Kids' Activities, Sports and Fun Things to Do in Ventura County!
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Located at 407b Bryant Circle in Ojai, Starlight Dance Academy provides dance classes to children and adults. Current classes include jazz, ballet, tap, Zumba and hip hop as well as Pilates, yoga and mommy and me sessions. Also a great place for children's birthday parties! For more information, visit www.ojaistarlightdance.com or call 805.646.3732.
The Vivid Canvas Art Studio is located at 1633 Erringer Road, Suite 201B, Simi Valley, offering step-by-step, individualized art lessons for ages 6 and up. Programs include drawing/pastel basics, drawing, watercolor, acrylics and oils.
Visit vividcanvasartstudio.com or call 805.579.7076 for more information.
The Arterie Art Studio at 2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 105, Thousand Oaks is an art studio for both kids and adults that offers art classes, camps, birthday parties and more.
Visit www.thearterie.org or call 805.379.1426 for more information.
Gold Coast Gymnastics, a 5,000 square foot facility located at 4005 E. Main Street in Ventura, offers classes for boys & girls 15 months to adult. Recreational through competitive gymnastics including open gym (Fridays 8-9:30PM), tumbling and trampoline, birthday parties, day camps, summer camps, field trips and more.
Visit www.goldcoastgymnasticsclub.com or call 805.658.2825 for more information.
For hours of amusement check out Golf N' Stuff off the 101 freeway in eastern Ventura, just 20 miles west of Newbury Park. Golf N' Stuff features two 18-hole miniature golf courses, Indy style race cars (go-karts), bumper boats, bumper cars and laser tag (offered at designated time frames) and a large arcade. You must be 4' 8" tall to drive the go-karts and at least 4' tall to drive the bumper boats/cars, so make sure to wear heels if you're really short.
The famous Golf N' Stuff castle seen from Highway 101 in Ventura.
Each activity is priced separately. Mini golf as of December 2025 costs $18.00. You can also purchase a 2 hour unlimited use wristband for $22.00 (as of December 2025) and try everything.
Golf N' Stuff is open 365 days per year (366 on leap years)! Yes, it is even open Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day!
There is also a snack bar that serves an assortment of items, like mini pizzas, hot dogs and pretzels. Enough to provide plenty of carbs for your activities.
Golf N' Stuff is located at 5555 Walker Street, Ventura. More info at www.golfnstuff.com or call 805.644.7131.
Exit the 101 off Victoria, head North to Moon Drive, which turns into Walker, and turn left to the park.
Jump 'n Jammin Children’s Entertainment Center recently opened at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard. Play areas for toddlers up to ages I'd say to maybe 12. Similar to Kids' World in Oak Park, but somewhat smaller.
Fun looking place! Climbing, crawling, slides, foam ball shooters, etc. $22 for all day admission ages 2-12 (includes one free adult). (as of November 2025.) Toddlers $10. Additional adults $5.
More information at www.jumpnjammin.com or call 805.278.0032.
Reign & Shine Play Lab in Oak Park is a modern, immersive indoor play space designed for children ages 6 months to 10 years, with a special focus on imaginative, sensory-friendly experiences. The facility features sensory-based interactive play areas, including an interactive swing wall, a live draw wall, interactive ball wall and floor, and an interactive slide.
Kids can also explore an interactive moon sand table, themed pretend play stations (such as the Cosmic Clinic, Astro Market, and Intergalactic Salon), and a cozy reading nook. Many of the interactive games incorporate STEAM-inspired learning elements, blending fun with educational value. A parent lounge and co-working area complete the experience, making it a place where both kids and parents can enjoy their time.
Learn more at reignandshineplaylab.com or call 747-289-4141. Reign & Shine is located at 706 Lindero Canyon Road, #746, Oak Park.
Art Trek, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to bring visual, performing and literary arts to people of all ages. Art Trek provides art training to parents and teachers, after school programs, teen programs, summer camps, studio workshops and more. It has been active since 1992 and was established as a not-for-profit in 2006.
Birthday parties, corporate events and more. arttrek.org/schedule-event
Art Trek is located at 1144 Tourmaline Drive, Newbury Park (NEW LOCATION IN 2025) Visit www.arttrek.org for more information.
Play Out Loud Indoor Playground opened its doors in the Agoura Hills City Mall, 5875 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, on Friday, February 16, 2024. Open daily from 10am to 7pm. 3100 sq ft playground geared towards ages 9 month to 12 years. Learn more at playoutloudplayground.com
The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District maintains the massive Rancho Simi Community Pool, located at 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley.
The pool is available year round for lap swimming, recreational swimming, swimming lessons, birthday parties, periodic events and more.
Hours vary for recreational swimming, so check website below for schedules. Admission (as of July 2025) is $4 for ages 2 to 49 and $2 for ages 50+.
To learn more, visit www.rsrpd.org/recreation/aquatics.php.
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