What's on in Ventura County
Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Ojai and more.
GoodTimes lists 77 things to do in Ventura County from Oct 22 to Nov 5 across Ventura, Camarillo, Simi Valley and Moorpark. 2 are free; most are music (18), family (16), festival (11). Next up: Thursday Night "Tail" 🐶 Gating, Thu Oct 22.
Updated Thursday, October 22. Times are local.
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Events
- Thursday Night "Tail" 🐶 Gating3 p.m. · Nectar of the Dogs Wine · Simi ValleyRepeats: 2 dates in the next two weeks
- AI Made Easy: A Small Business Empowerment Series6–7:30 p.m. · Homework CenterRepeats: 2 dates in the next two weeks
- Jam Night at Nectar of the Dogs6 p.m. · Nectar of the Dogs Wine · Simi ValleyRepeats: 2 dates in the next two weeks
- Turn Up Thursdays7 p.m. · Copper Blues Oxnard Resturant · OxnardRepeats: 3 dates in the next two weeks
- Black Flag8 p.m. · Ventura Music Hall · Ventura
- The Devil Makes Three, Two Runner8–11 p.m. · Ventura Theater · Ventura · $50.37
- Tween Craft Club (Ages 8-12)3–5 p.m. · Children's Library
- Live Entertainment at The Arena4 p.m.–2 a.m. · The Arena · Simi ValleyRepeats: 3 dates in the next two weeks
- Camarillo Old Town Friday Night Car Cruise4–7 p.m. · Old Town Camarillo · Camarillo
- The Original Spooky Town!5–9 p.m. · Simi Valley Town Center · Simi Valley
- Spooky Swim5:30–8 p.m. · Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center · Ventura
- Come Together: Moorpark College Music Technology7–9 p.m. · Moorpark College Performing Arts Center · MoorparkRepeats: 2 dates in the next two weeks
- Los Hermanos Mendoza9 p.m. · Ventura Music Hall · Ventura
- Camarillo Farmers Market8 a.m.–12 p.m. · Camarillo Farmers Market · Camarillo
- Simi Valley Street Fair9 a.m.–4 p.m. · Simi Valley Town Center · Simi Valley
- Craft Circle (Ages 18 )10 a.m.–12 p.m. · Conference Room (Program)
- Howl-o-Ween10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Mission Oaks Park · Camarillo
- Boo at the Zoo11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. · The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College · MoorparkRepeats: 4 dates in the next two weeks
- Isabel Camarillo Exhibit at the Camarillo Ranch11 a.m.–2 p.m. · Camarillo Ranch House · Camarillo
- Trick-or-Treat at Las Posas Plaza11 a.m.–2 p.m. · Las Posas Plaza Shopping Center · Camarillo
- Nature’s Spirits - Special Evening Out5–8 p.m. · Ventura Botanical Gardens · Ventura
- Sandy Gelfound Comedy Show7 p.m. · JR’s Comedy Club · Simi Valley
- Bloodsuckers Ball8 p.m.–12 a.m. · Ventura Theater · Ventura · $31.83
- Big Sad 19009 p.m. · Ventura Music Hall · Ventura
- Central Coast International Film Festival10 a.m.–8 p.m. · Regal Edwards Camarillo Palace · Camarillo
- CoderDojo Coding Club (Ages 8-12)11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. · Homework Center · FreeRepeats: 2 dates in the next two weeks
- Autumn Tea at Camarillo Ranch2–5 p.m. · Camarillo Ranch House · Camarillo
- Hunters Full Moon Meditation5:30–6:15 p.m. · Ajna Urban Yoga · Simi Valley
- Stewart Copeland - Have I Said Too Much?7:30 p.m. · Ojai Playhouse · Ojai · $45
- Todd Rundgren8 p.m. · Oxnard Performing Arts Center · Oxnard
- Introduction to Blacksmithing: Cheese Knife9 a.m.–1 p.m. · CA
- PAWS for Reading: Reluctant Readers (Grades K-3)3:30–4:30 p.m. · Homework CenterRepeats: 2 dates in the next two weeks
- Conversation with Todd Starnes4 p.m. · 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- Haunted House at the Library (Ages 5 )5–7 p.m. · Community Room
- Haunted House at the Library (Ages 13 )5–7 p.m. · Community Room
- Halloween in the Park & Trunk or Treat5:30–8 p.m. · Community Center Park · Camarillo
- Lotería at Institution Ale Co.7–8 p.m. · Institution Ale Company · Camarillo
- Mdou Moctar8 p.m. · Ventura Music Hall · Ventura
- Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade (Ages 0-5)10:30–11 a.m. · Community Room
- Latino Business Expo3–7 p.m. · Ventura County Fairgrounds · Ventura
- Día de los Muertos Dinner + Concert5–9 p.m. · Moorpark College · Moorpark
- Sip & Paint6–8 p.m. · Nectar of the Dogs Wine · Simi Valley
- Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto w/ Fruko8 p.m. · Ventura Music Hall · Ventura
- Aviation Career Day9 a.m.–1 p.m. · CAF SoCal Aviation Museum · Camarillo
- Aca-BOOza: An A Cappella Concert7–9 p.m. · Moorpark College Performing Arts Center · Moorpark
- Skeleton Shores Halloween Bash7–11:30 p.m. · Ventura County Fairgrounds · VenturaRepeats: 2 dates in the next two weeks
- It's A 2000's Party - 18+8–11:55 p.m. · Ventura Theater · Ventura · $31.83-$73.03
- 13th Annual Boo Fest12–3 p.m. · Old Town Camarillo · Camarillo
- Trick or Treat at the Camarillo Premium Outlets1–3 p.m. · Camarillo Premium Outlets (Fashion Court) · Camarillo
- Haunted High Street4–7 p.m. · Historic High Street - Downtown Moorpark - Moorpark CA 93021 · Moorpark
- Studio Channel Islands: A Communal Dinner and Artist Talk5:30–8:30 p.m. · Studio Channel Islands Art Center · Camarillo
- Bridge City Sinners9 p.m. · Ventura Music Hall · Ventura
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show9–11:30 p.m. · High Street Arts Center · Moorpark
- Thankful Tree (All Ages)All day · Children's Library
- Diwali Celebration10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Studio Channel Islands Art Center · Camarillo
- Dia De Los Muertos12–3 p.m. · The Agriculture Museum · Santa Paula
- Harmonious Journeys: MC Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble2–4:30 p.m. · Moorpark College Performing Arts Center · Moorpark
- Conversation and Book Signing with Gary Sinise4:30 p.m. · 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
- First 5: Neighborhoods for Learning - Parent & Child Together (Ages Prenatal-48 Months)1–2 p.m. · Pirate Ship · Free
- Black Angels w/ GHOSTWOMAN8 p.m. · Ventura Music Hall · Ventura
- Guess the Pet Name! (All Ages)All day · Children's Library
- Teen Civic Engagement Club (Ages 13-18)4:30–6 p.m. · Conference Room (Program)
- Genealogy Workshops: Presented by Ventura County Genealogical Society (VCGS)10 a.m.–12 p.m. · YA Library
- The Adicts, The Mainliners, Dr Know8–11 p.m. · Ventura Theater · Ventura · $52.43-$62.73
- Crafty Adults2–3:30 p.m. · Moorpark City Library · Moorpark
- Inner Wave8 p.m. · Ventura Music Hall · Ventura
Local news
- Ventura Considers Moving 101 Off-Ramp to Oak Street
The proposal would relocate the off-ramp from California Street to Oak Street.
Google News: City of Ventura
- Firefighters Put Out Blaze at Camarillo El Pollo Loco
More than 60 firefighters responded as a Red Flag Warning remained in effect.
Google News: Camarillo
- Ventura Readies Emergency Shelter for El Niño Storms
The city is preparing a shelter as part of its winter storm readiness planning.
Google News: City of Ventura
- Ventura County Star Publishes Family Halloween Guide
The guide gathers Halloween information for families across Ventura County.
Google News: Camarillo
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