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Thu, Oct 17: Oxnard Farmers Market Shop for locally grown farm products such as fruits, flowers, veggies, eggs, nuts and honey! Enjoy fresh-baked bread, assorted live plants and jewelry. 9 am to 2 pm at Plaza Park, 5th and C Streets, Oxnard. Call 805-247-0197 or click here
Thu, Oct 17: Thousand Oaks Certified Farmers’ Market Enjoy a wonderful outdoor shopping experience with California farmers bringing you the freshest, vine and tree ripened fruits and vegetables. Other California agricultural items include fresh meat products, herbs, honey, eggs, whole and shelled nuts, fruit juices, jams, jellies, cut flowers, potted plants, and wine. Noon TO 5:00pm at THE OAKS SHOPPING CENTER in the EAST END PARKING LOT, Wilbur Road & Oaks Mall Drive, Thousand Oaks. Info: 805-529-6266 or click here
Fri, Oct 18: Simi Valley Farmers Market Shop for locally grown farm products such as fruits, flowers, veggies, eggs, nuts and honey! Enjoy fresh-baked bread, assorted live plants and jewelry. 11 am to 3:30 pm at Tapo Canyon and Alamo Street (TGIF/Regal lot). Info: click here
Fri, Oct 18: Recharged @ Rock N’ Roll Pizza! Come down to Rock and Roll Pizza, Simi Valley’s best live music venue for a night of rocking tunes and an unforgettable performance by Recharged, a cover band that promises to melt your face and knock your socks off with HIGH ENERGY FUN ROCK through the decades! Food & drink specials, no cover, free parking. 8:30 pm @ Rock and Roll Pizza (harley's Bowl), 5255 Cochran St. Info: click here
Fri-Sun, Oct 18-20: St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church Fall Fest Carnival rides, games, free live entertainment, a variety of food options, boutique, beer garden, “Sweet Shop,” raffle, and more! Hours of operation are 5 pm - 11 pm on Friday, 2 pm - 11 pm on Saturday and 1 - 9 pm on Sunday. The location is 155. E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. All are welcome and admission and parking are free! For more information and to purchase discounted ride tickets and festival dollars in September, visit: www.spbfestival.com
Sat, Oct 19: Nein Lives @ Rock N’ Roll Pizza! Come on down to Rock and Roll Pizza, Simi Valley’s best live music venue for a night of your favorite 70’s, 80’s & 90’s Rock & Roll! Of course there's delicious pizza, pasta, drinks, and more. Food & drink specials, no cover, free parking. 8:30 pm @ Rock and Roll Pizza (harley's Bowl), 5255 Cochran St. Info: click here
Sat, Oct 19: Halloween Fun At Simi Valley YMCA's Fall Festival & Trunk-Or-Treat The Simi Valley Family YMCA is hosting its annual Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat featuring over 20 fall and Halloween-themed decorated car trunks where YMCA childcare staff pass out candy. A pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, carnival games and crafts, inflatables, glitter tattoos and a petting zoo are also part of the fun. A haunted hallway is from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (kid-friendly version) and 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (spookier version). Visitors are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costumes.on from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but event registration is required. The Simi YMCA is at 3200 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Info/Registration: click here
Sat-Sun, Oct 19-20 & Oct 26-27: BOO at the ZOO at the Moorpark College Zoo 2 Weekends of Family Fun! Interactive Trick or Treating, Pumpkin Bingo, Photo Opportunities, Wildlife Programs, Meet & Greets and more! 11am - 4:30PM at the Zoo at Moorpark College. Tickets: click here
Sun, Oct 20: Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair Visit over 300 vendor booths featuring artisans specializing in hand-made products and a Kids Fun Zone with games, crafts, jumpers, soft drinks and pizza. Live music and entertainment too. Free admission! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Moorpark Road between Hillcrest and Wilbur Road in Thousand Oaks, in between Janss Marketplace and Best Buy. Plenty of parking in the adjacent shopping centers and streets. Info: tostreetfair.com
Sun, Oct 20: Reggae Sunday Afternoon w/ Beautiful Reflections @ Rock & Roll Pizza! Come down to Simi Valley’s best live music venue and enjoy some Reggae music! Of course there's delicious pizza, pasta, drinks, and more. No cover, All ages, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. @ Harley's Valley Bowl, 5255 Cochran St, Simi Valley. Info: click here
Now thru Oct 31: The 27th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms The farm is transformed into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest experience filled with games, rides, photo opps, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands and more. Festival hours are 9am to 6pm. Admission: Weekday admission is $14.00 and sold at the gate only. Children UNDER 2 and parking are FREE. Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans, & Emergency First Responders receive $2 discount daily (w/ valid ID) at the gate. Included with Admission: Wagon rides, corn maze, chicken show, pumpkin patch, pumpkin house, corn stalk labyrinth (Oct 5th), giant tractor display, giant spiders, misting tunnel, hay pyramids, animal center, play equipment, cotton harvester and combine slides, wooden train and school bus and more, Plus on weekends, there will be animal shows, pig races, live music, demonstrations, roaming entertainment and more. Underwood Family Farms is located at 3370 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark. For all the details (including themed weekends) and to purchase tickets, click here
Now thru Oct 31: Reign of Terror Haunted House is the largest, indoor, professional walk-through haunted house attraction in Southern California. Continuously growing in size, changing in layout and content, and operating since 1999, we feature more than 142 custom rooms in 11 different, inter-connected haunt themed sections. Our all new 11th section premiering in Fall 2024: Forest of Fear. Reign of Terror covers an enormous 32,000 square feet of floor space, is packed with terrifying scenes, swarms of living and mechanical monstrous characters, amazing scary props, and countless spectacular special effects. Our Haunt experience is designed with one primary goal: to give you a thrilling, fear-filled and fun time unlike anything else. Located in Janss Marketplace, across from the Parking Structure at 285 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Info: click here
Tue, Oct 22: Rockstar Karaoke @ Rock & Roll Pizza! Come out for a night of karaoke rockin' fun! No cover, 18 +. 9pm-12pm at Rock and Roll Pizza (harley's Bowl) 5255 Cochran St. Info: click here
Wed, Oct 16: Kountry Kick’n Wednesdays @ Rock & Roll Pizza! Grab your boots and come on down every Wednesday for line dance lessons and Kountry dancin’ all night long! DJ Dev will take all your dance requests before and after line dance lessons 🎶 Dev has been a professional choreographer, performer, coordinator/producer, DJ, and instructor all over the Southern California country dance scene for decades! She has worked with many celebrities at major TV networks and movie studios bringing her expertise to set. Dev loves to entertain and create a fun rapport with her classes, privates & events, bringing both the classic and new dances to the floor. Come out and boot-scoot with Dev every Wednesday from 6-9:30pm! Beginner lessons: 6:30-7pm; Intermediate lessons: 7:30-8pm. $10 cover, Ages 18+. Follow Dev on Instagram and Facebook for updates & more! Rock and Roll Pizza (harley's Bowl) is located at 5255 Cochran St. Info: click here
Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm A boutique family farm located in the beautiful Santa Rita Hills of California. Immerse yourself amongst a sea of purple. Stop by the family-owned farm store for hand-crafted lavender products like bath salts, balsamic vinegar, culinary sugar, and of course, a variety of fresh-cut flowers. The farm also hosts fun and educational events like their lavender wreath-making class. Now Open From 10am - 4pm; Closed Tuesdays For Farm Maintenance. Located at 1900 Tularosa Road, Lompoc, CA 93436. Info: Text Or Call 805-395-6568 or click here
Thu, Oct 24: Oxnard Farmers Market Shop for locally grown farm products such as fruits, flowers, veggies, eggs, nuts and honey! Enjoy fresh-baked bread, assorted live plants and jewelry. 9 am to 2 pm at Plaza Park, 5th and C Streets, Oxnard. Call 805-247-0197 or click here
Thu, Oct 24: Thousand Oaks Certified Farmers’ Market Enjoy a wonderful outdoor shopping experience with California farmers bringing you the freshest, vine and tree ripened fruits and vegetables. Other California agricultural items include fresh meat products, herbs, honey, eggs, whole and shelled nuts, fruit juices, jams, jellies, cut flowers, potted plants, and wine. Noon TO 5:00pm at THE OAKS SHOPPING CENTER in the EAST END PARKING LOT, Wilbur Road & Oaks Mall Drive, Thousand Oaks. Info: 805-529-6266 or click here
Fri, Oct 25: Simi Valley Farmers Market Shop for locally grown farm products such as fruits, flowers, veggies, eggs, nuts and honey! Enjoy fresh-baked bread, assorted live plants and jewelry. 11 am to 3:30 pm at Tapo Canyon and Alamo Street (TGIF/Regal lot). Info: click here
Sat, Oct 26: Rock & Roll Pizza's Annual Halloween Party with Metallifornia (Metallica tribute), Disorder (System of a Down tribute), and Sabbath Show (Black Sabbath tribute) Celebrate Halloween with three incredible tribute bands, including the WORLD DEBUT of SABBATH SHOW, a super-group that features singer Swan Montgomery (of Led Zepagain) backed by an all-star band that promises to knock your socks off. Add to this the System of a Down and Metallica tributes and you've got a high-octane night of heavy metal! Dress up in costume and compete for prizes for the scariest, the funniest, and the best group costume categories. Door prizes, spooky drinks, late night food specials, and more! Doors open at 7:00pm and the party will be rocking from 8:00pm-1:00am. $20 cover or $15 with costume (Cash or Venmo at the door). Guarantee your admission by pre-ordering your tickets online for $15 — click here — select the date of the event (October 26th) and then select the green 8:00 PM button for Rock n' Roll Pizza Bar: Halloween Party and Costume Contest from the list, select the number of tickets and continue through the checkout process. Info: click here
Sat, Oct 26: Panchiko at The Majestic Ventura Theater This hot British indie band is renowned for their captivating blend of indie rock, shoegaze, and trip-hop influences, creating a sound that is both ethereal and engaging. Supporting their debut album, D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L, Panchiko will perform fan favorites like "Laputa" and "Stuck," along with other mesmerizing tracks. Experience their unique musical journey that has resonated with audiences worldwide. 8pm at The Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chestnut Street, Ventura. Info/Tix: click here
Sat, Oct 26: Doctor Wu (Steely Dan tribute) at B of A Performing Arts Center The opulent BofA Performing Arts Center will host a night of Steely Dan's sweet music as only Doctor Wu can play it. Step into a world where the sophisticated sounds of jazz-rock come alive! Doctor Wu, renowned for their captivating performances, will deliver an incredible setlist that includes all your favorite hits and hidden gems from Steely Dan's iconic catalog. From the sultry rhythms of “Reelin’ in the Years” to the soulful vibes of “Do It Again,” prepare to be transported back to the golden age of music! 7:30 pm at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center / Scherr Forum 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Tickets: click here
Sat, Oct 26: Simi Valley Street Fair presented by the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce featuring: 🛍️ Over 350 Vendor Booths - Explore a wide variety of shopping options. 🎵 Live Music All Day - Enjoy performances on the Five Star Stage, powered by Logix Federal Credit Union. 🍔 Delicious Food - Satisfy your cravings with a diverse selection of food vendors. 🍻 Beer & Wine Garden - Relax and enjoy a drink in the garden. 🏙️ City of Simi Valley Expo - Learn more about our wonderful city. 🎉 FunZone Activities - Sponsored by Adventist Health Simi Valley, for kids 12 and under. 👻 Trick or Treat - Kids can trick or treat at the vendor booths. 👗 Costume Parade - Join the fun at 12:00 PM at the Five Star Stage. Kids, wear your costumes and be part of the parade! FREE to the public! 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Simi Valley Town Center, Simi Town Center Way. Info: click here
Sat, Oct 26: Mystic Whaler Experience at the Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Frights Event The 110’ schooner Mystic Whaler will be celebrating Halloween and the Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Frights event. Bring your little ghosts, goblins, and witches to trick-or-treat at Mystic Whaler's dock from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Then at 6:30 p.m., Mystic Whaler will begin boarding for the Viewing Party for the Parade of Frights. Guests will view the Parade of Frights from Mystic Whaler's deck while they enjoy hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. This is a non-sailing event and tickets are required (all proceeds from ticket sales go towards Mystic Whaler's educational programs for local youth). 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at The Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Tix/Info: Click here
Sat-Sun, Oct 26-27: BOO at the ZOO at the Moorpark College Zoo 2 Weekends of Family Fun! Interactive Trick or Treating, Pumpkin Bingo, Photo Opportunities, Wildlife Programs, Meet & Greets and more! 11am - 4:30PM at the Zoo at Moorpark College. Tickets: click here
Sat, Nov 2: 12th Annual Ventura County Farm Day – “Meet The Hands That Feed You" Free farm tours throughout Ventura County! More than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours. Farm Day gives the public the opportunity to learn about the origins of their food and meet local farmers. Visitors select the Farm Day locations they want to visit by going to the Farm Day Trail Map and then travel at their own pace from site to site. The day includes behind-the-scenes tours, tastings, giveaways and kid-friendly activities going on from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Info: www.VenturaCountyFarmDay.com
Sat-Sun, Nov 9 & 10: Third Annual Pottery Market and Bowl of Thanks presented by The Ventura Pottery Guild The Guild Ceramic bowls are donated by members of the Guild, local colleges and schools. They can be purchased for a $25 donation at the Ventura Pottery Gallery. In addition to your favorite bowl from the hundreds available, you will receive a punch card to take to participating Harbor Village restaurants for free food samples. With this event, everybody WINS. Want even more? We have you covered with the Third Annual Ventura Pottery Market – adjacent to our year-round store, The Ventura Pottery Gallery. We know you are thinking about gift buying this time of year, and with over 40 potters represented, there is a wide selection of traditional, sculptural, holiday-themed and whimsical pottery. There is always something for everyone! Proceeds from the Bowl of Thanks will be donated to Food Share Ventura. The Ventura Pottery Gallery is located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105 in Ventura Harbor. The Gallery is open seven days a week from 11-6. The Ventura Pottery Market will be outside near the Gallery – you can’t miss us. 11am-6pm at the Ventura Harbor Village. Info: www.vcpg.org. Shop our Online Store: www.venturapotteryonline.com
Tue-Wed, Nov 12-13: ANNA’s CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND BOUTIQUE!!! 26th Annual ANNA’s Christmas Wonderland Boutique featuring year-round decor, seasonal items, one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, clothing, and many more unique creations. Two full days to shop so come out and support our local vendors/crafters/small businesses. Public Welcome. Free Admission. Tue 9am-10pm and Wed 9am-8pm at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. For additional information, please contact Barbara at 805-340-1838.
Sun, Nov 24: “The Romantic and the Impressionist” performed by The Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra The second concert of our 2024-25 series will give you a bird’s-eye view of orchestral music spanning over 100 years. Gioachino Rossini composed 39 operas, feverishly writing four that premiered in 1812. Among them was his comic opera The Silken Ladder, whose Overture begins our concert. At the other end of our hundred-year panorama, we will hear one of Maurice Ravel’s finest works—Le Tombeau de Couperin (Couperin’s Tomb, 1917), each movement dedicated to the memory of a friend who died in World War I. The centerpiece of our concert will be Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1, published in 1858 (the middle of the Romantic Era) and featuring our own Miriam Arichea. 3pm at First United Methodist Church, 1338 E Santa Clara St, Ventura. Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance online or $25 at the door. Info/tix: click here
Sun, Dec 1: Steely Dead at Ventura Music Hall Experience a captivating musical journey that seamlessly blends the iconic sounds of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, the band features Dave Abear, Matt Abear, Chris Sheldon, and Dylan Teifer. The unique fusion of "Dead" & "Dan" is the perfect platform for them to showcase their exceptional talent, and when you add an enthusiastic audience of music lovers to the equation the result is nothing less than magic. Doors 7pm / Show 8pm at Ventura Music Hall, 1888 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura. All Ages. GA Tickets are $20. Info/Tix: click here
Island Packer Cruises Excursions with regular trips for day visitors and campers to the Channel Islands National Park. The boat departs from Ventura Harbor Village off of California Highway 101. Info: click here Daily departures to the Channel Islands National Park from Ventura Harbor Village, including Winter Whale Watching Excursions through April 2023. Book your spot today to view these magnificent mammals at www.islandpackers.com. A variety of trips through the summer. Special trips include a visit to the Painted Cave, one of the largest known sea caves in the world as well as multi-island day trips and inter-island camper shuttles to expose visitors to the great diversity of the Channel Islands. Spring time is the best time of year to view wildflowers on all of the islands. For camping rates, regular schedules, rates and special trips visit: www.islandpackers.com
The Ultimate Escape Rooms are a fun, physical, adventurous way to challenge your mind. Each room has a different theme. There are up to ten people in each room depending on which room you book; when the door locks you have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles using the elements of the room. Can U Escape? Reservations recommended; gift certificates available. Sun-Thur 11am-9:45pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Ventura Harbor Village, 1591 Spinnaker Drive #117 C, in Ventura. Info: 805-256-6600 or click here
Ongoing, Saturdays: The Camarillo Hospice Certified Farmers Market 8am until noon in the parking lot of the County of Ventura Senior Nutrition Center, at 2220 Ventura Blvd., on the south side of the Boulevard, between Elm Drive and Fir Street. Info: 389-6870 or visit the site
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