2025 Summer Concerts in the Park in Moorpark - June to September

The City of Moorpark is hosting Summer Concerts in the Park at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Free admission! Concerts start at 6 p.m. Gates open an hour prior.

The Lineup:

• June 28: Electric Vinyl (Classic Rock)

• July 26: Yachty by Nature (Yacht Rock)

• August 23: Juano and Friends (Rock, Cumbia, Oldies, R&B)

• September 27: The Spazmatics (80s)

Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in the grass and enjoy the music.  Food vendors will be onsite, but you are welcome to bring outside food and beverages (beer and wine okay, no hard alcohol). No canopies or umbrellas will be allowed within 100 feet of the stage. No animals allowed in the event space except service animals.

www.moorparkca.gov/849/Concert-in-the-Park

Memorial Day Service at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo on Monday, May 26, 2025

Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory presents its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025 beginning at 11am. Event, free of charge to the public, will feature live patriotic music, guest speakers, displays and complimentary hot dogs and refreshments. Located at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo.

Learn more at www.conejomountain.com/in-our-community.

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ventura on Saturday, October 4th

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Ventura is slated for Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, 1591 Spinnaker Dr Ventura.

Register Your Team at alz.org/VenturaWalk. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m., ceremony at 10:00 a.m., walk starts at 10:30 a.m.

Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

Register Online, Start Fundraising and Spread the Walk, Join us on Walk Day! - alz.org/VenturaWalk

For Questions, Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities, please email VenturaWalk@alz.org

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's Conejo Valley on Saturday, October 18th

Walk to End Alzheimer's - Conejo Valley will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at The Promenade at Westlake, 140 Promenade Way, Thousand Oaks.

Registration starts at 9AM, program starts at 10AM, walk at 10:30AM. Register your team at alz.org/ConejoValleyWalk

Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

For Questions, Volunteer and Sponsorship Opportunities, please email ConejoValleyWalk@alz.org

2025 Happy Face Music Festival in Simi Valley on Saturday, May 24th

The 4th Annual Happy Face Music Festival in Simi Valley takes place on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from noon to 7pm at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley.

A spectacular day of live music and entertainment in the community known for its famous happy face.

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and get ready to bask in the sun, surrounded by breathtaking hilltop views at the Happy Face Festival in Simi Valley. Satisfy your hunger cravings with delicious eats from the area’s best food truck vendors and quench your thirst with a cold beverage in hand. Music lineup (as of March) includes Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute), Boys of Summer (Eagles Tribute), Fast Times (80s), The Ultimate Rock Band (Music Era Rock Act), and The Yacht Groove.

General Admission: $25
VIP Admission: $125

Free for children 11 and under

Tickets at happyfacemusicfest.com.

This Memorial Day weekend concert is presented by The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise - A charitable organization. 100% of festival proceeds benefit dozens of local charities and international causes.

2025 Matilija Poppy Festival at Conejo Valley Botanic Garden in Thousand Oaks on May 18th

The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden presents its annual Matilija Poppy Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 11am to 4pm. Event will feature beautiful Matilija poppies, including garden tours at 11:15am and 2pm, crafts, speakers, kids’ activities, and more. Free admission.

Master gardener speakers at 12:30pm (Drought Tolerant Landscaping with Herbs) and 1pm (Gardening with California Sage Varieties).

The garden is located at 400 W. Gainsborough Road,

www.conejovalleybotanicgarden.com

2025 City of Agoura Hills Summer Movies in the Park - June 21, July 12 and August 9

Free Movies in the Park will take place once again this summer of 2025 at Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills, hosted by City of Agoura Hills Community Services. Movies start at dusk.

Save the dates:

June 21: Moana

July 12: The Parent Trap

August 9: Despicable Me 4

More information at www.agourahillsrec.org.

Malibu Chili Cook-Off (2025 Event Cancelled)

THE 2025 MALIBU CHILI COOK-OFF CANCELLED DUE TO THE CHALLENGES FACING MALIBU IN WAKE OF THE 2025 WILDFIRES.

The 2024 Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off took place on Labor Day weekend, August 30 to September 2 at 23575 Civic Center Way. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.

ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY! TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD ONSITE. Tickets at malibuchilicookoff.org.. Carnival tickets will be sold separately.

Event hour are 4-10PM Friday, 1-10PM Saturday/Sunday and 1-8PM Monday.

Event features chili contest, carnival, fair, skate contest, live entertainment, food for sale, vendors, etc.

Event parking is $20, cash only.

https://malibuchilicookoff.org/

Annual Huck Finn Fishin' Derby at Rancho Simi Community Park on Saturday, May 3, 2025

The Annual Huck Finn Fishin’ Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.. Kids ages 15 and under will be hooked on fishing fun while scanning the water for the biggest and best fish to catch. The derby will be held along the banks of the two-and-one-half acre lake at Rancho Simi Community Park. Parents are advised to bring their children to the lake as early as possible to ensure a great spot. For safety reasons, no spinners/lures allowed. The lagoon will be stocked with over 1,500 pounds of fish before the event.

The annual event is open to boys and girls 15 years of age and younger. Rain or shine, the fishing event goes on.  Open to the public. Breakfast served from 7am to 8am. Visit www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/fishing_derby.php for more information.

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District Movies in the Park in June, July and August

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents free Movies in the Park at Rancho Madera Community Park, 556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley (Wood Ranch). Pre-movie fun activities start at 6:30PM. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and chairs.

• Friday, June 13: Kung Fu Panda 4

• Friday, July 11: Despicable Me 4

• Friday, August 8: Inside Out 2

Additionally, there will be a free screening of Tangled at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park, on Friday, June 20th.

www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/family_movie_nights.php