25th Annual Pooch Parade Dog Walk and Pet Expo in Ventura on Sunday, August 24, 2025

Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) will host its 25th Annual Pooch Parade on Sunday, August 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join C.A.R.L. and its adoptable rescue dogs for a day of fun in the sun at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. This year’s theme is “Rescue Roundup” And if you’re inclined, dress yourself and your pup up in bandanas, cowboy hats, and western wear.

Help support C.A.R.L.’s mission, meet some of its adoptable rescue dogs and  enjoy a “biggity” day filled with vendor booths and canine-centered activities.  

Learn more and register at poochparade.org.

2025 Ventura 4th of July Street Fair and Children's Pushem-Pullem Parade

The City of Ventura 4th of July Street Fair will be back on Friday, July 4, 2025 along Main Street from Fir Street to Ventura Avenue as well as side streets Chestnut, Oak and California.

The street fair features over 100 arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, food trucks, a car exhibit, and family-friendly activities. Open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is free to the public.

The 47th Annual Children’s Pushem - Pullem Parade is at 10 a.m.  Assemble at Cemetery Park at Main and Crimea Streets at 9:30 a.m.  The parade proceeds down Main Street to Fir Street at 10 a.m.

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1737/4th-of-July-Street-Fair-Pushem-Pullem-Pa

Malibu Chili Cook-Off (2025 Event Cancelled)

THE 2025 MALIBU CHILI COOK-OFF CANCELLED DUE TO THE CHALLENGES FACING MALIBU IN WAKE OF THE 2025 WILDFIRES.

The 2024 Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off took place on Labor Day weekend, August 30 to September 2 at 23575 Civic Center Way. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.

ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY! TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD ONSITE. Tickets at malibuchilicookoff.org.. Carnival tickets will be sold separately.

Event hour are 4-10PM Friday, 1-10PM Saturday/Sunday and 1-8PM Monday.

Event features chili contest, carnival, fair, skate contest, live entertainment, food for sale, vendors, etc.

Event parking is $20, cash only.

https://malibuchilicookoff.org/

2025 Ventura County Greek Festival in Camarillo June 20, 21 & 22

The 46th Ventura County Greek Festival will take place June 20, 21 and 22 at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo (5575 Santa Rosa Road).

The event features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors, and a kids' play area.

Festival times are 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Check vcgreekfestival.org or call 805.482.1273 for more information. No onsite parking. Free parking and shuttle rides at the Ventura County Office of Education parking lot at 5100 Adolfo Road.

Admission is $6, which includes a raffle ticket. Free admission for kids 12 and under and active military, veterans and first responders with ID.

2025 Arbor/Earth Day Celebration at the Thousand Oaks Community Center on Saturday, April 19th

The City of Thousand Oaks’ annual Arbor Earth Day Celebration returns to Thousand Oaks Community Center Park to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in one combined event on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10am to 2pm. This year’s event will include an electric vehicle display area where the public can see and ask questions about various EV models, educational workshops on drip irrigation installation, caring for landscaping in drought, water-wise ground covers, as well as a bicycle safety course & helmet giveaway, bicycle donation/collection, kids activities & bounce house, compost and plant giveaways, raffles, live music, and more.

The event will include:

    Electric vehicles (EVs)
    Environmental Workshops/presentations
    Bicycle safety course and instruction
    Bicycle donation/collection for underserved youth (hosted by Conejo Rec & Park District)
    Kids Crafts, games, and bounce house
    Compost and plant giveaways
    Raffles
    Live music

The festivities begin at 10:00 am in the park area and parking lot of the Thousand Oaks Community Center at 2525 N. Moorpark Road. For more information about this event, visit toaks.gov/earthday.

CANCELLED 87th Annual Simi Valley Days Parade and Carnival September 10-13, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC IN 2020 AS WELL AS 2021. PERHAPS WE WILL SEE THIS EVENT BACK IN 2022!

The Simi Valley Days Parade & Carnival 2020 is September 10th to 13th at the Simi Valley Town Center, north of the 118 freeway between Erringer Road and First Street.

In store is carnival games, contests and prizes, live music, shopping, arts and crafts, great food, family entertainment, car show, rides and much more!

Admission will be $7 for ages 6 to 64, $5 ages 65+. Ages 5 and under are free.

Ride wristbands will be available at the event.

More information at www.svfamf.com.

Carnival Hours:
Thursday, September 10 : 5pm - 10pm
Friday, September 11, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, September 12, Noon - 11pm
Sunday, September 13, Noon - 10pm

Parade is on Saturday from 8:30am to noon. Details at svdays.com/parade-info.

CANCELLED 2020 Camarillo Fiesta Association Fiesta & Street Fair, July 16-19, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC

The Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair is a large community celebration in Old Town Camarillo along Ventura Boulevard planned for July 16-19, 2020. This event features carnival rides, food and crafts vendors, entertainment, car show, kids' activities, carnival rides and a beer and wine garden. We've been to this event a number of times and always enjoy the live music and carnival setting. The event is free to attend. Tickets for carnival rides for sale at the event.

For more information and event details and shuttle schedule, visit www.CamarilloFiesta.com.

9th Annual Living Green Expo at Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, November 3, 2018

The City of Simi Valley presents its 9th Annual Living Green Expo at the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The event will feature dozens of green vendors, fun, free scavenger hunt game, live entertainment, sustainability tips, kids' activities, recycling opportunities and more.

Visit www.simivalleychamber.org/living-green-expo for more information.