25th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering in Malibu on March 28-29, 2026

25th Annual Chumash Day Powwow and Intertribal Gathering in Malibu on Saturday/Sunday, March 28-29, 2026

The Chumash Day Powwow celebrates Native Americans from all over the country, representing hundreds of tribes who will gather at Malibu Bluffs Park. This is a non-competitive powwow. Food trucks, craft vendors, tribal ceremonies and dances will be a part of the event on both days. Admission is free. Hours 10am to 6pm.

Continuing a generations-long tradition of Powwows in California, members from tribes all over the western and southwestern states will gather at Malibu Bluffs Park to sing, dance, socialize and heal. The event will begin with an invocation and prayer led by Chumash elder Beverly Folkes.  Native American Head Staff include: Vic Chavez, Arena Director, Randy Pico, MC, Kale Flores, Head Man, Maxine Orozco, Head Woman, Kenny Gonzales, Head Young Man, and Aurelia Hale, Head Young Woman. Northern Drums, Bear Springs Singers and Southern Drums, Hale and Company, will accompany the dancers.
 
The event will feature Native American tribal ceremonies, dances, and special guest performances. Twenty Native American artisan vendors will have merchandise for sale including: jewelry, flutes, moccasins, beading accessories, leatherworks, pottery, dream catchers, and more.  Food will be available for purchase from Bison Burger, Drizzle, LA Donut, Salt ‘N Pepper, Tropic Truck, and Westside Banh Mi.

This family-friendly cultural festival is free and open for all to attend. Event hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a Grand Entry at 12:00 PM. Complimentary general and ADA parking is available at 23815 and 23825 Stuart Ranch Road with free shuttle rides available to Malibu Bluffs Park and back. There is no on-site parking at Malibu Bluffs Park. 

Offsite parking only at 23575 Civic Center Way and for ADA, 23825 Stuart Ranch Road. Free shuttle rides to Malibu Bluffs Park.

Event is located at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway.

For more event information call (310) 317-1364 or visit www.malibucity.org/chumashday.

Calabasas Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 18, 2026

The City of Calabasas Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Las Virgenes Creek site, south of Agoura Rd. in Calabasas. The festival is free of charge and the Calabasas Earth Day event will vendors, giveaways, kids’ events, and more.

Calabasas Earth Day/Green Expo was created to be a day of education, celebration, and action for the natural world in which we live. On April 22, 1970, Earth Day marked the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Calabasas Earth Day/Green Expo sets a clear example for people and businesses how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference.

Learn more at www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/public-works/environmental-igr-division/earth-day-celebration-green-expo..

13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026

Fifteen Ventura County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours during the 13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026* from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The day includes behind-the-scenes tours, tractor-with-trailer rides, tastings, giveaways and kid-friendly activities. Farm Day allows the public to meet local farmers who grow the food we eat.

Check the Farm Day Trail Map at vcfarmday.org/map for the latest list of participants. Some locations require reservations.

The nonprofit 501(c)(3) Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) organizes Ventura County Farm Day. SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and agriculture's contribution to our nutritional well-being.

For more information about Ventura County Farm Day and a list of participating farms, visit vcfarmday.org.

*Date changed - originally planned for November 8, 2025

Underwater Parks Day Festival at Sea Center in Santa Barbara on Saturday, January 17, 2026

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center invites the community to celebrate Underwater Parks Day with a free, family-friendly event on Saturday, January 17, 2026. This annual tradition highlights marine protected areas (MPAs), otherwise known as “underwater parks,” that safeguard the biodiversity and abundance of ocean life along California’s coast.

Some of the most nutrient-rich waters on the planet are found in the Santa Barbara Channel and Channel Islands region. These waters support thriving kelp forests, tide pools, and rocky reef habitats that are protected through MPAs, which prevent overharvesting of marine resources to promote healthy ecosystems for future generations.

“Underwater Parks Day is a community celebration designed to bring awareness to the network of marine protected areas off the California coast,” said Sea Center Director Richard Smalldon. “These underwater parks play a vital role in preserving biodiversity by creating sanctuaries for marine life. Helping people understand their importance is central to our mission.”

According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California MPA network is “the largest ecologically connected network in the world”. While MPAs are doing the good work of protecting biodiversity all over the planet, California is clearly a leader.

Underwater Parks Day is one of two free days usually offered by the Sea Center each year. “By offering free admission, we hope to make the Sea Center accessible to all members of our community,” Smalldon said. “It’s also an opportunity for people to meet local partners and learn how they can get involved in ocean conservation.”

This year’s celebration will feature interactive booths and activities hosted by local community partners, including the Spotting Giant Sea Bass project, SB Channelkeeper, Heal the Ocean, Channel Island Naturalist Corps, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, Blue Whales Blue Skies program, and the Caselle Lab at UCSB.

Through hands-on experiences and conversations with scientists and conservationists, visitors will learn how MPAs support ocean health and how they can play a role in protecting these special places. “We hope that by knowing these places exist and understanding the role they play, visitors will feel empowered to support local conservation efforts and become involved,” Smalldon added.

Guests are also encouraged to take their curiosity beyond the wharf and explore the Channel Islands and surrounding waters firsthand with local operators like Island Packers and the Condor Express. “Get out there and explore,” said Smalldon.

No reservations are required. For more information and a full schedule of upcoming events, please visit sbnature.org/calendar. 

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.

Presidents' Day Celebration at the Reagan Library on Monday, February 16, 2026

Celebrate our Founding Fathers during the Reagan Library’s 33rd Annual Presidents’ Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This family-friendly event features interactive activities, crafts, live musical performances, and special appearances by presidential and first lady look-alikes. Highlights include performances by the Justin Honsinger band and the Los Angeles Police Department 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 805-577-4057. www.reaganfoundation.org

Singletrack Stampede 22K and 10K in Calabasas on Saturday, March 14, 2026

The Singletrack Stampede cross country 10K and 22K races will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 on the Millenium Loop Trail in Calabasas. The 22K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 10K starts at 8 a.m. Located at 4232 Las Virgenes Road. Register at www.socaltrail.events/singletrack-stampede.

Bark in the Park at Conejo Creek Park North in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, March 14, 2026

Bark in the Park is planned for Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 9am to noon at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road (behind the Thousand Oaks Library).

Special activities include a dog costume contest, big and littlest dog contests, small dog races, dog entertainers, dog agility course, vendors and more. Dogs available for adoption will also be on hand.

Event free of charge and activities are free to participate in. Food available for purchase.

For more details, visit www.crpd.org/2026-03-14-bark-in-the-park.

63rd Annual Ventura Gem & Mineral Society Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show on March 7-8, 2026

Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents its 63rd Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds. on Saturday, March 7th (10 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, March 8th (10 am to 4 pm).

Explore gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, exhibits, displays, prizes, dealers, silent auction, kids' activities, plant sale and more.

FREE admission. There’s a fee for parking.  More information at www.vgms.org.

These are great family friendly shows. Event hosts love sharing their knowledge with attendees.  Good, old fashioned fun, with typically dozens and dozens of displays, information, demonstrations, etc.

President Reagan's 115th Birthday Celebration at Reagan Library Simi Valley on February 6, 2026

President Reagan's 115th Birthday Celebration is planned at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

To honor President Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his birthday, the President of the United States has designated that a program be held at President Reagan’s Memorial Site at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library each year.

The Commanding General at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton will conduct the ceremony, which will commence at 11:00 a.m. with a music prelude beginning at 10:30 a.m. by the Camp Pendleton Marine Division Band. The ceremony includes a color guard, chaplain, a brass quintet, a 21-gun salute, the placing of an official White House wreath on President Reagan’s gravesite and keynote remarks by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Kevin McCarthy is an American politician who served as the 55th speaker of the House from January to October 2023. He represented California’s 22nd congressional district from 2007 to 2013, followed by California’s 23rd congressional district from 2013 to 2023, and finally California’s 20th congressional district in 2023. 

The ceremony will be held outdoors at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, located at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.

This event is free, however reservations are recommended by clicking www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/events-calendar/president-reagan-s-115th-birthday-commemoration. Regular Museum admission will apply to visit the Reagan Museum and Air Force One Pavilion.

Arbor Day Celebration in Calabasas on Saturday, March 21, 2026

The City of Calabasas will host an Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Gates Canyon Park, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas.

The event is free and residents are welcome to come out and get involved in helping to create a beautiful and healthy environment in Calabasas.

www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/public-works/environmental-igr-division/arbor-day