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Oct. 11 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love Elizabeth Gilbert with her new memoir All the Way to the River at the Arlington Theatre
Bilingual report — Oct. 12 — Victorian Halloween at the Olivas Adobe
Oct. 12 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Bilingual Storytime — Raíces y Sueños: In Partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library
Oct. 17, 18, 19 — Autumn updates from Ventura Music Festival with events
Oct. 17-19 — John Nunes to be inaugurated as California Lutheran University’s ninth president
Oct. 18 — CLU School of Management to present Homecoming 2025 Management Masterclasses
Oct. 18 — Halloween fun at Simi Valley YMCA’s Fall Festival & Trunk-Or-Treat
Oct. 19 — Scout-O-Rama set to take over Kids’ Zone at the Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair
Through Oct. 19 — Moorpark College Theatre Arts presents Angels In America: Part One — Millennium Approaches
Oct. 22 — Moorpark College celebrates grand opening of expanded MakerSpace
Oct. 22 — Spooky surprises await at The Collection’s annual Trick-or-Treat!?
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. 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. 25 — Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association presents the 11th Annual ‘Halloween Haunt in the Park’
Oct. 25 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. presenting ‘Disaster Preparedness Workshops’
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.
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.
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.
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. 8 — Make your voice a force for climate action at CEC’s Youth Climate Workshop
Nov. 16 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert at the Arlington Theatre
Nov. 21, 22 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 15 and 22 — CSUCI’s Dance, Music, and Theatre Department Presents EVERYBODY
Nov. 25 — Community Interfaith Thanksgiving to benefit La Casa de La Raza
Bilingual report — Dec. 3 — Sweet conversations brew at Cocoa with a Cop
VENTURA — The Ventura Police Department invites community members to enjoy a warm cup of coffee or cocoa and casual conversation at Cocoa with a Cop on Wednesday, December 3, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. at Frontside Cafe, located at 1070 East Front Street.
The holiday season is a time for connection, and this event offers a relaxed way for residents to meet the officers who serve Ventura, ask questions, and share ideas about community safety.
