2026 "Voices of Old Conejo" Living History Performances at Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park October 10-11, 17-18

The Museum Theater of The Stagecoach Inn Museum presents The Voices of Old Conejo: The Star of the Conejo, on Saturday and Sunday evenings, October 10-11, 17-18 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.

Tickets available at stagecoachinnmuseum.com or at the gate.

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

Ventura Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026

Before you gobble, gobble, get out and run Ventura County’s fastest 5K on Thanksgiving morning!

Head to the Ventura Auto Center, 6451 Auto Center Drive, Ventura, on Thursday, November 26, 2026 for the annual Ventura Turkey Trot.

This fast and fun 5K starts at 8 a.m. For the 14 and under crowd, there’s the Kids 1K which starts at 9:15 a.m. Registration includes finisher’s shirt, electronic chip timing and post-race food.

For more information or to sign up, visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Ventura/VenturaTurkeyTrot.

Nights of the Jack Halloween Experience at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas September 25 to November 1, 2026

Nights of the Jack is back at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas from September 25 to November 1, 2026.

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 are on sale now at nightsofthejack.com.

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

City of Malibu Bu Bash Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 23, 2026

The City of Malibu Community Services Department presents the Bu Bash Halloween Carnival Spooktacular on Friday, October 23, 2026 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 or more specifically www.rec.us/sections/4a3700dc-11ee-4d91-8add-cc3b5fb4405f

18th Annual Sounds of Conejo Marching Band Celebration at Thousand Oaks High School on Saturday, September 26, 2026

The 18th Annual Sounds of Conejo marching band field show exhibition will feature the performances of the Thousand Oaks, El Camino, Hueneme, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Oxnard, Ventura, and Westlake high schools. The event will be held at the Thousand Oaks High School Football Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7PM (gates open at 6PM).
 
The event will conclude with a grand finale, combining all high school marching bands and color guards performing together on one field, a sight you will not see at any other band show this season.
 
Tickets will be $20 for adults and $15 for students, seniors and military. Pay with cash or credit card at the field box office.
 
The Thousand Oaks High School Football Stadium is located at 2323 N. Moorpark Road.

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"Boo at the Zoo" Event at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, October 24-25, 31 and November 1, 2026

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, turns wildly spooktacular the weekends of October 24-25 and October 31-November 1 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 $15 for ages 12-64, $13 for ages 3-12 and $13 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.

2026 Moorpark Country Days Parade and Street Fair on Saturday, October 3rd

The Moorpark Country Days Parade will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 on Historic High Street between Moorpark Ave. and Spring Rd. in Moorpark. The parade, with the theme “Our Community, Our Legacy,” will begin at 10 a.m. Street fair will begin after the parade at about 11:30am or noon, until 4pm.

Visit www.facebook.com/MoorparkCountryDays for more information.

Seaside Live Music at Ventura Harbor Village - Spring/Summer/Fall 2026

Enjoy live music at Ventura Harbor Village, located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.

Sat, Sept 12: Cinnamon Whiskey (classic rock, pop, and R&B) 1:30-4:30pm

Sun, Sept 13: Dante Brunetto 11am to 1pm

Sat, Sept 19: Unkle Monkey (pop, rock, funk) 1-4pm

Sat, Sept 26: Caliente Band 805 114pm

Sat, Sept 27: TBA 1-4pm

More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/events. Subject to change, so check the Ventura Harbor Village first for updates.

Paid parking applies from 10am to 8pm Friday through Sunday and holidays at Ventura Harbor Village and neighboring beaches. Parking on Spinnaker Drive will remain free of charge. Under an hour will be free of charge. Up to 4 hours will be $1 per hour, or $10 for a day pass.

Haunted High Street Event in Moorpark on Saturday, October 31, 2026

Join the City of Moorpark on Halloween night for some spooky family fun on historic High Street! Activities will include a trunk-or-treat, Halloween carnival (suitable for ages 3-10) and attractions, a costume contest, haunted house, DJ music, food trucks and more!

Event hours are 4-7pm and will be held in the north Metrolink parking lot. Event parking will be at the south Metrolink parking lot. Admission is free, and there is a nominal fee for games and some attractions - carnival tickets $5 advance purchase October 1-30; $10 (cash only) at the event. Parents do not need tickets.

www.moorparkca.gov/haunted

Halloween Haunt in the Park in Oxnard on Saturday, October 24, 2026

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, 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 booths, costume contest, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, games, music and more.

More details at www.facebook.com/events/2436658986856677