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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Free Movies in the Park will take place once again this summer of 2025 at Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills, hosted by City of Agoura Hills Community Services. Movies start at dusk.
Save the dates:
June 21: Moana
July 12: The Parent Trap
August 9: Despicable Me 4
More information at www.agourahillsrec.org.
The Annual Huck Finn Fishin’ Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.. Kids ages 15 and under will be hooked on fishing fun while scanning the water for the biggest and best fish to catch. The derby will be held along the banks of the two-and-one-half acre lake at Rancho Simi Community Park. Parents are advised to bring their children to the lake as early as possible to ensure a great spot. For safety reasons, no spinners/lures allowed. The lagoon will be stocked with over 1,500 pounds of fish before the event.
The annual event is open to boys and girls 15 years of age and younger. Rain or shine, the fishing event goes on. Open to the public. Breakfast served from 7am to 8am. Visit www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/fishing_derby.php for more information.
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
Free concerts at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara on Thursday nights from 6-7:30pm during the month of July! All concerts are free to the public and held in the grassy meadow at Chase Palm Park on Cabrillo Blvd. between Garden and Calle Cesar Chavez Streets.
2025 Series Schedule
July 3: TBA
July 10: TBA
July 17: TBA
July 24: TBA
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.
The City of Thousand Oaks’ annual Arbor Earth Day Celebration returns to Thousand Oaks Community Center Park to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in one combined event on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10am to 2pm. This year’s event will include an electric vehicle display area where the public can see and ask questions about various EV models, educational workshops on drip irrigation installation, caring for landscaping in drought, water-wise ground covers, as well as a bicycle safety course & helmet giveaway, bicycle donation/collection, kids activities & bounce house, compost and plant giveaways, raffles, live music, and more.
The event will include:
Electric vehicles (EVs)
Environmental Workshops/presentations
Bicycle safety course and instruction
Bicycle donation/collection for underserved youth (hosted by Conejo Rec & Park District)
Kids Crafts, games, and bounce house
Compost and plant giveaways
Raffles
Live music
The festivities begin at 10:00 am in the park area and parking lot of the Thousand Oaks Community Center at 2525 N. Moorpark Road. For more information about this event, visit toaks.gov/earthday.
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.
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.
The Earth Day Festival will return to downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at Plaza Park on East Thompson Blvd. Some event highlights include opening remarks and Chumash blessing, live performances by Inlakech Art Center’s Mariachi Band & Ballet Folkrórico; and local musical talent.
Event will also feature environmental booths and sustainable goods, local food vendors, EV showcase, and more.
More information at www.meritofoundation.org.
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).
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