Halloween Events and Activities In and Around Ventura County

Halloween season is upon us again! Halloween 2025 looks to be a fun time with this compilation of Halloween events taking place in Ventura County and surrounding areas.

Dates/times subject to change; contact event organizers to confirm. This list will be updated regularly. For calendar view, click here.

Pumpkin Patches in Ventura County and Surrounding Areas

EVENTS COMING UP

Sat, Oct 4: McCrea Ranch Family Harvest Festival in Thousand Oaks ($15 - Must Register)

Sun, Oct 5: Trunk or Treat at Iceoplex Simi Valley (2:15-6PM)

Sat, Oct 18: Simi Valley YMCA Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat (3-6PM) (RSVP)

Sat, Oct 18: Trail or Treat at Camarillo Grove Park (10AM-1PM; $10 hike requires RSVP)

Sat, Oct 18: Halloween Haunted Trail, Costume Contest and Trick or Treat Street in Thousand Oaks (6-9PM)

Oct 18-19: Boo at the Zoo at The Teaching Zoo in Moorpark

Sun, Oct 19: Calabasas Pumpkin Festival (10AM-5PM)

Wed, Oct 22: Trick-or-Treat at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard (5PM) (RSVP)

Thu, Oct 23: Oxnard Police Department Trunk or Treat Spooktacular (5-7PM)

Fri, Oct 24: Spooky Swim at Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center in Camarillo (5:30PM) (RSVP)

Fri, Oct 24: City of Malibu Bu Bash Halloween Carnival (Ages 2-10) (3-6PM)

Fri, Oct 24: Spooktacular Bash at Camarillo Community Center (5-7PM Age 50+)

Sat, Oct 25: Inaugural Pumpkin Paddle at Channel Islands Harbor (10AM)

Sat, Oct 25: Harvest Festival at Stagecoach Inn Museum (1-4PM)

Oct 25-26: Boo at the Zoo at The Teaching Zoo in Moorpark

Sat, Oct 25: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest in Camarillo (10AM-1PM)

Sat, Oct 25: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village (Noon)

Sat, Oct 25: Pumpkin Party at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas (1-4PM)

Sat, Oct 25: Parade of Frights Marketplace at Channel Islands Harbor (2-8PM; Parade at 7PM)

Sun, Oct 26: Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Strathearn Historical Park (11AM-5PM)

Sun, Oct 26: Seaside Trick or Treat at Ventura Harbor Village (1-3PM)

Fri, Oct 31: Halloween Carnival in Oak Park (3-6PM)

Fri, Oct 31: Halloween Carnival in Simi Valley (3-6PM)

Fri, Oct 31: Haunted High Street Event in Moorpark (4-7PM)

Fri, Oct 31: Halloween in the Park in Camarillo (5-8PM)

ONGOING EVENTS

Sep 27 to Oct 31: Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest on the Farm in Moorpark

Sep 26 to Nov 2: Reign of Terror Haunted House at Janss Marketplace Thousand Oaks

Sep 26 to Nov 1: Nights of the Jack Halloween Experience at King Gillette Ranch

Sep 27 to Oct 31: Fall Festival at Prancer’s Farm in Santa Paula

Oct 10-12, 17-19, 24-26: Santa Paula Theater Center “Ghostwalk” Event

Cool Residential Displays (Click links for footage and more info)

Past Events

Volunteer Opportunities in Ventura County

Looking for a job? Why not help yourself by filling in the gaps in your resume with new experiences while helping others! Or if you are just looking to give back to the local community, there are hundreds of opportunities to volunteer throughout Ventura County. Here's where to find volunteer opportunities:

The United Way of Ventura County hosts www.VolunteerVenturaCounty.org, which lists numerous upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Since 1998, VolunteerMatch.org has helped volunteers find over 4 million volunteer matches at over 60,000 non-profits across the country.

Or visit the Local Charities section of Conejo Valley Guide and you'll find over 100 Ventura County area non-profit organizations, most of which could use your help. I clicked a few and found plenty of volunteer needs publicized on each entity's website, like MANNA Food Bank, L.I.F.E. Animal Rescue in Agoura, Hospice of the Conejo, Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library, and CareGivers - Volunteers Assisting the Elderly.

You could also join one of over 80 service organizations in the Service Clubs section of CVG. The Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimist, Assistance League, Lions Club and other organizations provide needed services to others in need. 

ActionVC is a non-profit that seeks volunteers to serve the vulnerable in our local community. www.actionvc.org/volunteer

Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County seeks volunteers at www.habitatventura.org/volunteer.

The Ventura County Resource Conservation District seeks volunteers to further its mission to conserve the natural resources of Ventura County at www.vcrcd.org/volunteer.

The Ventura County Medical Reserve Corps is a volunteer network that provides support for public health, emergency response, first aid services for local events and other local needs. www.venturacountymrc.org

Volunteer opportunities in Thousand Oaks: toaks.org/departments/human-resources/volunteer

Volunteer opportunities in Simi Valley: www.simivalley.org/index.aspx?page=355

Volunteer opportunities in Camarillo: www.cityofcamarillo.org/departments/city_manager/volunteers.php

Volunteer opportunities in Moorpark: moorparkca.gov/389/Volunteering-in-Moorpark

Volunteering in the City of Westlake Village: www.wlv.org/index.aspx?nid=320

Volunteering for the County of Ventura: hr.ventura.org/volunteer

How about the National Park Service? Check the local Santa Monica Mountains volunteer opportunities and Channel Islands National Park volunteer opportunities.

Also check out the volunteer opportunities with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. mrca.ca.gov/educational-outreach-programs/volunteer-2

And more links to volunteering opportunities:

Conejo Recreation and Park District www.crpd.org/support/volunteer

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District www.pvrpd.org/volunteer

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District www.rsrpd.org/recreation/volunteers.php

Los Robles Hospital volunteer opportunities for adults and high school students www.losrobleshospitalvolunteers.com

Thousand Oaks Library www.tolibrary.org/services/get-involved/library-volunteers

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley www.bgcconejo.org/get-involved/volunteer

Food Share of Ventura County foodshare.com/volunteer

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo and Port Hueneme) www.oxnard.org/recreation/senior-services/rsvp-volunteer

St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital in Camarillo www.dignityhealth.org/central-coast/locations/pleasantvalley/about-us/volunteering

Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship in Newbury Park www.rideon.org/volunteer.php

Shelter Hope Pet Shop in Thousand Oaks shelterhopepetshop.org/help

Conejo Players Theatre in Thousand Oaks conejoplayers.org/volunteer

Rancho St. Francis in Newbury Park www.ranchostfrancis.org/Volunteers.htm

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Volunteers in Policing Program www.venturasheriff.org/volunteers/volunteers-in-policing

New West Symphony in Thousand Oaks newwestsymphony.org/volunteer

Conejo Free Clinic www.conejofreeclinic.org/volunteers

Interface Children & Family Services www.icfs.org/volunteer

Boys and Girls Clubs of Conejo Valley www.bgcconejo.org/get-involved/volunteer

Senior Concerns in Thousand Oaks seeks volunteers for its Adult Day Care Center, Meals on Wheels and other programs. www.seniorconcerns.org/volunteer

James Storehouse in Newbury Park seeks volunteers for its work supporting children in need. Visit www.jamesstorehouse.org/volunteer to apply.

Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara seeks volunteers cancersupportvvsb.org/about-us/volunteer-opportunities

Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency seeks volunteers for trail watch, trail work days, Adopt-a-Trail and more. conejo-openspace.org/about/volunteer-opportunities

The Conejo Senior Volunteer Program provides opportunities for adults age 55+ to use their life experience and skills to meet local community needs. www.crpd.org/programs-sports/conejo-senior-volunteer-program

School on Wheels seeks volunteers to tutor children experiencing homelessness. schoolonwheels.org/apply-to-be-a-volunteer

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary seeks volunteers ages 17 and up to join its local Channel Islands flotilla. Bring the USCG AUX your skills or join to develop your leadership skills through numerous free classes and workshops offered. The USCG AUX was established by Congress in 1939 to assist the Coast Guard in promoting boating safety. Volunteers assist the Coast Guard in non-law enforcement programs such as safety patrols, search and rescue, maritime security, vessel safety checks, public safe boating classes and watchstanding. Visit www.d11s.org to learn more.

Non-profit Step Up Tutoring seeks volunteers ages 16+ to tutor students online in underserved communities. Learn more at www.stepuptutoring.org/volunteer-tutor.

Pumpkin Patches in Ventura County and Adjacent Areas

The star of the Halloween show is the pumpkin. According to my favorite resource Wikipedia, the name pumpkin originated from the ancient Greek word pepon ("large melon"). The French called it pompom. The British changed it to pumpion. Then American colonists changed it to pumpkin.

Pumpkins are gourd-like squashes and technically are a fruit. They can range in size from 1 lb to 1,000 lbs.

But who cares about all that...what we REALLY want to know is, where are the pumpkin patches in Ventura County and surrounding areas for the 2025 fall season!? Well, here are some choices...but make sure to call before you go for hours, etc.

OTHER HALLOWEEN EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND VENTURA COUNTY

Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch will be operating its pumpkin patch again this year at the Pacific View Mall under the big tent in the Trader Joe's/Target parking lot from September 26th through October 31st, 2025. Free admission to the pumpkin patch, with kids’ activities, photo opps and more. BBQ tri tip sandwiches available on weekends. Open Wednesday to Sunday. Hours 2:30pm-7:30pm Wed/Thu, 2:30pm-8:30pm Fri, 11am-8pm Sat and 11am-6pm Sun. Visit bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com/pumpkin-patch.html

Conejo Family Farms is a new local pumpkin patch in 2025 located at 5937 Ridge View Street in Camarillo. There is a pumpkin patch, 5 acre corn maze, hay rides, bounce house, weekend music, and more. Opens Wednesday, September 17th. Entry fee $10 for ages 5 and up. Visit www.conejofamilyfarms.com for more information. From Thousand Oaks, take the 101 north to Camarillo Springs Road, go south to Ridge View Street and take a right. The patch will be on the right.

Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch at 3277 E. Ojai Avenue in Ojai will be open 7 days a week from 10am to 7pm on dates TBA, They offer tiny to extra-large “Big Mac” pumpkins, squash, gourds, Indian corn and seasonal produce. More details at boccalipumpkins.com.

Prancer's Pumpkin Patch Santa Paula is located at 18540 East Telegraph Road and their Fall Fest will take place September 27 to October 31, 2025. Pumpkin patch events on weekends from 9am to 6pm with the following themes:

• 9/27-9/28: Animals of the Farm

• 10/4-10/5: Heroes on the Farm

• 10/11-10/12: Wild West on the Farm

• 10/18-10/19: Fiesta at the Farm

• 10/25-10/26: Harvest Fest on the Farm

Fall fest includes 10 acres of pumpkin patch, wagon hay ride, animal center, corn field expedition, farm games, live entertainment and more. Admission $26 ages 3 and up. Ages 2 and under free. Check for details at prancersfarm.com.

Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch just east of the Simi Valley Town Center.

The 2025 Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival in Moorpark is back from September 27 to October 31 at 3370 Sunset Valley Road. Admission includes huge pumpkin patch, tractor-drawn wagon rides, corn maze, giant tractor display, hay pyramids, animal center, and many other family-friendly activities. Themed weekend events include animal shows, pig races, live performers, roaming entertainment and more. Weekday admission is $16 at the gate only. Weekend admission varies from $25 to $34 per person purchased online. Children 2 and under and parking are free. More details at www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest.

The Underwood Farm Center in Somis at 5696 Los Angeles Avenue also has a pumpkin patch along with its year-round animal center. Open 9am to 6pm.

The 2025 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival is planned for Sunday, October 19th from 10am to 5pm at De Anza Park. Event will feature pumpkin patch and plenty of other fun activities. $10 per person in advance online. $15 at the gate. Kids under 2 are free. www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com

McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins is located at 5100 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura. Call 805.644.1235. They are open the entire month of October from 9am to 6pm. Admission is $2. Tractor ride is $2. Hay Maze is $2. Check their Instagram page at www.instagram.com/mcgrathgreatpacificpumpkins for updates.

There will not be a Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch this year in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley as in years past. However, they will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch at the Pierce College Farm Center, 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills. The patch will be open daily from October 1st to 31st, 2025. Hours 4-9pm Mon-Thu, 4-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat and 11am-9pm Sun. Free admission and parking. Attractions require tickets. www.seasonaladventures.com/pierce-college

Live Music and Other Nightlife Options In and Around Ventura County

Are you a night owl looking for something to do around town? Here's a list of places in and around Ventura County that have things to do during nighttime hours, including live music, concerts, dancing, darts, comedy, trivia and other activities scheduled on a regular basis.

This compilation includes restaurants as well as some bars. TVs are great, but don't count as "something to do" for the purposes of this compilation.

Are we missing something? Let us know!

For other nighttime fun, check out these compilations of Ventura County area movie theaters, comedy shows and entertainment venues. Or bowling. Perhaps wine tasting.

Local area craft breweries with taprooms!

(Information is subject to change, so contact the business to confirm.)

Conejo Valley (Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village)

Azar's Sports Bar at 2215 Michael Drive, Newbury Park has Tuesday and Friday night karaoke and live music on Saturday nights. 805.498.2365 azarsportsbar.com

Breakers Sports Bar & Grill in the Best Buy Plaza at 398 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks hosts comedy night on Thursdays (8-9:30pm), live music on Fridays (9pm-close) and live band/karaoke on Saturdays (8:30-11:30pm). www.instagram.com/breakerssportsbarandgrill (805) 494-8454

Crown and Anchor at 2891 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks is a British restaurant and pub, offering authentic British dishes along with American fare. Live music on the patio Fri/Sat nights and Sun afternoons. 805.497.0070 crownnanchor.com

14 Cannons Brewery at 31125 Via Colinas, Suite 907 in Westlake Village offers trivia nights, open mic nights and comedy nights 818.652.6971 www.14cannons.com

Mikey’s Restaurant at 579 N. Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park offers karaoke, live music and comedy on select nights. Contact them for more information. mikeysrestaurants.com

Naughty Pine Brewing Co. at 766 Lakefield Dr., Ste A in Westake Villlage offers live music and trivia nights most nights as well as food trucks. 808.269.7975 www.naughtypinebrewingco.com

Pedals & Pints Brewing Company is located at The Oaks mall east parking lot, offering freshly brewed beer, artisan pizzas, baked tater tots, wings and other small plates…and live music every Saturday night, trivia nights at 7pm on Wednesday nights, and periodic special events on Friday nights. 805-551-0547 www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com

PJ’s Sports Pub at 417 E. Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks offers pool tables, darts, karaoke nights and live music. 805-590-6210 pjs-sports-pub.res-menu.com

Sunland Vintage Winery Tasting Room at 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard #108 hosts live music on Thursday and Friday nights as well as other events. 805-379-2250 www.sunlandvintagewinery.com/events

Sunset Terrace Restaurant and Lounge at Janss Marketplace has live music, dancing, three pool tables, shuffleboard, four lanes of bowling and more. 805.497.4847 www.sunsetterracerestaurant.com

Tarantula Hill Brewing Company at 244 Thousand Oaks Boulevard offers live music and other events - check their events calendar at www.tarantulahillbrewingco.com for details.

The Mighty Axe at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks offers the ultimate in nighttime excitement…axe throwing and beer! And you can order food from eateries at Janss. themightyaxe.com

The Original Pizza Cookery at 75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd offers live music most Friday/Saturday nights. See www.pizzacookery.com/entertainment for details.

The Tipsy Goat at 159 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks has karaoke, pool tables, a dartboard, ping pong, shuffleboard, video games, trivia and more. tipsygoat.com 805-494-9996

Louie’s (formerly Bogies) at the Westlake Village Inn at 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village is a bar/nightclub open Wednesday through Saturday nights. 818.889.2394 www.clublouies.com/calendar

Zin Bistro Americana at 32131 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village (The Landing) offers live music on certain nights. 818.865.0095 zinwestlake.com

Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu

The Canyon club at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills is a hot spot for live music of all types, from original rock bands to cover bands, tribute bands, comedy and more. 888.645.5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com

Sagebrush Cantina at 23527 Calabasas Road hosts karaoke on Thursday nights, live music and dancing on Fri/Sat nights and music on Sun afternoons. 818.222.6062 sagebrushcantina.com

Ventura

Bombay Bar & Grill, located at 143 S. California Street in Ventura has a DJ and dancing on weekends. 805.643.4404 bombayventura.com

Margarita Villa Mexican Restaurant at Ventura Harbor Village, 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura hosts live music Friday through Sunday - check for times and schedule at margaritavillaventura.com/music.html 805-654-7906

The Garage is a dive bar located at 1091 Scandia Avenue, Ventura with live music on Fri/Sat nights. 805.814.2234 www.facebook.com/TheGarageBarVTA

Gibson’s Neighborhood Bar (formerly The Twist on Main) at 454 E. Main Street in Ventura offers live music, open mic, karaoke and DJs. 805.641.0053 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574570391205

The Greek at the Harbor at Ventura Harbor Village offers belly dancing starting at 6:30pm on Fri/Sat nights and 6pm on Sundays. Greek dance shows Fri/Sat at 7pm. 805.650.5350 www.thegreekventura.com

Keynote Lounge at 10245 Telephone Road in Ventura is a bar with live music on Fri/Sat nights. 805.647.9390 www.keynotelounge.com

Leashless Brewing at 585 East Thompson Blvd., Ventura is a tasting room that hosts live music most Thursdays through Sundays. Check their events calendar at www.leashlessbrewing.com/event-calendar. 805.628.9474

O'Leary's Tavern at 6555 Telephone Road, Suite 7 in Ventura has a pool table, shuffleboard, air hockey, dartboard machine, karaoke and live music. 805.644.4619 www.facebook.com/olearysventura

Paddy's Bar & Lounge at 2 W. Main St, Ventura is a LGBT owned/operated nightclub bar offering pool, darts, karaoke on Wed nights and more. 805.652.1071 paddysventura.com

Prime Steakhouse at 2009 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura offers "Frank Sinatra" Tuesdays and other music nights. 805.652.1055 www.primesteakhouseventura.com

The Saloon at 456 E. Main St in Ventura has live music. 805.667.8550 www.thesaloonvta.com

The Grape House of Jazz & Spirits is a winery and jazz club with a full menu at 2351 E. Main Street in Ventura, offering live jazz Tues through Sun nights. Ages 21+ only. 805.643.7300 thegrapeventura.com

Ventura Music Hall is located at 1888 E. Thompson Boulevard in Ventura. Live music from local talent and touring musicians, along with food from local eateries and drinks at several bars throughout the venue. Learn more at www.venturamusichall.com.

Victoria Pub & Grill at 1413 Victoria Avenue, Suite F, Ventura has pool tables and darts. 805.650.0060 www.victoriapubandgrill.com

Winchester’s Grill & Saloon hosts live music Saturdays and Sundays from 2-5pm and other events. www.winchestersgrill.com 805-653-7446

Simi Valley/Moorpark/Heritage Valley (Fillmore, Santa Paula)

Arena Sports Grill at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley has live music, dancing, pool tables, dartboards, video games, 20 TVs and more. 805.583.2000 arenasimi.com

Chuy's Mesquite Broiler Simi West at 1397 E. Los Angeles Avenue hosts live music various nights 805.582.4897 chuysbajagrill.com/events

Enzo's Italian Restaurant at the historic Glen Tavern Inn at 134 N. Mill St, Santa Paula offers live entertainment on weekends. 805.933.5550 www.glentavern.com/dining.aspx

The Golden Nugget Pub and Tavern at 4435 Cochran St, Simi Valley is the oldest bar in Simi, established in 1964. Trivia on Monday and Wednesday nights. 805.583.9715 www.goldennuggetpub.com

Lucas Sellers Winery at 330 Zachary Street in Moorpark (at The Alley in Moorpark) hosts live music most Saturday nights from 6-9pm. www.facebook.com/LucasSellersWine

Lucky Fool's Pub at 75 E. High Street in Moorpark offers Sunday night trivia games, a pool table and dart board, not to mention live music several nights a week. 805.532.1500 www.luckyfoolspub.com

Rock & Roll Pizza at Harley’s Valley Bowl, 5255 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, offers live music on Friday/Saturday, Reggae on Sundays, Karaoke Night 9-12 on Tuesdays and Live Comedy on many Wed nights. Details at www.harleysbowl.com/rocknrollpizzabar 805-584-2695

Other West Ventura County (Camarillo, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ojai)

Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard opened in September 2016, with live music on Saturday nights and more. 805.457.5551 www.copperblueslive.com/oxnard

Corner Pocket Billiards on 7th & A Street in Oxnard is a billiards, arcade, lounge, restaurant and sports bar for the whole family. 805.844.7266 www.facebook.com/cornerpocketoxnard

The El Rey Cantina at 2302 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo has occasional live music. 805.484.4433 www.instagram.com/elreycantinacam

Four Brix Winery at 2290 Eastman Ave, Ste 109, Ventura offers live music every Saturday and Sunday from 1-3:30pm. www.fourbrixwine.com

Harley’s Camarillo Bowl offers live music most Saturday nights and select other nights. Check their events calendar at www.harleysbowl.com/camarillo-events 805-482-0747

The Lamplighter is dive bar at 1936 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo that has three pool tables, foosball and darts for your nighttime activities. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064177201671 805-484-2113

The Lookout Bar & Grill at Channel Islands Harbor (2800 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard) offers Tuesday night trivia and live music on designated days. Open mic night on Mon nights. 805.985.9300 www.facebook.com/TheLookoutBar

The Manhattan of Camarillo at 5800 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 140 offers live music and dancing Thursday through Sunday nights. Also Trivia Night on Thursday nights. 805.388.5550 www.themanhattanofcamarillo.com

The Ojai Deer Lodge at 2261 Maricopa Highway showcases live local entertainers up to 5 nights a week. 805.646.4256 deerlodgeojai.com

Q Club Oxnard at 2362 N. Oxnard Blvd is a sports lounge with 25 TVs and 15 pool tables, karaoke, games, DJ and more 805.278.1231 www.facebook.com/qcluboxnard

Onyx Bistro at 2390 Las Posas Road (at Arneill) offers live music from 5;30-8:30pm on Friday/Saturday nights. 805.991.7356 onyxbistrocamarillo.com

Ric's Restaurant at 2500 Las Posas Road, Camarillo offers live music on Sunday afternoons and other time frames. www.ricsrestaurant.com/entertainment 805.389.9919

The Shores Restaurant at 1031 S. Harbor Blvd in Oxnard has karaoke on Thursdays and live music on weekends. 805.984.5533 www.facebook.com/theshoresoxnard

Sam’s Place at 308 E. Ojai Avenue offers live music Wednesday thru Sunday from 8-10 PM www.facebook.com/The-Vine-1471139523136821 805.646.1555

Beerly departed:

• Season Ticket at 5710 E. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley closed in May 2016

• Galletto Bar and Grill at the Westlake Plaza has closed.

• W2O Rooftop Lounge at Watermark on Main, 598 E. Main St, Ventura closed 10/4/16.

• The Napa Tavern in Thousand Oaks closed its doors on 2/23/16

• The Whale's Tail at 3950 Bluefin Circle in Oxnard closed its doors in 2016

• Padri Martini Bar at 29008 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills closed in latter 2016.

• The Chop Shop Bar & Grill at 4351 Valley Fair, Simi Valley served its last beer on April 5, 2017.

• Public School 805 at The Promenade at Westlake closed on June 17, 2018.

• Safire American Bistro at 4850 Verdugo Road in Camarillo closed in late October 2017.

• Amigo's Surf Cantina at 546 E. Main Street in Ventura in 2017

• Chuy's Mesquite Broiler at 311 Carmen Drive in Camarillo closed in 2017.

• Bellini Osteria at 951 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village closed in Spring 2018.

• Daryl's Couch in Camarillo closed in 2018.

• Aroha New Zealand Cuisine and Bar in Westlake Village closed in November 2018

• Prime Steakhouse at 29020 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills closed in mid-2018

• Rookees Sports Bar & Lounge at 419 E. Main Street in Ventura closed in fall 2018

• Vintura Tasting Room & Wine Rack at 14 S. California Street in Ventura closed 2/25/19

• Borderline Bar and Grill at 99 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks

• Westlake Brewing Company at 31111 Via Colinas #200, Westlake Village closed in June 2019.

• Brendan's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Agoura Hills closed in mid-2019.

• Brendan's Irish Pub and Restaurant Newbury Park and Camarillo locations closed 1/1/20.

• Pirates Restaurant at 450 S. Victoria Avenue in Oxnard closed in 2020.

• Edelweiss Restaurant at 2160 Newbury Road in Newbury Park closed in mid-2020.

• The Bench Warmer at 1855 E. Main Street in Ventura closed in mid-2020.

• Golden China Restaurant at 760 S. Seaward Ave closed in early 2020.

• McGregor's Craft Beer & Wine at 144 W. Los Angeles Ave. #105 in Moorpark closed in mid-2020.

• Discovery Ventura at 1888 E. Thompson Blvd closed in 2020 but a new concert venue, Ventura Music Hall, has opened in its place

• Twisted Oak Tavern at 30105 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills closed 1/16/22.

• Five Threads Brewing Company at 31133 Via Colinas, Ste 109, Westlake Village closed its doors on January 30, 2022.

• Garman's Restaurant & Irish Pub at 932 E. Main Street in Santa Paula closed in May 2020.

• Anacapa Brewing Company at 472 E. Main Street in Ventura closed in October 2022.

• BL Dancehall and Saloon at 29020 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills in the Agoura Village Center closed on February 25, 2023 but indicates it will be relocating to a new location in the future. Check for updates at www.blsaloon.com

• The Raven Tavern at 1651 Victoria Avenue, Oxnard closed in November 2024.

• The Six Chow House at 419 E. Main Street, Ventura closed in 2024.

• Tavern Tomoko and Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie at 29281 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills closed 12/22/24.

Miniature Golf in Ventura County

According to Golflink.com, there are approximately 1,450 miniature golf courses throughout the United States, including 45 in the State of California. Overall, this equates to about 216,000 U.S. residents for each mini golf course. But California severely lags this statistic, with nearly 850,000 residents per mini golf course. Ventura County is in line with California overall in that it currently has a single mini golf course, Golf N' Stuff in Ventura, for a total of roughly 835.000 residents.

A look at the intimidating Hole 17 on course #2 at Golf N' Stuff in Ventura.

I have enjoyed Golf N' Stuff Ventura with my kids for years. It is the closest thing we have to an amusement park in Ventura County. With two 18 hole golf courses, bumper boats, bumper cars, go karts, laser tag and a well-appointed arcade, Golf N' Stuff Ventura has something for everyone. The golf courses are neat as they have such a varied assortment of decor, from a castle and a palace to an old country town, animals and more.

The old country western town at hole 10 of course 2. I love this hole.

With easy access from the 101 freeway off at Victoria Avenue, Golf N' Stuff is one of our favorite "staycation" activities. When it's 90 degrees in the Conejo Valley, we'll often find it a comfortable low 70s at Golf N' Stuff. And the facility is open 365 days a year (well, 366 days in leap years). Visit golfnstuff.com/ventura/info.html to learn more. And be sure to sign up with their Email Club to receive 2 for 1 golf coupons throughout the year.

A view of Golf N' Stuff Ventura while driving the 101 North (as if you couldn't figure that out).

If you are a mini golf fanatic looking for other venues within about an hour drive of, say, Thousand Oaks, try the following:

• Sherman Oaks Castle Park, run by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks www.laparks.org/castlepark

• Arroyo Seco Golf Course in Pasadena www.arroyosecogc.com

• Golf N' Stuff Norwalk golfnstuff.com/norwalk/info.html

California isn't one of the more popular mini golf states in the country, perhaps because there are SO MANY OTHER GREAT THINGS TO DO HERE!

The beautiful and iconic castle at Golf N' Stuff Ventura,

Compilation of Great Trails and Hikes In and Around Ventura County

Looking for a good hike around Ventura County and nearby areas? We've highlighted a number of our favorite hikes in the Do Something section of Conejo Valley Guide.

HIKE TO A CONEJO VALLEY BENCH WITH A VIEW

HIKE TO AUTOMOTIVE RELICS IN THE CONEJO VALLEY OPEN SPACE

SEVEN FLAT, STROLLER FRIENDLY TRAILS IN THE CONEJO VALLEY

DOG-FRIENDLY TRAILS IN THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS

Reminder: Please refrain from using the trails during rain events and afterwards, until they have dried. Doing otherwise causes damage to the trails.

Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park Trails

Rosewood Trail/Angel Vista Peak in Newbury Park

Los Robles Trail System in Thousand Oaks

• Oak Creek Canyon Loop Trail in Thousand Oaks

• Triunfo Canyon Trail in Westlake Village

• Los Padres Trail in Thousand Oaks

• White Horse Canyon Trail in Westlake Village

• Los Robles Trail West in Thousand Oaks

• Spring Canyon Trail Hike

• Los Robles Trail East

Oakbrook Regional Park in Thousand Oaks

Lang Ranch/Woodridge Open Space in Thousand Oaks

• Albertson Motorway Fire Road Trail in Lang Ranch Open Space

Lone Oak at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park

• Hike from Satwiwa to the Waterfall in the Boney Mountain Wilderness

• Hidden Valley Overlook in Rancho Sierra Vista and Danielson Monument and Waterfall Hike in Boney Mountain Wilderness

• Ranch Overlook Trail

• Hike to the Waterfall in the Boney Mountain Wilderness

• Hiking and Exploring in Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa

Fossil Trail Loop in the Boney Mountain Wilderness

Oakbrook Vista Trail in Thousand Oaks

Rancho Potrero Open Space in Newbury Park

Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks

• Paradise Falls Hike in Wildwood Park

• Hike to the Teepee, Paradise Falls and Little Cave (formerly Indian Cave) in Wildwood Park

• Wildwood to CLU via the Santa Rosa and Lower Butte Trails

• Lizard Rock Hike in Thousand Oaks

• Santa Rosa Loop Hike in Wildwood Park

• Two Springs Trail (formerly Indian Creek Trail) and Wildwood Canyon Trail

Lynnmere Trail in Thousand Oaks (south of Wildwood Park)

Conejo Canyons Open Space (Western Plateau)

• Conejo Canyons Bridge in the Western Plateau of Thousand Oaks

• Elliot Mountain Trail and Outlaw Loop in the Conejo Canyons Open Space

• Western Plateau Trail Loop From Newbury Park

• Hill Canyon, Hawk Canyon and Western Plateau Trails in Thousand Oaks

Tarantula Hill Hike in Thousand Oaks

Arroyo Conejo Trail in Thousand Oaks

Sunset Hills Trail in Thousand Oaks

Conejo Ridge Open Space in Thousand Oaks

North Ranch Open Space in Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village

Wishbone Trail in the North Ranch Open Space - Westlake Village

Hillcrest Open Space Preserve in Thousand Oaks

Powerline Trail in Newbury Park to Conejo Mountain

Lake Eleanor Open Space Hike in Westlake Village

Conejo Valley Botanic Garden in Thousand Oaks

Potrero Ridge Trail in Newbury Park

Marview Drive Trail in Thousand Oaks

Pentachaeta Trail and Westlake Vista Trail in Westlake Village

Rabbit Hill (Knoll Open Space) in Newbury Park

Hike to the Cross in the Hills Above Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks

The Conejo Open Space Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and protecting the Conejo Open Space through community education and involvement. To learn more, visit cosf.org.

Trails in Dos Vientos Section of Newbury Park

• Sierra Vista Trail

• Park View Trail

• Vista Del Mar Trail

• El Rincon, El Cerro and Las Brisas Trails

• El Encanto Trail

• Prickly Pear Trail

Lynnmere Open Space views to the west.

Malibu Hills and Point Mugu Area Trails

Point Mugu State Park in the Santa Monica Mountains

• Chumash Trail in Point Mugu State Park

• Ray Miller Trail at La Jolla Canyon in Point Mugu State Park

• Ranch Center Road, Wood Canyon Fire Road in North Point Mugu State Park

• Old Boney Trail

• Sycamore to the Sea (Newbury Park to Sycamore Cove Beach)

• La Jolla Canyon Loop Trail in Point Mugu State Park

• Mugu Peak Hike in Point Mugu State Park

• "Scenic Trail" in Point Mugu State Park

• Serrano Canyon Hike in Pt Mugu State Park

• Boney Mountain Peak Hike in Newbury Park

• Upper Sycamore Canyon Trail in Point Mugu State Park

Circle X Ranch Area of Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu

• Sandstone Peak Hike in the Malibu Hills

• Sandstone Peak to Inspiration Point and Tri Peaks

• Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak at Circle X Ranch

• Mishe Mokwa Trail to Split Rock and Balance Rock

• Grotto Trail Hike at Circle X Ranch

Charmlee Wilderness Park in Malibu

Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu

Solstice Canyon in Malibu

Escondido Canyon Trail and Waterfalls in Malibu

Rocky Oaks Nature Reserve in the Hills of Malibu

Arroyo Sequit in Malibu Hills (Santa Monica Mountains) WOOLSEY FIRE CLOSURE - UPDATES AT THIS LINK

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Views from the Ray Miller Trail in Malibu.

Danielson Road trail in the Boney Mountain Wilderness.

Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park Trails

• China Flat Trailhead in Oak Park

• Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyons in Agoura Hills

• Palo Comado Canyon Trail in Agoura Hills to Oak Park

• Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve in Calabasas

• Paramount Ranch Recreation Area in Agoura Hills

• King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas

• Malibu Creek State Park in Agoura Hills/Calabasas

• M*A*S*H Site at Malibu Creek State Park

• Medea Creek Natural Park in Oak Park

• Reagan Ranch section of Malibu Creek State Park

• The Rock Pool at Malibu Creek State Park

• Century Lake at Malibu Creek State Park

• Zev Yaroslavsky Las Virgenes Highlands Park in Calabasas

• Bark Park Trail in Calabasas

• Palo Comado to Simi Peak Hike

• Las Virgenes View Park Trail in Calabasas

• Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura Hills

• Anza Loop Trail in Calabasas

Camarillo, Ventura, Santa Paula and Ojai Area Trails

• Seaside Wilderness Park in Ventura

• Camarillo Grove Park Hiking Trail

• University Park at CSU Channel Islands in Camarillo

• Ventura Botanical Gardens

• Wheeler Gorge Area in Ojai

• Hike to "The Punch Bowls" in the Los Padres Forest in Santa Paula

• Harmon Canyon Preserve in Ventura

Views of Simi Valley from the peak of Mt. McCoy in Simi Valley.

Simi Valley and Moorpark Area Trails

• Rocky Peak Park in East Simi Valley

• Mt. McCoy Trail in Simi Valley

• Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park in Moorpark

• Long Canyon Trail in Simi Valley

• Corriganville Park in Simi Valley

• Chumash Trail Simi Valley

Sunset Hills Trail in Thousand Oaks.

Tree encampment along Los Padres Trail in Thousand Oaks.

Batting Cages and Paintball in Ventura County

For you baseball/softball players, here is a summary of local batting cage options, with links to additional contact information:

• Simi Valley Batting Cages at 2019 Donville Avenue offers cages with baseball, slow pitch and fast pitch softball speeds. simivalleybattingcage.com

• Camarillo Athletics at 487 Dawson Drive #3S offers baseball and softball batting cages that can be reserved in 15 minute increments. camarilloathletics.com

• Who's On First Batting Cages at 961 N. Rice Avenue #7 in Oxnard offers batting machines that pitch from 40 to 80mph. www.whosonfirst805.com

• Hitting Zone Indoor Batting Cages at 31285 Via Colinas in Westlake Village offers batting cages that can be rented by the hour or with tokens. Open Mon-Sat. www.hittingzonewestlake.com/batting-cages

• Breckley’s Bullpen Indoor Batting Cages at 31131 Via Colinas, Unit 603, Westlake Village. 4,500 sq ft facility with 3 hitting lanes. www.breckleysbullpen.com

• D-Bat Simi Valley at 591B Country Club Drive in the Wood Ranch section of Simi Valley offers walk-in batting cages, including baseball (40-70mph), fast pitch softball (40-60mph) and slow pitch softball. Cages can be rented in 1/2 hour increments. dbatsimivalley.com

Paintball? No particular correlation to batting cages, but here it is:

Ambush Paintball and Airsoft Park in Moorpark