Ventura Harbor Village Carousel and Arcade (CLOSED)

The carousel and arcade closed after the end of April 2022.

Retro look and feel at the Ventura Village Carousel

The Ventura Village Carousel and Arcade at Ventura Harbor Village makes for quite an entertaining time and a great place for celebrating a birthday - a 2 hour private party room rental with hot dogs, soda, 36 animal* carousel and arcade access. Learn more at venturaharbor.com/directory/village-carousel.

* An interesting carousel indeed. Not just horses. I see a pig, dog, camels, horses, rabbit, red-nosed reindeer, etc.

Or just stop by Ventura Harbor Village with the kids, try The Parlor (805.658.2837) for burgers, hot dogs and delicious onion rings, grab an ice cream at Coastal Cone, check out the boats, go kayaking or pedal-boating, try a whale watching expedition, etc.

Ventura Harbor Village is at 1567 Spinaker Drive, Ventura.  Call 805.644.3234 for the Carousel/Arcade.  Visit www.venturaharborvillage.com for more information

Serendipity Dance Company in Simi Valley

Serendipity Dance Company offers classes in jazz, ballet, contemporary, musical theater, hip hop and tap. And birthday parties! Located at 1788 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley. Visit www.serendipitydanceco.com or call 805.583.2623 for more information.

Protégé Performing Arts Center in Westlake Village

Protégé Performing Arts Center is a new performing arts school in the North Ranch area of Westlake Village at 1145 Lindero Canyon Road, Suite D-1, offering classes in all styles of dance, singing, music and acting. Dance classes available for all levels and age ranges, including adults. Both group and private sessions are available. Birthday dance parties available too! Visit www.protegearts.com or call 818.532.7700 for more information.

Gymboree Play & Music in Thousand Oaks (CLOSED)

Sign in window June 2022

Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 30 years. Today there are over 550 locations in 30 countries, making Gymboree the global leader in early childhood development programs.

Designed by experts, Gymboree's age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. Our programs are also recognized for their unique approach to parent involvement—which encourages participation in and understanding of each child’s development. Visit www.gymboreeclasses.com for more information.

The sole Ventura County area Gymboree Play & Music location as of summer 2021 is at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks, on the lower level of the outdoor shops.. CLICK HERE for their site. (805.357.3711)

Gymboree Play & Music in the outdoor shops section of The Oaks mall

Vita Art Center in Ventura

Vita Art Center is an educational non-profit that provides high-quality enrichment experiences in the visual arts for children, teens, and adults. Classes are taught by professional artists and instructors who design fun, challenging and educational projects and a variety of media and subject-matter is offered, with plenty of classes to choose from. Enrollment is limited to 10 students per course. Registration is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Vita Art Center is located at the Bell Arts Factory 432 N. Ventura Avenue, Studio 30, Ventura. Visit www.vitaartcenter.com or call 805-644-9214 to learn more.

Conejo Valley United Soccer Club

Conejo Valley United Soccer Club serves boys and girls ages five to 19 in the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas with high level soccer development, games, tournaments and more.

Visit www.cvusc.com for more information. 

Simi Valley Aquatics

Simi Valley Aquatics opened the first indoor swim school in Simi Valley in July 2016. The facility offers year-round swim lessons with two 90 degree pools for all ages, baby to adult. Offering group lessons, private lessons, semi-private lessons, "Baby & Me" classes and private parties. Located at 1263 Simi Town Center Way. Visit www.SVaquatics.com or call 805.443.SWIM for more information.

CReATE STUDIO Mobile Art Studio

CReATE STUDIO is a mobile art studio geared toward creative exploration using a varied array of recycled, artistic and crafty materials. All ages can create treasured masterpieces using many interesting and everyday household materials to build, tape, glue, paint and invent! No two creations are alike. Stop in and enjoy the fun! To learn more about CReATE visit www.createstudiofun.com or call 818.575.9566.

All American Twirlers in Camarillo

All American Twirlers provides your child the opportunity to learn how to twirl and perform in parades, exhibitions and other performances, including special events. Class locations in Camarillo and Santa Barbara.

Visit allamericantwirlers.com for more information.

Conejo Youth Basketball Association

Conejo Youth Basketball Association (CYBA) is a non-profit organization located in Thousand Oaks serving kids in the Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village area.

About 1,000 boys and girls in 1st through 8th grades play in the CYBA intramural winter league (December thru March). There are over 100 teams in eight divisions. In addition, there are travel teams made up of more skilled players that compete against other local communities in the Ventura County Youth Basketball Conference (VCYBC).

CYBA offers winter, spring and blacktop leagues.

Visit www.cyba.org for more information.