Tiny Porch Concerts Summer Series May through August at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura

The Tiny Porch Concert Summer Music Series is four outdoor concerts held every summer at the iconic Peter Strauss Ranch Theatre in Agoura Hills. There is one show per month, starting in May on Mother’s Day. This series is a must for any music lover that appreciates quality, original live music where artists travel from all over the country to perform.

The shows not only entertain, they also educate our audience about the park, its plants and wildlife. Peter Strauss Ranch is a unique theatre with a rich history of entertaining. Our community plans to keep it that way!

If you like the series and want to support but are not a sponsor or VIP donor, you can still help. There are donation boxes at every show, or you can donate by clicking on the “Donate” button at the bottom of the home page. Organizers are always looking for volunteers to help with each production. Tiny Porch Concerts is a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to the artists and the local National Parks that hold our concerts. All proceeds are donated to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund.

Tiny Porch Concerts is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the arts and preserving the Santa Monica Mountains. Net proceeds for each show go to the artists and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund which contributes directly to the local National Parks.

Tiny Porch Concerts 2026 Summer Concert Summer Series lineup as follows:

  • May 10th Two Runner with Special Guest Tin Angel

  • June 7th Laura Jean Anderson with Special Guest Francis Blume

  • July 19th LA River Rats featuring Sean Watkins and Adam Moss with Special Guest Serafia

  • Aug 16th Crying Uncle with Special Guest Rocko Wheeler

More information and tickets available at www.tinyporchconcerts.com. Concerts start at 5pm.

Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House in Agoura Hills on Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department invites the community to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to noon.. Bring the entire family to learn more about the Sheriff's Department through interesting displays and interactive activities. There will also be food vendors, mini horses, community partners on hand, jail tours, and more.

Located at 27050 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.

Free Comic Book Day Planned for Saturday, May 2, 2026

Free Comic Book Day takes place annually on the first Saturday in May, which is May 2, 2026 this year. On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book stores around the world give away designated comic books to anyone visiting their stores.

Visit www.freecomicbookday.com to learn more. Participating stores in the local Ventura County area this year include:

63rd Annual Ventura Gem & Mineral Society Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show on March 7-8, 2026

Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents its 63rd Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds. on Saturday, March 7th (10 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, March 8th (10 am to 4 pm).

Explore gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, exhibits, displays, prizes, dealers, silent auction, kids' activities, plant sale and more.

FREE admission. There’s a fee for parking.  More information at www.vgms.org.

Oak Park Egg Scramble Event at Mae Boyar Park on Saturday, April 4, 2026

The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District Egg Scramble Event is planned for Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The egg hunt is for ages 10 and under (BYOB - Bring Your Own Basket):

  •     Ages 2 and under at 9:30 a.m.

  •     Ages 3-5 at 10 a.m.

  •     Ages 6-7 at 10:20 a.m.

  •     Ages 8-10 at 10:40 a.m.

Free of charge. Rain cancels the event.

Visit www.rsrpd.org for more information.

Egg Scramble at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley on April 4, 2026

Celebrate the eggcitement of the coming of spring at the Egg Scramble for ages 10 and under on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley starting at 9 a.m. Call 805.584.4456 for more information. Free admission. Rain cancels the event. www.rsrpd.org

Bring your own basket! And a canned good or non-perishable food donation for the Samaritan Center.

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Planned for April 25-26, 2026

The 2026 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is set to return to Alameda Park on Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Now in its 55th year, the community-organized festival is one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country and is one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast. Presented by the Community Environmental Council (CEC) and co-produced with longtime festival partner, CarpEvents, the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival continues to serve as a beacon for environmental advocacy and education.

The 2026 festival — which is free to attend — anticipates all of the fun of past years. Highlights of this year’s event include a plant-forward Food Court, a Green Car show featuring free “Ride & Drive'' experiences, over 200 eco-friendly exhibitors, Beer & Wine Garden, Kids Zone filled with activities, two full days of live music, and so much more.

Learn more at www.SBEarthDay.org.

Easter Eggstravaganza Event in Camarillo on Saturday, April 4, 2026

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District presents its Easter Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 10am to 1pm at Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo.

Free event is open to the public, featuring crafts, Easter bunny visits, food trucks, live music, craft vendors and more.

www.pvrpd.org/2026-04-04-easter-eggstravaganza

Ventura Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026

The Earth Day Festival will return to downtown Ventura on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 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, and more.

Event will also feature environmental booths and sustainable goods, local food vendors, EV showcase, and more.

More information at www.meritofoundation.org.

2026 Arbor/Earth Day Celebration at the Thousand Oaks Community Center on Saturday, April 18th

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 18, 2026 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 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.