Things to do in Calabasas, Malibu and Westlake Village this October

October is full around here. There is a pumpkin festival, a glowing pumpkin trail, a fashion show for a good cause and a big weekend at Zuma Beach. Here is what is left this month, in date order, with a few extras just outside our five communities.

Through November 1: Night of the Jack at King Gillette Ranch

Calabasas. A one-mile trail of hand-carved, glowing jack-o'-lanterns at King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Highway. This year adds Jack's Carnival, with rides and a corn maze. It runs nightly through November 1, and tickets and parking are bought in advance, so check the event site before you drive over.

October 15: Las Virgenes school board candidate forum

Calabasas. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the AC Stelle MPR. All four candidates for the Las Virgenes school board talk about the future of the district and take questions. The public is welcome.

October 16: Spooky Skate

Malibu. A city-run Halloween skate night for all ages. The City of Malibu has not posted the time in the list we found, so check malibucity.org before you go.

October 17: Shred Event at Westlake Village City Hall

Westlake Village. 9 AM to 12 PM at City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Bring up to four boxes or bags of paper. Take out hanging file folders first, since the metal rods can't be shredded.

October 18: Calabasas Pumpkin Festival

Calabasas. 10 AM to 5 PM at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road. Expect live music, a marketplace, pumpkin-inspired food and activities for kids. Online tickets are $15 through October 17. Free parking and shuttles run from designated business lots.

October 22 and 23: Haunt Your Home in Agoura Hills

Agoura Hills. The city's Halloween house-decorating contest. Volunteer judges ride a shuttle from the Recreation Center, 29900 Ladyface Court, to see the best decorated homes. Check with the city if you want to judge.

October 23: Bu Bash Halloween Carnival in Malibu

Malibu. 3 PM to 6 PM at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. A city carnival for ages 2 to 10. It's $10 per child, and registration is through the City of Malibu.

October 24: Casa Pacifica's 25th Annual Angels Spotlight on Style Fashion Show

Westlake Village. 10 AM to 3 PM at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. Casa Pacifica marks 25 years of the show with a day of fashion and fundraising for the children and families it serves.

October 24: Leonis Adobe Pumpkin Party

Calabasas. 1 PM to 4 PM. A scavenger hunt, crafts, live music and demos of 1880s rancho life. Entry is $10 per person. Children under 2 and members are free. Costumes are welcome.

October 24 and 25: Malibu Moves at Zuma Beach

Malibu. The third annual running and walking weekend. Saturday is the expo, with vendors, demos and kids activities. Sunday has the half marathon at 8 AM, plus a 10K, 5K, one-mile Zuma Dash and a kids run. Parking is at Zuma Beach, 30000 Pacific Coast Highway, and Saturday has free parking along the highway.

October 25: Walk to End Alzheimer's at Pierce College

Woodland Hills. 6201 Winnetka Avenue. Registration and expo open at 8 AM, the ceremony is at 9 AM and the walk starts at 9:30 AM. Anyone can join, and you can walk solo or with a team.

Just outside our five communities

Every Saturday: Mizel Estate Wines runs a vineyard tasting at 1050 W. Potrero Road in Thousand Oaks, with seatings at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Reserve ahead at mizelestate.com/wine-events. October 18: Luminario Ballet presents Le Ballet Jazz Noir at 8 PM at Avalon Hollywood.

Dates, times and prices can change. Check with each organizer before you head out. Planning a quieter weekend instead? See our guide to things to do in Westlake Village.

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