Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration at The Calabasas Civic Center on Monday, December 30, 2024

The Commons at Calabasas will host its annual Menorah Lighting Celebration with Calabasas Shul on December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm adjacent to The Commons at the Calabasas Civic Center Plaza, 100 Civic Center Way.

The evening will consist of live musical entertainment, family-friendly activities, Chanukah treats and the lighting of the menorah, concluding with a dazzling fireworks show. The event is free and open to the public.

Light Up Downtown Ventura Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, December 29, 2024

Chabad of Ventura presents “Light Up Downtown” Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 3-5PM at the corner of California and Main St in Downtown Ventura. Event to feature entertainment, face painting, donuts and more. Visit www.lightupdowntown.info for more information.

Chanukah Family Festival at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, December 26, 2024

Chanukah Family Festival at Janss Marketplace Food Court in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 5-7pm.

The free event features the lighting of a giant menorah, jelly doughnuts, hot latkes and cocoa, comedy show, face painting and crafts, DJ, and Hassidic break dancers. Visit www.JewishTO.org or call 805.493.7776 for more information.

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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

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