Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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Conejo Valley Cars and Coffee meets every first and third Saturday of the month from 7am to 10am at the Firestone Auto Center, The Oaks Mall, 598 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.
The general public and car aficionados are welcome to enjoy classics, muscle cars and exotics.
Upcoming Dates: February 4th
Learn more at www.cvcarsandcoffee.com.
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will be joined by the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, as co-headliners for the 2023 Point Mugu Air Show March 18-19, at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), 311 Main Road, Point Mugu.
For 77 years, the Blue Angels have showcased the teamwork and professionalism of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country for nearly 500 million fans. The Blues showcase the mainstay of modern Naval air power operating off U.S. aircraft carriers, the combat-proven F/A-18 Super Hornet, along with the Marine Corps' premiere logistics support aircraft, the C-130J.
The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision, and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire. In addition to showcasing the elite skills all pilots must possess, the Thunderbirds demonstrate the incredible capabilities of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The Point Mugu Air Show will be the third time America’s premiere demonstration squadrons have performed at the same public event, and the first time at Point Mugu.
The Point Mugu Air Show, Ventura County’s largest public event, is open to the public on March 18, 19, 2023. Gates open at 8 a.m. daily. Honors/national anthem at 10 a.m. Performances begin at noon.
Parking, admission, and blanket seating are free. Upgraded preferred seating options will be available.
NBVC is a strategically located Navy installation composed of three operating facilities: Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island. NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2D Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.
To learn more, visit www.pointmuguairshow.com.
On Saturday, December 10 and Saturday, December 17 from noon to 4pm, Malibu Country Mart is hosting two days of celebrations. During both events, visitors can take photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, visit with live reindeer, listen to carolers, write letters to Santa and drop them off in our North Pole-bound mailbox and enjoy winter-ready treats, including s'mores and hot cocoa. All activities are free to experience.
Malibu Country Mart celebrates the holiday season throughout December by transforming the seaside shopping and dining destination into a winter wonderland. Trimmed with festive holiday décor, the shopping destination features a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a light-up menorah for Hanukkah and twinkling lights.
Malibu Country Mart is located at 3825 Cross Creek Road.
The public is invited to experience what the holidays were like in late 19th century Ventura with a free Holiday Candlelight Tour of the City of Ventura’s historic Olivas Adobe, located at 4200 Olivas Park Drive – on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Tours take place from 5:30-7:30PM.
Tours are free, however, registration is required and space is filling fast. Call 805-658-4726 to make your reservation.
The Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters, in historical costumes, will take you on a tour through the house, decorated in different holiday traditions, while performing historical skits.
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1935/Events-at-the-Olivas-Adobe-Historical-Pa
Edward Dennis is a Chicano Author/Illustrator who is proud to be reading his debut Children's book at Barnes & Noble in Thousand Oaks with a reading of “The Boy From Mexico.” Edward has worked 10 years as a Special & Gifted Education teacher in inner city Phoenix. He was often asked about immigration from his students. His students were either immigrants themselves, 1st or 2nd generation or even 3rd generation like Edward himself. He never had a good answer to their questions because of how complex the topic is.
Edward sought to change this by creating his own book, something that could break down such a complex issue for children. Edward has worked with numerous companies such as Giant Bicycle group, Disney, Toyota USA, Shimano to name a few. One of his goals, is to get more Latinx children into the arts.
Schedule of events
11:00 AM PST: Event will start with a panel discussion between Edward and several special guests, hosted by media.
11:20 AM: Edward will read his book aloud in store and answer any questions.
11:35 AM: An art lesson for the children in attendance. Paper and drawing materials will be provided at the event.
11:50 AM: Book signing immediately following read aloud.
Location: Barnes & Noble at The Promenade at Westlake, 160 S Westlake Blvd, Thousand Oaks
Learn more about the book and the author at www.theboyfrommexico.com.
Malibu Cars and Coffee. Southern California's top car enthusiasts will enjoy a beautiful drive down the coast to meet at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, from 7am to 9am.
Enjoy a cup of coffee at "Malibu Cars and Coffee" while admiring some of the world's finest automobiles at an unbeatable location with gorgeous views of Malibu's coastline. Cars will arrive and be available for viewing at 7 am. Visit www.malibucarsandcoffee.com for more information.
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.
Upcoming dates: 9/25 cancelled
To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event on Friday, November 11. The day’s activities include live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military.
Live musical entertainment begins at 10:30 a.m. The program, which begins at 11:00 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music, and remarks by keynote speaker and US Army Veteran Brad Taylor. Brad Taylor served for 21 years, retiring as a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, with his final assignment as the Assistant Professor of Military Science at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He is now a New York Times bestselling author of his Pike Logan series; with more than 15 installments and more than 3 million copies sold.
Following the program, Mr. Taylor will be signing copies of his latest book, End of Days.
Outdoor events and the program are free to attend; however, reservations are recommended to attend the program. For more information, and/or to reserve seats and pre-purchase books, please click here. Museum admission rates apply to visit the Reagan Museum and Air Force One Pavilion, including our special exhibit which opens on November 11, An American Christmas Story. Veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to the Museum on November 11. Active military members with valid ID are always free.
Join the 4th of July fun and see the best panoramic view of Conejo Valley's Independence Day fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Bethany Church on the Hill in Thousand Oaks. Games for kids, food and fun.
Questions? Call (805) 495-7029 or visit www.bethanyto.org
Location: 200 W. Bethany Court, Thousand Oaks
NOTE: THE 27TH SEASON IN 2022 WAS THE FINAL SEASON OF THIS FUN LOCAL EVENT. BEST WISHES TO THE ORGANIZERS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Fairy Tales in the Park is a series of free, live theatrical performances geared towards children ages 3 to 10. John and Roxanne Diesel co-founded Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe’s love of children’s theatre has led them to perform every May through September since 1995 throughout Ventura County.
The troupe's goal is to create an environment where families can introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free! All Fairy Tales in the Park performances are held outdoors in a variety of venues and is always free of charge, though the players pass the hat to help cover costuming and travel costs, donations are always voluntary.
Most venues do not have shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. Bring water, juice, snacks, picnics. Blankets and low-slung chairs are recommended. Please leave doggies at home (not that they don't love them). The shows are designed to run approximately 45 minutes, which coincides with the attention span of the target age group, 3-10 year olds.
2022 LINEUP
MAY - Snow White in Neverland
JUNE - Zorro Meets Merida
JULY - The Princess & The Pirate
AUGUST - The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel
SEPTEMBER - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Simi Valley (Shows at 4pm): Rancho Simi Community Park Amphitheatre, 1765 Royal Ave
5/7: Snow White in Neverland
6/4: Zorro Meets Merida
7/2: The Princess & The Pirate
8/6: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel
9/3: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Westlake Village (Shows at 11:30am): Foxfield Park, 31965 Foxfield Dr. (Lakeview Canyon & Lindero)
5/7: Snow White in Neverland
6/4; Zorro Meets Merida
7/2: The Princess & The Pirate
8/6: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel
9/3: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Camarillo (Shows at 11:30am): Valle Lindo Park, 889 Aileen St
5/14: Snow White in Neverland
6/11: Zorro Meets Merida
7/9: The Princess & The Pirate
8/13: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel
9/10: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Ventura (Shows at 4pm): Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston. (Johnson & Ralston)
5/14: Snow White in Neverland
6/11: Zorro Meets Merida
7/9: The Princess & The Pirate
8/13; The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel
9/10: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Channel Islands Harbor (Shows at 2pm): Harbor View Park (Between Marine Emporium Landing & Port Royal Restaurant, near 3600 Harbor Blvd)
5/8: Snow White in Neverland
6/5: Zorro Meets Merida
7/3: The Princess & The Pirate
8/7: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel
9/4: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Visit www.fairytalesinthepark.com for more information.
The annual Chanukah Celebration at the Simi Valley Town Center will take place from 3:30pm to 5pm on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Center Court.
There will be fun and activities (balloon artist and crafts, etc...) from 3:30-5:00 including the lighting of a giant Menorah.
Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information, call (805) 577-0573 or go to chabadsimi.org/chanukah.
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