Channel Islands Harbor Pumpkin Paddle

Name: Channel Islands Harbor Pumpkin Paddle
Start: 2025-10-25T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-25T12:00:00-07:00
Location: Channel Islands Harbor Boat Launch Facility

Date & Time

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Channel Islands Harbor Boat Launch Facility | Oxnard, CA

Details

The Channel Islands Harbor will host its inaugural Pumpkin Paddle, an event designed for kayakers and paddleboarders.
About this Event

The Channel Islands Harbor will host its inaugural Pumpkin Paddle at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, inviting kayakers and paddleboarders to dress up in costume and celebrate Halloween on the water. This new event is part of the Harbor’s ongoing 60th anniversary celebrations, bringing the community together for festive and family-friendly activities.

Event Details

Start Location: East Bank Day Dock (between Fisherman’s Wharf and the public launch ramp)
Route: Paddle to the docks at Peninsula Park
Time: 10 a.m., Saturday, October 25
Pace: Go at your own speed
Safety: Harbor Patrol will be on hand to provide safety services

Costume Contest

Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. A costume contest will be held following the paddle, with winners receiving gift cards to dine at local Harbor businesses.

Registration & Giveaways

Registered participants will receive:

A pair of festive pumpkin sunglasses
Additional Harbor giveaways

More Halloween Fun

The Pumpkin Paddle is just the beginning! Stick around for the annual Parade of Frights in the evening, making October 25 a full day of Halloween fun at the Harbor.