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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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
Join the Moorpark College Dance Department for “An Informal Evening of Dance” on December 12 & 13 at 7:00 pm. Tickets will be available in advance at moorparkcollege.edu/pac.
Come enjoy a lovely dance performance presented by the Moorpark College dance program and the many movement courses it offers. Including classical concert forms, social dance, and creative projects, the evening of dance is always a hit and a great way to conclude a semester of learning!
The Moorpark College Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble presents “Harmonious Journeys” concert on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 7 pm.. The public is invited for an exciting evening of music featuring the college’s talented instrumental music students. The night will be filled with classical and jazz repertoire ranging from the classics to modern masterpieces. Don’t miss this opportunity to show your support for our local, roaring music scene.
Save 20% when you order advance tickets online at www.moorparkcollege.edu/pac.
Join the Moorpark College Music Program for the December 1st performances of VOICES FROM THE RED CARPET. Moorpark College’s Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble present their semester’s explorations of vocal music from your favorite film, television, and other media works. The concerts are directed by David Castillo, a veteran of the Hollywood session singer world.
Concerts will take place at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.
Purchase tickets in advance and SAVE 20% at www.moorparkcollege.edu/pac
The Ojai Raptor Center (ORC) is hosting its 2023 Fall Festival on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 11am to 3pm, after a four year hiatus. The public is invited for a fun afternoon of performances, presentations, interactive games, activities, live music and an auction.
There will also be bird walks, a tour of ORC’s Freedom Flight, California’s largest flight cage for raptors in rehabilitation and bird-friendly native plant seed packets, as well as lunch available from on-site food trucks.
Normally, ORC is closed to the public year-round because of the sensitive nature of wildlife in rehabilitation. This is a great opportunity to check it out. Note that no live birds will be present at the event. Dogs are not allowed.
The Ojai Raptor Center is located at 370 Baldwin Road, Ojai. Admission is $8 for children ages 4 to 15, $15 for adults, $10 for age 65+ and free for 3 and under.
Buy tickets at www.ojairaptorcenter.org.
About Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of birds of prey and other wildlife and to providing educational programs to teach communities about wildlife and our shared environment. This facility takes in an average of 1,000 animals a year, specializing in raptors, with a release rate of 65%. ORC provides permanent sanctuary to some of the non-releasable raptors who go on to become education ambassadors in the Wildlife Education Program.
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 7th Annual Sombrero Half Marathon, 5K and 10K is planned for Sunday, February 18, 2024 on the Arroyo Simi bike path. Mostly flat course and post race tacos for all runners. Half Marathon starts at 7am and 5K/10K soon thereafter.
Location: Rancho Simi Park (the duck pond park) - 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley.
Learn more and register at www.SombreroHalf.com.
The 2024 Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K are planned for Sunday, July 14th at the Emma Wood State Beach Group Campgrounds. Start at Emma Wood State Beach Group Campground head onto the bike path, bike path leads you onto HWY-1 beachfront bike path. All runners will stay on the bike path or shoulder (ocean side) of Highway 1 along the route. turn around at the designated turnaround point at approx 6.55 mile mark and back towards the finish line the same way you came out.
Marathon starts at 7am, half marathon starts at 7:15 a.m., 10K at 7:30 a.m. and 5K at 7:45 a.m.
For more information and to register, visit www.shorelinemarathon.com.
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)
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