Dia de los Muertos Festival at Strathearn Park in Simi Valley on Sunday, October 27, 2024

The Simi Valley Historical Society invites you to their 10th Annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 11AM to 5PM at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum.

Event to include music, entertainment, craft vendors, crafts for kids, face painting, food and more. Costumes encouraged.

Día de los Muertos is traditionally a three day celebration running from October 31st to November 2nd.  This is an event that explores the beautiful symbols, traditions, and imagery of the holiday with activities that represent something significant and special in the remembrance of loved ones. Part of the celebration is the altars (ofrendas) in the Wood Ranch Barn. Individuals, families and businesses are encouraged to construct altars for the celebration to honor loved ones who have passed on.

Visit simihistory.com for the altar form link, or directly at https://forms.gle/dBWVw1ewMybhJEYc7 for the altar form.

Strathearn Park is at 137 Strathearn Place (behind the Madera Target store)

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-12 online at simihistory.com. (Tickets at the gate will be $10 for adults and $5 for kids.)

Camarillo Police Department "Trunk or Treat" Event on Monday, October 28, 2024

The Camarillo Police Department announces its second annual Trunk or Treat event for Halloween at the Camarillo Police Station. This year’s event will be held on Monday, 10/28/2024, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Several community partners will adorn their cars in Halloween decorations and pass out candy to kids as they walk by. This is a free, family friendly event that is appropriate for all ages.

First responders will be present to hand out candy and stickers. There will be several police resources and vehicles on display including an armored vehicle, police car, police motorcycle, sheriff’s K9, sheriff’s off-road vehicle, an ambulance and a Ventura County Fire Engine.

local.nixle.com/alert/11246611

Ventura Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 28, 2024

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 28, 2024 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.

Downtown Ventura Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treating on Saturday, October 26, 2024

Downtown Ventura’s Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treating is planned for Saturday, October 26, 2024 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.

downtownventura.org/event/downtown-ventura-spooktacular-costume-contest-trick-or-treating

2024 Reign of Terror Haunted House in Thousand Oaks September 27 to November 2

Janss Marketplace announces the 2024 dates and ticket sales launch for the 18-night Reign of Terror Haunted House, one of the top ranked immersive haunt attractions in the U.S.  Now entering its 25th annual season, Reign of Terror opens on Friday, September 27th at Janss Marketplace, intersection of Hillcrest Drive and Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks.

The 2024 Reign of Terror contains 142 individual rooms and 11 terrifying, interconnected attractions in over 32,000 sq ft, of floor space. All attractions have been updated and enhanced for 2024.

Once again, this year will feature a “Lights OUT” special event for one night only, on Saturday, November 2nd. Visitors to “Lights OUT” walk through all 142 rooms in total darkness, lit only by one small glow stick per group. It is highly recommended for visitors to come to Lights OUT as their bonus, end of season extra visit, only after visiting Reign of Terror’s regular production where all lighting and special effects run as usual. This will allow visitors of Lights OUT to truly appreciate and enjoy how different it is.

The schedule:

• Friday, Sept 27, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Sept 28, 7pm - 11pm

• Friday, Oct 4, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 5, 7pm - 11pm

• Friday, Oct 11, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 12, 7pm - 11pm

• Sunday, Oct 13, 7pm - 10pm

• Friday, Oct 18, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 19, 7pm - 11pm

• Sunday, Oct 20, 7pm - 10pm

• Thursday, Oct 24, 7pm - 10pm

• Friday, Oct 25, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Oct 26, 7pm - 11pm

• Sunday, Oct 27, 7pm - 10pm

• Wednesday, Oct 30, 7pm - 10pm

• Thursday, Oct 31, 7pm - 10pm

• Friday, Nov 1, 7pm - 11pm

• Saturday, Nov 2, 7pm - 11pm LIGHTS OUT

Regular admission is $42 ($47 on Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26) or $66 for Immediate Access Pass ($72 on Oct 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26)

Early ticket purchase is recommended.  Tickets available at www.rothauntedhouse.com.

Spooky Swim at Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center in Camarillo on Friday, October 25, 2024

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District presents the annual Spooky Swim event at the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center, 1030 Temple Avenue, Camarillo on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 5:30-8PM. Registration is $10 for all activities or $4 to swim only. Event to feature swimming, pumpkin painting, goodie bags and games. Learn more and register at www.pvrpd.org/2024-10-25-spooky-swim.

City of Malibu Bu Bash Halloween Carnival on Friday, October 25, 2024

The City of Malibu Community Services Department presents the Bu Bash Halloween Carnival Spooktacular on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 2PM to sunset at Malibu Bluffs Park. 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 MalibuCity.org/register. Limited walk-up registration will be available. More details at malibucity.org/bubash.

Haunted High Street Event in Moorpark on Thursday, October 31, 2024

Join the City of Moorpark on Halloween night for some spooky family fun on historic High Street! Admission is free, and there is a nominal fee for games and some attractions. Activities will include a trunk-or-treat, Halloween carnival (suitable for ages 3-10) and attractions (carnival tickets $5 advance purchase until October 30th online); $10 at the gate, cash only), a costume contest, haunted house, DJ music, food trucks and more! Event hours are 4-7pm and will e held in the north Metrolink parking lot. Event parking will be at the south Metrolink parking lot.

www.moorparkca.gov/765/Haunted-High-Street

3rd Annual Spook-Tacular Celebration in Port Hueneme on Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The City of Port Hueneme’s Annual Spook-Tacular Celebration is planned for Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5-8pm at Moranda Park, 200 Moranda Pkwy. Free event to include music, hay maze, treats, pumpkin patch, photo booth, face painting, carnival games, and more. For ages 0 to 12. www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/1386/Spook-Tacular

Dia De Los Muertos Event at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024

The 43rd Annual Dia De Los Muertos festival will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 5pm at the Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory, 2052 Howard Road in Camarillo.

Free event will include face painting, build your own altar, art exhibit, local food and craft vendors, vintage car show, ceremonial procession, performances, drawings and more. www.conejomountain.com