This weekend in Simi Valley (Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026): the Simi Valley Community Orchestra & Choir's Night Before Halloween concert on Friday, Halloween night live music and costume contests around town on Saturday, and a Gary Sinise conversation and book signing at the Reagan Library on Sunday. Here is every event I found for the weekend, with times, places, cost, and a link to check before you go.
This weekend’s Simi Valley events at a glance
- Friday: Simi Valley City Hall Certified Farmers' Market
- Friday: Halloween Party at the Library
- Friday: Teen Halloween Party at the Library
- Friday: The Night Before Halloween: Simi Valley Community Orchestra & Choir
- Friday: Country Music Friday: Country Vision Band + Porcellino's Food Pop-Up
- Friday: Lakota Loop Halloween Walkthrough (free)
- Friday: Friday Live Music at Chuy's Baja Grill
- Friday: Natural Science: Tribute to Rush
- Friday: Jesus Christ Superstar
- Saturday: Family Storytime at the Library (free)
- Saturday: Creativity Corner at the Library (free)
- Saturday: Halloween Pics with Mila the Owl
- Saturday: Jesus Christ Superstar (matinee and evening)
- Saturday: Ghoulish E-Bike Night Ride
- Saturday: Halloween + New Wine Release with Live Music by The Way
- Saturday: Saturday Live Music at Chuy's Baja Grill
- Saturday: Lakota Loop Halloween Walkthrough (free)
- Saturday: Dan the Man Rosen's Halloween Bash
- Saturday: Halloween Show with The Ghastlies & Wasted Rage (free)
- Sunday: Simi Valley Boutique Crawl (Crawl Holiday Boutique)
- Sunday: Jesus Christ Superstar (matinee)
- Sunday: Gary Sinise: Conversation and Book Signing
- Sunday: Sunday Sessions with Gaba Groove (free)
- Sunday: Sunday Live Music at Chuy's Baja Grill
- Sunday: Line Dancing at The Arena's Sunday Saloon
What’s happening in Simi Valley on Friday, October 30?
Simi Valley City Hall Certified Farmers' Market
11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. · Simi Valley Civic Center, 2757 Tapo Canyon Rd.
The weekly Friday certified farmers' market at City Hall, open year-round.
Halloween Party at the Library
2:30-4:30 p.m. · Simi Valley Public Library (Children's Area), 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd.
A Halloween party for babies and young kids in the library's Children's Area.
Teen Halloween Party at the Library
2:30-4:30 p.m. · Simi Valley Public Library (Teen Lounge), 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd.
The library's annual Halloween party in the Teen Lounge.
The Night Before Halloween: Simi Valley Community Orchestra & Choir
7-8:30 p.m. · Strathearn Historic Park (barn), 137 Strathearn Pl. · $12 online in advance, $15 at the door; up to 6 kids 17 and under free with an adult ticket
The community orchestra and choir play spooky classics and movie music. General admission, limited to 200 guests.
Country Music Friday: Country Vision Band + Porcellino's Food Pop-Up
7-10 p.m. · Nectar of the Dogs Wine, 791 Chambers Ln., Suite 130 · $25 minimum spend per person
Live country music with line dancing and a food pop-up at the winery. Reservations through the winery's form.
Lakota Loop Halloween Walkthrough
6:30-9 p.m. · Lakota Loop (private home), 1881 Lakota St. · Free
A free, family-friendly Halloween walkthrough with live actors and themed scenes. It's outdoors, so check before you go if it rains.
Friday Live Music at Chuy's Baja Grill
6:30-10:30 p.m. · Chuy's Baja Grill, 1397 E. Los Angeles Ave.
Live music at the restaurant on Friday night.
Natural Science: Tribute to Rush
7:30-11:30 p.m. · Rock N Roll Pizza Bar at Harley's Valley Bowl, 5255 Cochran St. · $15 at the door; 18+
A Rush tribute band plays the pizza bar inside the bowling center.
Jesus Christ Superstar
8 p.m. · Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave. · $37 adults, $32 seniors/students, $27 children (+$3 fee per ticket)
Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi stages the rock musical. The run continues Nov. 6-8.
What’s happening in Simi Valley on Saturday, October 31?
Family Storytime at the Library
10:30-11 a.m. · Simi Valley Public Library (Children's Area), 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd. · Free
A Saturday morning storytime at the library.
Creativity Corner at the Library
11-11:30 a.m. · Simi Valley Public Library (Children's Area), 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd. · Free
A short hands-on craft time at the library after storytime.
Halloween Pics with Mila the Owl
Noon-3 p.m. · Nectar of the Dogs Wine, 791 Chambers Ln., Suite 130
Halloween photos with Mila the owl at the winery.
Jesus Christ Superstar (matinee and evening)
2 p.m. and 8 p.m. · Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave. · $37 adults, $32 seniors/students, $27 children (+$3 fee per ticket)
Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi stages the rock musical. The run continues Nov. 6-8.
Ghoulish E-Bike Night Ride
6-9 p.m. · Knolls Park (meeting point)
A Meetup group e-bike ride of about 30 miles on roads and bike paths, intermediate pace. Front and rear lights and a spare tube are required.
Halloween + New Wine Release with Live Music by The Way
6-10 p.m. · Nectar of the Dogs Wine, 791 Chambers Ln., Suite 130 · $25 minimum spend per person
An '80s and '90s alternative tribute band, a costume contest and a new wine release at the winery. Reservations through the winery's form.
Saturday Live Music at Chuy's Baja Grill
6-10 p.m. · Chuy's Baja Grill, 1397 E. Los Angeles Ave.
Live music at the restaurant on Halloween night.
Lakota Loop Halloween Walkthrough
6:30-9 p.m. · Lakota Loop (private home), 1881 Lakota St. · Free
A free, family-friendly Halloween walkthrough with live actors and themed scenes. It's outdoors, so check before you go if it rains.
Dan the Man Rosen's Halloween Bash
8 p.m. · Simi Valley Brewing Company, 20 W. Cochran St. · No cover
DJ, dancing and a costume contest. No cover. Bring canned food for The Samaritan Center.
Halloween Show with The Ghastlies & Wasted Rage
8:30-11:30 p.m. · Rock N Roll Pizza Bar at Harley's Valley Bowl, 5255 Cochran St. · Free, no cover; 18+
A Halloween night rock show at the pizza bar inside the bowling center.
What’s happening in Simi Valley on Sunday, November 1?
Simi Valley Boutique Crawl (Crawl Holiday Boutique)
Starts 10 a.m. (listings show an end time of 1 p.m. or 4 p.m.) · Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005 E. Los Angeles Ave. (details not fully confirmed, check the link)
A shopping day with 150+ small, mostly local vendors selling jewelry, treats, gifts and home decor, plus a scavenger hunt and booth trick-or-treating for kids in costume.
Jesus Christ Superstar (matinee)
2 p.m. · Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave. · $37 adults, $32 seniors/students, $27 children (+$3 fee per ticket)
Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi stages the rock musical. The run continues Nov. 6-8.
Gary Sinise: Conversation and Book Signing
Check-in 3:45 p.m.; book signing 4:30-5:30 p.m.; conversation 6-7 p.m. · Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Dr. · $20 per person; at least one copy of the book per couple
The actor talks about his new book, Graceful Warrior, and signs copies. A virtual option is offered.
Sunday Sessions with Gaba Groove
5-7 p.m. · Rock N Roll Pizza Bar at Harley's Valley Bowl, 5255 Cochran St. · Free, no cover; all ages
An early-evening live music set at the bowling center's pizza bar.
Sunday Live Music at Chuy's Baja Grill
4-8 p.m. · Chuy's Baja Grill, 1397 E. Los Angeles Ave.
Live music at the restaurant on Sunday afternoon and evening.
Line Dancing at The Arena's Sunday Saloon
7 p.m. · Arena Sports Grill and Bar, 999 Enchanted Way #500 · $10
A line dancing night with two lessons. The series runs Sundays through Nov. 22.
Coming up in Simi Valley: sign up now
Turkey Smash Charity Pickleball Tournament (Nov. 28-29)
Sat.-Sun., Nov. 28-29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. · Pickle 'N Play Arena, 1457 E. Los Angeles Ave. · $70 per player, per division (max 2 divisions)
The 2nd annual Turkey Smash is a two-day doubles tournament: men's and women's doubles on Saturday, mixed doubles on Sunday, in 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5+ divisions. There's also a kids' Fun Zone, and it benefits the Mother Cabrini Student Scholarship non-profit. Register online by Sunday, Nov. 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Register online (closes Nov. 22) →
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Simi Valley this weekend (October 30–November 1)?
This weekend's Simi Valley events include the Simi Valley Community Orchestra & Choir's Night Before Halloween concert on Friday, Halloween night live music and costume contests around town on Saturday, and a Gary Sinise conversation and book signing at the Reagan Library on Sunday. The full list above has times, places, and links for each day.
Are there free events in Simi Valley this weekend?
Yes. Free events this weekend include Lakota Loop Halloween Walkthrough, Family Storytime at the Library, Creativity Corner at the Library, Lakota Loop Halloween Walkthrough.
Where can I find more Simi Valley events?
Check the City of Simi Valley and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District calendars, and the Simi On Video Things to Do and Events pages, which get a new weekend list every week.
More ideas: Things to do in Simi Valley · Simi Valley events on video · Where to eat in Simi Valley
Events, times, and prices can change. Check each event’s link before you go. Know of a Simi Valley event I missed? Message Simi On Video on Instagram.
