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Thu, Oct 3: 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 3: 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 4: 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 4: Black Sabbatha & Stranglehold, tributes to Black Sabbath & Ted Nugent @ 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 unforgettable performances by two incredible tribute bands! Food & drink specials, $15 cover (cash or Venmo), free parking. 8:30 pm @ Rock and Roll Pizza (harley's Bowl), 5255 Cochran St. Info: click here
Fri-Sun, Oct 4-6: The 20th Annual Reyes Adobe Days The event lineup includes: RAD Seniors Fiesta on Thursday, September 26 from 11am to 1pm; Night at the Adobe (21+ event) on Friday, October 4 from 6-9pm at the Reyes Adobe featuring artisan vendors, beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music and site tours; Reyes Adobe Days Festival on Saturday/Sunday from 11am to 4pm to feature artisan vendors, beer and wine, children’s activities and entertainment, food trucks, live music and site tours. Entertainment lineup: Sat, Oct 5: 11:15am-12:45pm Brandon Ragan Project, 12:45pm-1:45pm Interactive Drum Circle, 2:30-4pm Coffis Brothers; Sun, Oct 6: 11-11:45am Kids Imagine Nation, 12-1:30pm Tokens (60s Hits), 2:30-4pm Wanted: Tribute to Bon Jovi. Located at Reyes Adobe Park & Historical Site, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills. Info: click here
Sat, Oct 5: Simi Valley Oktoberfest presented by The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise. The only Oktoberfest where ALL of your beer is included! Simi Valley Oktoberfest is the most fun and affordable Oktoberfest experience in Southern California. Prost! We look forward to seeing you.Tickets prices are $40 general admission and $100 for the VIP experience. Ages 21+ only. Admission includes access to the beer tent, Oktoberfest music and concert viewing area, food trucks and more. All your beer is included with your ticket. Noon to 5pm at Lemon Park (Rancho Tapo Community Park), 3700 Avenida Simi. Info: simioktoberfest.com
Sat, Oct 5: The Moorpark Country Days Parade Takes place on Historic High Street between Moorpark Ave. and Spring Rd. in Moorpark. The parade, with the theme “Homegrown Happiness,” will begin at 10 a.m. Due to resource and attendance issues in recent years, there will not be a street fair after this year’s parade. Info: www.moorparkcountrydays.com
Sat, Oct 5: Black Canyon Band @ Rock N’ Roll Pizza! Come on down to Rock and Roll Pizza, Simi Valley’s best live music venue for an unforgettable night of classic rock hits and good times. 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-Sun, Oct 5-6: The 38th Annual California Avocado Festival One of the largest free festivals in California with over 60 music acts on three stages. The AvoEXPO TENT is home to Avocado agricultural photos, historical photos, lessons in avocado grafting, FFA restored antique tractors, and the Largest Avocado Contest. The FOOD VENUE will have plenty of avocado dishes so come hungry, and enjoy some avocado creations!!! There will also be merchant booths with local vendors, a ferris wheel, guacamole contest and much more. Festival hours 10am to 10pm Saturday and 10am to 6pm Sunday located in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue. Info: www.avofest.org
Sun, Oct 6: Holiday Gift Boutique hosted by The Global Truth Center in Westlake Village Early shopping is the best shopping... The beautiful Water Court Complex will be filled with a multitude of vendors featuring unique jewelry, delectable desserts, handcrafted wreaths, candles, jams, ceramics, art & home decor, and more. Adding an international flair, an array of handmade creations from Uganda courtesy of The Greater Contribution will also be among the items available for purchase. Easy access parking, fun shopping, proceeds benefit Oneness and Love In Action. 9:30am to 1:00pm at The Global Truth Center, located at 880 Hampshire Road, Ste. W in Westlake Village. Info: click here
Sun, Oct 6: Reggae Sunday Afternoon w/ Chris Murray @ 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 8: 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 9: 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
Now Open: SDI and Star Wars Exhibit at the Reagan Library Visit the Reagan Library for a fun and informative exhibition on Star Wars – both the real-world technology of President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), as well as items from the movie phenomenon. The exhibition will include original items from SDI including an authentic Command Launch Equipment Console, as well as props, costumes, and concept art from the Star Wars franchise, including a Landspeeder made for A New Hope, master replicas of Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber made from the original mold of The Last Jedi, and an original script signed by Dave Prowse (actor who portrayed Darth Vader in the original trilogy). Plan your visit in advance. Ends October 13, 2024. Info/Tickets: 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 10: 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: The Ventura Emblem Club's 13th Annual Holiday Boutique & Elks Lodge BBQ Come out and enjoy a wonderful shopping experience with over 35 vendors and support our local vendors/crafters/small businesses. There will be opportunity drawings, handmade crafts/decor, jewelry, blankets, clothing/accessories, and succulent plants to just name a few plus take home some delicious BBQ. 9am-2pm at the Ventura Elks Lodge, 2126 Knoll Drive, Ventura. For additional information, please contact Christie (805) 260-8229. Proceeds from the Boutique will help benefit various charities and scholarships in Ventura County.
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, 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, 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.
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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