Thousand Oaks' Reign of Terror haunted house is open through Sunday, Nov. 1, anchoring a week of Halloween events across the Conejo Valley and nearby Moorpark.

The walk-through attraction at 285 N. Moorpark Road in Janss Marketplace spans 145 rooms and 12 connected haunts across 35,000 square feet, according to the Reign of Terror website. Two new sections debut this year, Backwoods and The Hotel, along with a reimagined Funhouse.

General admission tickets are $44.99 on regular nights and $49.99 on premium nights, which include Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. A lights-out experience on Nov. 1 sends groups through in total darkness with one small glow stick. The attraction is recommended for ages 13 and older. Free parking is available on site.

Across town at California Lutheran University, the Listeso String Quartet performs "Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics" at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in Samuelson Chapel at 165 Chapel Lane. The tentative program includes Michael Jackson's "Thriller," the theme from "Psycho" and Camille Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre," according to the event's Fever listing. Tickets start at $18. The show runs 60 minutes, and doors close five minutes before the start. Attendees must be at least 8 years old.

In Moorpark, the Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College hosts Boo at the Zoo on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, at 7075 Campus Road. The event features interactive treat stations, wildlife meet and greets, pumpkin bingo and photo opportunities, according to the Moorpark College zoo website. Tickets start at $5. Children 2 and under get in free.

Underwood Family Farms' Fall Harvest Festival at 3370 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark runs through Saturday, Oct. 31, VC Reporter reported. The festival includes a pumpkin patch, farm animals, rides and games. Weekday admission is $16. Weekend tickets run $34 to $38 and must be purchased online.

Two more Moorpark events round out the week. Moorpark College a cappella group Moor Harmony performs Aca-BOOza at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Main Stage Theater in the Performing Arts Building. Costumes are encouraged, and tickets start at $13.50. On Saturday, Oct. 31, Haunted High Street brings a free community festival to High Street between Magnolia Street and Moorpark Avenue from 4 to 7 p.m., with trunk or treating, food trucks, music and a carnival ($5 to $10 entry) with rides for all ages.

What's coming up

  • Friday, Oct. 30: Candlelight Halloween concert, 6:15 p.m., Samuelson Chapel, Cal Lutheran. Aca-BOOza, 7 p.m., Moorpark College.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31: Boo at the Zoo, Moorpark College Teaching Zoo. Haunted High Street, 4-7 p.m., Moorpark. Underwood Family Farms' last day of the season.
  • Sunday, Nov. 1: Reign of Terror lights-out finale. Boo at the Zoo closing weekend.