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

Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Frights on Saturday, October 26, 2024

The 3rd Annual Parade of Frights at the Channel Islands Harbor is a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Prior to the Parade of Frights, a variety of organizations and businesses will be offering Halloween-related events and activities starting at 3 p.m.

Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2024-parade-of-frights.

2024 Halloween Carnival in Oak Park on Thursday, October 31st

The Rancho Simi Park District is hosting its annual Halloween Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 3:30-6:30 pm at the Oak Park Community Center, 1000 N. Kanan Road. For ages 12 and under - inflatables, game booths, face painting, balloon artist, food and more.

Advance tickets are $5 for kids 2 to 12 (parents and children under 3 are free). Pre-registration ends October 30th at rsrpd.org. (Tickets should be available in October but call 818-865-9304 to confirm.) Tickets on the day of the event will be $10 per person.

More info at https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/op_halloween.php

Howl-O-Ween Event at Mission Oaks Dog Park in Camarillo on Saturday, October 26, 2024

Bring your dog in their scariest, funniest, most original costume – or even do matching costumes with your dog, to Howl-O-Ween at Mission Oaks Park, 5501 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Camarillo (in the off leash area) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 1pm. Free admission. No registration necessary. Dog costume contest, pet vendors, raffles and food trucks will be on hand (or paw).

Dogs are to be kept on a leash with a leash length not exceeding 6 feet. Owners must follow dog park rules and regulations.

Mission Oaks Dog Park is an off-leash dog park, but for special events such as Howl-O-Ween, leashes are required.

Dogs may be off-leash in the designated area to perform in the best trick contest and must be back on a leash immediately following their trick. 

www.pvrpd.org/2024-10-26-howl-o-ween

Halloween Events at Ventura Harbor Village in October 2024

Ventura Harbor Village at 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura is hosting the following Halloween events and activities this October:

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Enter the 12th Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, October 26th at noon. Space is limited to the first 75 dogs. Pre-registration opens on Oct 19th. www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/howl-o-ween-dog-costume-contest-2024

Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024 12PM-2PM

Dress up the kids and navigate through the waterfront village with over a dozen treat stops at participating Harbor boutiques and restaurants. There will also be face painting and fortune telling. Bring your own bag! www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/kids-seaside-trick-or-treat-2024

Thriller Zombie Dance 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024 2:15-2:30PM

Watch zombies come to life in the iconic Thriller Zombie Dance, taking place around 2:15 PM on the Ventura Harbor Village’s Main Lawn. Sponsored by FitZone Ventura, this Halloween favorite is sure to delight die-hard Halloween fans. If you’d like to join the dance, visit www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/thriller-zombie-dance-2024 for updates.

Halloween in the Park in Camarillo on Thursday, October 31, 2024

Halloween in the Park

Thursday, October 31, 5-8pm

Community Center Park

1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo

Cost: FREE

Join in on a spooky evening out at Community Center Park on Halloween night with pumpkin painting, lawn games, food trucks, a costume contest for all ages and a Trick-Or-Treat Village. This event is FREE to participants.

Food trucks will be on site offering tasty options for a purchased dinner or dessert.

More details at www.pvrpd.org/2024-10-31-halloween-in-the-park