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Margarita MixOff and More

09.24.2026

The 24th annual Margarita MixOff: local restaurants compete for best margarita, with food, wine and beer at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens.

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Galleries & Openings
09.24.2026OjaiOVA Arts

Featured Artist: Ceramist Margo Lande

Ojai ceramist Margo Lande's hand-thrown and hand-built functional pottery is on view at the OVA Arts gallery through September 30.

Tastings & Pairings
09.24.2026Thousand OaksSoroptimist International of the Conejo

Margarita MixOff and More

The 24th annual Margarita MixOff: local restaurants compete for best margarita, with food, wine and beer at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens.

Swaps & Trades
09.26.2026Simi ValleyRancho Simi Recreation and Park District

Junk in the Trunk Community Swap Meet

Sell from your trunk or hunt for treasures at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center lot, 8am to noon.

Galleries & Openings
09.26.2026VenturaArtWalk Ventura

ArtWalk Ventura

The region's largest arts festival: 300+ artists across downtown and the Westside, two stages, CineFest screenings and free Gold Coast Transit.

Live Music
09.26.2026Thousand OaksHarbor House

Concert 4 the Conejo

Live music, hors d'oeuvres, mocktails and a silent auction at Emmanuel Church to support Harbor House's work with neighbors in need. $75.

Farm to Table
09.26.2026Santa PaulaPrancers Farm

Prancers Farm Pumpkin Patch

A working Santa Paula farm's pumpkin patch with hayride, corn maze and sunflower and marigold fields, daily through Nov 1.

Swaps & Trades
09.27.2026Simi ValleySimi Valley Police Explorer Program

Cops N' Cruisers Car Show

The 14th annual car show in the Simi Valley City Hall lot: 13 classes, food trucks, and the Dunk-a-Cop tank. Free to watch.

Maker Workshops
09.29.2026FillmoreVentura County Library

Fillmore Fiber Arts

Bring your knitting, crochet or any fiber project and work alongside others at the Fillmore Library.

Literary & Poetry
10.01.2026Port HuenemeVentura County Library

Cozy Book Club at Prueter Library

A cozy-mysteries-and-comfort-reads book club on the first Thursday of the month.

Tastings & Pairings
10.02.2026VenturaVentura County Fairgrounds

Oktoberfest at the Ventura County Fairgrounds

Three days of German beer, food and oompah bands at the fairgrounds, with a $10 Fun Pass for unlimited rides, petting zoo and bounce houses.

Swaps & Trades
10.02.2026Santa PaulaCity of Santa Paula

Santa Paula Cruise Night

Classic cars fill historic Main Street for the last Cruise Night of the season. Free.

Tastings & Pairings
10.03.2026Simi ValleyRotary Club of Simi Sunrise

Simi Valley Oktoberfest

Billed as California's largest one-day Oktoberfest: Hammerstein Musik Bavaria, German food, beer and contests at Rancho Tapo Park. 21+ only.

Heritage Festivals
10.03.2026OxnardCity of Oxnard Community Relations Commission

Oxnard Multicultural Festival

The 29th annual celebration of Oxnard's many cultures at Plaza Park: cultural booths, international food and a kids' cultural passport.

Live Music
10.03.2026MoorparkUnderwood Family Farms

Farm Country Weekend at Underwood

Strolling musicians, roaming performers and KHAY Country Radio broadcasting live from the farm during the Fall Harvest Festival's Farm Country Weekend.

Nature & Science
10.03.2026VenturaCity of Ventura

Mighty Microgreens Workshop

Learn to grow nutrient-dense microgreens at home in a free hands-on workshop at Westpark Community Garden.

Museums & History
10.04.2026Santa PaulaAviation Museum of Santa Paula

First Sunday Open Hangars at Santa Paula Airport

A free self-guided walk (or tram ride) through the Chain of Hangars at the 1930 Santa Paula Airport, first Sunday of the month, 10-2.

Nature & Science
10.04.2026Santa PaulaMuseum of Ventura County

Winter Vegetable Gardening Workshop

Certified Master Gardener Lee R. teaches the basics of growing vegetables through California's mild winter at the Agriculture Museum.

Races & Tournaments
10.04.2026MoorparkRotary Club of Moorpark

Mammoth Run 5K/10K and Family Mile

A fast, mostly flat 5K/10K through Moorpark plus a 1-mile family fun run, benefiting the food pantry, Boys & Girls Club and polio eradication.

Sound Baths
10.04.2026CamarilloMallorie Hendrix

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Choirs & Community Music
10.05.2026Port HuenemeVentura County Library

Ukulele Jam at Prueter Library

Bring your uke and strum along with neighbors at the library's monthly ukulele jam. All levels.

Maker Workshops
10.10.2026Oak ViewVentura County Library

Art Salon for Adults at Oak View Library

A free monthly art salon for adults on the second Saturday at Oak View Library. Bring a project or just come to make.

Literary & Poetry
10.10.2026Santa PaulaCity of Santa Paula

Poetry on Eighth Open Mic

Live poetry open mic every second Saturday at noon in downtown Santa Paula. Free.

Literary & Poetry
10.10.2026FillmoreVentura County Library

Bring Your Own Book Club

Dedicated silent reading time followed by book talk, second Saturday of the month at Fillmore Library. Bring whatever you're reading.

Live Music
10.11.2026VenturaVentura Music Festival

Tea and Trumpets at the Pierpont Inn

Full afternoon tea with scones, finger sandwiches and pastries while a brass quintet plays classical favorites and jazz standards.

Food Trucks
10.11.2026Westlake VillageWestlake High School Instrumental Music Boosters

Westlake High School Food Truck Festival

Gourmet food trucks, live student music, kids' activities and a silent auction on the WHS campus, 11-4. 16th annual.

Museums & History
10.11.2026VenturaCity of Ventura

Victorian Halloween at the Olivas Adobe

Ghost stories come to life at the 1847 adobe: a parlor seance, fortune-tellers and an 1860s funeral director.

Concerts & Festivals
10.16.2026VenturaVentura Music Festival

TAKE3 at Ventura Music Hall

Conservatory-trained violin, cello and piano trio that throws out the rulebook, presented by Ventura Music Festival.

Heritage Festivals
10.17.2026OxnardPueblo & Co.

Panteon Fest at Heritage Square

Oxnard's Day of the Dead festival with live music, community altars and a catrin and catrina contest. This year's theme honors Chespirito.

Maker Workshops
10.17.2026Port HuenemeVentura County Library

Fiber Arts at Prueter Library

Knitters, crocheters and stitchers meet the third Saturday of the month at 1pm.

Nature & Science
10.17.2026Thousand OaksConejo Recreation & Park District

Day of the Horse Showdeo

A free family celebration of the Conejo Valley's equestrian roots at Conejo Creek Equestrian Park, with horse demos, food trucks and hands-on learning.

Nature & Science
10.17.2026CamarilloPleasant Valley Recreation & Park District

Trail or Treat at Camarillo Grove Park

Kids trick-or-treat along the Camarillo Grove nature trail, answering nature questions at each stop for treats.

Heritage Festivals
10.24.2026OxnardDowntown Oxnard Improvement Association

Halloween Haunt in the Park

Kid-friendly Halloween evening at Plaza Park with trick-or-treat booths, a costume contest, bounce houses, face painting and games.

Heritage Festivals
10.28.2026OxnardThe Collection at RiverPark

The Candy Crawl at The Collection

Trick-or-treat through the shops at The Collection, plus a glow party, music and activities. Bring your own bag.

Heritage Festivals
10.28.2026CamarilloPleasant Valley Recreation & Park District

Halloween in the Park

A free weeknight Halloween party at Community Center Park: trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting and a 6pm costume contest.

Heritage Festivals
10.28.2026FillmoreCity of Fillmore

Fillmore Trunk or Treat

Costumed kids collect treats from decorated trunks in downtown Fillmore, with a sensory-friendly hour from 5 to 6.

Heritage Festivals
11.07.2026Newbury ParkBorchard Community Center / Conejo Recreation & Park District

Festival de los Muertos

A free family Dia de los Muertos festival at the Borchard Community Center with crafts, altars and live music. 4th annual.

Choirs & Community Music
12.15.2026VenturaVentura Music Festival

Chanticleer in Concert

The world-renowned twelve-voice men's vocal ensemble sings at the Ventura Center for Spiritual Living. Tickets not yet on sale.