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Old Town, the outlets, a free WWII aviation museum and this week's events, between Oxnard and the Conejo Grade.

18 upcoming events in Camarillo

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18 events

Trail or Treat
Halloween
👨‍👩‍👧 Family$10

Kids trick-or-treat along the Camarillo Grove Trail, answering nature questions for treats

Next Saturday · 10:00 AM

Camarillo Grove Park Nature Center

Camarillo, CA
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Halloween
🎉 HolidayFree

The 5th Annual Trunk or Treat is a free, family-friendly Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating from decorated car

Next Wednesday · 4:00 PM

Ventura County Department of Child Support Services

Camarillo, CA
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🎓 EducationSee details

Connect, share, and grow with Backyard Breasties during an interactive community open house!

Next Thursday · 5:00 PM

Deeply Rooted

Camarillo, CA
Spooktacular Bash (50+)
Halloween
❤️ Community$5

A Halloween costume dance with dinner and live music for adults 50 and over

Next Friday · 5:00 PM

Camarillo Community Center

Camarillo, CA
Spooky Swim
Halloween
👨‍👩‍👧 Family$4 - $10

A Halloween night swim with pumpkin painting and goodie bags in Camarillo

Next Friday · 5:30 PM

Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center

Camarillo, CA
Halloween
🎉 HolidayFree

Free admission and price-your-own pumpkins at a one-day church fall festival

Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Peace Lutheran Church

Camarillo, CA
Halloween in the Park
Halloween
🎉 HolidayFree

Trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, and a 6 PM costume contest at a free weeknight park party

Oct 28 · 5:30 PM

Community Center Park

Camarillo, CA
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Old Town Camarillo BooFest
Halloween
🎉 HolidayFree

Free Halloween-day trick-or-treating along Old Town's Ventura Boulevard, plus a costume contest

Oct 31 · 12:00 PM

Old Town Camarillo

Camarillo, CA
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Halloween
🎨 ArtsFree

Celebrate Halloween afternoon by dressing up in your best winged, feathered, or nature-themed costumes for a fun communi

Oct 31 · 12:00 PM

Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

Camarillo, CA
🤝 CharityFree

To dedicate a star, view ceremony locations or learn more, visit www.lmvna.org/lightupalife

Dec 5 · 4:30 PM

Constitution Park

Camarillo, CA

Camarillo at a glance

Camarillo sits between Oxnard and the Conejo Grade, and about 68,800 people live here, according to the state's January 2026 estimate. The city incorporated on October 22, 1964, and carries the name of the Camarillo family, whose 1892 Queen Anne Victorian still stands at the Camarillo Ranch. CSU Channel Islands, which opened in 2002, has a Camarillo address, and Camarillo Airport began in 1942 as a World War II flight strip that later became Oxnard Air Force Base. That history is why a free WWII aviation museum sits beside the runway today.

Old Town, the original town site laid out in 1910, runs along Ventura Boulevard with restaurants, boutiques, the Saturday farmers market and bronze statues of the actors Joel McCrea and Walter Brennan. It is also where the city throws most of its parties, from October's BooFest to December's Old Town Glow. Camarillo Premium Outlets draws shoppers from across the region, and new openings keep coming: Texas Roadhouse opens on October 19 and Costco on October 30. Below you'll find this week's Camarillo events, then the parks, museums, shopping and kid-friendly spots worth knowing, where to eat, and the annual events worth planning around.

Details checked Sep 16, 2026. Hours and prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go.

Top things to do in Camarillo

Outdoors and hikes

Camarillo Grove Park

A former stagecoach stop at the base of the Conejo Grade with oak-shaded picnic areas, a Nature Center with hands-on nature play, an enclosed dog park and trails, including an upper loop of just over a mile that climbs about 600 feet.

6968 E. Camarillo Springs Rd. · Parking $3 weekdays, $5 weekends

Open dawn to dusk. Dogs can be off leash anywhere in the park on weekdays; on weekends, only inside the dog park.

Official info for Camarillo Grove Park

Dizdar Park

Old Town's park, reopened in March 2026 after a full renovation, with a bandshell, a community plaza, a fire station themed playground and the statue of Adolfo Camarillo on horseback.

Ventura Blvd. at S. Glenn Dr. · Free

Open sunrise to sunset daily.

Official info for Dizdar Park

Museums, arts and history

Camarillo Ranch House

The Camarillo family's 1892 Queen Anne Victorian and its grounds. Docent-led tours take in all 15 rooms of the house, and garden tours run on the third Sunday of the month at 11.

201 Camarillo Ranch Rd. · Grounds free; house tours $5 cash, 12 and under free

The sign at the gate in September 2026 lists the grounds as open Wednesday to Sunday, 9 to 5, except holidays and private events, with house tours Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 2. Photography and filming need a photo pass from the ranch: 805-389-8182.

Official info for Camarillo Ranch House

Commemorative Air Force WWII Aviation Museum

A free museum run by the Commemorative Air Force's Southern California Wing at Camarillo Airport, the former Oxnard Air Force Base, focused on World War II aviation.

455 Aviation Dr. · Free, donations welcome

Open Thursday to Saturday 10 to 4 and Sunday noon to 4. Closed Monday to Wednesday and on major holidays.

Official info for Commemorative Air Force WWII Aviation Museum

Studio Channel Islands Art Center

Two free galleries, about 40 artist studios and an outdoor exhibition space in a former elementary school in Old Town. Artists open their studios on the first Saturday of the month, 11 to 4.

2222 Ventura Blvd. · Free

Galleries are open Tuesday to Friday 11 to 5 and Saturday 11 to 3, and close between exhibitions, so check before you go.

Official info for Studio Channel Islands Art Center

Shopping and markets

Old Town Camarillo

The original 1910 town site along Ventura Boulevard: restaurants, boutiques, the Joel McCrea bench statue near Arneill Road and Walter Brennan's across the street, and home base for BooFest, the Friday car cruises and Old Town Glow.

Ventura Blvd. between Glenn Dr. and Arneill Rd.

Official info for Old Town Camarillo

Camarillo Farmers Market

A year-round certified farmers market in Old Town every Saturday morning, running since 1991.

2220 Ventura Blvd. · Free to browse

Saturdays 8 to noon. Closed the Saturday of the Camarillo Fiesta in July and the Saturday after Christmas. No pets.

Official info for Camarillo Farmers Market

Camarillo Premium Outlets

Brand and designer outlet stores along covered, arched walkways off the 101, plus the Promenade section of restaurants, where Texas Roadhouse opens October 19.

740 E. Ventura Blvd.

Check store hours on the outlet center's site before a holiday trip.

Official info for Camarillo Premium Outlets

With kids

Mel Vincent Park

A 5-acre neighborhood park with two playgrounds, fitness equipment, basketball and sand volleyball courts, and restrooms.

668 Calistoga Rd. · Free

Open dawn to dusk.

Official info for Mel Vincent Park

Arneill Ranch Park

Fully renovated in 2022, with an inclusive playground for ages 3 to 12, plus a running track, fitness stations, a big lawn and picnic tables with barbecues.

1301 Sweetwater Ave. · Free

A sign at the playground in September 2026 names it a PlayCore National Demonstration Site for inclusive playground design.

Official info for Arneill Ranch Park

Where to eat in Camarillo

Well-reviewed local spots from our directory, chosen by rating and number of reviews. Chains are left out.

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New in Camarillo

What's opening soon, what just opened and what's been announced, each checked against its source.

Opening date passed, confirmingRestaurant

In-N-Out Burger (reopening)

The In-N-Out on Ventura Boulevard has been closed since Aug. 17 for a parking lot expansion that adds parking and room for more cars in the drive-thru line. The city says it could reopen as early as the end of September.

1316 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010

Official site

Checked Sep 16, 2026 with Ventura County Star, citing City of Camarillo posts

Opens Mon, Oct 19Restaurant

Texas Roadhouse

The steakhouse chain's first Ventura County restaurant opens beside the Promenade section of Camarillo Premium Outlets, with hand-cut steaks and ribs.

650 E Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010

Read our storyOfficial site

Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Texas Roadhouse location page

Opens Fri, Oct 30Shop

Costco Wholesale #1680

Camarillo's Costco warehouse opens at the west end of Camarillo Town Center with a food court, pharmacy, optical and tire center. Its gas station opened May 1.

431 W Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010

Read our storyOfficial site

Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide, citing costco.com

Soft opened Aug 28Restaurant

Poke & K-Roll

A poke bowl and Korean kimbap roll counter took over the former Poke U & Me space in Carmen Plaza.

455 Carmen Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010

Read our story

Checked Sep 15, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide

Soft opening since early AugustCafe or bakery

Carrara's Italian Cafe

Moorpark's Italian pastry and gelato shop added a Camarillo cafe at Arneill Road, serving espresso, paninis, pastries and gelato.

2290 E Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010

Official site

Checked Sep 14, 2026 with Conejo Valley Guide

Under construction, opening date not announcedHotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton and Conference Center

A 155-suite Embassy Suites with a 17,500-square-foot conference center for up to 750 guests is framing up at Mian Plaza, across from Camarillo Premium Outlets and next to the open Home2 Suites.

601 E Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010

Official site

Checked Sep 16, 2026 with Visit Ventura County Coast and Mian Plaza

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Big dates and annual events

Good to know

Things to do in Camarillo: FAQ

What is Camarillo known for?

Old Town Camarillo along Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo Premium Outlets, the Camarillo family's 1892 Victorian at the Camarillo Ranch, and its World War II aviation history: Camarillo Airport started as a 1942 flight strip and later became Oxnard Air Force Base. CSU Channel Islands, which opened in 2002, has a Camarillo address.

What are some free things to do in Camarillo?

The Commemorative Air Force WWII Aviation Museum at Camarillo Airport is free Thursday to Sunday. Walking the Camarillo Ranch grounds, the Studio Channel Islands galleries, Dizdar Park and browsing the Saturday farmers market are free too, and Camarillo Grove Park only charges for parking ($3 on weekdays).

When is the Camarillo farmers market?

Every Saturday from 8am to noon, year-round, at 2220 Ventura Blvd. in Old Town. It closes the Saturday of the Camarillo Fiesta in July and the Saturday after Christmas, and pets aren't allowed.

Can you take photos at the Camarillo Ranch House?

Only with a photo pass. The sign at the ranch gate says no photography or filming on the premises without one; call 805-389-8182 or email [email protected] to request it. The grounds themselves are free to walk.

Is the WWII aviation museum in Camarillo free?

Yes. Admission to the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing's museum at 455 Aviation Dr. is always free, with donations welcome. It's open Thursday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday noon to 4pm, and closed Monday to Wednesday.

What is there to do with kids in Camarillo?

Dizdar Park's fire station themed playground in Old Town, the inclusive playground at Arneill Ranch Park, the nature play area at Camarillo Grove Park, the two playgrounds at Mel Vincent Park and the free WWII aviation museum. In October, Trail or Treat at Grove Park and Halloween in the Park are both aimed at kids.

When is the Camarillo Christmas Parade?

Saturday, December 12, 2026. The parade starts at 10am at Temple Avenue and Las Posas Road and ends at the Community Center on Burnley Street, where Santa's Village runs from 10am to 2pm. Admission is free.

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