Flashlight Egg Hunt at Multiple Park Locations in Thousand Oaks on Friday, March 22, 2024

The Conejo Rec & Park District Flashlight Egg Hunt will take place at multiple neighborhood park locations in the Conejo Valley on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm at:

• Old Meadows Park - 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks

• Oakbrook Neighborhood Park - 2080 Erbes Rd. Thousand Oaks

• Kimber Park, 3295 Bear Creek Drive, Newbury Park

• Paige Lane Park - 901 Paige Lane, Thousand Oaks

• Banyan Park - 3605 Erinlea Avenue, Thousand Oaks

• Wildwood Neighborhood Park - 650 W. Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks

• Triunfo Park - 980 Aramoor Avenue, Thousand Oaks

• Del Prado Park - 402 Calle del Prado, Thousand Oaks

• Peppertree Playfield - 3720 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park

This event is FREE and open to all!

Participants will get to hunt for 10 eggs and turn in for a prize. Don't forget to bring your flashlights and baskets! See you there!

For more information, call 805-381-2791 or email boc@crpd.org.

www.crpd.org/events/flashlight-egg-hunt

Egg Scramble at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley on March 30, 2024

EVENT CANCELLED ON 3/28 DUE TO IMMINENT RAIN IN FORECAST

Celebrate the eggcitement of the coming of spring at the Egg Scramble for ages 10 and under on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley starting at 9 a.m. Bring your cameras for Easter Bunny photos between 8:15-9 and 9:15-9:45 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.

Additionally, there will be an Inclusive Egg Scramble from 4-5:30pm on Friday, March 29th at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center. Learn more and pre-register at www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/sv_egg_scramble.php

27th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fishing Derby at Cachuma Lake on April 20-21, 2024

The 27th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fishing Derby at Cachuma Lake begins at 6 am on April 20 until noon on April 21, 2024.

This year’s fishing derby will include prize categories for multiple types of fish such as crappie, catfish, trout, bass, sunfish and carp. The prize pool dollar amount has been increased this year which means everyone has a chance to win great cash prizes, fishing gear, and more!

Visit www.troutderby.org for more information and to register.

Presidents' Day Celebration at the Reagan Library on Monday, February 19, 2024

Celebrate our Founding Fathers during the Reagan Library’s 31st Annual Presidents’ Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Monday, February 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This celebration includes fun for the whole family, including crafts, musical entertainment, storytelling, and presidential and first lady look-alikes. Take advantage of the spectacular performance by the Doo-Wah Riders and Los Angeles Police Concert Band. Presidents' Day activities are free to the public. Regular Museum admission rates apply to view the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and the spectacular Air Force One Pavilion. For more information, please call 805-577-2977. www.reaganfoundation.org

Underwater Parks Day Festival at Sea Center in Santa Barbara on Saturday, January 20, 2024

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center located on Stearns Wharf is offering free admission to its Underwater Parks Day Festival on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM thanks to support from the Moeller Lab at UC Santa Barbara.

The Underwater Parks Day Festival celebrates Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), or “underwater parks,” that preserve the biodiversity and abundance of ocean life in our coastal waters. Some of the most nutrient rich waters on the planet are located in the Santa Barbara and Channel Islands region. These waters support abundant marine life found in kelp forests, tide pools, and rocky intertidal reef habitats. MPAs restrict fishing and the overharvesting of these incredibly diverse marine ecosystems to promote stable species populations and recreational use for future generations of visitors.

Underwater Parks Day is celebrated in unison with many aquariums and science centers in Southern California.

The Sea Center is located at 211 Stearns Wharf and is open daily from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. For more information, visit sbnature.org or call 805-962-2526.

About the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Located on historic Stearns Wharf, this highly interactive regional aquarium and marine education facility offers guests close encounters with marine animals, and exploration of the Santa Barbara Channel on the Wet Deck. In addition to permanent exhibits, the Sea Center hosts unique events and special educational programming, including Underwater Parks Day and World Oceans Day.

Simi Valley Police Department Touch A Truck Event on Saturday, December 2, 2023

The Simi Valley Police Department is hosting a Touch A Truck event on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9am to 2pm at the Simi Valley City Hall front parking lot, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. In lieu of admission, please bring new, unwrapped toys to be donated to Spark of Love.

There will be trucks and equipment on display from the Simi Valley Police Department, Ventura County Fire, Public Works, and various other public and private organizations. Everyone, especially kids will be allowed access to these vehicles and adults will be able to interact with those persons that use the vehicles and equipment.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds to not only support the Holiday Toy Drive, but also to support unfunded programs, services and technology for the Simi Valley Police Department. These include support for the K9 program, "Save a Life" AED program, Police Explores, SWAT, Bicycle Patrol, Every 15 Minutes program, Crime Prevention, Parenting Project, and many other worthy programs.

Learn more at svpf.org/touch-a-truck.

Jingle Bell Jump at Janss Marketplace Thousand Oaks on Friday, November 24, 2023

Santa Claus will jump from the sky for a spectacular parachute landing at Janss Marketplace at noon on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Santa’s targeted landing location is in front of Sharky's, facing Moorpark Road. There is plenty of parking in the parking garage accessible from Hillcrest Drive or Brazil. The best viewing area is around the main fountain, near Buca di Beppo and Sharky's.

The free holiday celebration continues until 3 p.m. with face painters, magic show, kids’ crafts, story time with Mrs. Claus, live seasonal music, and photos with Santa.

Visit Santa for a Free Photo. November 24-26, 1-4 pm only!

Get a free 4”x6” printed photo of your visit with Santa when you present $25 in Janss Marketplace store receipts* or three packaged food items for Food Share Ventura County. Visits with Santa are Free. Santa’s Village is near Buca di Beppo and the Main Fountain.

*Receipts must be dated November 1-26, 2023 from Janss Marketplace stores.

janssmarketplace.com/events/jingle-bell-jump-santa-arrival

47th Annual Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on December 15-16, 2023

Ventura Harbor celebrates the season with its 47th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th, 2023, starting at 6:30 pm. This year's theme is “Hula Holiday.”

The two-day fun filled event includes a carnival, seaside shopping and dining followed by the lighted boat parade at 6:30 pm. Parking and admission are free. Fireworks at 8pm! (weather permitting)

Carnival rides on the Harbor Village main lawn available starting at 4 pm. Faux snowfall and LED performers on the Harbor Village promenade at 5:30 pm.

Visit venturaharborvillage.com for more information.

www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/ventura-harbor-parade-of-lights-2023/2023-12-15/

Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, December 16, 2023

Winter Wonderland and Holiday Marketplace planned at Ventura Harbor Village from noon to 4pm on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Festivities include faux snowfall, a variety of live musicians, holiday characters, crafts and more. 

www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/winter-wonderland-2023

2023 City of Oxnard Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Other Holiday Events

Many holiday season events are planned once again this holiday season in and around Downtown Oxnard. More details at www.downtownoxnard.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, November 30, 2023 5 to 9 p.m. at Plaza Park
Join this six-decade tradition and watch as Ventura County's tallest Christmas tree light up the sky. This year’s event will also include gourmet food trucks and a special holiday makers’ market. More info at 805-247-0197.

Oxnard Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10 a.m. to noon in Downtown Oxnard
Come enjoy colorful marching bands, equestrian units, local school groups, spirited floats at the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade!  Parade route goes from A & 9th Streets to west on 5th, to north on C Street, and ending at 2nd Street.

17th Annual Holly Trolley Tours

Info coming soon.

Christmas Tree Lane Drive-Through

December 10th through 31st, 2023. Nightly displays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., F & G Streets between 5th & Palm. Drive through Ventura County’s largest holiday light display in the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District. Residents provide all holiday decorations and lighting.