Kids Club at The Commons at Calabasas

Join us every Tuesday nights at 6pm at The Commons at Calabasas (4799 Commons Way) for a weekly dose of fun, including music, dance, arts, crafts, entertainment and so much more!

Upcoming Kids Club Events

June 18th: FURRY FRIENDS PETTING

We have the most adorable line-up of pocket-sized pets visiting for some hands-on fun! Children will be introduced to chinchillas, dwarf rabbits, lop eared rabbits, lion-head rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice and a rat or two!

June 25th: JUGGLING and FAMILY FUN

Direct from the Jumbo Shrimp Circus! Epoxy has ventured on his own and has come completely unglued! Professionally trained under the Barnum & Bailey big top, Epoxy will entertain us with juggling, unicycling and a whole lot of clowning!

For more information, contact The Commons at Calabasas management office at 818-222-3444 or view our full Calendar of Events at www.shopcommons.com

In addition to the Kids Club, The Commons has beautiful grounds where you can take a stroll and enjoy turtles, Koi fish and ducks. Your kids can have a quick bite at Johnny Rockets, Pick Up Stix, Las Salsa, or Corner Bakery and finish the evening with a sweet treat from Crumbs Bakeshop or Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt.

Toddler Story Time at Barnes & Noble Locations

Barnes & Noble bookstores offer up some great storytimes for kids at designated times. Below is information about local B&N stores in Ventura County and nearby areas.

Toddler Story Time in the Childrens' Department of Barnes & Noble at The Promenade at 160 S Westlake Boulevard, Thousand Oaks takes place on Monday mornings at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. There is also usually storytime on Saturday mornings at 10:30am. For more information and upcoming events, call 805.446.2820 or visit store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2751.

Toddler Story Time at The Commons at Calabasas location, 4735 Commons Way, is on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. For more information and upcoming events, call 818.222.0542 or visit store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2054.

Toddler Story Time at the Ventura Gateway, 4820 Telephone Road, Barnes & Noble location is on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. In addition, Family Fun Night storytime takes place on Friday nights at 7 p.m. For more information and upcoming events, call 805.339.0990 or visit store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2054.

For other locations and information, visit www.barnesandnoble.com.

(Last Update: April 2013)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Conejo and Las Virgenes

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley is a non-profit organization that provides time-tested programs offering leadership training, character development, fine arts, academic support, technology, health and fitness.

Clubs feature Learning Centers, Games Rooms, Computer Technology Centers, Fine Arts Rooms, Multi-Purpose Rooms, and Character and Leadership Centers. For grades 5 through 8.  Visit www.bgcconejo.org for more information. Also spring/summer camps for grades 1 to 12.

Local Clubs:

• Sequoia Middle School 2855 Borchard Road, Newbury Park (805.375.5635)
• Redwood Middle School 233 Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks (818.674.9266)
• Los Cerritos Middle School 1980 E. Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks (805.493.2917)
• Colina Middle School 1450 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks (805.449.1309)
• Lindero Middle School, 5844 Larboard Lane, Agoura Hills (818.483.6303)
• Chaparral Elementary School, 22601 Liberty Bell Road, Calabasas (818.224.3097)

A Step in Time School of Dance in Calabasas

A Step in Time School of Dance is dedicated to providing a well rounded education in all areas of dance for all ages. Offered are combination classes for beginners to expose them to the different forms of dance, as well as graded levels of tap, jazz, and ballet. Students are trained in the American Ballet Theatre Curriculum. Located at 4505 Las Virgenes Road, Suite 102, Calabasas. Visit www.astepintimedance.com or call 818.880.8152 for more information.

Kids Club and Kids Eat Free Tuesday Nights at Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas

The Sagebrush Cantina Kids Club is every Tuesday evening, hosting a line-up of family fun that includes free performances and activities geared toward kids ages 12 and under. Summer Kids Club is held on the cantina’s secure and spacious outdoor side patio where kids can enjoy free activities such asface painting, tattoo art, balloon making, gymnastics and disco dancing in an enclosed area while parents relax, dine and socialize. Each week a featured entertainment act is presented onstage for the entire family to enjoy.

The Kid’s Club family night menu offers many new cantina selections including vegan and vegetarian selections. All Tuesday night the cantina offers families a Kids-Eat-Free special, one free child’s meal with every adult entrée ordered or a $5 kid’s special meal with drink may be purchased for 10 and under. Kid’s Club runs from 4:30 – 7:30 pm with gym and special activities from 4:00 - 6:00, followed by a featured show from 6:00 - 6.30 and a kids disco 7:00 - 7.30pm. Birthday parties are welcome.

For more information, call the Sagebrush Cantina at (818) 222-6062 or visit www.sagebrushcantina.com/event/kids-club. Located at 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. It is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, 11:00 am to closing, Monday through Friday. The cantina now also serves Saturday breakfast  beginning at 8:00 am. Sunday Brunch is served from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm with regular menu offered from 2:30 pm to closing.

Lineup as of 2/3/13:

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Brandon's Buddies Free Kids Club in Calabasas

Brandon's Buddies is a FREE KIDS CLUB that meets every month at Brandon's Village at Gates Canyon Park in Calabasas.  This playground is the first fully-accessible playground in the region. The day may include Integrated Play, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and Treats.  Please feel free to bring a sack lunch.

All children with and without disabilities and their families who want to spend a great day playing in the sunshine and making friends are invited to participate!

Brandon's Buddies gives children with disabilities the opportunity to play with their typically-able peers, while giving their parents a chance to share experiences and advice with other parents/caregivers.  It gives children without disabilities the chance to get to know their peers and gain greater awareness and compassion.

For more information, visit The K.E.N. Project website at www.kenproject.com or call 818.222.8118.  Or visit the KEN Project calendar at www.kenproject.com/calendarofevents.html. 

Note from Conejo Joe: The group meets USUALLY (some exceptions) the first Saturday of each month from 11 am to 1 pm. But make sure to check in advance.  Or just show up.  The park is awesome!

Upcoming dates (as of 1/6/13):  Feb 2, Mar 9, Apr 6, May 4, Jun 1, Jul 13, Aug 3, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7.

Gates Canyon Park / Brandon's Village - Calabasas

The 7 acre Gates Canyon Park in Calabasas was acquired in 1993 and includes picnic areas with barbeques, fitness course, children's play area, basketball court, tennis courts, and open grass area.  The park is north of the 101 freeway and east of Las Virgenes, about 12 miles from Thousand Oaks city central.

Designed by Shane’s Inspiration, a non-profit organization that designs and builds universally accessible playgrounds, and opened in October 2006, Brandon’s Village features playground equipment is over 70% independently playable for children with disabilities and also provides meaningful and stimulating play opportunities for able-bodied children.

Gates Canyon Park / Brandon's Village is located at 25801 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Calabasas. Call 818.880.6461 or visit www.cityofcalabasas.com/vtour/parks-recreation/gates-canyon.html for more information.

We visited the park on Friday, January 1, 2010 and the kids had a blast.  There is a HUGE play area for 5 to 12 year olds with many unique features I haven't seen in other parks, such as a unique roller-driven slide and a large "swaying" ship that we spent about half an hour on. There is a separate play area for younger children.  My 4 year old was completely entranced with the play area and didn't want to leave.  The video below doesn't quite do the place justice but will give you some feel for how cool Brandon's Village is.  This is a "must visit" place in my opinion if you live in the area with kids!

AYSO Division 4 - Westlake, Agoura, Oak Park, Calabasas

American Youth Soccer Organization Region 4, covering the areas of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park and Calabasas, is for children ages 4 1/2 through 18 as of July 31st each year. Pre-Registration for the summer starts in March/April.  Region 4 is located at 5699 Kanan Road, #340, Agoura Hills. For more information, visit www.aysoregion4.org or call 818.707.8557.

Fresh Brothers "Make Your Own Pizza" Parties in Westlake Village and Calabasas

Fresh Brothers Pizza has locations at The Promenade at Westlake and The Commons at Calabasas. Their respective phone numbers are 805.777.8448 and 818.225.7555.

Fresh Brothers offers up fun, interactive "Make Your Own Pizza" kids birthday parties at their restaurants!

Each child is given a Fresh Brother's pizza box to label and decorate with stickers, markers, and crayons. The children then get to create their own edible masterpieces! Once cooked, pizzas are placed back into their boxes and brought out to the dining area. These are 7 inch pizzas and each kids gets an "I Made My Own" t-shirt to bring home.

For an extra per child charge they can also do apron decorating and cupcake decorating. Sounds fun!

They also do other events. Visit their website at www.freshbrothers.com/parties.html for more information.

Sapphire Arabians Equestrian Programs in Calabasas, Somis

Learn all about horses in a fun, safe environment at Sapphire Arabians, LLC. Established Equestrian program with beautiful, quality Arabian horses. Enjoy instruction in Saddleseat, Hunters, Western, Gymkhana, Jumping, Dressage, even Driving and Bareback Riding. Children will gain confidence, nurture their passion, learn responsibilty, build friendships and create a lifelong relationship with horses.

We participate in horse shows, relax on the trails, do charity/community work, have a local and National Youth Judging Team,  and so much more!

Two farms located for your convenience; one in Hidden Hills (Calabasas) and a second in Somis. Please give us a call and come out for a visit!

For more info contact Nedra at 818-269-6140, Email: hhcowgirl@gmail.com and visit our blog www.sapphirearabiansllc2009.blogspot.com

Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas

The City of Calabasas' Juan Bautista de Anza Park at 3701 Lost Hills Road (corner of Lost Hills and Las Virgenes) has building and recreation space available for rent. The rental space is ideal for birthday parties, holiday gatherings, corporate picnics, or company retreats.

There are 3 separate age appropriate play areas, a water fountain that shoots water streams 8 feet into the air during the summer and a large sport court. This is a fun park that my kids always enjoy! Access to trails too!

Three large picnic areas are available. Each area seats 80 (240 combined). The park’s game and basketball courts may also be rented for party use. A multi-purpose and conference room with panoramic views are also available for rental.

More information at www.cityofcalabasas.com/recreation/deanza.html or call 818.880.6461.

Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League - Calabasas

Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League is for players of all ages, including Fall youth, teen and adult divisions ages 6 and up as well as summer youth and coed leagues.  All games are played at the outdoor rink at Juan Bautista de Anza Park at 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas.  More information available at www.tvrhl.com or call 805.551.1412.