2026 Arbor/Earth Day Celebration at the Thousand Oaks Community Center on Saturday, April 18th

The City of Thousand Oaks’ annual Arbor Earth Day Celebration returns to Thousand Oaks Community Center Park to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in one combined event on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10am to 2pm. This year’s event will include an electric vehicle display area where the public can see and ask questions about various EV models, educational workshops on drip irrigation installation, caring for landscaping in drought, water-wise ground covers, as well as a bicycle safety course & helmet giveaway, bicycle donation/collection, kids activities & bounce house, compost and plant giveaways, raffles, live music, and more.

The festivities begin at 10:00 am in the park area and parking lot of the Thousand Oaks Community Center at 2525 N. Moorpark Road. For more information about this event, visit toaks.gov/earthday.

Ladyface Mountain Film Festival in Westlake Village February 26 to March 1, 2026

The 2nd Annual Ladyface Mountain Film Festival is planned for Thursday, February 26th through Sunday, March 1st, 2026 at Cinepolis Westlake Village.

The agenda for this year’s event is as follows:

Thursday 2/26

• 6:30PM: “Whistle” at Cinepolis

• 8:30PM: Open Reception at Red O

Friday 2/27

• 11AM: “Coroner to the Stars” at Cinepolis

• 1:30PM: Short Documentary Block 1 w/Q&As at Cinepolis

• 4PM: Short Documentary Block 2 w/Q&As at Cinepolis

• 6:30PM: “The Big Cheese” w/Q&As at Cinepolis

• 8:30PM: Filmmaker Networking Party at Hyatt Westlake

Saturday 2/28

• 11AM: Short Documentary Block 3 w/Q&As at Cinepolis

• 1:30PM: “The Last Dive” w/Q&As at Cinepolis

• 4PM: Short Documentary Block 4 w/Q&As at Cinepolis

• 6:30PM: “Speak” w/Q&As at Cinepolis

• 8PM: Closing Night Reception at Crawford’s Social

Sunday 3/1

• 10:30AM-12:30PM: VIP Brunch and Awards Ceremony at the Agoura Rec Center

Learn more and buy tickets at ladyfacefilmfestival.com.

49th Conejo Gem & Mineral Club "Pageant of a Thousand Gems" on April 18-19, 2026

The Conejo Gem & Mineral Club presents its 49th Annual Pageant of a Thousand Gems on Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, 2026 from 10am to 5pm (Sat) and 10am to 4pm (Sun) at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Admission and parking are free.

Fun for all ages with exhibits and sales of gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals and fossils. Special youth activities. Lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations. Silent auction, door prizes, and plant sale.

Vendors will be selling jewelry, minerals, gems and fossils with worldwide specimens and unique one-of-a-kind pieces.

CGMC is a non-profit educational organization encouraging interests in rocks, minerals, fossils, field trips, earth science education and the lapidary arts.

More information at www.cgamc.org.

Camarillo Old Town Friday Night Car Cruise - 4th Fridays March through October 2026

The Camarillo Old Town Friday Night Cruise is back for 2026 on the 4th Friday of the month from March through October from 4-7 p.m.

2026 dates: March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25 and October 23

Drive down Ventura Boulevard with your classic car to the Studio Channel Islands Art Center at 2222 Ventura Boulevard. There will also be vendors, face painting and music in addition to the 200+ anticipated classic cars to see. Try some local takeout by supporting the Camarillo Old Town eateries with their pre-order and/or take-out options.

www.camarillomerchant.org/camarillo-old-town-car-cruises

Springtime at the Adobe Event at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas on Saturday, March 28, 2026

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

2026 Santa Barbara Fair & Expo April 23-26 and May 1-3

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.

29th Annual Neal Taylor Nature Center Fish Derby at Cachuma Lake on April 18-19, 2026

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.

33rd Annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival in Camarillo on Sunday, June 7, 2026

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 Ultimate Dining Experience at Hyatt Regency Westlake on March 14, 2026

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.

Kids' Swap and Sell at Rancho Simi Rec & Park Center in Simi Valley on Saturday, March 14, 2026

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