Oxnard Spooktacular Tonight: C Street, Second and Third Street Closures from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

OXNARD, VENTURA COUNTY — October 22, 2026. Drivers and families heading downtown today need to plan around temporary street closures outside the Oxnard Police Department. The city says its 11th annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat will take place on Thursday, October 22, 5–7 p.m., around the police headquarters at 251 South C Street. Streets began closing at 2 p.m. and are expected to reopen at approximately 8 p.m., according to the department’s October 20 news release.

Exactly which downtown streets are affected?

According to the police department, the following segments are subject to closure:

C Street between Second Street and Fourth Street.
Third Street between B Street and D Street.
Second Street between B Street and D Street.

Police personnel will manage intersections and divert traffic around the event. The department anticipates some delays but does not describe a citywide road closure or a restriction on all downtown parking.

Where can visitors park?

Oxnard’s own announcement recommends the Downtown Parking Structure at Third and B Street. Check local signage and any temporary changes to driveway access before parking. Do not leave a vehicle within barricaded street segments or block emergency access.

What families can expect

The event invites families to dress in Halloween costumes, participate in trunk-or-treat activities and meet Oxnard police officers and participating community organizations. Treats will be distributed while supplies last. The official release does not specify a paid entry ticket requirement or claim that every visitor is guaranteed candy.

Important timing distinction

Street closure: approximately 2–8 p.m. Event: 5–7 p.m. These are different time windows. Someone driving to a downtown appointment at 3 p.m. may encounter barricades even though the family event has not begun, and the roads may still be restricted after 7 p.m. while the site clears.

Where the information comes from

California58 Oxnard News compiled the timing, street segments and parking recommendation from the Oxnard Police Department official October 20, 2026 road closure and event announcement, which was issued by the department’s community affairs office. For confirmed late changes, contact Oxnard Police or follow traffic officers on site; this pre-event report is not a live feed of road openings.

Original local report from California58 Oxnard News. Information current to the official notice reviewed October 22, 2026. Reader corrections: california58com@gmail.com. Support independent local news.

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