October — Fall is in Full Swing with Family-Friendly Games, Foodie Fun, Events and Entertainment at The Collection

OXNARD — Leaves are falling and autumn is calling! Join Ventura County’s premier shopping and dining destination, The Collection at RiverPark, as they gear up for a jam-packed October, full of fun events for guests of all ages. Visit www.thecollectionrp.com for a list of vendors and events.

The Collection at RiverPark October Events Calendar:

Every Monday through Thursday in October –
Happy Hour at The Annex Food Hall: Scratch your hunger, sip on some espresso and explore delicious offerings and discounts from The Annex Food Hall tenants every Monday through Thursday from 3 – 6 p.m.

Monday October 8 –
Yappy Hour at The Annex Food Hall Patio: From 6 – 7 p.m., sit and socialize with your furry friends on The Annex Food Hall patios while enjoying some quality time and delicious food and beverage offerings from The Annex Food Hall tenants presented by Pet Food Express.

Every Tuesday in October –
Taco Tuesday at Taqueria El Tapatio and Poke Ceviche: All-day every Tuesday is the perfect excuse to indulge in tasty tacos at Taqueria El Tapatio – and Poke Ceviche. Enjoy authentic, delicious tacos at Taqueria el Tapatio priced at 3 tacos for $6.00 and Poke tacos a twist on the classic at Poke Ceviche 2 tacos for $4.44.

Tuesday October 16 –
Beats Bingo Night presented by Seoul Sausage Company and Bottle & Pint: Test your luck and listen to a cool, curated playlist while enjoying exclusive deals on local brews and eats during an exciting round of bingo throwing it back with the Guilty Pleasures Edition from 7 – 9 p.m. Purchase an entrée from Seoul Sausage to get your lucky bingo card with chances to win some cool prizes.

Tuesday October 30 –
Trick-or-Treat at The Collection at RiverPark: In partnership with Sunny Smiles Dentistry, super heroes, witches and zombies are invited for a frightfully fun evening full of treats and spooky prizes. Enjoy dreadfully delicious treats at The Collection’s annual trick-or-treat festivities from 5 – 7 p.m. This wicked event fills up fast so mummies and daddies are strongly encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible. Tickets are reserved for children only; one ticket per trick-or-treater. To RSVP, visit the Eventbrite page at http://thecollectionrp.com/.

Wednesday October 31 –
Kids Club at The Annex Food Hall: From 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., bring your kids for the Halloween edition of story time and crafts in partnership with First 5 Ventura County. Children can enjoy a fun-filled morning dressed in their favorite costume! The Blend Superfood Bar and Ragamuffin Coffee Rosters will be providing an assortment of kid-friendly menu items ranging from tasty hot chocolate to fresh smoothies and pressed juices.

Weekends in October –
Terrific Tunes at The Annex Food Hall: Get your groove on with evening tunes to rock your weekend provided by Rock City Studios! Jam out Fridays from 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays 5 – 7 p.m.

Every Sunday in October –
Sunday Game Day at The Annex Food Hall: Bring the friends and family for an eventful day of family-friendly games at The Annex Food Hall. Show off your board game skills in a round of Jenga, Connect 4 and much more. Sunday Game Day lasts all-day every Sunday! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/annexfoodhall/

All month long –
REI presents:

31 Days of Outdoor School: Embrace adventure with Camp Skills Mondays, Climbing Skills Tuesdays, Special Presentation Wednesdays, Bike Workshop Thursdays, Movie Night Fridays and Watersports Weekends! There’s also a few stewardship projects with local REI Grant Partners! Check out the calendar at the front of store or online at http://bit.ly/2xhHHgv to learn more.

How to Ride a Bike for Kids: On Sunday, October 21, bring your beginner bike riders to REI’s ‘How to Ride a Bike for Kids’ instruction class where instructors will provide step by step, engaging activities to help riders with their cycling skills. With personalized and group instruction, children will learn important safety and biking information in a comfortable and fun setting. For more information or registration, please visit https://www.rei.com/event-cart

About The Collection at RiverPark (TheCollectionRP.com):
The Collection at RiverPark is a 750,000 square foot, open-air specialty retail center located in the heart of West Ventura County. Inspired by the beauty of the California coast, The Collection reflects the unique atmosphere of the surrounding seaside communities. The Collection is built around a town grid of retail streets, each of which has its own personality-a carefully crafted assortment of established and contemporary designer shops, distinctive dining, and signature entertainment venues. Anchors include Target, Century RiverPark 16, REI, Whole Foods Market, H&M, 24-Hour SuperSport and The Container Store. Restaurants include Yard House, Larsen’s Grill, Gen Korean BBQ, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, Maria’s Italian Kitchen and more. Follow us on the web, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram at TheCollectionRP

About The Annex Food Hall at The Collection at RiverPark:
The Annex is a 16,000-square-foot Food Hall located within The Collection, Ventura County’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. The first Food Hall in Ventura County, this gathering place celebrates the spirit of small business and local operators. A culinary focused, community-minded marketplace, The Annex shops and eateries feature an eclectic collection of purveyors blending dining experiences and unique flavors in a shared space with bar front eating and common area seating.

This one-of-a-kind destination offers a platform for proprietors who want to share their passion with others in a beautifully designed, artistic and inviting atmosphere which includes patio spaces for alfresco dining, special events, entertainment and more. Culinary offerings include celebrity chef favorite Scratch Sandwich Counter, famed local food truck Seoul Sausage, Ragamuffin Coffee Roasters, Bottle & Pint and cult classic Afters Ice Cream.

For more information and upcoming events visit www.thecollectionrp.com/the_annex and follow @AnnexFoodHall on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.