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The 27th Annual Rods & Roses Car Show is planned for 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in downtown Carpinteria. Following the car show is the annual Carpinteria Independence Parade at 3:30 pm. https://rodsnroses.com
The Father’s Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 10 am to 3 pm will feature an eclectic mix of custom cars, hot rods, low riders, motorcycles and classics. It is the perfect day to show off your rides and reconnect with friends and family. Also on hand will be food trucks, raffle, music and numerous vendors.
Proceeds for the event will benefit Food Share of Ventura County.
This car show is open to all solo riders, car clubs and all vehicle types, including motorcycles.
In addition to the car show at Harbor View Park on Father’s Day, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum will also be hosting a Father’s Day Celebration event, which will feature classic cars and boats.
Learn more at www.channelislandsfathersdaycarshow.com
Visit the Reagan Library this Memorial Day to honor the fallen men and women who served in the United States Military. The program will include live musical entertainment by harpist Thomas Baker, a flyover by the Tiger Squadron (weather permitting), a Color Guard, an Invocation by Naval Base Ventura County Command Chaplain Aristotle Rivera, and the following speakers:
Remarks by Captain Robert Kimnach III, Commanding Officer, Naval Base Ventura County
Remarks by Tony Cordero, Gold Star Family Member
Keynote Remarks by Patricia Blassie, Gold Star Family Member
This event will be held outdoors by the Reagan Library’s Gold Star Family Memorial. All Memorial Day programming is free to attend. Admission rates apply to view the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and the library’s latest exhibit, Defending America & The Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI.
Once the main parking lot is full, guests will be directed to park on Presidential Drive. Complimentary shuttles will be running to bring guests to the Reagan Library.
Music starts at 9:00 a.m. and the main program starts at 10 a.m.
For more information, please call (805) 522-2977.
The 3rd Annual Happy Face Music Festival in Simi Valley will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from noon to 7pm at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley.
A spectacular day of live music and entertainment in the community known for its famous happy face.
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to bask in the sun, surrounded by breathtaking hilltop views at the Happy Face Festival in Simi Valley. Satisfy your hunger cravings with delicious eats from the area’s best food truck vendors and quench your thirst with a cold beverage in hand. Get ready to rock to the sensational sounds of the most famous BRitish Bands of all time. Britain's Finest (The Beatles), Kenny Metcalf as Elton (Elton John), Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin and Jumping Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones).
General Admission: $25
VIP Admission: $100
Free for children 16 and under
Beer, wine and soft drinks included with your ticket! Must be 21 or over to enter. ID Required.
Tickets at happyfacemusicfest.com.
This Memorial Day weekend concert is presented by The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise - A charitable organization. 100% of festival proceeds benefit dozens of local charities and international causes.
Easter sunrise services are offered to the general public by Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park on March 31, 2024 beginning at 6:00 a.m. The service takes place in the parking lot of the main building at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village. This is a nondenominational service and is sponsored by the Conejo Valley Interfaith Association.
The event includes worship leaders from the New Hope Lutheran Church of Agoura and the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Westlake Village. There will be live music, light refreshments, and a beautiful dove release.
The Easter Sunrise Service is free and open to the public. For more information and directions, call Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park at (818) 889-0902.
The Easter Bunny is coming to the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 11am to 5pm. Event to feature dancing, games, crafts and more in Center Court. www.facebook.com/svtowncenter
Spring Spectacular is the America's Teaching Zoo's largest fundraising event of the year, with entertaining animal meet and greets all day.
Spring Spectacular 2024 will take place the weekends of March 16-17 and 23-24 from 10 am to 5 pm. Event to feature 3 shows, discovery stations and Ira’s Kingdom! Stay all day and enjoy the fun! Food truck will be on site, or bring your lunch to picnic in the sun!
Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors. Ages 2 and under free of charge.
For directions and questions, visit zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/spring-spectacular. The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is located at 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark.
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY AT THE REYES ADOBE
(SOLD OUT AS OF 3/21/24)
The City of Agoura Hills will host its annual Breakfast with the Bunny event at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10 am to noon.
There is no cost for entry and the event is open to all ages, with a focus on ages 2-10. The address for the event is Reyes Adobe Historical Site 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills.
No cost for entry/pre-registration. Bring your family and friends to this fun-filled morning of crafts, activities, light breakfast snacks, egg-citing egg hunts, pictures with the Bunny, and more! Don’t forget your cameras and sunscreen, and get ready for a morning full of laughter and fun!
Volunteers needed! Sign up at www.bit.ly/Volunteer-BWTB
Pre-registration required at BWTB.eventbrite.com
The City of Calabasas will host an Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at De Anza Park at the corner of Lost Hills and Las Virgenes Roads.
The event is free and residents are welcome to come out and get involved in helping to create a beautiful and healthy environment in Calabasas.
Spring “Conejo & Easter” Hunt & Festival: March 30th, from 1-4PM.
NOTE: STAGECOACH INN HAS INDICATED THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE, RAIN OR NO RAIN.
Hop on over to the Stagecoach Inn Museum and bring the kids and grandchildren to hunt for “conejos”, while the whole family enjoys exploring historic structures and interacting with costumed docents. A map is included with admission for marking bunny sightings to be turned in for a prize in this frolicking outdoor hunt around the beautiful museum grounds.
Our Conejo Hunt this year will send “kids” of all ages hunting for several numbered metal art “Conejos” made by our blacksmith Bobby Mensinger and there will be new baby animals to look for this Spring to add to the fun... ducklings, chicks, and of course baby bunnies.
Have your picture taken with our resident Easter Bunny and we’ll have crafts and “bunny” sack races and frolicking about to the sweet sounds of a local live band.
Regular admission is $10 per person; children 5 to 12 are $5 Children under 5 and Conejo Valley Historical Society Members are free. Annual CVHS Family Memberships can be purchased online or at the door for as little as $50. stagecoachinnmuseum.com
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