Earth Day at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College on Saturday, April 18, 2026

The City of Moorpark and The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College are partnering up to host Earth Day at The Teaching Zoo from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Family event to feature wildlife presentations, conservation information, tree and seed giveaway, and local vendors and organizations.

Admission to the zoo is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for children 3 and up. Learn more and purchase tickets at zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/earth-day

ArtsFest at Rancho Tapo Community Park in Simi Valley on Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents ArtsFest at Rancho Tapo Community Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event is free of charge. Fees for some activities. Features artists, vendors, face painting, activities, demonstrations, dance performances, chalk art festival, theater and storytelling, food vendors, workshop/craft area, and more. rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/artzfest.php

Moorpark Apricot Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2026

The 3rd Annual Moorpark Apricot Festival and Art Fair takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10am to 4pm at Moorpark’s Historic High Street.

This street fair will feature art and craft vendors, food trucks, apricot offerings, live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities, animal shows, and more. Visit www.moorparkapricotfestival.com for more information.

Simi Valley Street Fair on Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Simi Valley Street Fair is planned for Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Simi Town Center Way. Event to include vendors, live entertainment, beer and wine garden, city expo, free kids’ fun zone and more. Free admission. Learn more at simivalleystreetfair.com.

Tiny Porch Concerts Summer Series May through August at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura

The Tiny Porch Concert Summer Music Series is four outdoor concerts held every summer at the iconic Peter Strauss Ranch Theatre in Agoura Hills. There is one show per month, starting in May on Mother’s Day. This series is a must for any music lover that appreciates quality, original live music where artists travel from all over the country to perform.

The shows not only entertain, they also educate our audience about the park, its plants and wildlife. Peter Strauss Ranch is a unique theatre with a rich history of entertaining. Our community plans to keep it that way!

If you like the series and want to support but are not a sponsor or VIP donor, you can still help. There are donation boxes at every show, or you can donate by clicking on the “Donate” button at the bottom of the home page. Organizers are always looking for volunteers to help with each production. Tiny Porch Concerts is a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to the artists and the local National Parks that hold our concerts. All proceeds are donated to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund.

Tiny Porch Concerts is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the arts and preserving the Santa Monica Mountains. Net proceeds for each show go to the artists and the Santa Monica Mountains Fund which contributes directly to the local National Parks.

Tiny Porch Concerts 2026 Summer Concert Summer Series lineup as follows:

  • May 10th Two Runner with Special Guest Tin Angel

  • June 7th Laura Jean Anderson with Special Guest Francis Blume

  • July 19th LA River Rats featuring Sean Watkins and Adam Moss with Special Guest Serafia

  • Aug 16th Crying Uncle with Special Guest Rocko Wheeler

More information and tickets available at www.tinyporchconcerts.com. Concerts start at 5pm.

3rd Annual Cinco de Mile Family Fun Run in Moorpark on Sunday, May 3, 2026

Moorpark Recreation Dept hosts the 3rd Annual "Cinco de Mile" Family 5K Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11am at the Arroyo Vista Community Center. Run or walk, play la loteria, enjoy music, prizes, taco lunch and a t-shirt.  Learn more and sign up at www.moorparkca.gov/cinco

Conejo Valley CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, March 22, 2026

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The Conejo Valley CROP Hunger Walk takes place on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Cal Lutheran University Sports Complex in Thousand Oaks.  CROP Walks help raise awareness and funds for international relief and development, as well as for for local hunger related charities. 

When CROP began in 1947 (under the wing of Church World Service, which was founded in 1946), CROP was an acronym for the Christian Rural Overseas Program. Its primary mission was to help Midwest farm families to share their grain with hungry neighbors in post-World War II Europe and Asia.

The CROP Hunger Walk is 4 miles through the community near CLU. There will also be a 20 minute campus stroll; a guided tour of the CLU campus. Registration is from 12-1:00 PM and the walk begins at 1pm. Registration is free; donations accepted. For more information, to register online or to donate, visit www.crophungerwalk.org/thousandoaksca.

Funds raised go to alleviate hunger and promote sustainable development in the world and locally.

Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House in Agoura Hills on Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department invites the community to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM to noon.. Bring the entire family to learn more about the Sheriff's Department through interesting displays and interactive activities. There will also be food vendors, mini horses, community partners on hand, jail tours, and more.

Located at 27050 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.

Free Comic Book Day Planned for Saturday, May 2, 2026

Free Comic Book Day takes place annually on the first Saturday in May, which is May 2, 2026 this year. On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book stores around the world give away designated comic books to anyone visiting their stores.

Visit www.freecomicbookday.com to learn more. Participating stores in the local Ventura County area this year include: