2025 "Voices of Old Conejo" Living History Performances at Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park October 4-5, 11-12

The Museum Theater of The Stagecoach Inn Museum is presenting The Voices of Old Conejo: The History of Television, on Saturday and Sunday evenings, October 4, 5, 11, and 12 at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM each evening at the Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 South Ventu Park Road, in Newbury Park. Tickets are $20 for the general public, and $15 for members of the Conejo Valley Historical Society.

The Voices of Old Conejo: The History of Television, is delightfully absurd comedy that begins with the question, “What if television had existed in 1876 at the time of The Grand Union Hotel’s heyday?” What would people have watched? Would there have been many of the types of programming we see today, even commercials? Join us for a fun filled romp as an 1876 era family spins the Television dial. Through the course of the evening, you will experience familiar characters of the Conejo, like Frances and Egbert Newbury, John Edwards, James and Martha Hammell, and Maria Del Carmen Rodriguez de Lorenzana, in ways you never have before. National figures like Rutherford B. Hayes, Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, Wild Bill Hickock, Florence Nightingale, Oscar Mayer, Henry Wells, William Fargo, and even the Hatfields and the McCoys, will drop by during the evening to join the shenanigans and bring history vividly, and even ridiculously, to life!

The Voices of Old Conejo: The History of Television, is a new play written by Michael Gregory, directed by Bill Ackerman, produced by Ruth Dods, and stage managed by Bob Maron. The show features a cast 19 that includes: Bill Ackerman, Megan Alfaro, Sam Alfaro, Zoe Alfaro, Peter Alvarez, Chris Carnicelli, Neil Davies, Sarah Ely, Mike Gregory, Lisa Halub, Liz Hoskinson, Carly Kosmatka, Payton Mead, Casey O’Brien, Grigor Panosyan, Sargis Panosyan, Susan Robb, Stasia Simrall, and Greg Seymour

Tickets available at stagecoachinnmuseum.com or at the gate.

Stagecoach Inn Museum is located at 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park

Christmas at the Ranch with Santa at the Camarillo Ranch House on December 2-3, 2025

The Camarillo Ranch presents its annual Christmas at the Ranch on December 2 and 3, 2025 from 5-8pm.

Give your family the gift of a beautifully unique Christmas experience by visiting Camarillo’s very-own historic landmark, magically transformed for the holiday season. Join the Camarillo Ranch Foundation for a special historic home tour of Adolfo Camarillo’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion plus the 1905 Red Barn transformed into Santa’s Workshop. Learn about Camarillo family Christmas traditions as you step back in time with visions of bygone eras.

This year’s event features:

• Photos with Santa by a professional photographer ($20)

• Tours of the holiday-dressed Camarillo Ranch House (free; donations appreciated)

• Visit Santa’s Workshop in the Red Barn

• Victorian carolers

• Local craft vendors

• Festive beverages and treats for purchase

camarilloranchfoundation.com/christmas-with-santa

4th Annual Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, October 11, 2025

The Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) will host its fourth annual Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Conejo Creek North Park Lakeside Pavilion area. This free family-friendly outdoor festival celebrates native plants, sustainable living, and environmental conservation — with a strong focus on fire prevention and community resilience.

With wildfire season a pressing concern in the Conejo Valley, this year’s event will showcase how native plants and sustainable landscaping practices play a critical role in creating fire-safe communities. Experts will share information on designing defensible space, choosing fire-resistant native plants, and maintaining landscapes to reduce wildfire risk.

Activities to include:

• Fire-safe landscaping education: Learn how native plants can reduce fire danger while supporting biodiversity and saving water.

• On hand experts: Meet fire prevention specialists, environmental leaders, and wildlife advocates on how to keep homes and open space safer.

• Exhibitors: Over 35 eco-focused organizations and vendors will be on-site, including Ventura Firesafe, The Theodore Payne Foundation, Wild Birds Unlimited and The California Wildlife Center.

• Interactive kids’ activities: Families can explore hands-on stations, including microscope explorations, temporary tattoos, planting and crafts.

• Native plant & compost giveaways: Free resources to encourage residents to plant wisely and reduce fire risk, including free compost from Athens Services (bring your own bucket).

• Food trucks & community gathering: Local favorites, including Chendo’s Tacos, will serve up delicious food and drink for attendees.

Located at 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks (behind the Thousand Oaks Library).

https://cosf.org/about-native-plantpalooza-eco-fest/

Register at https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/T4jjfa4YQzmeCp2w2n7YHA?field_30=dposter

Inaugural Pumpkin Paddle at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturday, October 25th

The Channel Islands Harbor will host its inaugural Pumpkin Paddle at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, inviting kayakers and paddleboarders to dress up in costume and celebrate Halloween on the water. This new event is part of the Harbor’s ongoing 60th anniversary celebrations, bringing the community together for festive and family-friendly activities.

Event will start at East Bank Day Dock (between Fisherman’s Wharf and the public launch ramp), then paddle to the docks at Peninsula Park.

Costume Contest

Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. A costume contest will be held following the paddle, with winners receiving gift cards to dine at local Harbor businesses SeaFresh Channel Islands and Harbor Mart. The grand prize winner will receive 4 tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain, courtesy of Cumulus Media.

Registration & Giveaways

Registered participants will receive:

• A pair of festive pumpkin sunglasses

• Additional Harbor giveaways

BE SURE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE A GIVEAWAY

Need Equipment?

If you don’t own a kayak or paddleboard, don’t worry – there are several ways to get on the water.

Hopper Boat Rentals and Channel Islands Kayak Center both offer rentals within the harbor.

4th Annual Touch-a-Truck Event at Hueneme Beach on Saturday, October 11, 2025

The City of Port Hueneme presents its 4th Annual Touch-a-Truck event at Hueneme Beach, 550 Surfside Drive on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 11am to 3pm. Free event will feature trucks and vehicles, arts and crafts, food trucks, music and more. Free parking in lots A and B and along Surfside Drive. www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/1382/Touch-a-Truck

28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms September 27 to October 31, 2025

The 28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival returns at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark, starting Saturday, September 27 to Friday, October 31, 2025. The farm will transform into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest experience filled with games, rides, photo opportunties, 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 8/27-9/24 for the weekends of 9/27-9/28 and 10/4-10/5 only ($30 after 9/24) $32 day of admission (if spots available)

• $30 Online admission for the weekend of 10/11-10/12 ($32 day of admission, if spots available)

• $34 Online admission for the weekends of 10/18-10/19 and 10/25-10/26 ($36 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 4th), 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 27-28 - Friends of the Farm Weekend (Public Safety Weekend)

October 4-5 - Farm Country Weekend

October 11-12 - Antique Tractor Weekend

October 18-19 - Wild West Weekend

October 25-26 - All About Pumpkins Weekend

Visit underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest for all the details and to purchase tickets.

Nights of the Jack Halloween Experience at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas September 26 to November 1, 2025

Nights of the Jack is back at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas from September 26 to November 1, 2025.

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 range from $29 to $50 per person general admission. Ages 2 and under are free. Parking is $16.

Tickets are on sale now at nightsofthejack.com.

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

Open Mosque Day at Islamic Center of Conejo Valley on Sunday, November 2, 2025

On Sunday, November 2, 2025 from noon to 3 pm, the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley will be opening its doors and inviting all local residents to explore the building and the beliefs and practice of those who worship there at its annual Open Mosque Day. Islamic Center of Conejo Valley is located 2700 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park. There will be guided tours, Q&A sessions, and light refreshments.  www.iccv.org

Chowderfest Event at Channel Islands Maritime Museum on Sunday, September 14, 2025

The 6th Annual CHOWDERFEST event takes place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2-6pm at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.

The event will feature live music from local bands, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of culinary delights and community camaraderie. Guests can also explore the museum's exhibits, as admission is included with the event ticket. Chowderfest bring together an exciting lineup of restaurants ready to serve their best chowders, sides and culinary creativity!

Tickets are priced at $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Given the event's popularity, advance purchase is highly recommended. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased online on the museum’s website.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.

Additional information about the event and tickets at www.cimmvc.org/event-details/chowderfest

"Boo at the Zoo" Event at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, October 18-19, 25-26, 2025

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, turns wildly spooktacular the weekends of October 18-19 and 25-26, 2025 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 $12 for ages 12-64, $10 for ages 3-12 and $10 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.