2025 Ventura County Greek Festival in Camarillo June 20, 21 & 22

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The 46th Ventura County Greek Festival will take place June 20, 21 and 22 at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo (5575 Santa Rosa Road).

The event features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors, and a kids' play area.

Festival times are 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Check vcgreekfestival.org or call 805.482.1273 for more information. No onsite parking. Free parking and shuttle rides at the Ventura County Office of Education parking lot at 5100 Adolfo Road.

Admission is $6, which includes a raffle ticket. Free admission for kids 12 and under and active military, veterans and first responders with ID.

2025 Free Concerts in the Park in Santa Barbara, Thursday Nights in July

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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

www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/concerts

Chowderfest Event at Channel Islands Maritime Museum on Sunday, September 14, 2025

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After a hiatus since 2019, the annual CHOWDERFEST event will be back on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from, 2-6pm at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.

The event will feature live music from local bands, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of culinary delights and community camaraderie. Guests can also explore the museum's exhibits, as admission is included with the event ticket. Fifteen local restaurants will be participating at the events

Tickets are priced at $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Given the event's popularity, advance purchase is highly recommended. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased online on the museum’s website.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.

Tickets available at cimmvc.org. Additional information about the event at www.cimmvc.org/post/chowderfest-is-back.

Rancho Simi Earth Day Event on Friday, April 25, 2025 in Simi Valley

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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.

2025 Studio Movie Grill Children's Summer Series in Simi Valley June to August

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Studio Movie Grill at the Simi Valley Town Center is offering a Children’s Summer Series to escape the summer heat once again this summer of 2025. $6 ticket includes small drink and small popcorn. 

Details at www.studiomoviegrill.com/movie/children's-summer-series but are summarized below. Movies are on Mondays through Thursdays at 10am.

  • June 23-26: Shrek (PG)

  • June 30 - July 3: The Bad Guys (PG)

  • July 7-10: Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)

  • July 14-17: The Wild Robot (PG)

  • July 21-24: Sing 2 (PG)

  • July 28-31: Despicable Me (PG)

  • August 4-7: Shrek 2 (PG)

2025 Arbor/Earth Day Celebration at the Thousand Oaks Community Center on Saturday, April 19th

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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.

Chinese Cultural Day at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025

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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.

Celebration of the Whales Festival at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, April 13, 2025

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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.

Ventura Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 19, 2025

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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.

Many Mansions "Bowls of Hope" Event at Heritage Square in Oxnard on Sunday, October 12, 2025

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Bowls of Hope aims to raise awareness for the need for affordable housing in our community, and to funds for Many Mansions’ programs that serve the formerly homeless, veterans, seniors, and families of very low income. The 2025 Bowls of Hope event will take place at Heritage Square in Oxnard from 11am to 2pm.

Designed to represent a soup kitchen, attendees select a bowl handcrafted by community members and enjoy delicious and comforting food, in community. Experience meaningful & fun family activities: an informative exhibition on the homelessness issue, affordable housing, and Many Mansions; an opportunity to take action and be part of the solution; crafts, games, a raffle, silent auction, and more!

Learn more at www.manymansions.org/news-events/bowls-of-hope-event.