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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
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
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
The Easter Bunny is coming to the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 11am to 5pm. Event to feature dancing, games, crafts and more in Center Court. www.facebook.com/svtowncenter
Bring along your loved ones and meet Santa Claus at the Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks during their yearly toy drive and Winter Wonderland celebration on December 9, 10, 16, and 17. Join in all the festive fun from 10 am to 4 pm each day.
After taking a free photo with Santa, stick around for Christmas-themed coloring and games. Then, experience the magic as Hollywood Storage Center morphs into a Winter Wonderland! Santa's weather elves predict intermittent snowfall throughout each day of the event.
New, unwrapped toys will be gathered and donated to Play Conejo, the charitable division of the Conejo Recreation & Park District, which will then be distributed directly to low-income children in our neighborhood. While donations are appreciated, they are not a requirement for participation in the photo sessions and activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while having some holiday fun.
About Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks
Situated at 3425 Old Conejo Road, a half-mile off the 101 Freeway at Wendy Drive, Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks is a locally owned enterprise committed to offering a superior space for the things you cherish.
For more information about this event, call 805-804-5432 or visit HollywoodStorageCenter.com.
Join the Chabad of Conejo at The Shoppes at Westlake Village on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 5:30-7PM for their annual Chanukah Festival. Enjoy special performances, live music, festive sweets, crafts, dreidels, grand menorah lighting and more. Free and open to the community! shoppesatwestlakevillage.com/events
Celebrate with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Simi Valley Town Center. There will also be 17 tons of fresh snow at center court for the party, which starts at 8am. Snow shows at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30pm. Also enjoy holiday music.
Join The Oaks mall for a special Trick or Treat night on October 31 from 4pm to 6pm. Look for special treat stations throughout the center. Trunk or Treat with police vehicles, take pics and collect candy and treats throughout the center at special treat stations.
Thousand Oaks Fire Department
Thousand Oaks Police Department
Conejo Recreation and Park District
Conejo Schools Foundation
The Oaks
Boy Scouts of Ventura County
More to To Be Determined
All costumes must be family friendly. No costume masks allowed.
Retailers and restaurant trick or treat opportunities may vary.
The Simi Valley Town Center presents a free series of concerts starting in April through mid-August. Details at simivalleytowncenter.com and their Facebook page. All events in the Center Court. Check the Town Center website and social media for any updates/changes. Bring your own chairs. No outside food/drinks allowed, but food will be available for purchase.
The lineup (updated 6/30/23):
Sat, Jul 8 7pm: TLR, The Eagles Experience
Sat, Jul 15 7pm: Jon Ranger
Sat, Jul 22 7pm: Fast Times (80s Tribute Band)
Sat, Jul 29 7pm: Ignition
Sat, Aug 5 7pm: Journey USA/Trinity
Sat, Aug 19 7pm: Bruno and the Hooligans
Fri, Sep 1 7pm: Rock cover band Ignition
Sat, Sep 2 7pm: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac tribute)
Sun, Sep 3 7pm: 805 Social Club
Mon, Sep 4 7pm: Vinyl Gypsies (classic rock)
Mark your calendars for free Outdoor Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor Village on June 24th (Jaws), July 29th (Goonies) and August 26th (Moana). Movies start at sunset on the main lawn at Ventura Harbor Village, 1591 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura.
Arrive early for dessert and pre-show entertainment and to secure a spot on the grass.
Jaws costume contest on June 24th - dress as a shark or in 1970s era attire. Special guest Susan Jane Backlinie (aka Chrissie Watkins), the first shark victim from the original Jaws will be on hand to introduce the movie and answer audience questions.
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