Spookiest Halloween Events for Kids and Family in Ventura County

Spooky Season is Here!

Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins! Don’t miss out on these freakishly fun Halloween events for kids and families happening this October on the Ventura Scary Coast. Whether you’re in for some hair-raising Halloween festivals, eerie haunted experiences, or a chance to immerse yourself in our rich cultural heritage, we’ve got treats, not tricks, in store for you!

Oh My Gourd Pumpkin Patches

Hold onto your gourds, and give ’em pumpkin to talk about! Some of the best pumpkin patches on the coast are right here in Ventura County. Get your kicks with hay rides, treats, live entertainment, and freakishly huge pumpkins that will shudder away even the most menacing apparitions. At McGrath Farm’s Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch in Ventura, you’ll find fun exhibits, hay rides, kids activities, entertainment, and a wide selection of gourds that the entire family will love. Underwood Family Farms near Camarillo, has turned their pumpkin patch into a month long Fall Harvest Festival with live bands, pig races, corn maze, and eerie-sistible treats.

Halloween Events to Die For

Ventura County Coast is brimming with Halloween events for kids of all ages. The highly anticipated Parade of Frights kicks off the first Saturday on or before Halloween. This watercraft parade is a spooky spinoff of our beloved Christmas Parade of Lights event. Marathon runners will be delightfully terrified as the annual Haunted Housing 4k Run/Walk marathon returns to the Ventura County Coast. Looking for a spine chilling good time? Camarillo Old Town will be hosting the annual Boo Fest with fun activities for all ages including a costume contest, trick or treat, and a horribly good carnival! Looking for early festivities? Port Hueneme’s Spooktacular Celebration will be dishing out Halloween fun for the entire family.

Halloween events for kids in Ventura County

Haunted experiences halloween events for kids and adults in Ventura County

Screamingly Fun Haunted Experiences

Enter if you dare. These ghoulishly scary experiences will send shivers down your spine with frights and frills around every corner. Elite Theater at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard is set to host the Theater of Shadows Haunted House experience. This fright filled event has kid friendly hauntings along with terrifying experiences for the fearless adventurer. Immerse yourself in an evening filled with frights, delights, and hair raising experiences at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center’s Annual Halloween Scream! This haunted experience is sure to make all your Halloween fears come true. Nothing beats a haunted experience at one of California’s oldest Haciendas, Olivas Adobe. Experience a chilling Halloween night of rich history and ghostly tales on this national historical site.

Haunts and Jaunts

Get into Halloween Spirit by visiting a real life haunted house! Ventura County Coast is dotted with Haunts and Jaunts that will terrify the bravest souls. The cities of Port Hueneme, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura each have supernatural hot spots that are sure to give you the chills.

El Panteón - Dia De Los Muertos celebration in Oxnard, CA

Celebrate Life and Culture on Dia de los Muertos

Immerse yourself in an ancient meso-american tradition that celebrates the lives of passed loved ones and family values through artistic expression. El Panteon “The Cemetary” Festival in Oxnard’s Heritage Square will be featuring traditional Mexican musicians, folk dance, and colorful adorations called “offrendas” for all to enjoy. In Camarillo they will be honoring the dead with festivities, colorful displays, music and dance at the annual Dia de Los Muertos Ceremony & Celebration. The Museum of Ventura County in Downtown Ventura will be showcasing community contributed altars with colorful decorations, family photos, and traditional Mexican crafts. Join us as we invite all to partake in this cherished event with deep cultural roots.

Trick or Treat

Hold onto your broomsticks, we’re not done. The most important Halloween events for kids is upon us. Trick or treat without a scare in the world at these safe venues located throughout Ventura County Coast. Camarillo Premium Outlets will be hosting a special trick or treat event on October 31st. The Collection in Oxnard will be hosting a trick or treat event for the kiddos just before Halloween. Be sure to RSVP and reserve your tickets to this fun filled evening. Looking for seaside festivities? Ventura Harbor Village will both be hosting a spooky fun trick or treat event with face painting, fortune telling, and family activities. Downtown Ventura will be host to a spine tingling costume contest, festivities, and sweet treats for the kiddos.

Plan Your Trip

So where are you starting first? Take a trip to Ventura County Coast to stir up an unforgettable and delicious cocktail adventure.

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Ventura County Coast

Ventura County Coast is a string of four communities that radiate warmth from welcoming people and California sunshine. The region embodies the casual and active spirit of classic, where the seafood is fresh, the beer is handcrafted and the weather is the kind you dream about. Spend the day exploring miles of beaches, incredible harbors or lush green golf courses. Hop on a boat for a day trip to the Channel Islands National Park, where you can see breathtaking views of the Southern California coastline. With a bustling culture, high end and vintage shopping, a lively culinary spirit and beautiful outdoor experiences, Ventura County Coast calls on every visitor to find their vibe. From hiking and biking to sailing and snorkeling, from shopping and dining to just plain relaxing, Ventura County Coast will fill your days with a lifetime of memories.

Camarillo

An hour north of Los Angeles, Camarillo is nestled at the base of the Conejo foothills surrounded by verdant green fields and cool ocean breezes. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, enjoy Camarillo alfresco. From outdoor shopping and concerts, to delicious dining and fun events, Camarillo has it all. With small town charm and a rich history, it is the place for romantic weddings and corporate venues. Visit the historical sites and museums during the day, and walk along Old Town for dinner and drinks at night. A great getaway for everyone, Camarillo is the ideal place to Come for the Sun, Stay for the Fun.

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Oxnard

Rally your tribe and head for the Central Coast. California cool, panorama-perfect, culturally authentic and vibrant beyond measure. Oxnard is home to miles of pristine white sand beaches, electric nightlife, some of the best taquerias in the state, historic Victorian era architecture, the California Strawberry Festival, and an expansively picturesque harbor that serves as the closest access point to the Channel Islands National Park. Just sixty miles northwest of LAX and in close proximity to Santa Barbara and other major destinations, Oxnard is one of California’s best kept secrets.