2024 Festival of the Trees, Ventura County in Simi Valley on November 21-23

Festival of the Trees, Ventura County is a community event that benefits cancer patients and their families with living expenses in Ventura County. View and bid on beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, shop handmade gifts in the Elf Emporium, and indulge on sweet treats in Frosty’s Sweet Shoppe.

The event takes place at the Simi Valley Town Center on Thursday, November 21 from 4-8pm and Saturday, November 23 from 10am-3pm. Tickets at the door are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3 to 12, $4 for seniors, and free to ages 3 and under.

On Friday, November 22 from 5-8:30pm is Festival of the Trees Event Night, featuring visits with Santa and his wife, viewing and bidding on trees and wreaths, and more. $20 admission.

Event is at the west end of the Simi Valley Town Center, 1475 Simi Town Center Way.

More details and tickets at gavinsvillagefoundation.com/event-details

"Day of the Horse" Showdeo Event in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, October 26, 2024

Don’t miss this great tradition celebrating the history and culture of our vibrant equestrian community in the Conejo Valley.

Day of the Horse on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 am to 2 pm is a free family event open to the public and is full of fun activities aimed to educate and spread knowledge about horses. This open house event is located on our 30-acre Conejo Creek Equestrian Park that is part of the Conejo Recreation & Park District.

Activities will include horse riding demonstrations, barrel racing, dressage, kids activities and more. Several food trucks will be on hand. Very entertaining!

More info at eticorral37.org/day-of-the-horse

Location: 1350 E. Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks

Scene at the 2022 Showdeo event.

Rancho Simi Heritage Halloween and Magic in the Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024

Rancho Simi Heritage Halloween and Movie in the Park is planned at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum on October 19, 2024 from 4PM to 8:30 PM. Located at 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Event to include old time games, trick or treating, costume parade and magic show.

4-6pm Old-time Games
6-7:15pm Trick-or-Treating
7:30-8pm Costume Parade
8-8:30pm: Magic Show

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

3rd Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard on Saturday, October 19, 2024

The City of Oxnard presents its 3rd Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event will include live entertainment, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, food vendors and more. Free admission. www.oxnardrecevents.com/fall-festival.html

Inaugural Simi Valley Apricot Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024

The Simi Valley Apricot Festival takes place at Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. There will be entertainment, food, games, vendors, crafts, historical presentations, makers’ market, car show and a plant sale. Apricot infused drinks and food items will be available for purchase. Admission is only $5.00 (ages 4 and up). Children under 3 are free. Active and retired military with ID will receive free admission. Hours 11am to 5pm. Learn more at www.facebook.com/Strathearnpark.

Dia De Los Muertos Event at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024

The 43rd Annual Dia De Los Muertos festival will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 5pm at the Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory, 2052 Howard Road in Camarillo.

Free event will include face painting, build your own altar, art exhibit, local food and craft vendors, vintage car show, ceremonial procession, performances, drawings and more. www.conejomountain.com

Christ the King Pumpkin Patch October 11-31 and Pumpkin Fest Event in Newbury Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024

The Christ the King Pumpkin Patch is back in 2024, with pumpkins for sale from October 11 (TBA) to 31 and one day FREE Pumpkin Festival event on October 26th.

Open: October 11 to October 31, Monday to Friday from 2 pm to 7 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 7 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 7 pm. October 31 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Pumpkin Fest event will take place from 2-6pm on Saturday, October 26th, including free food, games, prizes, crafts, inflatables and more; Bring your family for a fun filled afternoon. Free of charge.

Christ the King is located at 3947 West Kimber Drive, Newbury Park.

More information at https://ctknp.com/pumpkin-patch 

2024 Free Movies at Warner Park in Woodland Hills, Saturday Nights in August

The Valley Cultural Center hosts Free Movies at Warner Ranch Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills again this year on Saturday evenings in August. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends and settle down for free family entertainment.

Films will be presented on a 30-foot professional theatrical screen with digital projection, surround-sound, and high-resolution digital picture.  Parking available at 21800 Califa Street, between Topanga and Owensmouth. Parking fees are a donation to Valley Cultural Foundation.

Movies begin at dusk.  Affordable concessions are provided by local service organizations.  More information at www.valleycultural.org/concerts-events/movies-on-the-green.

The Lineup:

• August 3: Barbie

• August 10: The Blind Side

• August 17: Wish

• August 24: Elemental

• August 31: Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom

2024 Surf Rodeo Music & Surf Festival in Ventura on July 5-6

Surf Rodeo will take place on Friday/Saturday, July 5-6, 2024 at Surfer’s Point in Ventura.

Featuring over 30 bands, a surf rodeo competition, a bikini cowgirl and bikini cowboy contest, cornhole tournament, skateboard demos, over 70 vendors, and more. Hours are 2-10pm on Friday and noon to 10pm on Saturday.

More information and tickets at www.surfrodeo.org.

Summer Car Show in Downtown Oxnard on Sunday, July 21, 2024

The Summer Classic Car Show, co-hosted by the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association and the All-for-One Car Club, is planned for Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Downtown Oxnard. Over 400 classic and specialty autos from all eras will be on display along a four-block stretch of Historic “A” Street in Downtown Oxnard. The event is free to the viewing public.

In addition to awesome autos on display, there will be live entertainment, and Downtown merchants will be offering food specials. Plenty of free parking will be available on adjacent streets, public lots and the 3rd Street Parking Structure.

$30 advance registration for show cars required. Professional judging with prizes in many categories. Proceeds benefit the Historic Downtown Oxnard Beautification Fund. 

downtownoxnard.org/car-show