Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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The City of Oxnard invites the community to attend this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony in downtown Oxnard at Plaza Park, 500 S. C St., to honor all who have served our country, including those who are currently serving at home and abroad. It starts at 11 a.m. next to the Veterans Memorial
The 18th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival, presented by Oxnard Recreation & Community Services, is planned for Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard. This festive event includes food and arts and crafts vendors, live music and a kids zone. More info at www.oxnardrecevents.com/tamale-festival.html
The Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise presents the “Cottontail Crawl” charity pub event on Saturday, November 15th, from noon to 4pm. Tickets get you unlimited rides to event venues - Crawford’s Social, West Tasting Room, Pedals & Pints Brewing Company, The Mighty Axe, Sunland Vintage Winery, and Shrimp vs Chef and food and drinks at each stop.
Every sip, bite, and laugh helps fund Rotary projects — from local scholarships and food programs to disaster relief efforts. Learn more and register at www.cottontailcrawl.com. Early bird pricing $60 through October 17th, then $70.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, 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/1443595630053028
To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The day’s activities include live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military.
The program, which begins at 11:00 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music, and a program featuring keynote speaker Retired Army Sergeant Eric Donoho. Following the program, Sergeant Donoho will sign copies of his book, Canyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn – Embracing the Light Within, which is a physical manifestation of the power of faith and perseverance, a belief in the goodness of the human spirit, and a commitment to physical and mental well-being.
Outdoor events and the program are free to attend; reservations are recommended to attend the program and to pre-purchase Canyon of Hope. Museum admission rates apply to visit the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and our new special exhibition, Cowboys: History and Hollywood. Veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to the Museum and Air Force One Pavilion on November 11. Active military members with valid ID are always free.
www.reaganfoundation.org/events/veterans-day-commemoration-2025
Spooky Town returns to the Simi Valley Town Center on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 5-9pm. Free event to include trick or treating, craft tables, costume contest, Halloween music and dancing.
The Camarillo Ranch Foundation will celebrate the City’s namesake’s birthday with a free birthday celebration that will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The birthday celebration is a tradition that honors Don Adolfo’s love for community.
The free event is open to the public and will feature:
The famous Camarillo White Horses
Performances by Mariachi Camarillo and Ballet Folklorico Mexico
Docent guided tours of Adolfo Camarillo’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion
Interactive crafts and games for children
Free cake for guests (as supplies last)
Food trucks and Mister Softee Ice Cream truck will be on hand.
https://camarilloranchfoundation.com/adolfo-day
Located at 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo.
The 39th Annual California Avocado Festival takes place October 3, 4 and 5, 2025. Festival hours 1pm to 11pm Friday (Locals Only Block Party - open to all), 10am to 10pm Saturday and 10am to 7pm Sunday.
One of the largest free festivals in California with over 60 music acts on three stages, 50 arts and crafts and commercial vendors, 15 food vendors, and over a dozen non-profits, and much more.
Located in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue
Visit www.avofest.com for more information.
Downtown Ventura’s Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treating is planned for Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Main Street in Downtown Ventura. Free event to include a costume contest (with prizes) at 3pm on the Main Street Stage followed by trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Main Street starting at 4pm. There will also be a Best Pet Costume Contest this year.
The 2025 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival is planned for Sunday, October 19th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road. There will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin pies, pumpkin painting, live music, food court, vendor marketplace, professional pumpkin carving, photo opportunities, reptile shows, inflatable rides and games and more.
Tickets go on sale in September. $15 per person in advance online (processing fees apply). $20 at the gate (processing fees apply). Kids under 24 months are free. Tickets will be available at www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/pumpkin-festival/admission-and-tickets
Event entrance and parking at the corner of Lost Hills Road & Agoura Road (NOTE: No parking or entry along Las Virgenes - Malibu Canyon Road).
For more information at www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com.
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