- Spooktober Fest Fundraiser for VCRCD (October 23): Join Ventura County Resource Conservation District for an unforgettable evening at MadeWest Brewery, 1744 Donlon St 93003 from 5-9. Bringing the community together for a night of fun, purpose, and connection, all in support of local conservation and education efforts. https://vcrcd.org/spooktober.
- Devils Doorway Haunted Maze (October 17–31): Explore an on-site haunted maze located at 3801 Market St.
- HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest (October 24): Calling all costumed canines! Ventura Harbor Village’s annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest. An afternoon of creative costumes, prizes and plenty. Live Music with Vanise Terry Band. Free and Family-Friendly. www.venturaharborvillage.com/events
- 5th Annual Parade of Frights (October 24): Dozens of decorated boats will transform the Oxnard Harbor into a floating spectacle. The festivities begin at 3 pm with an afternoon of Halloween activities, candy, costumes, crafts and more around Harbor View Park, Marine Emporium Landing, and the Channel Islands Maritime Museum. channelislandsharbor.org/event/channel-islands-harbor-5th-annual-parade-of-frights.
- Fright Fest: A Haunting in Ventura (October 26-29): Studio Theater – VCPAC
4700 Loma Vista Rd. The Ventura College Paranormal Society has announced its most ambitious investigation yet: a Halloween séance in the Performing Arts Center at Ventura College. Their goal is to make contact with the spirits rumored to haunt the theatre and learn their stories. To lead this historic event, Ventura County’s most celebrated medium, Madame Zelda Von Whisperton, “Spiritual Correspondent to the Great Beyond” appears to aid them. The dead have arrived on stage at Ventura College, and every ghost wants the spotlight. Seating for this production is limited. Reserve tickets in advance. https://ventura.vbotickets.com. - Downtown Trick or Treating (October 31): Head to Downtown Ventura’s Spooktacular Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treating where family friendly spookiness is on every corner! Completely free and totally fun, win a killer prize in the costume contest and then head to multiple participating local businesses for trick or treating. https://downtownventura.org/events/halloween-on-main.
- Ventura Harbor Witches Paddle (October 30): Watch or join a flotilla of paddlers dressed as witches and warlocks on the water through the Ventura Harbor Village. Wear your witch gear and bring your own or rent a paddle board (plus kayaks, peddle boats, and electric boats) from Ventura Boat Rentals. www.venturaharborvillage.com/events.
- Thriller Zombie Dance (October 30): Ghoulish dancers take over the Main Lawn at Ventura Harbor Village for a performance of the classic “Thriller” routine. www.venturaharborvillage.com/events
- Ventura Halloween Bar Crawl (October 31): Check in at Jaguar Moon starting at 3:00 PM for a costume crawl with drink specials, a digital map, and an after-party. https://pubcrawls.com/tribe_events/ventura-halloween-bar-crawl.
- Rockstar Halloween Ball: Bowie vs. Steely Dan (October 31): Enjoy live themed music starting at 6:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach. www.venturagratefuldead.com.
- Midtown Halloween Carnival (October 31): Visit Grace Church Ventura at 4:30 PM for a free family-friendly night of games, bounce houses, and candy. https://allevents.in/ventura/2nd-annual-midtown-halloween-carnival/200030799686221.
- Light The Night Harvest Party (October 31): Head to Great Life Church at 6:00 PM for carnival games, a glow room, s’mores, and food trucks. 405 Jordan Ave., 93001.
- My Gym Halloween Party (October 31): Bring kids to My Gym Ventura at 11:30 AM for a costume parade, interactive games, and puppet shows. www.mygym.com/ventura/events
- McGrath Great Pumpkin Patch: Head to The McGrath Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch off Olivas Park Drive in Ventura. From hundreds of pumpkins to pick from for your Halloween canvas to a small hay maze for the kiddos, you’ll get in the spirit of the season in no time. Plus, tractor rides and barnyard animals to wave hello to! Admission is typically $2 and the Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch is open the entire month of October. 5100 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 93003
Newly Added:
The 3rd Annual Bloodsuckers Ball
- Saturday, October 24th, 2026
8:00 PM – Midnight
18+ Only | Vampire costume required for entry
Step into a night of gothic elegance and bloodlust at the Bloodsuckers Ball — a haunting celebration of the dark and divine. Vampire costume is required — no mortals allowed… it’s the only way in.
- Macabre Marketplace, shop 20+ themed vendors
- A bloodthirsty cast of vampiric performers will intoxicate your senses and summon your inner creature of the night.
- Show your eternal elegance in our Best Dressed Vampire Costume Contest and rule the night!
- Sinfully crafted themed cocktails
- Dress Code & Nightly Delights
- Vampire costumes of any era — from the 1920s to the 1990s and 2000s — are welcome. The Bloodsuckers Ball is the perfect place to flaunt your vampire couture
All guests must be dressed to enter the Ball. Think dramatic black, deep reds, rich purples—dress to impress! Fangs and colored contacts are highly encouraged.
Please note:
• No weapons (real or fake)
• No nudity
• No exceptions to the costume requirement
BEST DRESSED Vampire Costume Contest
As the moon rises and shadows stretch long… the most wickedly dressed creatures of the night shall be judged.
Cloak yourself in darkness and mystery—only the most terrifying and elegant vampires will claim the coveted titles of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in our vampire costume contest.
Join us Saturday, October 24th at the Bloodsuckers Ball for an evening of fangs, frights, and dark delights.
Let the darkness fall… and may the best-dressed fiend rise.
Get those delicious necks ready!
Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door.
