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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Be sure to stop by Girsh Park in Goleta on September 27-28, 2025 for the 32nd Annual California Lemon Festival. Admission and parking are free. Open 10am to 6pm both days.
Festival will include 80+ booths, lemony food and drinks, live entertainment, kid zone, classic car show on Saturday, pie eating contests, and more.
For more information visit www.lemonfestival.com. Pets not allowed at the event.
The 39th Annual California Avocado Festival takes place October 4 and 5, 2025. Festival hours 10am to 10pm Saturday and 10am to 6pm Sunday.
One of the largest free festivals in California with over 60 music acts on three stages.
The AvoEXPO TENT is home to Avocado agricultural photos, historical photos, lessons in avocado grafting, FFA restored antique tractors, and the Largest Avocado Contest.
The FOOD VENUE will have plenty of avocado dishes so come hungry, and enjoy some avocado creations!!!
There will also be merchant booths with local vendors, a ferris wheel, guacamole contest and much more.
The events are located in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue
Visit www.avofest.com for more information.
Enjoy live music at Ventura Harbor Village all spring and summer long. Located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.
Summer Live Music Lineup
All summer long catch the “sun-sational” sounds of Live Music Weekends every Saturday and Sunday in July and August, from 1–4 PM, on the Seaside Promenade. With a rotating lineup of talented local bands, performances are free and open to all ages.
Bands Every Saturday this Summer:
Saturday, August 2 - Karen Eden & The Bad Apples
Saturday, August 9 - Mary White
Saturday, August 16 – Salty Misfits
Saturday, August 23 – Mark Masson
Saturday, August 30 – The CocoKnots
Steel Drums Every Sunday in July (Feat. Casey Jones & Special Guest Ben Betts)
Enjoy steel drum every Sunday in July, including Casey Jones, Sunday, July 13, 2025, special performances by coastal loop artist Ben Betts on Sunday, July 20 and Sunday, July 27. Betts’ tropical-infused, steel drum sound and layered live looping performances bring chill island vibes to the Village.
Reggae Music Every Sunday in August
Sundays in August (August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31) feature island rhythms in Ventura Harbor Village. Soak in laid-back vibes by the sea throughout August on the Village’s Seaside Promenade Stage.
More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/events. Subject to change, so check the Ventura Harbor Village first for updates.
The Harbor announced recently that paid parking will apply from 10am to 8pm Friday through Sunday and holidays at Ventura Harbor Village and neighboring beaches. Parking on Spinnaker Drive will remain free of charge. Under an hour will be free of charge. Up to 4 hours will be $1 per hour, or $10 for a day pass. Revenue will support clean restrooms, security, free community events, and facility upkeep. More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/paid-parking/2025-07-05 or venturaharbor.com/parking.
Sat, July 26: Shrek
Sat, Aug 23: Scooby Doo
Save the date for Summer Seaside Movie Nights, August 9, September 6, and October 11, 2025 starting after sunset at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Plan to arrive early to enjoy live DJ or bands, and grab dinner and dessert at one of the Village's seaside restaurants. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and low chairs.
All events are pending weather conditions. Visit www.VenturaHarborVillage.com for pre-show activities and event updates.
Here is the lineup:
Saturday, August 9: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.- Pre-show entertainment starts at 7pm. Movie begins just after sunset around 8pm.
Saturday, September 6: Jaws - Pre-show entertainment starts at 6:30pm. Movie begins around 7:30pm.
Saturday, October 11: Hocus Pocus - Pre-show entertainment starts at 5:30pm. Movie begins after sunset, around 6:30pm.Costumes encouraged. Prizes awarded.
Thousand Oaks (Grant R. Brimhall) Library.
There are two great Thousand Oaks libraries; the Grant R. Brimhall Library at 1401 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks (805.449.2660) and the local Newbury Park Branch is at 2331 Borchard Road (805.498.2139). These libraries provide year-round free events, activities and programs for all ages. Selected events from time to time will be covered here.
Visit the library website at www.toaks.org/library to learn more.
The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during the month of June, with GRB denoting Grant R. Brimhall Library and NPL denoting Newbury Park Library. All Library programs are free and open to the public; some require registration, and all are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. For the latest information on Library events, please visit www.tolibrary.org/calendar.
The following is a list of programs happening at the Thousand Oaks Library during LibCon at Grant R. Brimhall Library (GRB). All programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. For the latest information on Library events, please visit www.tolibrary.org/calendar.
ALL AGES
Summer Reading Club 2025
Ends Sunday, August 3
Make sure you log all your reading, claim your rewards, and enter into the Grand Prize Opportunity Drawing at the Library by August 3. Prizes include a Van Gogh LEGO set, L.A. Zoo family membership, and more!
Summer Reading Club Survey
Did you participate in Summer Reading Club? Tell us what you think! Help us evaluate this year’s Summer Reading Club by telling us about you and your family’s experience. Your feedback will help make next year even better! To participate in the survey, visit www.tolibrary.org/srcsurvey.
Agents of Discovery: Conejo Valley Virtual Historical Tour
Explore local history and uncover community stories with the Agents of Discovery app—take the virtual tour anytime, from anywhere.
Tiny Art Show Display
Saturday, August 9 – Tuesday, September 9 • Grant R. Brimhall Library
Enjoy a colorful collection of miniature masterpieces created by YOU. Don’t miss these small but mighty works of art!
LibCon 2025
Saturday, August 9 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Grant R. Brimhall Library
Sunday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Grant R. Brimhall Library
Dive into the world of comics, anime, games, and everything fandom-tastic. Explore the exciting array of events at LibCon, including an Artist Alley, cosplay, video game tournament, food trucks, and much more. Featuring author talks and book signings with renowned authors Tananarive Due and Kim Dwinell! Pre-register to receive updates and exclusive insider information at www.tolibrary.org/libcon.
Artist Alley
Saturday, August 9 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Sunday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Stroll through a vibrant alley of local artists showcasing their geek-culture-inspired creations. Discover unique treasures like prints, buttons, keychains, comics, and more. Plus, some artists will even offer free portfolio reviews. Don’t miss this chance to connect and shop for one-of-a-kind finds!
Cosplay Contest
Saturday, August 9 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Sunday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Show off your cosplay all weekend! Heroes, villains, or unique characters. Visit the photo station to enter and win prizes.
Author Talk & Book Signing with Tananarive Due
Saturday, August 9 • GRB Mural Area
Talk: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Signing: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Join Tananarive Due, author of the acclaimed novel The Reformatory and winner of the American Book Award, NAACP Image Award, and British Fantasy Award, as she discusses her writing and explores the genres of Black Horror and Afrofuturism. A book signing will follow the author talk. Bring your own book or purchase one at the Friends of the Library table. Free and open to all. Recommended for ages 14+.
Comics Drawing Workshop with Kim Dwinell
Saturday, August 9 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Learn the basics of comics drawing with author and animation artist Kim Dwinell, creator of the Surfside Girls series and former Disney animator. Get inspired and create your own characters in this hands-on workshop! Space is limited. For ages 8+.
Author Talk & Book Signing with Kim Dwinell
Sunday, August 10 • GRB Mural Area
Talk: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Signing: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Dive into a world of mystery, friendship, and sunny adventures with Kim Dwinell, author and illustrator of the Surfside Girls graphic novel series, now a hit Apple TV+ show! A book signing will follow the author talk. Bring your own book or purchase one at the Friends of the Library table. Free and open to all.
Gosh Yarn It
Friday, August 15 • 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Relax, crochet, and socialize at our crochet club! Beginners and experts alike are welcome to bring your own supplies and hang out with fellow crocheters as we sip tea and work on our projects. For ages 11+.
KIDS
Music Time with Mr. Michael
Friday, August 1 • 10:15 am – 10:45 am & 11:15 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
In a fun-filled, interactive concert, Mr. Michael creates a joyful atmosphere for kids and parents alike. Registration required. For ages 0-5.
PACT Light with First 5 Ventura County
Friday, August 15 • 10:30 am – 11:15 am • NPL Meeting Room
Join First 5 Ventura County for a series of classes that mimic the Parent and Child Together (PACT) classes offered at Neighborhoods for Learning sites for children prenatal to 5 years. Classes include books, songs, music and movement, guided play with open-ended materials, and parent education.
Music & Movement
Saturday, August 23 • 10:15 am – 10:45 am & 11:15 am – 11:45 am • GRB Community Room
Dance, clap, and sing along with Ms. Cheryl and her guitar during this fun, interactive program for ages 0-5 years. Registration required.
TWEENS & TEENS
Back-to-School Kits for Tweens and Teens
Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
Visit the Library and ask the Reference Desk for a free back-to-school kit filled with fun supplies, helpful Library resources, and a little encouragement to start the new school year! While supplies last. For ages 11-18.
Create Your Own Coloring Page Contest
Ends Sunday, August 3
Create a “Color Our World” coloring page for a chance to be featured at the Library and win a $50 art supply gift card! Get details and entry forms at the Library. Just for tweens and teens, grades 6-12.
Reading Rocks Book Club
Tuesday, August 12 • GRB Children’s Program Room
Rocks (Grades 4-5): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Boulders (Grades 6-8): 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us monthly to discuss books with strong female characters. This month’s books are Area 51 Interns: Alien Summer by James S Murray & Carsen Smith for Rocks (Grades 4-5) and Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd for Boulders (Grades 6-8). Registration required.
Books for Buttons, Boba, or Burgers
Come to the Library and pick up a “Books for Buttons, Boba, or Burgers” form. Finish reading a book with more than 200 pages, submit it to get a pin button, and enter for a chance for a Boba or Burger gift card. Read more books for more chances to win. For ages 11-18.
Teen Volunteers Wanted
The Library is looking for friendly teens ages 14+ to help with programs throughout the school year, like Homework Help tutoring, Reading Buddies, the Teen Advisory League, special events, and more. Visit www.tolibrary.org/teens often for the latest volunteer opportunities!
ADULTS
Color Our World Word Search
Ends Sunday, August 3
Test your book smarts by filling in missing titles and solving a word search! Turn in your completed puzzle by August 3 for a chance to win a gift card.
SRC Story Slam: Color Our World
Friday, August 1 • 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Celebrate Summer Reading Club with a Story Slam showcasing the top 8 original stories inspired by the theme Color Your World. Enjoy powerful and creative storytelling from local writers!
Movie Matinées
Mondays, August 4 & 18 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Enjoy free movie matinées at the Library! Check our online schedule to see what’s playing and make your next afternoon a movie day.
Conversations with Mom
Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19, & 26 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Community Room
This free support group is for moms and their newborns to get together, express their joys and concerns, and meet other new moms in the community. Other caregivers, including fathers and grandparents, are welcome to attend the program on the last Tuesday of the month.
Virtual Author Talk - The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk
Tuesday, August 5 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Online
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through Biologist Jay Falk’s astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
Many Voices Book Club
Wednesday, August 6 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Join us in reading and discussing books in a wide variety of genres by authors from a wide variety of cultures. This month’s book is When My Ghost Sings by Tara Sidhoo Fraser. Walk-ins welcome.
Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space
Thursday, August 7 • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Discover the basics of hydroponic gardening in this class designed for beginners with limited growing space. Taught by certified Master Gardeners Terry Garman and Susan Gooden. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
Happily Ever After Book Club
Monday, August 11 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Join us as we chat about our favorite romance novels, where a Happily Ever After (HEA)—or a Happily For Now (HFN)—is always guaranteed. This month’s book is Strange Love by Ann Aguirre. Walk-ins welcome.
Open Mic Poetry Nights
Wednesday, August 13 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Wednesday, August 27 • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Come listen to local poets and share your own work every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, in collaboration with The Ventura County Poetry Project.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversation Group
Thursday, August 14 & 28 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly group setting, open to all non-native speakers. Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome.
Virtual Author Talk - Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston
Wednesday, August 20 • 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm • Online
Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.
Raised Bed Gardening
Wednesday, August 20 • 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Learn about types of raised beds, how to plant in a raised bed, and important tips on soil and irrigation. Taught by certified Master Gardener Lee Rosenboom. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
Spanish at Your Library
Wednesday, August 27 • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm • GRB Tech Training Room
Advanced & intermediate learners can practice speaking Spanish under the guidance of a language-learning professional. Registration preferred. Walk-ins accepted if space is available.
Virtual Author Talk - How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich
Thursday, August 28 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Online
Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough).
Resume Mastery: A Career Development Workshop
Saturday, August 30 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • NPL Meeting Room
Your resume is your first impression – make it count! In this workshop, dive into resume optimization strategies to grab employers’ attention. Hosted by Career Coach Deanna Gurrola. Registration recommended. Walk-ins welcome.
ON THE REGULAR
LevelUp Lounge
Fridays • 10:00 am – 5:30 pm • GRB Teen Space
Access all ages gaming with the Library’s Xbox Game Pass! Hang out and relax with games like No Man’s Sky, Powerwash Simulator, Forza, Sea of Stars, and over 250 more options.
Board Games at the Library
Grant R. Brimhall Library
Stop by the Information Desk to borrow board games to play while inside the Library! Games available include Wingspan, Parks, Forbidden Island, and more.
Dungeons and Dragons Starter Kit
Grant R. Brimhall Library
The Thousand Oaks Library offers Dungeons & Dragons Starter Kits, each packed with guides, handbooks, a game master screen, dice sets, and more for D&D 5th Edition. Find them alongside the Book Club in a Box collection, perfect for your next adventure!
Stay & Switch
Newbury Park Library
Level up your visit with the Nintendo Switch Lite, available to borrow with your library card at the Newbury Park Library Information Desk. Loaded with fun digital games, the Switch Lite is perfect for in-library play. Come check it out and enjoy some gaming time!
More than 120 British cars from the 1930s and up will be on display during the 34th Annual Central Coast British Car Club Show to be held from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Harbor View Park, Channel Islands Harbor, 3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard. There will also be food trucks, vendors, DJ and a raffle.
For more information, visit centralcoastbritishcarclub.com.
The Oaks presents the Little Oaks Kids Club, twice a month on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm. The Little Oaks Kids Club is a monthly series of engaging, family-friendly events designed for toddlers and young children. Each free event hosts themed crafts and music to magical storytimes. Events take place on Level 1, near Hallmark and Macy’s Women’s and Kids.
RSVP for each child/craft participant at www.shoptheoaksmall.com/event/Little-Oaks-Kids-Club/2145588109.
Upcoming Events
July 31: Little Oaks Summer Camp
Join The Oaks for the official launch of the new Little Oaks Kids Club! Camp vibes are in full swing with acorn-themed arts & crafts, interactive fun, and surprises to celebrate our rebrand.
August 7: Little Oaks Ice Cream Social
Beat the heat with sweet summer vibes! Kids will enjoy ice cream-themed crafts, music, and social time in this playful (and adorable) summer send-off.
August 21: Once Upon a Storytime — Featuring the Tower Princess
Let down your hair and join us for a magical morning with the Tower Princess (Rapunzel)! Enjoy storytime, songs, and meet-and-greet moments your little ones won’t forget.
Upcoming Dates:
• Thursday, September 4: Little Oaks Live! with the BeatBuds
• Thursday, September 18: Storytime with Belle
The 10th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, takes place on Monday, September 1, 2025 from 11am to 2pm, immediately following the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade. Free event will include family-friendly activities, live music, presentations and tours and a display of course by the Topa Topa Flywheelers Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Club. venturamuseum.org/event/9th-annual-labor-day-tractor-fair
The Rotary Club of Ventura presents the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 13 and 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura. This waterfront juried art festival features more than over 50 talented street chalk artists creating colorful murals along the village promenade overlooking the boats.
More information at www.venturaartandchalkfestival.com.
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