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detailed list of Ventura County, California s pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides
and other Halloween farm stuff.. Click here to see the listings of pumpkin patches, corn mazes and farms in Ventura County, California or just scroll down the
page. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some
are simple roadside stands. All should have loads of pumpkins to choose
from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have
the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is
usually a small fee for the mazes of course, the more elaborate mazes
tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free.
ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don t always report changes to me.
We have loads of related resources
On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own
instructions on canning, freezing and drying many other fruits and
vegetables, such as how to make jam, apple
corn these links open new pages, just close them to return here. Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking
for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm.
Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking
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Big Wave Dave s Christmas Trees Pumpkin Patch
4075 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA. Phone: 805 218-0282. Open: 7 days a week
from 10am to 9pm. Directions: Cross street is Ashwood, Near Ventura college.
Big Wave Dave s Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees has tons of pumpkins from
mini to giant. Free kids games and prizes. UPDATED: October 23, 2014,
- pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay
rides, haunted rides, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area bring your
own food, school tours, group reservations
CA 93023. Phone: 805-861-8851. Email:
boccali sbcglobal.net. Open: See our website for current hours.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From
the 101 freeway: Exit highway 33, Go to highway 150, East Go through
town, at bottom of Dennison Grade behind Boccali s Pizza Pasta Reeves
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Wide
selection of pumpkins from tiny to extra large, variety of squash,
gourds, Indian corn seasonal farm-fresh produce. Free admission, we
have a kids maze and daytime hayrides on the weekends from 11am to 5pm.
Special haunted evening hayrides on select Friday Saturday nights from
7 to 9pm. Visit our website for specific dates and cost. Visit Boccali s
Pizza Pasta next door open for lunch and dinner.
Click here for our Facebook page. UPDATED: October
24, 2014 UPDATED: September 21, 2011
Christ the King Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered
3947 West Kimber Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320. Phone:
805 498-2217. Alternate Phone: 8053124994. Email:
admin ctknp.com. Open: Monday to Friday, from 12 noon to 8 pm; Saturday
from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, 12 pm to 7 pm October 12 to October 31.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page. Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 24
from 2 pm to 6 pm; Free admission free snacks, like popcorn and cotton
candy. Pacific Camps is bringing a Rock Wall, Jolly Jump, and Climbing
Spider with a Giant slide; Music, Face Painting, Games and Activities for
kids, Prizes, Food; Children must be accompanied by an adult. Schedule a
field trip. 5 per child: Includes 1 small pumpkin, snack and a story.
Hundreds of pumpkins for students to choose from. Contact Bonnie Hicks.
UPDATED: September 27, 2014 UPDATED: October 07, 2013 ADDED: October
EMIS pumpkin patch - pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Honey
from hives on the farm, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties,
2600 Old Telegraph Rd, Fillmore, CA 93030.
Phone: 805-607-6449. Alternate Phone: 805-415-2595. Email:
nocnacho805 gmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 7 pm;
Saturday and Sunday, from 7 am to 7 pm. Directions: Look for the angry
strawberry on top of the barn.
pumpkin patch, hayrides, pony rides, mini train
14292 W. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Phone:
According to this page, Christopher M. Smith shut it down.. Cost: Varies according to activities. Takes major
credit cards, but bring cash for food and face painting. Email:
pumpkins, a giant sunflower forest for the kids, towering hay pyramids, hay
rides with historic information about the area, farm animals, pony rides,
mini train rides, face painting, a country store, delicious food and great
entertainment. UPDATED: October 19, 2014 UPDATED: October 09, 2013, from their website UPDATED: October 20, 2009
Fillmore Western Railway - pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, train rides, straw or hay bale maze,, gift shop,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, school
351 Santa Clara, Fillmore, CA 93015. Phone: 805-524-2546. Email:
Open: October every Saturday Sunday - Pumpkin Patch starts first Saturday
in October. Haunted Hayride Family Dinner train on October 17, 24 31.
Murder Mystery Dinner train 18 on October 10. And Zombie Hunter train on
October 17, 24, 25, 31. And for a map to our farm,
Click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Runs on
Saturdays and Sundays during the month of October. Come ride the
Pumpkinliners running during the month of October. Payment: Cash,
Visa/MasterCard. UPDATED: October 23, 2015, JBS
McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins - pumpkins
5100 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA. Phone: 805-648-1189. Directions: In
Ventura, exit HWY. 101 at Victoria Ave., go south on Victoria towards
Oxnard, right onto Olivas Park Drive, continue on Olivas Park Drive for
about 1/2 mile. Pumpkin patch is on the left school tours meet at the
produce stand. Open: October 1st through the 31st. Groups
reservations accepted beginning July 1st. For school tours, they have a
pumpkin life cycle lesson and harvest talk, hay ride, barn animal viewing.
Directions: between Victoria Avenue and Telephone Road. Bathrooms, produce
stand selling Indian corn, gourds, squash, teaching packet available.
McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch, hayrides
5156 McGrath Street, Ventura, CA 93003. Phone: 805 658-9972. Directions:
Off Market Street Knoll Drive; Take northbound 101 exit Victoria; go west
or left a short distance; right on Valentine Road; left on Knoll Drive short
distance to signs at McGrath. Open: October 1-31st, a.m. to p.m.
seven days a week: Pumpkin Patch, Free hayrides daily after 3pm and
all day on weekends. Variety of pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn and farm
Organic, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, corn maze,
1012 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo,
CA 93010. Phone: 805 983-0333. Alternate Phone: 805 485-4210. Fax: 805
McGrath.familyfarms verizon.net. Open: from 9 to 6 daily March 17th
through December 31st. Directions: Headed south on 101 freeway exit Central
Avenue in Camarillo and right turn on to Ventura Blvd. Market is on your
left. Heading north on 101 freeway exit Central Avenue in Camarillo and go
left over freeway overpass and right turn on to Ventura Blvd.
Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all
crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page. School tours welcome. Check our
website for more information and for prices. We offer a Community Supported
Agriculture program Spring Summer and Fall. Call for prices or visit our
website. ADDED: August 01, 2010
Peace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch Fest - pumpkins for sale in the
shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall
festival, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted house,
Camarillo, CA 93010. Phone: 805 482-3313. Alternate Phone: 805 987-1613.
Mike PeaceCamarillo.com. Open: every day starting Saturday, October 24
to Saturday, October 31, from 1pm to 7pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit 101
freeway at Carmen, go north to Las Posas Road and take a left. We are on the
corner of Loma Drive and Las Posas Road between Temple and Ponderosa.
Click here for a map and directions. Peace Pumpkin Fest welcomes
families with free admission on Saturday, October 24 from 10am to 3pm;
Ticketed attraction available for small purchase. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. Pick and price your own pumpkin. Our
Saturday, October 24, 2015 Pumpkin Fest offers hay rides, face painting,
bounce house, live blue-grass band, storytelling, historic Luther Haus tour,
bake sale, toy train display, carnival games and prizes and more. Come in
costume and get a prize. A Little Bit of Country in the Heart of Town..
Pete s Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale
maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, school tours
Exit Off 101 Freeway At Central Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010. Phone:
805-207-3363. Alternate Phone: 805-983-8589. Fax: 805-988-9452. Open:
October 1st to October 31st; Open 7 days a week from 9am to till dark.
Directions: Exit 101 freeway at Central Avenue look North/East to the
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. ADDED: September 29, 2009
Prancer s Pumpkin Village - pumpkin patch- already gathered from
the field, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face
painting, inflatables/bounce house, carnival rides, pony rides, petting zoo,
3075 Johnson Dr, Ventura, CA 93015. Phone: 805
824-7015. Alternate Phone: 805 766-2122. Fax: 800 691-9135. Email:
mr_robledotransport yahoo.com. Open: Sunday thru Sunday am to
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Driving
south from Santa Barbara exit Johnson Dr and make a left, then another left
near Motel 6. Driving north from Camarillo, exit Johnson Dr and make a
Click here for a map and directions. Open for Christmas trees black
Friday till Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard,
Discover. Horse rides for ages 3 and up. private horse trail rides for age
10 and up from pumpkin patch to beach, hay rides, petting zoo, pitch fork
throwing, cowboy photo booth, face painting, music, food, ice cream,
catering trucks, wood carvers, antique farm equipment.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page. UPDATED:
November 18, 2015, JBS ADDED: October 05,
Pumpkinliner and Christmas Tree Train
gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, gift shop,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon
351 Santa Clara, Fillmore, CA 93015. Phone:
805-524-2546. Alternate Phone: 1-800-773-8724. Fax: 805-524-1838. Email:
rebecca fwry.com. Open: Weekends in October from 9am to 5pm. Pumpkin
Click here for updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Train trips to our pumpkin patch Ichabog ;Saturdays
and Sundays in October Departing at 10am,Noon,and 2pm; Train rides to the
Christmas Tree Farm Saturdays and Sundays November 27,2010 to December
19,2010 Departing at 10am and 2pm. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover. UPDATED: July 28, 2010
Stu Miller s Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, rides, bouncy castles,
locations and more information.
The Painted Pony Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, petting
zoo, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location
15315 Ojai Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060. Phone:
paintedponyfarm gmail.com. Open: March 15 pm to October 31 Monday to
Friday 10 am 2 pm Reservation are a must October open every Saturday 10 am
to 4. Directions: Located 6 miles from Santa Paula and 9 miles from Ojai on
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. ADDED:
Family Farms is a pick-your-own grower of a wide variety of fresh
vegetables and fruits in Ventura County, California. They offer a wide
variety of services and activities tailored for the entire family, including
pick-your-own produce, birthday parties at their Farm Animal Center, school
tours, gift baskets shipped anywhere in the U.S., and the Fall Harvest
Festival in October. The festival will be open from am until
pm October 1st through October 31st.
Admission to the festival is 12.00 per person on Saturdays and Sundays
and 3.00 per person Monday through Friday. Children under 2 are
weekends, each person will receive a tractor-drawn wagon ride with their
paid admission. Plus - Parking is FREE and on October 31st - Halloween -
kids dressed in a full costume will receive FREE admission.. We are proud
contributors to many local non-profit organizations. A portion of all
4-H, the Rotary Club, Pleasant Valley Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America, and
several other non-profit organizations.. UPDATED: July 24, 2010
Underwood Family Farms - Somis
5696 Los Angeles Avenue Somis, CA 93066
Farm Market, Animal Center, Gift Baskets, Specialty Produce
Farms - Moorpark Tierra Rejada
3370 Sunset Valley Road Formerly Moorpark Road
Farm Market, Animal Center, Pick Your Own
Produce, Fall Festival at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark see
below Wagon Rides, Birthday Parties, Educational Tours
Fall Harvest Festival at Tierra
Rejada Family Farms, October 1- 31,, from 9 am to 6 pm. Phone: 529-3690. Admission: 12
Saturday and Sunday ; 3 Monday to Friday ;
Under 2 Free ; Parking is free.
Pick-your-own pumpkin in our HUGE pumpkin patch, Clydesdale-drawn hay
rides, antique and new farm equipment and machinery displays, fun photo
ops, GIANT PUMPKIN display, and pick-your-own fruits and vegetables.
Baby animal petting and grooming corral, Pony rides.
A visitor writes on November 18, 2011:
The events are wonderful. Last weekend they had hay rides and a Civil
War Reenactment as a fundraiser for the Rotary Club.The entire experience was delightful for our entire family.
Big Wave Dave s Pumpkin Patches: Big Wave Dave offers pumpkins, squash, gourds, corn and hay bales for sale at patches in Ventura and Santa Barbara. Each location offers free kids games and prizes, and the Santa Barbara site features a bounce house. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, in Ventura at 4075 Telegraph Road and in Santa Barbara at 251 S. Hope Ave. 218-0282; bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com.
Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch: At this patch behind Boccali s Restaurant, many varieties of gourds, squash, corn and produce are on sale. Extras include free hayrides 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and a children s hay maze. Haunted hayrides, 7, are slated 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 21-22 and 28-30. Ghost hunter Richard Senate will present Haunted Fireside Tales 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14-15. 10 a.m. to dusk daily through Oct. 31 until 9 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 21-22 and 28-30, off Highway 150 east of downtown Ojai, 3277 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Ojai. 646-6116; boccalis.com/pumpkinpatch.
Faulkner Farm Pumpkin Patch: The Santa Paula Rotary Club runs the annual weekend autumn bonanza at the UC Hansen Agricultural Center, with pumpkins for sale, a maze of red corn, hay pyramids, hayrides, pony and miniature train rides, a petting zoo, a country store, live music and food booths. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30, 14292 W. Telegraph Road from Highway 126, take the Briggs Road exit north, Santa Paula. 4 admission; some activities cost 1- 5. Proceeds benefit local charities. 888-522-1884 or faulknerfarmpumpkinpatch.com.
Fillmore Western Railway Co. Trains: Visit Ichabog, the Fillmore Western Railway s private pumpkin patch, on PumpkinLiner daytime train rides. Ichabog offers pumpkins for sale, craft vendors, a carousel, barbecued food, Jolly Jumps and more. Headless Horsemen family dinner trains include a barbecue dinner and evening visit to Ichabog to search for the Headless Horsemen. PumpkinLiner trains depart at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekends in October; 10- 19. Headless Horsemen trains depart at 7 p.m. Oct. 14, 21, 23, 28 and 30; 24- 47. The depot is on Santa Clara Street near Central Avenue, Fillmore. Call for reservations. 524-2546 or fwry.com.
McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins: This family-owned patch sells pumpkins, squash, gourds and corn. Tractor- and horse-drawn hayrides visit a 107-year-old family barn. Field trips are available for a fee; reservations required. Irish group Sunday Drivers will perform Oct. 16 and the Shoemaker Brothers will play Oct. 23. The Topa Topa Tractor Parade will take place Oct. 22-23. 9 a.m. to dusk through Oct. 31, 5100 Olivas Park Drive, between Telephone Road and Victoria Avenue, Ventura. Free admission. 644-1235; greatpacificpumpkins.com.
McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch: Off Highway 101 in Ventura between the Victoria Avenue and Telephone Road exits, the McGrath Pumpkin Patch sells pumpkins and gourds daily in October. School field trips are available, and on some days, hayrides, pony rides, face painting and other activities are offered. Pumpkin-sculpting demonstrations with Terri Hardin will take place Oct. 15-16, or sign up for a sculpt-your-own class with Hardin Oct. 30. 9 a.m. to dusk daily through Oct. 31, 5156 McGrath St., Ventura. Free admission. 658-9972 or mcgrathstreetpumpkinpatch.com.
Pete s Pumpkin Patch: At this pumpkin patch on a steep hillside north of Highway 101 at the Central Avenue exit in Camarillo, pumpkins and gourds are on sale. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, Highway 101 and Central Avenue, Camarillo. 207-3363.
Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival: The 14th annual festival at this working farm includes pumpkins and produce for sale, a corn maze, hay pyramids, crafts, games, farm animals, a chicken show, pig races, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. Live entertainment and some activities take place on weekends only. Antique Tractor Weekend, Oct. 15-16, will include displays of new and antique tractors, and tractor parades at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31, 3370 Sunset Valley Road off Highway 23, Moorpark. 3 weekdays, 12 Saturdays and Sundays, free for kids younger than 2. Some activities cost extra. 529-3690 or underwoodfamilyfarms.com.
Calabasas Pumpkin Festival: The city s annual two-day gourd gala at Juan Bautista De Anza Park offers pumpkins for sale and incorporated into food and drink; live music; a professional pumpkin carver; pumpkin painting; carnival rides and games; reptile and nature shows; craft vendors; kids crafts; a car show Oct. 16 ; and seed-spitting, pie-eating and mummy-wrapping contests. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15-16, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. 5. 818-222-5680 or calabasaspumpkinfestival.com.
Lombardi Ranch: This family-owned Santa Clarita Valley farm in Saugus is open daily for purchasing pumpkins and other produce. On weekends the farm adds live entertainment; a petting zoo; free candy, balloons and stickers; bake sales proceeds go to local charities ; and wagon, pony and train rides. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 30, 29527 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus. Admission is free; some activities cost extra. 661-296-8697 or lombardiranch.com.
Harvest Festival: The Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art Craft Show will feature more than 200 exhibitors, live entertainment, demonstrations, gourmet food, children s activities and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16, Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 Harbor Blvd., Ventura. 9 general admission, 7 seniors, 4 youths 13-17, free for kids 12 and under. 800-346-1212; harvestfestival.com.
Ghostwalk 2011: The 17th annual Ghostwalk will feature an hourlong guided tour of vintage Santa Paula neighborhoods, with ghosts of early residents talking about their demise and the city s history. Bring a flashlight. Proceeds benefit the Santa Paula Theater Center. -9 p.m. Oct. 14-16, 21-23 and 29-30, Santa Paula Union High School, 500 E. Santa Barbara St., Santa Paula. 15 general admission, 8 students. 525-3073; ghostwalk.com.
Ghost Tour at Strathearn Park: The Ventura County Cultural Association and Simi Valley Historical Society present this 90-minute walking tour featuring 13 stops to visit with historical apparitions that tell stories about Simi Valley history. 7-10 p.m. Fridays, 6-10 p.m. Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 14-30, Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. 8. 526-6453; simihistory.com.
Fillmore Western Railway Co.: From Twilight to Transylvania murder-mystery dinner theater train ride, Oct. 15 and 29; 89. Heritage Valley Tour Lunch Train ride, Oct. 19; 53. Fright Night murder-mystery dinner theater ride, Oct. 22; 89. 351 Santa Clara St., Fillmore. 524-2546; fwry.com.
Benefactors Ball: Community Memorial Healthcare Foundation presents its 39th annual fundraiser; proceeds will benefit the emergency department at the new Community Memorial Hospital. The event will feature wine, food, dancing and live music by Soul City Survivors. 5 p.m. Oct. 15, Ojai Valley Inn Spa, 905 Country Club Road, Ojai. 300. 667-2881; www.benefactorsball.org.
Ponies by the Sea: Hosted by the Tri-County Mustang Club, this Mustang car show will feature contests, raffles, live music and more. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16, Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. tricountymustangclub.com.
Splash and Dash: The second annual triathlon swimming, biking and running for kids 5-15 will take place 1-4 p.m. at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Registration: 30 in advance, 35 day of the event. rsrpd.org.
Ghost Bus Tours: Take a late-night ride on a bus to chase ghosts and ghouls at the Olivas Adobe and other haunted sites on the east end of Ventura. Bring a flashlight. 8- p.m. Oct. 16, City Hall, 501 Poli St., Ventura. 25. 658-4726; cityofventura.net.
Scary Agoura : Friends of the Agoura Hills Library presents this evening devoted to fright films shot in Agoura, Malibu Lake and Oak Park, with guest speakers Brian Rooney and Harry Medved discussing local film history, signing copies of their books and screening clips from Frankenstein, Poltergeist, I Married a Monster from Outer Space and more. p.m. Oct. 18, Agoura Hills Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. Free. 818-889-2278.
Spooky Tours: This walking tour visits haunted locations in downtown Ventura. 9 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27, 71 Palm Restaurant, 71 N. Palm St., Ventura. Free. 641-1090.
Youth Ghost Hunting Class: This class for young people ages 8-14 will feature a lesson with ghost-hunting expert Richard Senate and hands-on experience using tools to detect paranormal activity. 7- p.m. Oct. 21, City Hall, 501 Poli St., Ventura. 20. 658-4726; cityofventura.net.
A Suitcase Full of Chocolate : Mount Cross Lutheran Church will host a screening of this film about the life of pianist Sofia Cosma. Lincoln Mayorga, one of Cosma s students, will perform before the screening. 7 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo. 10 donation. 482-3847.
Beginners : The Ojai Film Society continues its Sunday screening series with this 2011 semi-autographical story, written and directed by Santa Barbara native Mike Mills, starring Ewan McGregor as a man in his mid-30s grappling with how to find love and commitment. Rated R. p.m. Oct. 16, Ojai Playhouse, 145 E. Ojai Ave. 10 general admission, 7 seniors and students, free for OFS subscribers. 646-8946; ojaifilmsociety.org.
Deaf Jam : Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship s Community Cinema series free monthly film screenings from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens continues with this 2010 documentary about Aneta Brodski, a deaf teen in New York City who discovers the power of American Sign Language poetry. 7 p.m. Oct. 16, CVUUF, 3327 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park. Free. 374-9818; forum.cvuuf.org.
The Hedgehog Le Herisson : As part of the Monday Night Foreign Film Series, the Downtown Center for the Arts presents this 2011 French drama-comedy about a girl bent on ending it all on her 12th birthday. Not rated. and p.m. Oct. 17, Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. 9.75 general admission, 6.25 seniors. 981-3877, ext. 317; downtowncenter.org.
Los Zafiros Music from the Edge of Time : The Ventura Film Society presents this 2007 award-winning tribute to Los Zafiros, described as the Beatles of 1960s Cuba. 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. 10 general admission; 7 seniors, students and museum members. 628-2299; venturafilmsociety.com.
Miss Representation : As part of the Reel Justice Film Series, California Lutheran University will screen this new documentary about the effects of media messages on teenage girls. A panel discussion will follow the screening. 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Lundring Events Center, CLU, Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, north of Olsen Road near Mountclef Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. Free. 493-3693; callutheran.edu.
Alchemy Mammoth Cameras : At the Museum of Ventura County, photographer Luther Gerlach will demonstrate an early photographic process, showing how he makes wet-paint negatives and prints from authentic mammoth glass plate cameras. 2- p.m. Oct. 16,100 E. Main St., Ventura. 10 general admission, 5 museum members. Call for reservations: 653-0323, ext. 7. Information: venturamuseum.org.
Junipero Serra Series: In two talks at California Lutheran University, author and Westmont College professor Gregory Orfalea will discuss Spanish missionary Junipero Serra s complex relationships with women and American Indians: Serra s Women: A Bilocating Nun, a Witch and a Sorceress, p.m. Oct. 18; and California: A Hymn or a Horror., Nov. 8. Lundring Events Center, CLU, Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center, north of Olsen Road near Mountclef Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. Free. 493-3918; callutheran.edu.
Music for the Black Room: A Poetry Reading : As part of Oxnard College s Literature, Arts Lecture series, Tampa Review Poetry Prize winner Sarah Maclay will read her poems and talk about her writing process. 1-2 p.m. Oct. 19, Performing Arts Building, Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Free. 986-5800, ext. 1951; oxnardcollege.edu.
Nate Downey: The Ojai Valley Green Coalition will host a book signing and presentation about saving water by Nate Downey, author of Harvest the Rain: How to Enrich Your Life by Seeing Every Storm as a Resource. 7 p.m. Oct. 19, Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. 2 donation. 669-8445; ojaivalleygreencoalition.org.
Mary Robinson: UCSB Arts Lectures presents the former president of Ireland in a talk on Making Human Rights the Compass for all Ethical Globalization. 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Campbell Hall, UC Santa Barbara, 574 Mesa Road, Santa Barbara. 20 general admission, 10 UCSB students. 893-3535; artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu.
Audubon field trip: John Pavelko of the Ventura Audubon Society will lead a bird-watching hike at Lake Casitas. Meet at 8 a.m. Oct. 15 at Lake Casitas on Santa Ana Road. 640-9040; venturaaudubon.org.
Audubon workshops: The Conejo Valley Audubon is offering two Change Your Yard to a Wildlife Habitat workshops that will demonstrate how to use California native plants to provide food, shelter and water for birds. Oct. 15 and 30. 25. Reservations: 499-2165.
Poinsettia Ballroom Dancers: The group holds a weekly dance with a live band playing ballroom and Latin music. -10 p.m. Mondays, Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. 10 general admission, 8 members. 672-2891.
Country Lovers Western Dance Club: The club holds a weekly dance lesson and party. p.m. Tuesdays, Ventura Moose Family Center, 10269 Telephone Road. 5 general admission, 3 members, free for kids under 13. 456-9067; countrylovers.com.
Oxnard Ballroom Dancers: The group holds a weekly ballroom dance featuring a live band playing Latin and swing music. -10 p.m. Thursdays, Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. 8 general admission, 7 members. 659-2384 or 642-3924.
Scandinavian Dancers: Ventura and Santa Barbara County Scandinavian Dancers will host dances for beginners, experienced dancers, singles and couples. 2-5 p.m. Oct. 22, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10, Briggs Elementary School, 14438 W. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula. 6. 604-9608; cs.ucsb.edu/ gilbert/scand.
PUMPKIN PATCHES IN VENTURA COUNTY Pumpkin playhouse, labyrinth, corn maze, Farmer Craig s Chicken Show, hay bale spiders Pumpkin tractor displays.
Ventura County, California Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and More, Find Halloween and Fall Fun in Ventura County, California!
Events, festivals and pumpkin patches in and around Ventura County: October 14, 2011
