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.
Family days out, close to home.
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Family-friendly events
See it on the map →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.
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.
Kids & Teens Classes
09.26.2026Oak ParkVentura County Library
Fun With Legos at Oak Park Library
Free-build with the library's LEGO collection every Saturday afternoon.
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.
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.
Heritage Festivals
10.02.2026OxnardThe Collection at RiverPark
Dia de los Muertos Community Altar at The Collection
A community ofrenda on view at The Collection at RiverPark through early November, opening with a reception on October 2.
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.
Maker Workshops
10.03.2026Port HuenemeVentura County Library
Saturday Crafternoons at Prueter Library
Craft with community on the first Saturday afternoon of the month. Supplies provided.
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.
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.
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.
Town Halls & Forums
10.09.2026VenturaCity of Ventura
Pop-Up in the Park with Community Development
Meet Ventura's Community Development staff at a casual pop-up in the park and ask about housing, planning and permits.
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
10.17.2026VenturaVentura Music Festival
Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter at Mission Park
Two of bluegrass music's most celebrated fiddlers, with Grammy and IBMA honors between them, play an early-evening set in Mission Park.
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.
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.
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
10.24.2026OxnardChannel Islands Harbor
Parade of Frights at Channel Islands Harbor
The harbor's 5th annual Halloween boat parade at 7pm, with landside family activities from 3pm. Free.
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.
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.
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.