Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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Downtown Ventura presents the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10 am on Main Street, Downtown Ventura. The parade route starts at Lincoln Drive and goes west on Main Street to Fir Street, featuring costumes, dancers, horses, high school bands, and more. Visit www.venturastpatricksdayparade.com for more information.
The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District Egg Scramble Event is planned for Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The egg hunt is for ages 10 and under (BYOB - Bring Your Own Basket):
Ages 2 and under at 9:30 a.m.
Ages 3-5 at 10 a.m.
Ages 6-7 at 10:20 a.m.
Ages 8-10 at 10:40 a.m.
Free of charge. Rain cancels the event.
Visit www.rsrpd.org for more information.
Springtime at the Adobe at the Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm. Event to feature live music, scavenger hunt, crafts and more. $10 per person; if you're under the age of 2, yippee, you don't have to pay! www.leonisadobemuseum.org or 818.222.6511
Spring Spectacular is the The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College’s largest fundraising event of the year, with entertaining animal meet and greets all day.
Spring Spectacular 2026 will take place the weekends of March 21-22 and 28-29 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.
The Bunny Trail Jr. Egg Hunt for kids 8 and under will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9 am to noon at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road in Calabasas.
Travel the De Anza Park trail loop and stop to visit farm animals, hunt for eggs, enjoy craft activities and hop through a bunny obstacle course. Easter Bunny will be on hand for family photos.
Loop takes about 30 minutes. Maximum 15 children per time slot. Start times every 10 minutes from 9am to 11:50am.
$10.00 Per Child. Includes crafts, prizes and candy (stuffed toys available for children under 3)
No walk-ups on event day. Event usually sells out.
www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/bunny-trail-junior-egg-hunt
25th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering in Malibu on Saturday/Sunday, March 28-29, 2026
The Chumash Day Powwow celebrates Native Americans from all over the country, representing hundreds of tribes who will gather at Malibu Bluffs Park. This is a non-competitive powwow. Food trucks, craft vendors, tribal ceremonies and dances will be a part of the event on both days. Admission is free. Hours 10am to 6pm.
Continuing a generations-long tradition of Powwows in California, members from tribes all over the western and southwestern states will gather at Malibu Bluffs Park to sing, dance, socialize and heal. The event will begin with an invocation and prayer led by Chumash elder Beverly Folkes. Native American Head Staff include: Vic Chavez, Arena Director, Randy Pico, MC, Kale Flores, Head Man, Maxine Orozco, Head Woman, Kenny Gonzales, Head Young Man, and Aurelia Hale, Head Young Woman. Northern Drums, Bear Springs Singers and Southern Drums, Hale and Company, will accompany the dancers.
The event will feature Native American tribal ceremonies, dances, and special guest performances. Twenty Native American artisan vendors will have merchandise for sale including: jewelry, flutes, moccasins, beading accessories, leatherworks, pottery, dream catchers, and more. Food will be available for purchase from Bison Burger, Drizzle, LA Donut, Salt ‘N Pepper, Tropic Truck, and Westside Banh Mi.
This family-friendly cultural festival is free and open for all to attend. Event hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a Grand Entry at 12:00 PM. Complimentary general and ADA parking is available at 23815 and 23825 Stuart Ranch Road with free shuttle rides available to Malibu Bluffs Park and back. There is no on-site parking at Malibu Bluffs Park.
Offsite parking only at 23575 Civic Center Way and for ADA, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. Free shuttle rides to Malibu Bluffs Park.
Event is located at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway.
For more event information call (310) 317-1364 or visit www.malibucity.org/chumashday.
The City of Calabasas Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Las Virgenes Creek site, south of Agoura Rd. in Calabasas. The festival is free of charge and the Calabasas Earth Day event will vendors, giveaways, kids’ events, and more.
Calabasas Earth Day/Green Expo was created to be a day of education, celebration, and action for the natural world in which we live. On April 22, 1970, Earth Day marked the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Calabasas Earth Day/Green Expo sets a clear example for people and businesses how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference.
Learn more at www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/public-works/environmental-igr-division/earth-day-celebration-green-expo..
Fifteen Ventura County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours during the 13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026* from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The day includes behind-the-scenes tours, tractor-with-trailer rides, tastings, giveaways and kid-friendly activities. Farm Day allows the public to meet local farmers who grow the food we eat.
Check the Farm Day Trail Map at vcfarmday.org/map for the latest list of participants. Some locations require reservations.
The nonprofit 501(c)(3) Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) organizes Ventura County Farm Day. SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and agriculture's contribution to our nutritional well-being.
For more information about Ventura County Farm Day and a list of participating farms, visit vcfarmday.org.
*Date changed - originally planned for November 8, 2025
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center invites the community to celebrate Underwater Parks Day with a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, January 17, 2026. This annual tradition highlights marine protected areas (MPAs), otherwise known as “underwater parks,” that safeguard the biodiversity and abundance of ocean life along California’s coast.
Some of the most nutrient-rich waters on the planet are found in the Santa Barbara Channel and Channel Islands region. These waters support thriving kelp forests, tide pools, and rocky reef habitats that are protected through MPAs, which prevent overharvesting of marine resources to promote healthy ecosystems for future generations.
“Underwater Parks Day is a community celebration designed to bring awareness to the network of marine protected areas off the California coast,” said Sea Center Director Richard Smalldon. “These underwater parks play a vital role in preserving biodiversity by creating sanctuaries for marine life. Helping people understand their importance is central to our mission.”
According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California MPA network is “the largest ecologically connected network in the world”. While MPAs are doing the good work of protecting biodiversity all over the planet, California is clearly a leader.
Underwater Parks Day is one of two free days usually offered by the Sea Center each year. “By offering free admission, we hope to make the Sea Center accessible to all members of our community,” Smalldon said. “It’s also an opportunity for people to meet local partners and learn how they can get involved in ocean conservation.”
This year’s celebration will feature interactive booths and activities hosted by local community partners, including the Spotting Giant Sea Bass project, SB Channelkeeper, Heal the Ocean, Channel Island Naturalist Corps, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Blue Whales Blue Skies program, and the Caselle Lab at UCSB.
Through hands-on experiences and conversations with scientists and conservationists, visitors will learn how MPAs support ocean health and how they can play a role in protecting these special places. “We hope that by knowing these places exist and understanding the role they play, visitors will feel empowered to support local conservation efforts and become involved,” Smalldon added.
Guests are also encouraged to take their curiosity beyond the wharf and explore the Channel Islands and surrounding waters firsthand with local operators like Island Packers and the Condor Express. “Get out there and explore,” said Smalldon.
No reservations are required. For more information and a full schedule of upcoming events, please visit sbnature.org/calendar.
About the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Located on historic Stearns Wharf, this highly interactive regional aquarium and marine education facility offers guests close encounters with marine animals, and exploration of the Santa Barbara Channel on the Wet Deck. In addition to permanent exhibits, the Sea Center hosts unique events and special educational programming, including Underwater Parks Day and World Oceans Day.
Celebrate our Founding Fathers during the Reagan Library’s 33rd Annual Presidents’ Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This family-friendly event features interactive activities, crafts, live musical performances, and special appearances by presidential and first lady look-alikes. Highlights include performances by the Justin Honsinger band and the Los Angeles Police Department Concert Band.
Presidents' Day activities are free to the public. Regular Museum admission rates apply to view the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and the spectacular Air Force One Pavilion. For more information, please call 805-577-4057. www.reaganfoundation.org
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