26th Annual Pooch Parade Dog Walk and Pet Expo in Oxnard on Sunday, September 13, 2026

Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) will host its 26th Annual Pooch Parade at a NEW location this year on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the beautiful 'olołkoy Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Blvd, in Oxnard.

In addition to a fun walk, the event will feature entertainment, education, a large vendor fair, and the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs looking for a fresh start.

The non-profit C.A.R.L. has rescued thousands of dogs since 1996.

Learn more and register at carldogs.org/events-2/pooch-parade.

The Bunny Trail Junior Egg Hunt at De Anza Park in Calabasas on Saturday, March 28, 2026

The Bunny Trail Jr. Egg Hunt for kids 8 and under will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9 am to noon at Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road in Calabasas.

Travel the De Anza Park trail loop and stop to visit farm animals, hunt for eggs, enjoy craft activities and hop through a bunny obstacle course. Easter Bunny will be on hand for family photos.

Loop takes about 30 minutes. Maximum 15 children per time slot. Start times every 10 minutes from 9am to 11:50am.

$10.00 Per Child. Includes crafts, prizes and candy (stuffed toys available for children under 3)

No walk-ups on event day. Event usually sells out.

www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/bunny-trail-junior-egg-hunt

Breakfast with the Bunny at Reyes Adobe Park in Agoura Hills on Saturday, March 28, 2026

BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY AT THE REYES ADOBE

Enjoy a hopping good time at this fun-filled family event!

Bring your loved ones to enjoy crafts, activities, light breakfast snacks, egg-citing egg hunts, and the chance to take pictures with the Bunny!

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Road, Agoura Hills

Pre-registration required at www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-the-bunny-2026-registration-1874235220999

Oak Park Egg Scramble Event at Mae Boyar Park on Saturday, April 4, 2026

The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District Egg Scramble Event is planned for Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The egg hunt is for ages 10 and under (BYOB - Bring Your Own Basket):

  •     Ages 2 and under at 9:30 a.m.

  •     Ages 3-5 at 10 a.m.

  •     Ages 6-7 at 10:20 a.m.

  •     Ages 8-10 at 10:40 a.m.

Free of charge. Rain cancels the event.

Visit www.rsrpd.org for more information.

Egg Scramble at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley on April 4, 2026

Celebrate the eggcitement of the coming of spring at the Egg Scramble for ages 10 and under on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley starting at 9 a.m. Call 805.584.4456 for more information. Free admission. Rain cancels the event. www.rsrpd.org

Bring your own basket! And a canned good or non-perishable food donation for the Samaritan Center.

"Junk in the Trunk" Community Swap Meet in Simi Valley on Saturday, April 25, 2026

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, April 25, 2026. 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

2026 City of Moorpark Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th

The Annual City of Moorpark Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark

Admission is paid per child (ages 1+) (adults enter free with paid children) and must be purchased in advance. Infants under one enter free with paid sibling.

  • Wristbands purchased 3/2-3/13: $10 per child

  • Wristbands purchased 3/16-3/31: $15 per child

  • Late (4/1-4/4, if available): $20 per child

Wristbands are your child's admission to the event and allow them to participate in one (1) time-specific egg hunt, and unlimited access to carnival games, attractions, and crafts.

To purchase wristbands you must come in person to the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (4550 Tierra Rejada Road, open Mon-Fri 8:30-6:00).

Children will enjoy an event full of Easter fun with age-appropriate egg hunts, photo opps with the Easter Bunny, crafts, carnival games, and attractions (bounce houses, slide, obstacle course, and petting zoo).

How it works: Bring your favorite basket, collect as many eggs as you can, and turn them all in for a prize! For safety reasons, parents are allowed in hunts only as indicated in the schedule. Strollers and pets are not allowed in any egg hunt. All hunts are age specific. Please note that each hunt has a maximum capacity. A Family Hunt is available toward the end of the event if your hunt is full. Prizes distributed at this event are not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

More info at moorparkca.gov/egghunt.

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Planned for April 25-26, 2026

The 2026 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is set to return to Alameda Park on Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Now in its 55th year, the community-organized festival is one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country and is one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast. Presented by the Community Environmental Council (CEC) and co-produced with longtime festival partner, CarpEvents, the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival continues to serve as a beacon for environmental advocacy and education.

The 2026 festival — which is free to attend — anticipates all of the fun of past years. Highlights of this year’s event include a plant-forward Food Court, a Green Car show featuring free “Ride & Drive'' experiences, over 200 eco-friendly exhibitors, Beer & Wine Garden, Kids Zone filled with activities, two full days of live music, and so much more.

Learn more at www.SBEarthDay.org.

Easter Eggstravaganza Event in Camarillo on Saturday, April 4, 2026

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District presents its Easter Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 10am to 1pm at Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo.

Free event is open to the public, featuring crafts, Easter bunny visits, food trucks, live music, craft vendors and more.

www.pvrpd.org/2026-04-04-easter-eggstravaganza

IHOP National Pancake Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, IHOP restaurants nationwide will celebrate National Pancake Day from 7 am to 8 pm and will offer each guest a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. In return, IHOP will ask guests to consider donating what they would have paid for the pancakes or more to Feeding America. IHOP has raised nearly $30 million for charity through this event since 2006!

The free pancakes are limited to one free short stack per guest. Dine in only. Tax and gratuity excluded. More information at www.ihoppancakeday.com.

Local area IHOP locations in Agoura Hills, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Fillmore and Ventura.