. Admission to the museum is $19 for ages 18-64, $17 for 65+ and 13-17, $14 for ages 2-12 and free for toddlers under age 2.
About the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Powered by Science. Inspired by Nature. Founded in 1916, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world. The Museum seeks to connect people to nature for the betterment of both, and prides itself on being naturally different. For more information, visit sbnature.org.
The 4th Annual Holidays in the Village, A European Marketplace, which celebrates the warmth and joy of the holiday season--all with a European flair, will take place Saturday, December 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Oaks parking lot (W. Wilbur Rd. and W. Thousand Oaks Blvd.) in Thousand Oaks.
The Rotary Club of Westlake Village presents the community an opportunity to experience a traditional European winter festival with us at Holidays in the Village, A European Marketplace. They will immerse themselves in the festive warmth of the holidays as they stroll through 60 artisan shops showcasing their wares, sample an array of authentic fresh European foods and baked goods, and enjoy a warm mug of mulled wine "Gluhwein", Kinderpunsch or specialty crafted brews.
After you’ve strolled through the marketplace, explore the Festive Garden, where you’ll enjoy local live seasonal entertainment and an array of traditional fresh European faire and baked goods. Children of all ages will be enchanted when they visit Kris Kringle’s Village! Capture a magical moment with Kris Kringle and Mrs. Kringle, festive Samantha the Holiday Stiltwalker or hop aboard the Village Train Art Trek. Try face painting and an old world Village Bear Scavenger hunt for all to enjoy. The French Quarter offers a touch of your favorite French delights - champagne, mimosas, freshly baked croissants, delectable pastries and more. Proceeds support local nonprofits.
For more information, visit www.HolidaysInTheVillage.org or email info@holidaysinthevillage.org.
Harvest Festival at the Stagecoach Inn Museum from 1-4pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The Stagecoach Inn loves the fall season from the turning of the leaves to pumpkin everything. Celebrate with us at this fun and festive Fall event. Come in costume and have fun on our beautiful 5-acre property. There will be lots of things to do including games and activities for children to play throughout the afternoon. They can get vote on their favorite decorated Scarecrow, and make seasonal crafts or pan for gold.
Or perhaps you would just like to take a break and have fun listening to music or one of our two, resident witches telling ghost and pioneer stories And yes, we will continue to offer our fun Harvest Scavenger Hunt where you will look for a variety of metal objects with a Fall theme around the property and get a prize in the Gift Shop after turning in your tracking map.
The Stagecoach Inn Museum welcomes visitors on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 pm. Seniors, Adults & Teens $10 per person; $5 for children 5 to 12, children under 5 are free.
Stagecoach Inn Museum is located at 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park.
805.498.9441 www.stagecoachinnmuseum.com
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