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Oct. 20 — Oxnard Film Society to present RIEFENSTAHL
Oct. 22 — Spooky surprises await at The Collection’s annual Trick-or-Treat!?
Oct. 22 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents keyboard virtuoso Víkingur Ólafsson at UCSB Campbell Hall
Oct. 23 — Community invited to celebrate Simi Valley Family YMCA’s 40th anniversary at alumni reunion and open house
Oct. 23 — CSUCI Art Exhibit: ‘Protect Your Spirit: Visual Lexicons of Resistance With Melanie Cervantes’
Oct. 23 — Lila Downs to perform — Music and Dances of Mexico — Día de los Muertos — at the Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara
Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning icon Lila Downs brings her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence to a vibrant celebration of Día de Muertos. Raised in Minnesota and Oaxaca, Downs blends traditional Mexican and Mesoamerican music with folk, jazz, blues and originals in a deeply personal interpretation of Día de Muertos. This festive evening will also feature mariachis and dancers, evoking the rich spirit and color of Day of the Dead on both sides of the border.
Oct. 23 — Ventura County Community Foundation hosting Virtual Lunch & Learn
Oct. 24 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC) to present Día de los Muertos Community Altar
Join us at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center as we honor the lives of our ancestors and loved ones. The celebration is set to feature community offrendas (altars) adorned with marigolds, sugar skulls, and candles. Learn about the meaning of the Day of the Dead through community story tellers and guest speakers who posses a deep understanding of this ancient holiday.
Oct. 24 — Sink Your Teeth Into Film Fright Night at the Museum of Ventura County
Oct. 24 & 25 — ‘Terrifying True Stories By Candlelight’ in a Haunted Church at Heritage Square, Flagstaff
Oct. 25 — Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association presents the 11th Annual ‘Halloween Haunt in the Park’
Oct. 25 — Bilingual report — Ventura Aquatic Center to celebrate 20th anniversary
Oct. 25 — County of Ventura departments host Halloween Fun
Oct. 25 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Two Roots Gospel Grammy Winners featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama with special guest Cory Henry at UCSB Campbell Hall
Oct. 26 — Día de los Muertos Festival at Strathearn Park, Simi Valley
The Simi Valley Historical Society invites you to their 11th Annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum.
Event to include music, entertainment, craft vendors, crafts for kids, face painting, food and more. Costumes encouraged. New in 2025: Chips & Salsa Competition!
Oct. 27 — Southeast Ventura County YMCA hosts 11th annual “On Course For A Cause” Golf Classic at Moorpark County Club
Oct. 29 — Cottage Health Hosts “Sneak Peek with Halloween Treats” at new Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics
Oct. 30 — Oxnard College will present its ‘Día De Los Muertos’ celebration
OXNARD — Oxnard College will present its ‘Día De Los Muertos’ celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 in front of the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building.
This is a vibrant community and campus celebration honoring the cultural tradition of creating colorful altars for loved ones who have passed.
The event brings together local schools, non-profits, the OC Foundation, and the Port of Hueneme in a meaningful collaboration featuring Latino culture, music, and family-friendly activities.
Oct. 30 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the 30th anniversary of Itzhak Perlman In the Fiddler’s House at The Granada Theatre
Nov. 1 — The Latino Outreach Council will present a ‘Día de los Muertos 2025’ celebration at Mission Plaza, San Luis Obispo
SANTA LUIS OBISPO — The Latino Outreach Council will present a ‘Día de los Muertos 2025’ celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Mission Plaza, downtown San Luis Obispo.
Dancers, mariachis, costume contest, face-painting, Latin dance, food, vendors and more!
Nov. 1 — The Festival de los Muertos will be held in Newbury Park
Join us for an unforgettable celebration at our Festival de los Muertos event- a first of its kind for CRPD! This vibrant and free event is perfect for the whole family. Enjoy engaging crafts, live music, a variety of vendors to explore, and mouthwatering food to savor. Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 1, from 4:00-9:00pm and immerse yourself in this joyous cultural experience. Don’t miss out on the festivities!
Nov. 1 — Día de los Muertos in Downtown Ventura
VENTURA — The Día De Los Muertos Downtown Ventura street festival is a lively, engaging events that offers a rich blend of the cultural practices, artistic expressions and community spirit. Attendees can immerse themselves in the traditions, various activities and honor the memory of those who have passed away.
Join us for another year of community, culture and celebration! This year means more than ever for the Downtown Ventura community and businesses.
Nov. 1 — Ventura Day of The Dead Bar Crawl – Día De Muertos
Celebrate Día de Muertos with an extraordinary Day of the Dead Bar Crawl on Saturday, November 1, 2025! This iconic event blends the vibrant traditions of Día de Muertos with the electric energy of the cities nightlife, creating an unforgettable cultural experience.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of this cherished Mexican tradition, honoring loved ones and celebrating life with colorful decor, lively music, and festive camaraderie. Wear your most creative Day of the Dead attire—think bold face paint, intricate skull designs, and dazzling costumes—and let the festivities begin!
Bilingual report — Through Nov. 2 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Free Family Days ‘Día de los Muertos’
For the 36th year, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a display of altars created by students in the Museum’s school and outreach programs and local community groups. Día de los Muertos inspired art activities for all ages will be offered in the Art Learning Lab.
Nov. 3 — Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation to present ‘Día de los Muertos Craft Day’
What to Expect:
– Free arts & crafts and family-friendly activities in the Presidio Orchard (12–4 PM)
– 70+ local vendors through Mujeres Makers Market (10 AM–4 PM)
– Face painting, workshops, and dance performances
– DJ, Lotería, photo booth, and a Catrina Contest
– A community ofrenda (altar) to honor loved ones—bring a photo or memento to contribute
Through Nov. 3 — The Camarillo Public Library will present a Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a celebration to remember family and friends who have passed away. Join us in creating a community ofrenda, which is an offering place to remember past loved ones. Bring in copies of pictures to the 2nd Floor Reference Desk between October 13 and November 1.
Nov. 3 — Oxnard Film Society to present AN OFFICER AND A SPY (J’ACCUSE)
Nov. 6 — Center for Nonprofit Leadership (CNL) at CLU to host 2025 Celebration of the Sector at the Museum of Ventura County
Nov. 6 — Ventura County Fire Dept. to present ‘2025 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony’
Nov. 6 — Cottage Center for Orthopedics in Santa Barbara to hold free virtual ‘Meet the Doctor’ event
Bilingual report — Nov. 7, 8, 9 — Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara presents Gaby Moreno
SANTA BARBARA — Join ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) for four free community performances by Gaby Moreno.
Armed with a warm, soulful sound, the Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated artist Gaby Moreno creates music that offers an intoxicating invitation into her musical world for English and Spanish speakers alike.
Nov. 7 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents ‘An Evening with David Sedaris’ at the Arlington Theatre
Nov. 8 — Social Justice Fund for Ventura County to present ‘Justice in Motion – Celebrating Our Fellows’
Nov. 8 — Make your voice a force for climate action at CEC’s Youth Climate Workshop
Nov. 9 — Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo announces Concerts in the Gallery
Nov. 11 — Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum to hold Veterans Day Ceremony & Community Celebration
Nov. 17 — Oxnard Film Society to present PALESTINE 36, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT
Monday Night Foreign Film Series Celebrating Our 19th Year The Oxnard Film Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. (#20-5734347) All dialog in films from non-English speaking countries will be presented in its original language accompanied by English subtitles Plaza Cinemas…
