Channel Islands Harbor to Host Parade of Frights Boat Parade, Family-Friendly Activities
Halloween weekend at the Channel Islands Harbor is sure to be howling with the introduction of the inaugural “Parade of Frights.”
The Parade of Frights, a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. on October 29, 2022. Interested boaters can register by downloading this form.
Prior to the Parade of Frights, a variety of organizations and businesses will be offering Halloween-related events and activities, with no shortage of free candy for youth.
Expanded Farmers’ Market
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The Channel Islands Farmers’ Market will be offering an expanded market from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Harbor View Park, located just south of Marine Emporium Landing at 3600 Harbor Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93035. At the expanded market, the Ventura County Harbor Department will provide reusable Parade of Frights bags to children, each vendor will hand out candy, there will be a costume contest and a costume parade. The costume parade starts at 4 p.m. Organizers will be giving out special Halloween-themed medals for all participants of the costume parade. In addition, there will be an inflatable jump zone. Families can buy bracelets for children for unlimited jumping!
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Channel Islands Maritime Museum Scavenger Hunt
The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will be offering the “Spooky Maritime Scavenger Hunt.” The scavenger hunt will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Maritime Museum, located at 3900 Bluefin Circle Drive Oxnard, CA 93035. The scavenger hunt includes a journey into maritime mysteries, ghost ships, and more! Candy will be handed out to attendees and costume-wearing is welcome!
Local Business Participation
Local Harbor businesses are also getting into the Halloween spirt on Oct. 29th.
- Smokin Jay’s Hot Chicken & BBQ will be offering special Halloween-themed menu items.
- Lookout Bar & Grill will be offering Scaraoke, a Halloween Karaoke party.
- SeaFresh Channel Islands will offer Happy Hour all night.
- Toppers Pizza will be offering candy to their customers.
We will continue to update this article as more businesses provide offerings.
Editor’s Note: this story was published on Sept. 26, 2022.
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[…] PARADE OF FRIGHTS | 2-7 p.m. Halloween weekend on the Channel Islands Harbor is bound to be howling with the introduction of the inaugural “Parade of Frights,” a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade. It begins in entrance of Marine Emporium Touchdown at 6 p.m., and may be seen from the parks and walkways that line the route, in addition to most harbor eating places. Earlier than the parade, get pleasure from a wide range of Halloween-related occasions within the space, together with a farmers market at 2 p.m.; costume parade at 4 p.m.; and an inflatable bounce zone. 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. Extra info at https://www.channelislandsharbor.org/weblog/channel-islands-harbor-to-host-parade-of-frights-boat-parade-fam…. […]
[…] PARADE OF FRIGHTS | 2-7 p.m. Halloween weekend at the Channel Islands Harbor is sure to be howling with the introduction of the inaugural “Parade of Frights,” a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade. It starts in front of Marine Emporium Landing at 6 p.m., and can be viewed from the parks and walkways that line the route, as well as most harbor restaurants. Before the parade, enjoy a variety of Halloween-related events in the area, including a farmers market at 2 p.m.; costume parade at 4 p.m.; and an inflatable jump zone. 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. More information at https://www.channelislandsharbor.org/blog/channel-islands-harbor-to-host-parade-of-frights-boat-parade-famil…. […]
[…] PARADE OF FRIGHTS | 2-7 p.m. Halloween weekend at the Channel Islands Harbor is sure to be howling with the introduction of the inaugural “Parade of Frights,” a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade. It starts in front of Marine Emporium Landing at 6 p.m., and can be viewed from the parks and walkways that line the route, as well as most harbor restaurants. Before the parade, enjoy a variety of Halloween-related events in the area, including a farmers market at 2 p.m.; costume parade at 4 p.m.; and an inflatable jump zone. 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. More information at https://www.channelislandsharbor.org/blog/channel-islands-harbor-to-host-parade-of-frights-boat-parade-famil…. […]
[…] PARADE OF FRIGHTS | 2-7 p.m. Halloween weekend at the Channel Islands Harbor is sure to be howling with the introduction of the inaugural “Parade of Frights,” a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade. It starts in front of Marine Emporium Landing at 6 p.m., and can be viewed from the parks and walkways that line the route, as well as most harbor restaurants. Before the parade, enjoy a variety of Halloween-related events in the area, including a farmers market at 2 p.m.; costume parade at 4 p.m.; and an inflatable jump zone. 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. More information at https://www.channelislandsharbor.org/blog/channel-islands-harbor-to-host-parade-of-frights-boat-parade-famil…. […]