2025 Seaside Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor Village on August 9, September 6, and October 11

Save the date for Summer Seaside Movie Nights, August 9, September 6, and October 11, 2025 starting after sunset at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Plan to arrive early to enjoy live DJ or bands, and grab dinner and dessert at one of the Village's seaside restaurants. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and low chairs.

All events are pending weather conditions. Visit www.VenturaHarborVillage.com for pre-show activities and event updates.

Here is the lineup:

Saturday, August 9: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.- Pre-show entertainment starts at 7pm. Movie begins just after sunset around 8pm.

Saturday, September 6: Jaws - Pre-show entertainment starts at 6:30pm. Movie begins around 7:30pm.

Saturday, October 11: Hocus Pocus - Pre-show entertainment starts at 5:30pm. Movie begins after sunset, around 6:30pm.Costumes encouraged. Prizes awarded.

"Junk in the Trunk" Community Swap Meet in Simi Valley on Saturdays, September 27 and October 18, 2025

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents its Junk in the Trunk swap meet at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center Parking Lot from 8am to 12pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025 and Saturday, October 18, 2025. Free admission. Over 46 local vendors.

Location: 5005-C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley

More information at www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/junk_in_the_trunk.php

34th Annual Central Coast British Car Club Show at Channel Islands Harbor on September 21, 2025

More than 120 British cars from the 1930s and up will be on display during the 34th Annual Central Coast British Car Club Show to be held from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Harbor View Park, Channel Islands Harbor, 3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard. There will also be food trucks, vendors, DJ and a raffle.

For more information, visit centralcoastbritishcarclub.com.

The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills, August 29 to September 1, 2025

The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools presents "The Carnival" on Labor Day weekend, August 29th through September 1st, 2025 at Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Hours are Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 2-11pm, Sunday 2-10pm and Monday noon-5pm. Free admission. Beer and wine garden, food, rides, carnival games and more.

Discounted unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased online for $50.

Parking available at 28632 Roadside Drive - a shuttle will be available.

More info at www.thefoundationlvs.org/carnival.

8th Annual Haunted Housing Run 5K in Ventura on Sunday, October 26, 2025

The 2025 Haunted Housing Run is planned for Sunday, October 26th at San Buenaventura State Beach.

Haunted Housing Run is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk in support of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) Scholarship Program. Each year HACSB awards scholarships to current residents of affordable housing communities owned and/or managed by HACSB who are currently enrolled at a four-year college/university, community college, or vocational school.

Event begins at 8:30am at 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura. Costumes are encouraged!

Visit www.hauntedhousingrun.com to learn more and register.

Relay for Life of Conejo Valley in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, September 27, 2025

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Conejo Valley event is a life-changing experience that gives everyone in their community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, Remember loved ones lost, and Fight Back against the disease.  The 2025 event will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm at California Lutheran University’s Memorial Field, 141 Memorial Pkwy, Thousand Oaks.

2025 marks the 27th year of Relay For Life in Conejo Valley and the 40th anniversary since the very first Relay For Life took place in Tacoma, WA! As such, this year, we're celebrating Relay is "Forty, Fabulous, and Fighting Cancer."

The festivities begin with a non-competitive 5k fun run around the beautiful CLU campus. After the runners return, we will kick off the Relay event with Opening Ceremonies featuring local civic leaders, volunteer organizers, and cancer survivors from all across Conejo Valley will start the first lap of the Relay. Throughout the day fundraising teams will host games and activities for all ages, local bands will play awesome music, and food will be available for a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Whether you are a survivor, a caregiver, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this event is for you. Lace up your sneakers, gather your friends and family, and let's make a lasting impact together.

Visit www.relayforlife.org/conejovalleyca to learn more and sign up.

Little Oaks Kids Club at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks on Thursdays

The Oaks presents the Little Oaks Kids Club, twice a month on Thursdays from 11am to 1pm. The Little Oaks Kids Club is a monthly series of engaging, family-friendly events designed for toddlers and young children. Each free event hosts themed crafts and music to magical storytimes. Events take place on Level 1, near Hallmark and Macy’s Women’s and Kids.

RSVP for each child/craft participant at www.shoptheoaksmall.com/event/Little-Oaks-Kids-Club/2145588109.

Upcoming Events

July 31: Little Oaks Summer Camp

Join The Oaks for the official launch of the new Little Oaks Kids Club! Camp vibes are in full swing with acorn-themed arts & crafts, interactive fun, and surprises to celebrate our rebrand.

August 7: Little Oaks Ice Cream Social

Beat the heat with sweet summer vibes! Kids will enjoy ice cream-themed crafts, music, and social time in this playful (and adorable) summer send-off.

August 21: Once Upon a Storytime — Featuring the Tower Princess

Let down your hair and join us for a magical morning with the Tower Princess (Rapunzel)! Enjoy storytime, songs, and meet-and-greet moments your little ones won’t forget.

Upcoming Dates:

• Thursday, September 4: Little Oaks Live! with the BeatBuds

• Thursday, September 18: Storytime with Belle

10th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum on Monday, September 1, 2025

The 10th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, takes place on Monday, September 1, 2025 from 11am to 2pm, immediately following the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade.  Free event will include family-friendly activities, live music, presentations and tours and a display of course by the Topa Topa Flywheelers Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Club. venturamuseum.org/event/9th-annual-labor-day-tractor-fair

13th Annual Cops N' Cruisers Car Show in Simi Valley on Sunday, September 28, 2025

The Simi Valley Police Explorer Program hosts its 13th Annual Cops N' Cruisers Car Show on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Simi Valley City Hall & Library, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, from 9am to 2pm. Event is free of charge. There will be classic and custom cars, music, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, raffle, silent auction and more.

All money raised will go to the Simi Valley Police Explorer Post 2910 program including; cost of training, equipment, and leadership development opportunities that the Explorers have the ability to participate in (i.e. competitions and more)

More info at www.copsncruisers.com.

Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 13 & 14, 2025

The Rotary Club of Ventura presents the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 13 and 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura. This waterfront juried art festival features more than over 50 talented street chalk artists creating colorful murals along the village promenade overlooking the boats.

More information at www.venturaartandchalkfestival.com.