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.
Find events in Ventura County and surrounding areas in this section, by category at this link and in the Events Calendar. Community events of broad public interest can be submitted at this link for possible inclusion in this section (at our discretion).
We encourage posting of other events, activities, fundraisers, classes, workshops, sales, shout-outs, etc. directly to the COMMUNITY FORUM section!
The Thanksgiving Day 5K takes place at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Run along the Arroyo bike path, lined with beautiful trees for shade through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. Aid stations every 1.5 miles. Race starts at 8am. This is a rain or shine event.
Visit www.ThanksgivingDay5k.com to learn more and sign up.
Wheels In Motion is a free event hosted by Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District that will include a youth power wheels race, a classic car show and a touch-a-truck exhibit with vehicles from the Simi Valley Police Department, Ventura County Fire Department, RSRPD and Ventura County Air Ops.
Children 12 years of age and under are encouraged to participate in the Power Wheels race event. Racers will be divided into categories and trophies will be awarded to the winners of each race. Registration is required and is open until August 21st. Helmets are required for all participants and modified power.
The event will take place on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 9:30am to 1:30pm at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005-C E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Learn more at https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/wheelsinmotion.php.
The Free Clinic of Simi Valley, in partnership with Simi Valley Hospital, presents the Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run for Depression Awareness and Kids’ 1K Fun Run at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley (near the tennis courts at Erringer and Royal). Event will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 7 am (Half Marathon), 8:15 am (5K/10K) and 9:30 am (Kids’ Run).
Funds raised from this event will benefit the Free Clinic of Simi Valley's Counseling Programs. Every day, the Free Clinic is saving lives, improving the health of the community, and reducing health care costs for residents of Simi Valley. The Clinic does this through preventing visits to hospital emergency departments, which are costly and provide no continuity of care.
Learn more and register at www.freeclinicsv.com/fmgrun.html.
Five07 presents the 2025 Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025. Register for the 5K road race or the Zack Zernik Mile (run/walk) at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, 60 West Olsen Road.
Proceeds from the event will benefit three local non-profits - Hospice of the Conejo, Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Foundation and Ventura County Council of Boy Scouts.
The Zack Zernik Mile is named for a Conejo Valley native and lifelong “Dasher” who lost his life in January 2023 at the age of 22. Zachary “Zack” Zernik, a graduate of Thousand Oaks High School, was climbing near Mount Boney outside Newbury Park when he lost his footing and fell.
New this year: the Zack Zernik Memorial Scholarship, which will be awarded to two high school students. Winners will be announced before the start of the mile. To apply, go to turkeydaydash.org/zack-zernik-scholarship.
Festivities start at 7 am, mile run/walk (untimed) at 8 am and 5K at 8:30 am.
Learn more and register at www.turkeydaydash.org. Early sign-up and family discounts available. All participants will receive a custom Dash T-shirt as well as a swag bag with items from local vendors.
The Boogie Nights Summer Run Series is back for a 10 week run in 2025 on Wednesday nights from May 21st through July 23rd, starting at 6:20 pm. 5K start/finish is at the Ventura Promenade in front of Aloha Steakhouse and The Crowne Plaza. Free kids run starts at 6 pm.
Chip timing and a t-shirt for those that register for the series and flat course along the Ventura Promenade. Cost is less than $20 per race or $139 for the entire 10 week series, including t-shirt. Drinks and a light meal from Aloha Steakhouse can be added to your registration.
Learn more and sign up at runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Ventura/BoogieNightsSummerRunSeriesVentura or boogienightsventura.com.
Ventura Land Trust’s annual benefit, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, returns on Saturday, August 23, 2025 to the expansive lawn of the Ventura County Credit Union headquarters, 2575 Vista Del Mar Drive, Ventura. The film festival features nearly two hours of environmental and activism films along with live music, food trucks, drinks, raffle, auction, kids’ activities and more.
A family-friendly event, participants are encouraged to spread out on chairs and blankets. Doors open at 5 pm, and films begin around 7:30 pm as the sky darkens.
A general admission ticket is $40, $5 children and $10 for teens (13-17), plus processing fees. VIP tickets, which include special gift items and admission to the Ventura Vibe VIP Lounge, are $125 plus fees. Tickets and more information at www.venturalandtrust.org/wild-scenic-film-festival.
The Kevin Cordasco Foundation and the City of Calabasas present The 2nd Annual Calabasas Classic 5K Run/Walk for the Heroes of Childhood Cancer on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Calabasas Civic Center. Event features 5K at 9:30am and Kids Dash at 9am. Cost is $54 per person. Kids Dash is $32.80.
Learn more and register at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Calabasas/KCFCalabasas5KRun.
The 13th Annual Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K is planned for Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the Pleasant Valley Soccer Fields, 150 Westpark Ct., Camarillo. Start / Finish will be at the Pleasant Valley Fields Park at the Village At The Park Sports Complex. This course is mostly on the flat Camarillo bike path. No auto traffic to worry about on this course.
To learn more and to sign up, visit www.HollyJollyHalf.com.
The City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division presents the popular Music Under the Stars series, Saturday nights beginning July 12 through September 6, 2025. Performances run from 7:30 to 9:30 pm outdoors at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, near Ventura Harbor. Concerts start at 7:30 pm & gates open at 6:30 pm for dining. Visit www.cityofventura.net/mus for more information and to purchase tickets (beginning May 7th).
Dine, dance & delight to great performances at Ventura’s most historic party site! Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy nine Saturday nights of summer magic “dancing with the stars” on a majestic wooden ballroom floor. Bring your own dinner or purchase it from a gourmet food truck on site. Full beverage service on hand.
The Lineup:
July 12: 4 Lads from Liverpool (Beatles Tribute)
July 19: Dark Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute)
July 26: Psychedelic Summer (Woodstock Era Tribute Band)
August 2: Stone Soul (Soul/Motown)
August 9: Petty & the Heartshakers (Tom Petty Tribute)
August 16: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
August 23: Conjunto Oye (Salsa Orchestra Band)
September 6: Classic Journey (Journey Tribute)
The 10th Anniversary 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular hosted by the City of Westlake Village is planned for Friday, July 4, 2025.
Fireworks will be launched from the Westlake Village Golf Course at approximately 9:10pm.
Gates open at 5pm. No outside alcohol allowed - beer and wine will be available for purchase. Event also to include inflatable jumpers for the kids, putting contest, live music, various food trucks and more.
Offiste parking available at Townsgate and Lakeview Canyon Roads.
The event is free and open to the public. Additional information at www.wlv.org/fireworks
Viewing locations are available at Westlake Village Golf Course or Calvary Community Church and surrounding areas.
Conejo Valley Guide covers events, activities and things to do throughout Ventura County and surrounding areas.
Conejo Valley Guide® covers thousands of events, activities and things to do throughout Ventura County, California and surrounding areas.
Conejo Valley Guide is a participant in certain affiliate programs. These affiliate advertising programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the respective websites. Some links on the site may be affiliate links. We get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these links on our site. Learn more at paidforadvertising.com.
