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.
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Springtime at the Adobe at the Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm. Event to feature live music, scavenger hunt, crafts and more. $10 per person; if you're under the age of 2, yippee, you don't have to pay! www.leonisadobemuseum.org or 818.222.6511
The Annual Santa Barbara Fair and Expo is planned for April 23-26 and May 1-3, 2026 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara.
The event will feature carnival rides, farm animals, fair food, great live entertainment and more. There will be over 30 rides and attractions, pony rides, petting zoo, kids' carnival, live entertainment featuring music, illusions, dancing, magic and more, expo showcase of local foods, wine and beer, arts and crafts, horticulture and fine arts displays, free samples of featured desserts, appetizers and other foods at the Fair & Expo Cooking Contest and interactive exhibits. Fair hours as follows:
Thursday April 23, 4pm - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
Friday April 24, 4pm - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Saturday April 25, 11am - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Sunday April 26, 11am - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
Friday May 1, 4pm - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Saturday May 2, 11am - 10pm (Carnival 12am)
Sunday May 3, 11am - 9pm (Carnival 10pm)
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit earlwarren.com/events/santa-barbara-fair-and-expo.
The 29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fishing Derby at Cachuma Lake begins at 6 am on April 18 until noon on April 19, 2026.
This year’s fishing derby will include prize categories for multiple types of fish such as crappie, catfish, trout, bass, sunfish and carp for all ages. Registration fees range from $15 for ages 4-15 to $35 for 16+ by February 28th. (Fees for 16+ increase after that date.)
Visit www.troutderby.org for more information and to register.
The award-winning Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival is back, bringing together an unparalleled showcase of fine wines, gourmet cuisine and community spirit. This premier event, benefitting Casa Pacifica, will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 1-5PM at California State University Channel Islands. Enjoy an all-inclusive experience featuring unlimited tastings of exceptional food, premium wines, and craft brews as well as complimentary parking and live, all-day entertainment. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at cpwinefoodbrewfest.com.
The Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival is Casa Pacifica’s largest annual fundraiser and supports the agency’s life-changing mental health programs for children, young adults and families.
More information, sponsorship opportunities, and tickets at www.cpwinefoodbrewfest.com.
Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families is a crisis-care and residential treatment facility for abused, neglected, or at-risk children in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The agency is the largest non-profit provider of children’s mental health services in both counties and along with its campus-based programs administers a number of community-based programs which are designed with the intent to strengthen families and keep children in their homes. For more information about Casa Pacifica, visit www.casapacifica.org.
Senior Concerns is pleased to announce its 38th Annual Ultimate Dining Experience on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Westlake. Program to include honoring legacy families and organizations, special performances, tastings under the tent, dinner and dancing in the ballroom, and a glimpse into the future.
Inspired by a vintage circus aesthetic and the spirit of The Greatest Showman, the fundraising gala will spotlight the nonprofit’s mission of supporting over 13,000 local seniors and their family caregivers each year through vital programs and services. Proceeds from the event will help sustain Senior Concerns’ Adult Day Program, Meals On Wheels, Caregiver Support Center and Senior Advocate Services.
Guests will begin the evening with “Sip and Bites Under the Big Top” featuring cuisine from local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. The Ring of Rarities will be open for guests to bid on unique and dazzling silent auction packages. The festivities will continue in the ballroom with a gourmet dinner, themed entertainment, special presentations and a live auction hosted by celebrity auctioneer Zack Krone.
To learn more and reserve your seats, visit www.seniorconcerns.org/events/ultimate-dining-experience. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District is hosting Kids Swap N’ Sell on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 7:30 am to 11 am at Guardian Activity Center, 4201 Guardian St, Simi Valley. Youth vendors can sell their gently used toys, sports equipment and clothes or swap them with other vendors. www.rsrpd.org
The Annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026 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. While not mandatory, when possible, organizers request that fish be retuned to the water so another young fisherman can enjoy catching it on another day.
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.
Downtown Ventura presents the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10 am on Main Street, Downtown Ventura. The parade route starts at Lincoln Drive and goes west on Main Street to Fir Street, featuring costumes, dancers, horses, high school bands, and more. Visit www.venturastpatricksdayparade.com for more information.
The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival announces its 2md annual event, set to bring three days packed with comedy, connection, and community to the Conejo Valley. This festival will take place on Friday, Feb 13 from 7-10:30pm, Saturday, Feb 14 from 5-10:30pm, and Sunday, Feb 15 from 11am to 8:15pm. It promises something for everyone—whether you’re enjoying a day out with the family or looking for an evening of laughter with friends.
Festival Overview
Friday, Feb 13th: Tarantula Hill Brewing Company - 7-10:30PM
Kick off the festivities at Tarantula Hill Brewing in Thousand Oaks, where comedy takes center stage. Enjoy a dynamic showcase of stand-up comedians, improv teams, and sketch performers in a vibrant, lively setting. Grab a drink, soak in the laughs, and set the tone for a weekend of non-stop entertainment.
Saturday, February 14: Conejo Players Theater 5-10:30PM
Love & Laughs Stand-Up Night featuring headliners that include Adam Yenser, Wendy Liebman, Chad Opitz, and Max Witrak
Sunday, February 15: Conejo Players Theatre 11AM-8:15PM
Improv All Day and Night, including Family Improv Games and Workshop for all ages at 11am, a Youth Improv Showcase at at noon, and more improv shows the rest of the day.
Learn more and purchase tickets at www.conejovalleycomedyfest.com or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/conejovalleycomedyfest
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.
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