Holiday Open House at Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park on Sunday, December 8, 2019

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Unwrap a Victorian Holiday Join in a celebration of the traditions of Christmas and Hanukkah with beautiful decorations throughout the Stagecoach Inn Museum complex in Newbury Park on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 1-4pm.

Children will enjoy storytelling from Mrs. Claus and help decorate Timber School’s Christmas tree. Two local musical groups entertain with sounds of the holidays, while Charles Dickens shares his tales. AND more!

Wrap up your visit with cookies and hot cider in Anderson Hall.

Free admission is our gift to the community! Unwrap a Victorian Holiday is a self-guided open house with things to see and do throughout the Museum grounds. Regular museum tours will resume on Wednesday, December 11th.

Located at 51 South Ventu Park Road. Visit stagecoachinnmuseum.org for more information.

Photos with Santa at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard November 16 to December 23, 2019

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The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a photo with Old Saint Nick. Presenting sponsor Oakmont of RiverPark gives families and friends the opportunity to meet and take photographs with Santa in his custom Beach House.

  • Monday - Thursday 3 — 8 p.m.

  • Friday - Saturday 12 — 8 p.m.

  • Sunday: 12 — 7 p.m.

Open for Santa’s arrival on Nov. 16, from 12 p.m. — 7 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving. Open Dec. 24, from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. Santa will occasionally be unavailable for photos when attending events and on Milk and Cookie breaks.

thecollectionrp.com/connect/events/detail/286/santa-photos


Christmas Concert in the Park, The Nativity, in Camarillo on Sunday, December 14, 2019

Come celebrate the Christmas season with Camarillo’s 2nd Annual Christmas Concert in the Park, The Nativity! This event will feature over 300 performers of all ages including professional soloists, violinists, bagpipes, a jazz band, a drum line and choirs made up of children, youth and adults. Admission is free. Bundle up, bring your chairs and blankets, and share the joy of Christmas at this magical 1 hour event.

Event to take place on Sunday, December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm, Constitution Park 1437 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo. More information at camarillonativity.org


4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Port Hueneme City Hall on November 11, 2019

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The City of Port Hueneme, Port Hueneme Historical Society Museum, Oxnard Harbor District, Sea Cadet Corp Ben Moreell Battalion, VFW Post 3935, and Navy League invite the public to the 4th Annual Veterans Day Celebration Honoring America’s Military: Past, Present and Future on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in front of City Hall, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme. visithuenemebeach.com/event/fourth-annual-veterans-day

Christmas Tree Lighting at The Commons at Calabasas on Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at The Commons at Calabasas is on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 5:30-8:00pm.  Join in and meet and greet Santa and enjoy kids' face painting and a puppet musical.  www.shopcommons.com

25th Anniversary of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Family Event on Sunday, October 13th

25th Anniversary Celebration with City of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

October 13, 2019 1pm-4pm

The City of Thousand Oaks invites you to a complimentary afternoon of fun for the whole family! Celebrate the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s 25th Anniversary with theater tours, Touch-A-Truck-Event, live music performances, interactive booths, a kid-friendly firefighter agility course, food trucks and more!

Located at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Hosted by:

  • The Thousand Oaks Library

  • Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District

  • Ventura County Fire

  • Ventura County Sheriff

  • The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

shoplakes.com/events/25th-anniversary-celebration-with-city-of-thousand-oaks-civic-arts-plaza

Free Admission to America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College on September 21, 22, 2019

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Moorpark College invites the community to experience America’s Teaching Zoo free of charge on September 21 and 22. Guests will experience wild animal encounters and presentations, as well as big cat feedings and animal training demonstrations. These demonstrations provide unique opportunities to witness operant conditioning and the student/animal bond.

“We want our community to know that we appreciate their support, and what better way to do that than to invite them in for free?” says Mara Rodriguez, zoo staff at America’s Teaching Zoo. “We hope first-time visitors will take advantage of this promotion and come to appreciate our Zoo as a community resource.”

America’s Teaching Zoo is located on the Moorpark College campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Operation hours and animal presentations will be from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wild animal encounters and presentations will be at noon and 2 p.m. The event is free to all attendees.

America’s Teaching Zoo is also home to an important program that trains the next generation of animal stewards. The Exotic Animal Training and Management program (EATM) provides students with high-quality instruction in exotic animal care and training, giving them hands-on experience while caring for nearly 200 animals at the Zoo.

For more information, call (805) 378-1441 or visit moorparkcollege.edu/zoo.

Ventura Harbor Pirates Day 2019 on SATURDAY, June 1st

Return to the mystical times when the pirates roamed the seas during Ventura Harbor Pirates Day 2019 on Saturday, June 1st. This signature Ventura Harbor Village event celebrates a decade long festival with professional pirate live-action shows, pirate themed activities, treasure hunts, pirate costume contests, pirate vendors, and much more. Festival goers of all ages come in Piratey period costume and wenchy dress. Pirate marketplace open at 11am and live entertainment from 1pm-4pm. Action takes place on the lawn and various courtyard areas.

www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/pirates-day-2019

Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura

Upcoming Events and Programs at the Moorpark City Library

The Moorpark City Library, located at 699 Moorpark Avenue, hosts a variety of events and programs for the general public, all free of charge. From time to time we will list some of them here. For more details, visit moorparklibrary.org or call 805.517.6370. Library hours are 10am to 8pm Mon-Thurs, 10am to 5pm Fri-Sat and 1-5pm on Sun.

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