21st Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, November 22, 2025

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The Simi Valley Town Center is hosting its 21st Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, November 22, 2025 (postponed from November 15 due to rain in forecast) from 4-9PM, featuring dance performances, the Moorpark Jazz Band, arrival of Santa Claus, “snow” fall and shows in the center court and more. Hosted by five-time Grammy nominee, Bridget Brady.

More info at simivalleytowncenter.com/event/21st-christmas-tree-lighting

Kids' Swap and Sell at Rancho Simi Rec & Park Center in Simi Valley on Saturday, December 6, 2025

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The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District is hosting Kids Swap N’ Sell on Saturday, December 6, 2025 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

19th Annual Simi Community Christmas Creche Exhibit on December 5-7, 2025

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International Creche Exhibit & Music Performances

The 19th Annual Simi Community Christmas will take place Friday, December 5th through Sunday, December 7th, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm nightly, featuring an International Creche Exhibit and music performances.

Simi Community Christmas is an admission-free, inter-faith, three-day event featuring nativity displays from around the world and nearly 20 performances by local choirs, bands and ensembles.

Event will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sinaloa Stake Center, North Foyer, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley.

Visit www.simicommunitychristmas.com for more information.

EVENT LINEUP (subject to changes):
Friday, December 5th
5:30 p.m.     TBA
6:00 p.m.     Hillside Middle School Choir
6:30 p.m.     Royal High School Choir
7:00 p.m.     Valley Middle School Choir
7:30 p.m.     Sinaloa Middle School Choir
8:00 p.m.     Channelaire Chorus
8:30 p.m.     Looking Back - Band

Saturday, December 6th
5:30 p.m.     Simi Valley Orchestra Choir
6:00 p.m.     Paige Peel - Guitarist
6:30 p.m.     Polyphonix Choir
7:00 p.m.     Laura Bylund - Pianist
7:30 p.m.     Pipe Dreams Flute Ensemble
8:00 p.m.     The Sedgewick Sisters
8:30 p.m.     Elaine Litster - Harpist
 
Sunday, December 7th
5:30 p.m.     Temple B’nai Emet Choir
6:00 p.m.     Foundations Academy Bell Choir
6:30 p.m.     Simi Valley Children & Youth Choir
7:00 p.m.     St. Rose of Lima Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m.     St. Rose of Lima Master Chorale
8:00 p.m.    Latter-Day Saint Stake Choir, joined by St. Rose Chorale for the Hallelujah Chorus Finale

Simi Valley Police Department Touch A Truck Event on Sunday, December 14, 2025

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The Simi Valley Police Department is hosting its annual Touch A Truck event on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 9am to 2pm at the Simi Valley City Hall front parking lot, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. In lieu of admission, please bring new, unwrapped toys to be donated to Operation Blue Christmas.

There will be trucks and equipment on display from the Simi Valley Police Department, Ventura County Fire, Public Works, and various other public and private organizations. Everyone, especially kids will be allowed access to these vehicles and adults will be able to interact with those persons that use the vehicles and equipment.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds to not only support the Holiday Toy Drive, but also to support unfunded programs, services and technology for the Simi Valley Police Department. These include support for the K9 program, "Save a Life" AED program, Police Explores, SWAT, Bicycle Patrol, Every 15 Minutes program, Crime Prevention, Parenting Project, and many other worthy programs.

Learn more at svpf.org/touch-a-truck.

Thanksgiving Day 5K in Simi Valley on Thursday, November 27, 2025

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The Thanksgiving Day 5K takes place at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Run along the Arroyo bike path, lined with beautiful trees for shade through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. Aid stations every 1.5 miles. Race starts at 8am. This is a rain or shine event.

Visit www.ThanksgivingDay5k.com to learn more and sign up.

Dia de los Muertos Festival at Strathearn Park in Simi Valley on Sunday, October 26, 2025

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The Simi Valley Historical Society invites you to their 11th Annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 11AM to 5PM at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum.

Event to include music, entertainment, craft vendors, crafts for kids, face painting, food and more. Costumes encouraged. New in 2025: Chips & Salsa Competition!

Día de los Muertos is traditionally a three day celebration running from October 31st to November 2nd.  This is an event that explores the beautiful symbols, traditions, and imagery of the holiday with activities that represent something significant and special in the remembrance of loved ones. Part of the celebration is the altars (ofrendas) in the Wood Ranch Barn. Individuals, families and businesses are encouraged to construct altars for the celebration to honor loved ones who have passed on. (Receive two free admission tickets for each altar setup! Visit simihistory.com for the altar form link.

Strathearn Park is located at 137 Strathearn Place (behind the Madera Target store)

Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-12 EVENT IS NOW FREE OF CHARGE IN 2025 simihistory.com.

Veterans Day Commemoration at the Reagan Library on Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The day’s activities include live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military.

The program, which begins at 11:00 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music, and a program featuring keynote speaker Retired Army Sergeant Eric Donoho. Following the program, Sergeant Donoho will sign copies of his book, Canyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn – Embracing the Light Within, which is a physical manifestation of the power of faith and perseverance, a belief in the goodness of the human spirit, and a commitment to physical and mental well-being.

Outdoor events and the program are free to attend; reservations are recommended to attend the program and to pre-purchase Canyon of Hope. Museum admission rates apply to visit the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and our new special exhibition, Cowboys: History and Hollywood. Veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to the Museum and Air Force One Pavilion on November 11. Active military members with valid ID are always free.

www.reaganfoundation.org/events/veterans-day-commemoration-2025

2025 Veterans Day Ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park in Simi Valley on Tuesday, November 11th

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The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District and supporting organizations present a Veterans Day ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park & Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11 am. Event to include music, speeches, acknowledgement of veterans in attendance and more. The ceremony will be followed by a Veterans Wellness Fair from noon to 3pm.

www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/veterans_day.php

64th Annual Youth Halloween Carnival in Simi Valley on Friday, October 31, 2025

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The 64th Annual Youth Halloween Carnival, hosted by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 3-6PM at Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley. Event to include inflatables, trick or treat village, balloons, face painting, hay ride and carnival booths. Food available for purchase.

Admission $5 in advance for ages 3 to 12, $8 for ages 13-18. Free for 2 and under. Limited tickets at the door for $10. Activities geared towards kids ages 2 to 12.

More information at https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/sv_halloween.php

Tickets available online October 1 to October 30 at rsrpd.org.