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

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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..

Stephen's Grill Opening at the Camarillo Town Center on Sunday, May 3rd

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UPDATE: They announced their grand opening will take place on Sunday, May 3rd at 9 a.m. They will be serving brunch from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and their lunch and dinner menu until 9pm. Regular business hours are Monday -Thursday 11 a.m. -10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.. Brunch is only available on Sunday. Happy hour daily 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Stephen's Grill is opening a 2nd location this spring at the former Souplantation in the Camarillo Town Center at 375 W. Ventura Blvd. Stephen's specializes in Greek and Mediterranean specialties, soups, souvlaki, entrees, hot sandwiches, deli sandwiches, and more. Their market in Ventura offers high quality products from Greece. Visit their Ventura location at 2632 E. Main Street and learn more at stephensmarketandgrill.com.

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

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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.

House of Bamboo Tiki Lounge in Camarillo to Open on Wednesday, February 11th

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House of Bamboo Tiki Lounge is opening next Wednesday, February 11th at 2227 Ventura Blvd in Old Town Camarillo, between Elm and Fir, across from the Studio Channel Islands Art Center.

House of Bamboo is a 21+ craft cocktail lounge that will be open 3pm to 9:30pm Wed-Sun. Bar is open seating. Reservations recommended for table seating on OpenTable starting Feb 18th. The bar will offer both drinks and food. Follow @hobtiki on Instagram for updates.

City of Camarillo Announces Costco to Open Before the End of 2026

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The City of Camarillo today announced that after a lengthy period of legal proceedings, Costco is officially coming to the community. The development will feature a 160,000-square-foot Costco warehouse and a 32-pump gas station located at the west end of Camarillo Town Center (south of the 101 and west of Home Depot). The gas station is nearing completion and is expected to open as early as April. retail warehouse will begin soon, with doors projected to open before the end of the year.

https://cms7.revize.com/revize/camarilloca/news_detail_T2_R269.php

Toys "R" Us Flagship Store Slated to Open at the Camarillo Premium Outlets This Month

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UPDATE: It’s looking more like October 25th from the grand opening date. Follow www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/camarillo/stores/toys-r-us for updates.

A 14,000 sq ft Toys "R" Us store is anticipated to open at the Camarillo Premium Outlets on October 18th, just in time for your holiday shopping. It will be located in The Promenade section of the Outlets, between Panera Bread and the Vans Outlet.

Toys "R" Us filed for bankruptcy in 2017, when it closed its brick and mortar stores. The brand is now owned by WHP Global, which acquired it in 2021 and is partnering with Go! Retail Group to open 10 new flagship stores and 20 seasonal holiday shops in the U.S. by year's end. The Camarillo location is one of those "flagship" stores.

Apply to work there at www.goretailgroup.com

www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/camarillo/stores/toys-r-us

kidSTREAM Children's Museum "Pathway to Play" Brick & Legacy Campaign

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kidSTREAM Children’s Museum is an emerging, hands-on destination dedicated to inspiring children through meaningful play-based learning. Designed especially for kids under 12 years old, kidSTREAM offers opportunities to explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STREAM) through interactive exhibits and programs that spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. kidSTREAM’s mission is to provide a vibrant, engaging environment where young children can discover, imagine, and learn through play, fostering a lifelong love of exploration and learning. Once open, admission will be comparable to other children’s museums in Southern California, ensuring accessibility for families throughout the region.

At completion, the museum, located at 3100 Ponderosa Drive in Camarillo (the former Camarillo Public Library site), will feature over 30,000 sq. ft of indoor and outdoor exhibit space. A grand opening of Phase 1 of the Museum is anticipated by the end of 2025 and will feature 21,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor exhibit space. Outdoor exhibits will highlight local and regional themes (agriculture, Channel Islands, camping, pygmy mammoth dig pit, etc.). Phase 1 indoor exhibits will include an early childhood microbiology area, creative studio and maker space, sensory room, and more.

Currently in its pre-opening phase, kidSTREAM is working towards creating a world-class children’s museum that serves families throughout Ventura County and beyond. As part of this effort, the museum has launched its Brick Legacy Campaign, a public initiative allowing individuals and organizations to leave a lasting mark on kidSTREAM’s future home. By purchasing a personalized brick, bench, or log seat, supporters can help fund immersive exhibits, innovative programming, and expanded access for all children while creating a permanent pathway to play. This campaign invites the community to join us in shaping a place where every child can experience the joy of discovery for generations to come.

Learn more at kidstream.org/brick-legacy-campaign and www.kidstream.org.