Halloween in Ventura County is a fun-filled time of year, with everything from pumpkin patches and fall harvest festivals to haunted houses, trick-or-treating, costume contests, Halloween carnivals, and spooky community celebrations. With Halloween falling on Saturday, October 31, 2026, families, kids, teens, and adults have plenty of opportunities to celebrate throughout Ventura County.
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Halloween Events in Ventura County 2026
From Ventura and Oxnard to Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County offers Halloween events for just about every age and interest. Families can enjoy pumpkin patches, fall festivals, trick-or-treating, and community carnivals, while older kids and adults can seek out haunted houses and other spooky attractions.
Whether you're searching for Halloween events in Ventura County, family Halloween activities, Halloween parties, trick-or-treating, pumpkin patches, or haunted houses, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween throughout the region.
One of the area's major fall attractions is the Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark. The annual festival features a giant pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor-drawn wagon rides, animal attractions, live entertainment, themed weekends, and other fall activities.
Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival
One of Ventura County's longtime fall traditions returns to Moorpark for its annual Fall Harvest Festival. The festival runs through October and features a gigantic pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor-drawn wagon rides, animal attractions, live entertainment, themed weekends, games, photo opportunities, and plenty of fall activities.
The festival is a popular destination for families searching for pumpkin patches in Ventura County and Halloween activities for kids.
Halloween Day: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Location: Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark, CA
Festival Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM
Halloween Day Admission: $34 in advance; $38 day-of if spots remain
Weekend tickets are sold online and are date- and time-specific. Weekday admission is available at the gate.
Reign of Terror Haunted House
If you're looking for a more intense Halloween experience, Reign of Terror Haunted House in Thousand Oaks offers a large-scale haunted attraction for older kids, teens, and adults.
The 2026 season features 12 attractions spread across approximately 35,000 square feet, with 145 rooms filled with haunted-house scares. The attraction is scheduled for 18 nights during the 2026 season.
Location: Janss Marketplace, 197 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA
2026 Season: September and October 2026
General Admission: $39.99–$49.99 depending on the night
Reign of Terror also offers special experiences, including Lights ON and Lights OUT events.
Ventura Harbor Village Halloween Events
Ventura Harbor Village has several Halloween activities planned for 2026, making the waterfront a popular destination for families, Halloween fans, and pet owners.
HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest
Saturday, October 24, 2026, Noon – 2 PM:
Bring your costumed canine to Ventura Harbor Village for the annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest. The event gives local dogs and their owners a chance to show off their Halloween costumes in a festive waterfront setting.
Witches Paddle
Friday, October 30, 2026, 4 – 5:30 PM:
The annual Ventura Harbor Witches Paddle brings costumed witches, warlocks, paddleboards, and kayaks to Ventura Harbor. Participants can bring their own paddleboard or kayak or rent equipment from Ventura Boat Rentals.
Seaside Trick or Treat
Friday, October 30, 2026, 4 – 6 PM:
Families can dress up and visit participating Ventura Harbor Village shops and restaurants for Halloween treats. The event also includes a Monster Mash dance party, a village skeleton hunt, a roaming magician, a professional pumpkin carver, and other Halloween activities.
Location: Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA
Admission: Free; parking fees may apply
13th Annual Camarillo Old Town BooFest
Camarillo's Old Town BooFest returns on Halloween for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun. Kids can dress up and trick-or-treat along Ventura Boulevard at participating local businesses.
The event also features a costume contest with categories for families, adults, youth, and pets, plus a free carnival at Chapel City Church near Ventura Boulevard and Arneill Road.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, Noon – 3 PM
Location: Old Town Camarillo, Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA
Admission: Free
Halloween in the Park – Camarillo
Community Center Park in Camarillo hosts a free Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, games, crafts, pumpkin painting, food trucks, vendors, and a costume contest.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:30 – 8 PM
Location: Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA
Admission: Free
The costume contest begins at 6 PM.
Howl-O-Ween at Mission Oaks Dog Park
Halloween isn't just for people. The Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District hosts Howl-O-Ween for dogs and their owners at Mission Oaks Dog Park in Camarillo.
The free event includes dog costume contests, a best-trick contest, pet vendors, dog adoptions, food trucks, a paw-print craft station, bobbing for tennis balls, and pup cups.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 AM – 1 PM
Location: Mission Oaks Dog Park, 5501 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Camarillo, CA
Admission: Free
Halloween Haunted Trail, Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treat Street – Thousand Oaks
Families looking for a kid-friendly Halloween experience in Thousand Oaks can check out the annual Haunted Trail at the Thousand Oaks Community Center. The event includes a Halloween haunted trail, costume contest, and Trick-or-Treat Street.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 6 – 9 PM
Location: Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA
The Haunted Trail is designed as a family-friendly Halloween experience, making it a good option for younger children who want some spooky fun without a full-scale haunted house.
Boo at the Zoo – Moorpark College
Halloween and animals come together at Boo at the Zoo at the Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. The family-friendly event includes interactive trick-or-treat stations, activity booths, pumpkin bingo, festive games, wildlife presentations, animal encounters, and Halloween-themed photo opportunities.
Location: The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA
Hours: 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Admission: Advance tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for children ages 3–12 and seniors; children 2 and under are free.
Check the Teaching Zoo's event calendar for the specific 2026 Boo at the Zoo dates before making plans.
Haunted High Street – Moorpark
Moorpark's Haunted High Street returns on Halloween night with a free community celebration featuring a Halloween carnival, Trunk-or-Treat, costume contests, a pumpkin patch, crafts, games, attractions, and more.
The carnival is geared toward children ages 3–10 and includes Halloween-themed games, a prize booth, bounce houses, a giant slide, and a trackless train.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 4 – 7 PM
Location: High Street, Moorpark, CA
Admission: Free; carnival activities require a separate ticket
Carnival tickets are scheduled to go on sale October 1. Advance tickets are $5 per child, while tickets purchased at the gate are $10.
65th Annual Youth Halloween Carnival – Simi Valley
The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District celebrates Halloween with its 65th Annual Youth Halloween Carnival. The event is designed primarily for children ages 2–12 and features carnival games, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, dancing, and a hay ride.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1 – 4 PM
Location: Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA
Admission: $5 in advance for ages 3 and up; children under 2 are free
Limited tickets may be available at the door for $10 per person.
Downtown Ventura Halloween Spooktacular
Downtown Ventura gets into the Halloween spirit with its annual Spooktacular costume contest and trick-or-treating event. The free, all-ages celebration gives families an opportunity to visit participating Downtown Ventura businesses while enjoying Halloween festivities.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3 – 7 PM
Location: Downtown Main Street, Ventura, CA
Admission: Free
The costume contest begins at 3 PM at the Main Street Stage, followed by trick-or-treating at participating Downtown businesses from 4–7 PM.
Halloween Haunt in the Park – Oxnard
Downtown Oxnard's Halloween Haunt in the Park returns to Plaza Park with a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Activities include trick-or-treat booths, a costume contest, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, games, music, and other Halloween entertainment.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4 – 7 PM
Location: Plaza Park, 500 S. C Street, Oxnard, CA
Admission: Free
Candy Crawl at The Collection at RiverPark – Oxnard
The Collection at RiverPark hosts a free Halloween Candy Crawl on Wednesday, October 28. Costumed children can visit participating businesses throughout The Collection to collect Halloween treats.
The event also features a Glow Party in the Park, photo opportunities, music, and activities with local organizations.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4 – 6 PM
Location: The Collection at RiverPark, Oxnard, CA
Admission: Free
Halloween Events by City in Ventura County
Looking for Halloween events closer to home? In 805 covers Halloween activities throughout Ventura County, including:
- Ventura: Ventura Harbor Halloween events, Downtown Ventura Spooktacular, and other community celebrations.
- Oxnard: Halloween Haunt in the Park and Candy Crawl at The Collection at RiverPark.
- Camarillo: BooFest, Halloween in the Park, and Howl-O-Ween at Mission Oaks Dog Park.
- Moorpark: Underwood Family Farms, Boo at the Zoo, and Haunted High Street.
- Thousand Oaks: Reign of Terror Haunted House and family Halloween events.
- Simi Valley: Youth Halloween Carnival and other community Halloween activities.
Event dates and schedules can change, so check with individual event organizers before attending.
Free Halloween Events in Ventura County
If you're looking for free Halloween events in Ventura County, several community celebrations offer no-cost admission. Options include Camarillo Old Town BooFest, Halloween in the Park, Howl-O-Ween at Mission Oaks Dog Park, Haunted High Street, Downtown Ventura's Halloween Spooktacular, Halloween Haunt in the Park in Oxnard, and the Candy Crawl at The Collection at RiverPark.
Some free events may charge separately for certain activities, rides, food, or attractions.
Family Halloween Events in Ventura County
Families with younger children have plenty of choices for Halloween activities for kids in Ventura County. Pumpkin patches, trick-or-treat events, community carnivals, costume contests, animal encounters, and outdoor Halloween celebrations provide alternatives to traditional haunted houses.
For families looking for a less-scary Halloween experience, community events such as BooFest, Halloween in the Park, Haunted High Street, and the Youth Halloween Carnival offer kid-focused entertainment and activities.
Spooky Fun Awaits in Ventura County!
Whether you're searching for a pumpkin patch, family Halloween festival, trick-or-treating event, dog costume contest, community carnival, or haunted house, Ventura County has plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in 2026.
Because event dates, times, ticket prices, and activities can change, check with the event organizer before heading out. New Halloween events are also added throughout October.
For more Halloween events and things to do in Ventura County, visit In 805's events section, your guide to local events, festivals, activities, and things to do throughout the 805.
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Updated & published September 22, 2026, In 805 Media (in805.com)