Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District Movies in the Park in June, July and August

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents free Movies in the Park at Rancho Madera Community Park, 556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley (Wood Ranch). Pre-movie fun activities start at 6:30PM. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and chairs.

• Friday, June 13: Kung Fu Panda 4

• Friday, July 11: Despicable Me 4

• Friday, August 8: Inside Out 2

Additionally, there will be a free screening of Tangled at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park, on Friday, June 20th.

www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/family_movie_nights.php

Rancho Simi Earth Day Event on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Simi Valley

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District hosts an Earth Day event on Friday, April, 25, 2025 from 3:30-5:30pm at Sequoia Park, 2150 Tracey Avenue, Simi Valley. Event to include park beautification planting, a take home flower project, vendors and other activities. More info at rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/earth_day.php.

Chinese Cultural Day at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025

The 7th Chinese Cultural Day at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Park will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11am-3pm.

The Conejo Chinese Cultural Association (CCCA), a non-profit organization, is hosting Chinese Cultural Day in celebrating the Moon Festival. The celebration will showcase traditional Chinese music, dance performances, and interactive cultural exhibits, as well as games, food and raffles. Admission is free.

Learn more about CCCA at www.ccca-tocs.org.

Celebration of the Whales Festival at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, April 13, 2025

The 26th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival is planned for Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 11am to 3pm at the Channel Islands Harbor, 3350 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard.

This year’s event will feature a community “paint a whale” mural project, chalk art, shopping, free kayaking and standup paddleboarding, a children’s fun zone, and more.

Activities will be held at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market and a “Gray Whale Migration Trail” that runs through Harbor View Park that connects the two activity centers.

Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2025-celebration-of-the-whales-festival.

4th Annual Wildflower & Weed Show at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula on Saturday, April 12, 2025

Join Ventura County Agriculture Weights & Measures Department on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 11 AM – 3 PM at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula for a fun, family-friendly celebration of spring.

Don’t miss the vibrant Wildflower & Weed Show, garden tours with the UC Master Gardeners, and a spring plant sale with expert tips.

Kids will love the hands-on activities, and adults can enjoy engaging talks from guest speakers on the importance of wildflowers and our connection to the natural world.

Admission is free and open to the public — come learn, explore, and celebrate spring! 
 
The Agriculture Museum is located at 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula (805-525-3100).

Kids' Swap Meet at Thousand Oaks Community Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025

The Conejo Recreation & Park District’s Kids' Swap Meet is back on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 8:00am to 12:00 noon at the Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Rd. Thousand Oaks.

Kids can earn some money and become young entrepreneurs by selling toys, supplies and equipment they no longer need or use, during this family swap meet featuring local families as the vendors. Parents and kids can reserve an 8 x 8 spot to sell children's old toys, clothes, games, and furniture.

The Kids Swap Meet is a great shopping opportunity for parents, teachers, and day care professionals! Admission to shop at the Kids Swap Meet is always FREE.

For more information call (805) 381-2793.

Easter Sunrise Service at Pierce Brothers Westlake Village on Sunday, April 20, 2025

Easter sunrise services are offered to the general public by Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park on April 20, 2025 beginning at 6:00 a.m. The service takes place in the parking lot of the main building at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village. This is a nondenominational service and is sponsored by the Conejo Valley Interfaith Association.

There will be live music, light refreshments, and a beautiful dove release.

The Easter Sunrise Service is free and open to the public. For more information and directions, call Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park at (818) 889-0902.

Donations will be collected for the Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades.

www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/westlake-village/pierce-brothers-valley-oaks-griffin-memorial-park-mortuary-crematory/4800

2024 Aloha Beach Festival in Ventura on August 31 and September 1

NO EVENT IN 2025; BACK IN 2026

The Aloha Beach Festival is BACK after a year off in 2023 at Promenade Park/Surfer's Point, west of the Ventura Pier, the weekend of August 31 and September 1, 2024.   The festival features frisbee dogs, C Street Surf Contest, Hawaiian dancing, live bands, vendors, food, beer garden and more. Event proceeds to benefit Ventura-based non-profit Merito Foundation.

Hours are 10am to 8pm both days.  Admission is free.  Visit www.alohabeachfestival.us for more information.

City of Agoura Hills Public Safety Day on Saturday, May 10, 2025

The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services hosts its annual Public Safety Day event on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station #89, located at 29575 Canwood St. in Agoura Hills.

This event will feature demonstrations, helicopter flyover, CPR sessions, free hot dogs, kid zone and more.

For more information, contact the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at 818-597-7361 or visit www.agourahillsrec.org.

Spring Into Summer Showcase at Community Center Park in Camarillo on Saturday, March 22, 2025

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District presents Spring Into Summer Showcase at Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley St, Camarillo on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 10am to 2pm. Free event to include community picnic, food trucks, live music, karoake, nonprofits, cornhole tournament, and more. Visit www.pvrpd.org/2025-03-22-spring-into-summer-showcase for more information.