• Over 75 Marketplace vendors

• Unlimited inflatable rides & games

• Live Reptile & Bug Shows

• Photos with "Punky" & Halloween characters

• Car Displays

• Food trucks and vendors

• Pumpkin patch

• Professional pumpkin carving

• Pumpkin pies for purchase (by the slice or whole pie)

• Pumpkin painting & seasonal craft activities

• Pumpkin beer in the beer garden

• Pumpkin and harvest items for sale in the Marketplace

• Pumpkin treats in the Food Court

• Photos with Punky & other spooky characters

MONSTER MASH UP DANCE PARTY!
11:00am at the Kid's Stage
Kids under 12 - Join in your Halloween costume for monster size dance party! Be one of the first 200 participants and receive a free pumpkin to personalize in our pumpkin painting booth.

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Bike rides with three different routes and distances. 40K, 40 Mile, and 4.0 mile around town

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JERRY O'CONNELL, Grand Marshal

The parade begins at the intersection of Reyes Adobe Road and Lake Lindero Drive, and ends at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site & Park. The parade route is approximately 1 mile with ample sidewalk space along Reyes Adobe Road for viewing.

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The race will take place on a ( previously certified ) flat and fast course, starting and ending at the Whizin's Market Square

Custom medals awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place age group winners.  Age groups: 13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29 30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70 & over

Not only will participants have the opportunity to test their speed and endurance, but they will also be supporting a great cause. A percentage of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Bumble Bee Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides support to families affected by childhood cancer. https://www.bumblebeefoundation.org/about-us/ 

Don't miss out on this exciting event that combines fitness, philanthropy, and community spirit. Register now and be a part of something RAD!

Bonus!  Every participant will receive TWO tickets to an upcoming show at The Canyon, Agoura Hills 

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Celebrate books, reading, and art by designing a bookmark for our 45th Annual Bookmark Contest. Various art supplies will be available. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

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Design and create your own Alebrije fantastical animal. Learn about Alibrijes to celebrate Mexican heritage month and this Mexican Folk Art.

For Tweens and Teens Grades 6-12

Registration Required.

Register here: https://libcal.tolibrary.org/event/13037571

Join us to Run/Walk and be a hero in the fight against Childhood Cancer

7:30am Registration
9:30 Run Starts
9:00 Kids Dash

Entry Fee $45
Kids Dash $25

Custom Finisher Medal • Chip Timing • Music 
Kids Fun Zone  •  Food Trucks

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Build, create, and explore with the world’s most popular building bricks! Learn how simple machines work by building them and discovering their functionality. All materials will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

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Join us as we paint various emoji suncatchers and learn about the origins of the emoji and how they have changed the way we communicate with one another. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

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Do you like dinosaurs? Come discover some fun facts about dinosaurs and then use your imagination and a variety of art supplies to decorate your own 2-D cardboard dinosaur. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

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Learn about cultures and faiths around the world through their fall celebrations. Explore food traditions during Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, and the Moon Festival, then use paper to create a plate of foods eaten on special occasions. For ages 8 - 12.

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Join us at the Grant R. Brimhall Library for 30 minutes of bilingual (English/Spanish) storytelling fun followed by a small craft! This bilingual pajama storytime is for ages 3-5 years. Walk-ins welcome!

Storytime Guidelines

• Please follow the suggested ages listed for each program.

• We make every attempt to begin on time. As it can be distracting to participants, please arrive on time for programs. Doors may be closed and admittance to programs may not be possible after the program is underway (or has started).

• Changing tables are available and located in the public restrooms.

• Snacks should be eaten outside of the storytime room.

• Our number one rule is to have fun, so if your child is having a bad day (or a bad moment) please step outside the storytime area so that everyone can continue having fun. You may come back into the room when your child is ready.

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Dance, clap and sing along with Cheryl Lev and her guitar during this fun, interactive program. For Ages: 0-5 years. 

Registration is required for each date. Space is limited. No walk-ins. Registration opens 4 weeks in advance.

Storytime Guidelines

• Please follow the suggested ages listed for each program.

• We make every attempt to begin on time. As it can be distracting to participants, please arrive on time for programs. Doors may be closed and admittance to programs may not be possible after the program is underway (or has started).

• Changing tables are available and located in the public restrooms.

• Snacks should be eaten outside of the storytime room.

• Our number one rule is to have fun, so if your child is having a bad day (or a bad moment) please step outside so that everyone can continue having fun. You may come back into the room when your child is ready.

• Registration is on a first come, first served basis

• Registration does not guarantee admittance.

• If your group has 5 or more people, please contact us through Ask-A-Librarian

• Registration opens 4 weeks in advance.

• Due to limited seating, participants may only attend one Music & Movement class per day.

Registration for this event closes 3 hours before the program begins.

All programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

 Register here: http://libcal.tolibrary.org/event/12736858

Dance, clap and sing along with Cheryl Lev and her guitar during this fun, interactive program. For Ages: 0-5 years. 

Registration is required for each date. Space is limited. No walk-ins. Registration opens 4 weeks in advance.

Storytime Guidelines

• Please follow the suggested ages listed for each program.

• We make every attempt to begin on time. As it can be distracting to participants, please arrive on time for programs. Doors may be closed and admittance to programs may not be possible after the program is underway (or has started).

• Changing tables are available and located in the public restrooms.

• Snacks should be eaten outside of the storytime room.

• Our number one rule is to have fun, so if your child is having a bad day (or a bad moment) please step outside so that everyone can continue having fun. You may come back into the room when your child is ready.

• Registration is on a first come, first served basis

• Registration does not guarantee admittance.

• If your group has 5 or more people, please contact us through Ask-A-Librarian

• Registration opens 4 weeks in advance.

• Due to limited seating, participants may only attend one Music & Movement class per day.

Registration for this event closes 3 hours before the program begins.

All programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

 Register here: http://libcal.tolibrary.org/event/12736858

Free, fun movie night out with the family. Activities start 1 hour before showtime - movie starts at sunset.

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we will be making Talavera tile magnets! Talavera tiles are decorative tiles traditionally used in Mexico.  For teens ages 13 – 17. Registration required.

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Create a sculpture using air dry clay. While supplies last. For Grade K-5th.  

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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, please join us in creating a Talavera-inspired piece of functional art. All materials will be provided. For children ages 5 - 12 .

Talavera is a Mexican and Spanish pottery tradition, and we will be honoring that tradition by decorating wooden keepsake boxes in that style.

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Celebrate books, reading, and art by designing a bookmark for our 45th Annual Bookmark Contest. Various art supplies will be available. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and paint your own percussion instrument! While supplies last. For Grades K-5th.

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Crawl up and down and all around! This obstacle course will introduce babies to a fun activity that incorporates the building blocks necessary to develop their social, motor, and sensory skills. For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers. 

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Relax, crochet, and socialize at the Thousand Oaks Library’s crochet club! Beginners and experts alike are welcome to bring your own supplies and hang out with fellow crocheters as they sip tea and work on their projects. Have a friend that you've been bugging to try crochet? Bring them along, they can borrow one of our hooks! Ages 11+. 

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Come join us at the library for some video gaming! A Nintendo Switch and some of the latest games will be made available to play with other gamers, such as Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart! For ages 13 - 17.

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The free festival offers a rich array of activities suitable for children of all ages, including live book readings by celebrated authors, interactive storytelling sessions, musical performances, and various arts and crafts activities. This year, the festival will also introduce new authors and illustrators, providing fresh perspectives and stories that captivate and inspire.

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Live performances start at 4pm

The Nightmare Before Christmas screening at 7pm

Food trucks and family fun

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Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the City of Thousand Oaks! Transform artificial acorns into beautiful, hand-painted decorations. Materials provided. While supplies last. For ages 5-adult. Walk-ins welcome.

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Join “Miss Cheryl” for a fun and interactive family music concert, featuring rhythm chants, guitar-led singing, instrument play, and dancing - sure to delight your little music-makers. For ages 0 - 3. 

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