Rancho Simi Earth Day and Arbor Day Event on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Simi Valley

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Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District hosts an Earth Day event on Friday, April, 24, 2026 from 3:30-5:30pm at Atherwood Park, 2271 Alamo St, Simi Valley. Event to include park beautification planting, a take home flower project, vendors and other activities.

An Arbor Day event featuring a tree planting ceremony will take place that same day from 1-2pm at Citrus Grove Park, 2100 N. Marvel St.

More info at rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/earth_day.php

2026 Happy Face Music Festival in Simi Valley on Saturday, May 23rd

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The 5th Annual Happy Face Music Festival in Simi Valley takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 10:30am to 7pm at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley.

A spectacular day of live music and entertainment in the community known for its famous happy face.

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to bask in the sun, surrounded by breathtaking hilltop views at the Happy Face Festival in Simi Valley. Satisfy your hunger cravings with delicious eats from the area’s best food truck vendors and quench your thirst with a cold beverage in hand. Music lineup (as of March) includes Bee Gees Fever, The fABBA Show, Dog “N” Butterfly, and YachtSoul Groove.

General Admission: $25 (25% Early Discount Tickets)
VIP Admission: $125

Free for children 11 and under

Tickets at happyfacemusicfest.com.

This Memorial Day weekend concert is presented by The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise - A charitable organization. 100% of festival proceeds benefit dozens of local charities and international causes.

ArtsFest at Rancho Tapo Community Park in Simi Valley on Saturday, May 16, 2026

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The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents ArtsFest at Rancho Tapo Community Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event is free of charge. Fees for some activities. Features artists, vendors, face painting, activities, demonstrations, dance performances, chalk art festival, theater and storytelling, food vendors, workshop/craft area, and more. rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/artzfest.php

Simi Valley Street Fair on Saturday, May 2, 2026

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The Simi Valley Street Fair is planned for Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Simi Town Center Way. Event to include vendors, live entertainment, beer and wine garden, city expo, free kids’ fun zone and more. Free admission. Learn more at simivalleystreetfair.com.

Free Comic Book Day Planned for Saturday, May 2, 2026

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Free Comic Book Day takes place annually on the first Saturday in May, which is May 2, 2026 this year. On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book stores around the world give away designated comic books to anyone visiting their stores.

Visit www.freecomicbookday.com to learn more. Participating stores in the local Ventura County area this year include:

Egg Scramble at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley on April 4, 2026

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Celebrate the eggcitement of the coming of spring at the Egg Scramble for ages 10 and under on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley starting at 9 a.m. Call 805.584.4456 for more information. Free admission. Rain cancels the event. www.rsrpd.org

Bring your own basket! And a canned good or non-perishable food donation for the Samaritan Center.

"Junk in the Trunk" Community Swap Meet in Simi Valley on Saturday, April 25, 2026

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Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents its Junk in the Trunk swap meet at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center Parking Lot from 8am to 12pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Free admission. Over 46 local vendors.

Location: 5005-C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley

More information at www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/junk_in_the_trunk.php

Kids' Swap and Sell at Rancho Simi Rec & Park Center in Simi Valley on Saturday, March 14, 2026

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The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District is hosting Kids Swap N’ Sell on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 7:30 am to 11 am at Guardian Activity Center, 4201 Guardian St, Simi Valley. Youth vendors can sell their gently used toys, sports equipment and clothes or swap them with other vendors. www.rsrpd.org

Annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby at Rancho Simi Community Park on Saturday, May 9, 2026

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The Annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.. Kids ages 15 and under will be hooked on fishing fun while scanning the water for the biggest and best fish to catch. The derby will be held along the banks of the two-and-one-half acre lake at Rancho Simi Community Park. Parents are advised to bring their children to the lake as early as possible to ensure a great spot. For safety reasons, no spinners/lures allowed. The lagoon will be stocked with over 1,500 pounds of fish before the event. While not mandatory, when possible, organizers request that fish be retuned to the water so another young fisherman can enjoy catching it on another day.

The annual event is open to boys and girls 15 years of age and younger. Rain or shine, the fishing event goes on.  Open to the public. Breakfast served from 7am to 8am. Visit www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/fishing_derby.php for more information.

Presidents' Day Celebration at the Reagan Library on Monday, February 16, 2026

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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