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🍂 Get Ready for Autumnal Fun: A Guide to Fall Events in Eastern Ventura County
As the summer heat gives way to cooler breezes, eastern Ventura County comes alive with a diverse array of fall festivals, spooky attractions, and family-friendly activities. From sprawling pumpkin patches to lively street fairs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, and Oak Park.
Major Fall Attractions
For the Thrill-Seekers:
The renowned Reign of Terror Haunted House in Thousand Oaks is a must-visit for horror enthusiasts. Located at the Janss Marketplace, this massive, walk-through haunted house features multiple terrifying, interconnected attractions with detailed sets and frightening characters. It typically opens in late September and runs through early November.
For a Classic Autumn Experience:
Underwood Family Farms’ Fall Harvest Festival in Moorpark is a quintessential fall destination. From late September through October, the farm transforms into an autumn wonderland with a giant pumpkin patch, corn mazes, tractor-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, and a variety of farm-fresh produce.
Community Festivals and Street Fairs
Simi Valley hosts a lively Fall/Halloween Street Fair in late October on Simi Town Center Way. The event boasts a pumpkin carving contest, a children’s costume contest, numerous artisan vendors, a wide selection of food, live music, and a beer and wine garden.
In Moorpark, residents and visitors can enjoy Moorpark Country Days in early October. This cherished event features a hometown parade on Historic High Street, followed by a street fair with local vendors, food, and entertainment, celebrating the city’s community spirit.
The City of Westlake Village holds its annual City Celebration in early October at the Civic Center. This family-oriented event includes a fun fair with rides, a variety of food trucks, live musical performances, and numerous engaging activities for all ages.
Newbury Park offers a historical twist to its fall festivities with the Harvest Festival at the Stagecoach Inn Museum in late October. Attendees are encouraged to don costumes and enjoy games, activities, and a festive scavenger hunt on the museum grounds.
Halloween Fun for All Ages
For younger children, the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District hosts a Youth Halloween Carnival at Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley at the end of October, featuring inflatables, a trick-or-treat village, and classic carnival games.
website: https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/sv_halloween.php
A similar Halloween Carnival is also held at the Oak Park Community Center on Halloween.
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College presents “Boo at the Zoo” on weekends in October. This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to see the animals while enjoying Halloween-themed decorations and activities.
Cultural and Seasonal Celebrations
Día de los Muertos is celebrated in late October at the Strathearn Historical Park & Museum in Simi Valley. This vibrant event honors the cultural tradition with music, dance performances, craft vendors, and beautifully decorated ofrendas (altars).
For those who enjoy the flavors of fall, Oktoberfest at Pedals & Pints Brewing Co. in Thousand Oaks provides a festive atmosphere with live music, traditional German food, and a selection of craft beers in late September.
Art and craft lovers can visit the Fall Arts, Crafts & Antiques Festival at the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Thousand Oaks in October to browse and purchase unique items from local artisans.
Please be sure to check the websites of the respective event organizers for specific dates, times, and any admission information for 2025 as the fall season approaches.
