Princess Diana Exhibit at the Reagan Library November 7, 2026 through May 31, 2027

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) will debut “Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving,” marking the exhibition's first stop anywhere in the world. Opening on November 7, 2026, this remarkable exhibition showcases more than 700 original artifacts spanning every chapter of Diana's extraordinary life. From internationally recognized fashions and handwritten letters to childhood treasures, jewelry, historic documents, and personal possessions, these remarkable objects tell the story of Diana as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, humanitarian, and global icon. 

Displayed together for the very first time, this landmark exhibition also unveils previously unknown artifacts and items that highlight the special transatlantic friendship between the Reagans and the United Kingdom, unique to the Reagan Library. This exhibition offers visitors an unprecedented opportunity to experience her life, legacy, and enduring impact.

Items on display include: 

  • Diana’s iconic “Travolta” dress, on loan from Historic Royal Palaces;

  • The invitation to the historic 1985 White House State Dinner;

  • Diana’s famous “Black Sheep” sweater;

  • The “Caring” dress worn while visiting hospitalized children; 

  • Jacques Azagury’s “Final Goodbye” Dress, the last gown Princess Diana tried on before her death, revealed publicly for the first time;

  • The official program from Charles and Diana’s royal wedding;

  • Princess Diana's wedding slippers;

  • Princess Diana's iconic Lady Dior handbags, shoes, hats, and designer accessories;

  • Jewelry from childhood keepsakes to iconic royal pieces;

  • Handwritten letters, historic documents, and personal possessions.

Exclusive to this stop on the tour, the Reagan Library adds to the international collection by pairing Princess Diana's artifacts with items from President and Mrs. Reagan’s archival collection. This one-of-a-kind pairing tells the story of the Princess of Wales and the enduring transatlantic bond between the U.S. and the U.K. It brings together iconic dresses and personal treasures from Princess Diana and Nancy Reagan, highlighting how each used their global platform to champion humanitarian work, shape fashion history, inspire millions, and leave a lasting influence on modern culture.

The “Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy — A Life of Giving” exhibition, running through May 31, 2027, was developed and produced by Exhibits Development Group in collaboration with The Princess & The Platypus Foundation from the collection of The Princess Diana Museum. 

To learn more about the exhibition and purchase tickets, visit the Reagan Library website at www.ReaganLibrary.com/Diana. With large crowds expected, guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. The exhibition is not endorsed by, sponsored by, licensed by, associated with, or otherwise affiliated with the British Royal Family. 2026 © - All Rights Reserved.

2026 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard July 29 through August 18

The 2026 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp presented by American Airlines will be open for fans to attend practice sessions in Oxnard from Wednesday, July 29th through Tuesday, August 18tth. Fans can attend all practice sessions open to the public. Location is the River Ridge Playing Fields, accessible at 2501 Ventura Road in Oxnard.

Training Camp in Oxnard will be highlighted by the annual camp opening ceremony – Cowboys Back Together Saturday presented by American Airlines – as the team welcomes fans back to training camp on Saturday, August 1. The Cowboys Back Together Saturday event will begin at 9:15 am PT as fans enjoy live entertainment, Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy, exclusive merchandise, giveaways and more! The Opening Ceremony will take place at 11:15 am PT which will include a performance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, 90 boys and girls from NFL Flag Ventura County, and remarks from the Jones Family and Mayor of Oxnard before the open practice session at 11:45 am PT.

On Thursday, August 6, the team will host Heroes Appreciation Day presented by USAA to show their gratitude towards miliary personnel and first responders. Heroes who wear their military or first responder uniform or show their military ID will receive free general admission parking and two reserved spots on the sideline VIP structure to view practice. Capacity is limited; first come, first served.

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Admission is FREE, no tickets needed. There will be autograph opportunities, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader appearances, live weekend entertainment, Cowboys merchandise for sale, food and drinks available for purchase, field access and more.

Fans will have the option to purchase VIP or Hospitality Deck Access to the training camp. Sideline Access / Early Entrance is $20. VIP YAAMAVA’ Hospitality Deck Entrance is $100 Mon-Thurs and $150 Fri-Sun and joint practices. More info at fanexperiences.dallascowboys.com/training-camp.

More information at www.dallascowboys.com/training-camp..

2026 Schedule (gates open 2 hours before start time)

Wednesday, July 29 - Open Practice at 11:45 am

Thursday, July 30 - Open Practice at 11:45 am

Friday, July 31 - 4:00-6:00 pm - Oxnard Fan Night at The Collection at RiverPark featuring the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Cowboys Mascot Rowdy. This event will also include Dallas Cowboys trivia, contests, giveaways, and more! This year's event will feature hosts Junior Lledo and Francois the Great, plus Cowboys-themed performances, an appearance by Cowboys legends and more!

Saturday, August 1 – Cowboys Back Together Weekend & Opening Ceremony - 9:15 am Doors Open. 11:15 am Opening Ceremony. 11:45 am Open Practice

Monday, August 3 - Open Practice at 11:45 am

Tuesday, August 4 - Open Practice at 11:45 am

Thursday, August 6 - Heroes Appreciation Day - 11:45 am

Saturday, August 8 - Open Practice at 11:45 am

Sunday, August 9 - Open Practice at 11:45 am

Tuesday, August 11 - Scrimmage at the Los Angeles Rams at TBA time at Rams Village in Woodland Hills

Thursday, August 13 - Open Practice at 11:45 am

Friday, August 14 - Open Practice at 11:45 am

Monday, August 17 - Open Practice at 11:45 am

Tuesday, August 18 - Scrimmage with New Orleans Saints at 2pm

Driving Directions

Northbound on the 101 freeway from Los Angeles: Exit Oxnard Boulevard. Turn RIGHT. Make your first LEFT onto Town Center Drive. Make a LEFT onto Ventura Road. Travel 1 mile and it will be on your RIGHT before Vineyard Ave. (watch for traffic lanes at the entrance to the parking lot).

Parking at River Ridge Playing Field opens at 8 am on weekdays and 7:30 am on weekends and the cost is $20 weekdays for small vehicles (cars/trucks) and $40 for large vehicles.  Cash only.

No bicycles, backpacks (small diaper bag ok), coolers, ice chests, outside food and pets. No strollers in the bleacher area. No tailgating or alcohol allowed.

Historical Note: The Cowboys have been training in Oxnard in the majority of years since 2001 (the years they were elsewhere were 2002-2003, 2007, 2009-2011 and 2020). They also trained at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks from 1963 to 1989.

Kids Bowl Free This Summer at Various Ventura County Bowling Centers

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Here's a great summer deal that will bowl you over! Bowling alleys across the country are offering Kids Bowl Free deals during the summer months once again this year!

Up to two games per kid on designated days and times, subject to lane availability. Note that applicable ages for Kids Bowl Free vary from 2 up to 15 to 18.

The deal also does not apply to parties, camps and other organized events. And lastly, the deal does not include bowling shoe rental. With no further ado, here are local alleys in Ventura County and nearby areas that are participating in Kids Bowl Free!

NOTE: You first must visit www.kidsbowlfree.com and register with specific bowling alleys. After registering your children, you will receive coupons via email or through mobile devices, and in turn redeem them at the time of purchase. In addition to the 2 FREE Games, you may be able to purchase a family package (at participating centers) and generally must pay for standard shoe rental rates at the time of bowling.

Harley's Camarillo Bowl offers Kids Bowl Free Monday through Wednesday from 9:30am to 4pm for kids 2 to 17, from June 15 to August 28, 2026.

Harley's Simi Bowl offer Kids Bowl Free Monday, Wed, Thurs and Fri from 9am to 4pm for kids ages 2 to 16, from May 27 to September 3, 2026.

Harley's Valley Bowl offers Kids Bowl Free Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4pm for kids ages 2 to 18, from May 27 to August 28, 2026.

Click this link to pin down information about all the local Ventura County area bowling alleys.

2026 Summer Beach Buses in Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas

The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2026. Runs June 15 to August 7 (except July 3) Monday through Friday from three designated locations to/from Zuma Beach. Service is $2 each way. Exact change required. Open to anyone (not just Agoura Hills residents). www.agourahillscity.gov/beachbus

The City of Thousand Oaks is offering Summer Beach Bus Service in 2026 from June 15 to August 8 (except July 4) to Zuma Beach and Ventura Harbor Beach. Two round trips will be available daily Monday through Thursday to Zuma and Friday/Saturday to Ventura Cove Beach. The fare is $4.00 round trip ($1.00 for seniors ages 65+ and persons with disabilities) cash only and is collected in person at the time of boarding. Students from kindergarten through college can ride the Beach Bus for free. toaks.gov/beachbus

The Calabasas Beach Bus will operate June 15 to August 7, 2026 Monday to Friday to Zuma Beach. Fare is $5 round-trip via the TripShot app. Cash will not be accepted. More details will be available at cityofcalabasas.com/beachbus.

2026 City of Agoura Hills Beach Bus June 15 to August 7

The City of Agoura Hills Summer Beach Bus is back for 2026. The bus runs June 15 to August 7 (except July 3), Monday through Friday from three designated locations to/from Zuma Beach, Parking Lot #8 - Lindero Canyon Middle School, Agoura High School and Agoura Road at Liberty Canyon Road.

Service is $2 each way. Exact change required. Open to anyone - not just Agoura Hills residents, but must carry a form of ID. More details at www.agourahillscity.gov/beachbus

2026 #TBT Food Truck Thursdays at Camarillo Ranch House in June, July and August

Throwback Thursday Food Truck Fest at the Camarillo Ranch is planned this summer of 2026 from 5-8PM on Thursday, June 25th, Thursday, July 23rd, and Thursday, August 20th.

Events feature food trucks, including beer and wine, family activities, artisan market, live music, house tours ($5), and more. Free admission. Located at 201 Camarillo Ranch Road.

For more information, visit camarilloranchfoundation.com/tbt-food-truck-festival..

2026 City of Thousand Oaks Summer Beach Bus Service June 15 to August 8

City of Thousand Oaks Summer Beach Bus Service Returns For 2026

The City of Thousand Oaks will once again offer the Summer Beach Bus: a regular scheduled public transit service traveling weekdays between Thousand Oaks and Zuma Beach in Malibu and, again this year, Saturday service to Ventura Harbor beaches. This is the 13th year the service is being offered by Thousand Oaks Transit (TOT). The service runs Monday through Saturday from June 15 through August 8, except for July 4.

Two round trips will be available daily. The fare is $4.00 round trip ($1.00 for seniors 65+ and persons with disabilities) cash only and is collected in person at the time of boarding. Students from kindergarten through college can ride the beach bus for free.

The Beach Bus departs from two locations -- Borchard Community Center parking lot and the Thousand Oaks Teen Center bus stop. The beach bus drops off and picks up at Zuma Beach Monday through Friday and picks up and drops off at Harbor Village and Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura.   

For exact departure times, refer to the timetable posted at each stop or for more information about the Summer Beach Bus, visit the Thousand Oaks Transit website at toaks.co/beachbus. Seating is limited and riders will be boarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival, at least 15 minutes in advance, is encouraged.

Parents and riders may track the bus location in real-time by visiting www.govcbus.com/map.

https://toaks.gov/beachbus

Reagan Library to Host "America 250" Exhibition May 22 through September 20, 2026

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) will debut its new “America 250” exhibition, marking two and a half centuries of American independence. This once-in-a-generation exhibition, opening on May 22, 2026, serves as both a reflection and a celebration of America’s story. Must-see items on display include John Trumbull’s “The Declaration of Independence” painting, a cannon used in a pivotal moment of the Battle of Gettysburg, and Benedict Arnold’s written Oath of Allegiance to the United States, which he later betrayed.

The exhibition pairs treasured artifacts with historical narratives, telling stories of the Founding Fathers alongside stories of lesser-known Americans whose grit and determination moved the nation forward. From the Revolution to the Reagan era, this exhibition showcases the defining moments of the past 250 years, highlighting how every generation has been called to defend our liberties, strengthen civic life, expand opportunity, and uphold America’s defining principles.

In this exhibition, the American story is told through artwork, letters and historical objects, some displayed on the West Coast for the very first time. Highlights include:

  • Paintings from John Trumbull's Revolutionary Series, including “The Declaration of Independence”;

  • A Gettysburg Civil War cannon, used in one of the most pivotal moments of the battle;

  • Benedict Arnold’s Oath of Allegiance to the United States;

  • Alexander Hamilton's gold mourning ring containing a lock of George Washington's hair (only on display through June 19, 2026);

  • George Washington’s surveyor tools and glasses (only on display through June 19, 2026);

  • An American flag that was flown on the Apollo 11 mission;

  • William J. Stone’s engraving of the Declaration of Independence;

  • Lincoln’s “I Would Save the Union” letter;

  • John Hancock’s letter to Elbridge Gerry from the night of Paul Revere’s ride;

  • A letter giving an account of the Battle of Bunker Hill;

  • Thomas Jefferson’s glasses and inkwell and pen;

  • A three-volume set of “A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States”, inscribed by John Adams to Alexandre, Duc de La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt;

  • A 1776 edition of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”;

  • Revolutionary War officer’s uniform and spouse’s dress;

  • An 18th-century American flag.

Beyond this exhibition, RRPFI is honoring America’s historic birthday through a year-long series of events. This includes specialized Reagan Education programming focused on the founding, an expanded annual Fourth of July celebration, and a commemorative “America 250” Concert in partnership with New West Symphony on June 27, 2026.

The “America 250” exhibition, running through September 20, 2026, is made possible by generous donations and item loans from Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Glenn Beck, The American Journey Experience, Wallbuilders, Ed and Patty Coté, John Rogers, the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Todd Fisher, Monticello, Derek Kaufman and Dr. Gary Milan.

To learn more about the exhibition and purchase tickets, visit the Reagan Library website at ReaganFoundation.org/A250.

About the Reagan Foundation and Institute

RRPFI is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with advancing his legacy and principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.

A globally recognized nonpartisan organization based in Simi Valley, with a leading policy institute in Washington, DC, RRPFI delivers impactful public affairs programming, policy convenings and projects of national and international significance, scholarly initiatives, and distinctive educational programs shaping the perspectives of middle, high school, and college students.

In addition, RRPFI sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the largest and most visited presidential library. A leading cultural institution, RRPFI houses a remarkable 125,000 square foot museum with unique historical pieces that tells the story of Ronald Reagan’s life, presidency, and enduring impact, and hosts world-class special exhibitions. More information is available at www.reaganfoundation.org.

kidSTREAM Children’s Museum in Camarillo to Open on May 21, 2026

kidSTREAM Children’s Museum announced today that it will officially open its doors on May 21st at 3100 E. Ponderosa Drive in Camarillo. With a focus on science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math (the “STREAM” in kidSTREAM), this children’s museum inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills in young learners.

The Museum will include approximately 21,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibits within a planned 30,000-square-foot campus. In the outdoor Channel Islands exhibit, children can excavate replicas of pygmy mammoth bones in a fossil dig. The agricultural exhibit includes an edible garden with berries and herbs that reflect Ventura County’s farming roots. Inside, children will explore the museum’s STREAM gallery and encounter everyday materials as they tackle building challenges in the museum’s makerspace, an engineering design lab.

The May 21st Grand Opening will begin with a private ceremony in the morning for founding partners and supporters, followed by the public opening in the early afternoon for families, caregivers, and their young explorers. To celebrate, kidSTREAM is releasing the final remaining Early Explorer Memberships, which offer exclusive benefits, including invitations to soft openings and other discounts. General memberships will also be made available for purchase upon the grand opening, allowing families to secure year-round access to the museum's evolving exhibits and programming.

For more information, visit www.kidstream.org.