Conejo Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale in Newbury Park on May 29 and 30

The Conejo Orchid Society will hold its annual Orchid Show and Sale fundraiser May 29 and 30 at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road. This free event will be an opportunity to learn about orchids and the Conejo Orchid Society. Learn how to care for your orchids, hop for some great bargains and try your hand at growing some of the most beautiful and unusual plants in the world.

This event includes an exhibit of members’ orchids and a wide range of inexpensive, easy-to-grow orchids for sale. Several hundred orchids from quality orchid nurseries and society member divisions will be available. Many can be grown outdoors in Southern California. Other available items will include companion plants, such as tillandsias, and succulents, grown by Society members, and orchid potting mix.

Demonstrations will show how to repot and care for orchids. Society members will be available to provide guidance on how best to grow your new orchids and will answer your questions.

Hours are 10:30am to 5:30pm Friday and 10am to 4pm Saturday. Arrive early for the best selection. Demonstrations 11am until closing both days. Admission is free. Pay for purchases with cash or checks only.

For more information, call 805-410-3803 or visit www.conejoorchidsociety.org.

35th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Pierce Brothers Westlake Village on May 25, 2026

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park Hosts

35th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village will host its 35th Annual Memorial Day event on May 25, 2026 in honor of those who have proudly served our country. This event is free and open to the public.

Limited parking available at the memorial park. Additional parking available at Costco.

Band concert begins at 10:30am | Program begins at 11:00am

www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com

2026 Matilija Poppy Festival at Conejo Valley Botanic Garden in Thousand Oaks on May 17th

The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden presents its annual Matilija Poppy Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11am to 4pm. Event will feature beautiful Matilija poppies, including garden tours at 11:15am and 2:15pm, crafts, speakers, kids’ activities, and more. Free admission.

Master gardener speakers at 12:30pm (Vegetable Container Gardening) and 1pm (Composting 101).

The garden is located at 400 W. Gainsborough Road,

www.conejogarden.org

24th Annual Margarita MixOff & More in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, September 24, 2026

The 24th Annual Margarita MixOff and More, presented by Soroptimist International of the Conejo, is planned for Thursday, September 24, 2026 at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the event. Admission gets you tickets to taste margaritas and appetizers. Beer, wine and soft drinks included. Ages 21+ only.

Soroptimist International of the Conejo is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that raises funds to help provide services for women and girls in the Conejo Valley and around the world.  The Soroptimist mission is “improving the lives of women and girls in the local community and throughout the world enabling them to take control of their lives and live their dreams.”

Visit www.siconejo.org for more information or to purchase tickets directly at www.siconejo.org/margarita-mixoff-is-back.

Los Robles Greens is located at 299 South Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks.

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

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  

Inaugural Conejo Cottontails 5K Color Run in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, May 3, 2026

The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley (ACCV) is proud to present the Inaugural Conejo Cottontails Color Run on Sunday, May 3, 2026—an all-day celebration in support of Conejo Public Art. Children under 6 are free. Tickets for children aged 7-17 are $29.00. Adults are $49.00. CLU Students are only $19.50. Get a great gift bag with a T-shirt, sunglasses, color powder, and an amazing coloring book.

The festivities begin on Memorial Field at California Lutheran University and take you on a journey past KCLU and around the campus. The Conejo Cottontails Color Run is an untimed Walk | Run | Ride | Hop event that starts at 10AM with a 5K Walk | Run around the area. The beautiful campus route will bring you to Memorial Field to join in the color celebration. Individuals and families can join the fun by picking up their Cottontail gift bag at Memorial Field between 8AM and 10AM and embarking on the self-guided map tour around the CLU campus. Meet back at Memorial Field at 11AM for the color celebration.

After the color celebration, an art sale and ACCV Jubilee will be held, with booths from ACCV member organizations showing off art for sale. Meet some of artists and member organizations that provide visual and performing arts in the Conejo Valley.

Register at https://givebutter.com/bP4ui6

8th Annual Cancer Support Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara Hope Walk in Thousand Oaks on June 6, 2026

Cancer Support Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara’s 8th Annual Hope Walk

When: Sat, June 6, 2026, 8:00 AM check-in

Where: Cal Lutheran William Rolland Stadium, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks

This event is held in combination with National Cancer Survivors Day. Activities include a 5k walk (shorter route available), survivors’ lap, music, booths, food, kids’ activities, etc.

Since 1991, CSCVVSB has worked to fulfill its mission ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. We offer professionally led support groups, individual counseling, networking groups, educational workshops, and healthy lifestyle classes. These programs are at no cost to participants.

Learn more and register at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/walk4csc.

Kids' Swap Meet at Thousand Oaks Community Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026

The Conejo Recreation & Park District’s Kids' Swap Meet is back on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 8:00am to 12:00 noon at the Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Rd. Thousand Oaks.

Kids can earn some money and become young entrepreneurs by selling toys, supplies and equipment they no longer need or use, during this family swap meet featuring local families as the vendors. Parents and kids can reserve an 8 x 8 spot to sell children's old toys, clothes, games, and furniture.

The Kids Swap Meet is a great shopping opportunity for parents, teachers, and day care professionals! Admission to shop at the Kids Swap Meet is always FREE.

For more information call (805) 381-2793.

www.crpd.org/2026-04-11-crpd-recvan-pit-stop-kids-swap-meet

Conejo Food & Wine Festival in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, June 28, 2026

The Conejo Food & Wine Fest is planned for Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 1:30-5:30pm on the grounds of St. Paschal Baylon School, 155 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Open to everyone 21 years and older! Enjoy gourmet food from local restaurants and the finest selections from participating wineries.

Visit www.conejofoodandwine.com to learn more and to purchase tickets.

Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities.

2026 Ventura County Greek Festival in Camarillo June 26-28

The 47th Ventura County Greek Festival will take place June 26, 27 and 28 at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo (5575 Santa Rosa Road).

The event features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors, and a kids' play area.

Festival times are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Check vcgreekfestival.org or call 805.482.1273 for more information. No onsite parking. Free parking and shuttle rides at the Ventura County Office of Education parking lot at 5100 Adolfo Road.

Admission is $6, which includes a raffle ticket. Free admission for kids under age 12 and active military and veterans with ID.