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

Bark in the Park at Conejo Creek Park North in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, March 14, 2026

Bark in the Park is planned for Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 9am to noon at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road (behind the Thousand Oaks Library).

Special activities include a dog costume contest, big and littlest dog contests, small dog races, dog entertainers, dog agility course, vendors and more. Dogs available for adoption will also be on hand.

Event free of charge and activities are free to participate in. Food available for purchase.

For more details, visit www.crpd.org/2026-03-14-bark-in-the-park.

Arbor Day Celebration in Calabasas on Saturday, March 21, 2026

The City of Calabasas will host an Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Gates Canyon Park, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas.

The event is free and residents are welcome to come out and get involved in helping to create a beautiful and healthy environment in Calabasas.

www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/public-works/environmental-igr-division/arbor-day

Chanukah Celebration in Newbury Park on Sunday, December 14, 2025

Chabad of Newbury Park's annual Chanukah Celebration will take place on Sunday, December 14, at The Village at Dos Vientos, 350 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park, from 4:30- 6:00 p.m.

The event will feature the lighting of the menorah, live musical performance, latkes and donuts, and Chanukah crafts, and gelt drop. Free admission, all are welcome. For more information, visit chabadnewburypark.org

Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase in Pasadena January 1-3, 2026

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Looking for something fun to do after the Rose Parade in Pasadena? Check out the Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase on Thursday, January 1, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. last entry), Friday, January 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. last entry), and Saturday, January 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (3 p.m. last entry) to get an up close view of the beautiful floats appearing in the Rose Parade.

Senior citizens and disabled visitors welcome for an early viewing on January 2nd from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Rose Parade floats are required to be completely covered by flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds or bark. You will enjoy seeing this incredible work up close and with your camera handy!

The Post Parade Showcase is extremely popular, so be sure to get there early!

The Post Parade Showcase is extremely popular, so be sure to get there early!

Wear comfortable walking shoes! Viewing all the floats will require walking a distance of approximately 2.5 miles and will take at least two hours.

For more information and parking/shuttle options, visit tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/floatfest.

Location: End of Parade route on Sierra Madre Blvd

Admission: $26.50 (free for ages 5 and under). Buy tickets in advance at https://tickets.sharpseating.com/p/tickets11/events/floatfest-a-rose-parade-showcase.

Holiday Open House at Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley on Sunday, December 7, 2025

The Simi Valley Historical Society invites the community to a Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, behind the Madera Target store.

The event is free! The park will be decorated for the holidays with Santa available for pictures until 2 p.m. Activities include face painting, live holiday music, historical demonstrations, holiday shopping, vintage and antique cars on display, and more.

Historic buildings will be decorated with docents giving informal tours.

Unique shopping of handmade crafts, wood toys and gifts in the Simi Store.

For more information, visit www.simihistory.com/holiday-open-house or call 805-526-6453.

Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas on Saturday, December 6, 2025

Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1-4PM. Located at 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Enjoy meeting the farm animals, partake in holiday crafts, enjoy holiday music, take photos with Santa, and more. Admission is $8. Under two free. www.leonisadobemuseum.org

Imaginarium's "Atlantis" at the Camarillo Premium Outlets Extended Through January 4, 2026

Dive into a world of wonder as Imaginarium brings its newest adventure, “Atlantis,” to the Camarillo Premium Outlets starting Friday, August 15th through Sunday, January 4, 2026 (extended). The event also features daily, pulse-pounding performances by John’s Adrenaline Circus, included with general admission.

Spanning over 1 1/2 acres and featuring over five million lights, the walk-through experience transporta guests into a glowing, interactive realm inspired by the mythical lost city. Visitors journey through nine illuminated undersea worlds, each combining ambient soundscapes, fantastical displays and vibrant color to reimagine Atlantis in spectacular fashion.

For tickets or more information, visit www.imaginarium360.com.

11/21-1/4 Hours:

Friday Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 30: 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Monday, Dec. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 11: Closed

Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13: 6 to 11 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 14: 6 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026: 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Community Chanukah Festival in Moorpark on Sunday, December 14, 2025

The Chabad of Moorpark Jewish Center invites the community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at its annual Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 4:30-5:30PM at the Mission Bell Plaza, 593 Los Angeles Avenue.

Event to include a glowing menorah, gelt drop, free hot latkes and donuts, music, crafts and games, entertainment, hot coffee and drinks and more. Event is free of charge.

For more information, visit www.JewishMoorpark.com or call 805-CHABAD-2 (242-2232)

2025 City of Oxnard Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Other Holiday Events

Many holiday season events are planned once again this holiday season in and around Downtown Oxnard. More details at www.downtownoxnard.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, December 4, 2025 5 to 9 p.m. at Plaza Park
Join this six-decade tradition and watch as Ventura County's tallest Christmas tree light up the sky. This year’s event will also include gourmet food trucks and a special holiday makers’ market. More info at 805-247-0197.

Oxnard Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon in Downtown Oxnard
Come enjoy colorful marching bands, equestrian units, local school groups, spirited floats at the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade!  Parade route goes from A & 9th Streets to west on 5th, to north on C Street, and ending at 2nd Street.

19th Annual Holly Trolley Tours

Dates for this year’s Holly Trolley Tours are 12/16, 12/17 and 12/18. More details TBA.

Christmas Tree Lane Drive-Through

December 7th through 26th, 2025. Nightly displays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., F & G Streets between 5th & Palm. Drive through Ventura County’s largest holiday light display in the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District. Residents provide all holiday decorations and lighting.