Flashlight Egg Hunt at Multiple Park Locations in Thousand Oaks on Friday, March 27, 2026

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The Conejo Recreation and Park District Annual Flashlight Egg Hunt will take place at multiple neighborhood park locations in the Conejo Valley on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 6-9PM at:

  • Old Meadows Park - 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks

  • Borchard Community Park - 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park

  • Conejo Community Park - 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks

  • Dos Vientos Community Park - 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park

  • Thousand Oaks Community Park - 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks

This event is FREE and open to all!

Children are invited to bring their flashlights and baskets as they search under the stars for eggs filled with fun prizes. Adding to the excitement, special golden ticket eggs will be hidden at each location for special prizes. New egg hunts will happen approximately every 20 minutes.

In addition to the thrilling egg hunts, families can enjoy food and dessert trucks, jolly jump bouncers, crafts, a special scavenger hunt, and a visit from the always-popular CRPD Rec Van, which will be at Borchard Community Center. If you have a Parker plushie, take it to any of the sites for a special Parker basket!

For more information, call 805-381-2791 or visit www.crpd.org/flashlight

40th Annual I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival at Santa Barbara Mission May 23-25, 2026

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The I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival will be back over Memorial Day Weekend 2026, May 23-25. at the Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2100 Laguna Street. Festival hours are 10am to 6pm.

Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Santa Barbara Mission plaza each year over Memorial Day weekend using pastels on pavement to create over 100 vibrant and colorful, large scale images. The event is produced by the Children’s Creative Project.

There will also be live music and food available for purchase.

Pets are not allowed (other than service animals).

Learn more at www.imadonnarifestival.com.

City of Westlake Village Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 25, 2026

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The 4th Annual City of Westlake Village Earth Day Festival is planned for Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 3-5:30pm at Westlake Village Community Park, 31107 Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Meet local vendors, learn about renewable energy, kite flying starts at 3:30pm, enjoy food, crafts, music, games, and face painting. Learn more at www.wlv.org/earthday.

Celebration of the Whales Festival at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, April 19, 2026

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The 27th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival is planned for Sunday, April 19, 2026 from 11am to 3pm at the Channel Islands Harbor, 3350 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard.

Enjoy activities throughout the Harbor including a community “Paint a Whale” mural project, ocean-themed chalk art, free kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, a children’s fun zone with bounce houses and carnival games, shopping, and educational booths about whale migration.

Stop by the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, Channel Islands Boating Center, the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market, and explore the Gray Whale Migration Trail at Harbor View Park connecting the activity areas.

Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2026-celebration-of-the-whales-festival

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

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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

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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

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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.

49th Annual Thousand Oaks Chili Cook-Off, Car Show and Craft Brew Festival on Sunday, May 3, 2026

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Mark your calendars for the 49th Annual Thousand Oaks Chili Cook-Off, Car Show & Craft Brew Festival on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Held from noon – 5pm (11:00 am entry for VIP tickets), this family friendly extravaganza will take place at Conejo Creek Park North at Janss Rd & Hwy 23 in Thousand Oaks.

There will be over 40 chili tasting booths – and included with your general admission is free unlimited chili tasting. Returning again is the popular Craft Brew Festival – an event within an event – with a multitude of participating breweries! There will also be a Classic & Custom Car Show in several style and vintage categories and live music on two stages. Also on hand will be over a dozen food trucks and beverage booths and a free kids’ fun zone.

The Chili Cook-Off is proudly presented by the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks, with 100% of the net proceeds going to local charities. Tickets will be available in advance, along with more information at www.chili-cook-off.com  

Simi Valley Street Fair on Saturday, May 2, 2026

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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.