2026 Port of Hueneme Banana Festival Planned for Saturday, September 26th

The 13th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival will be back on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come celebrate our diverse working port and explore its amazing contribution to our community focusing on one of its primary imports….bananas. Enjoy a family-focused day with music, food, entertainers, vendors, arts and crafts, kids activities, and banana-themed attractions.

The festival is located at 105 E. Port Hueneme Road. Free admission and parking at the beach lots.

For festival information, visit www.BananaPortFest.com.

14th Annual Cops N' Cruisers Car Show in Simi Valley on Sunday, September 27, 2026

The Simi Valley Police Explorer Program hosts its 14th Annual Cops N' Cruisers Car Show on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at the Simi Valley City Hall & Library, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, from 9am to 2pm. Event is free of charge. There will be classic and custom cars, music, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, raffle, silent auction and more.

All money raised will go to the Simi Valley Police Explorer Post 2910 program including; cost of training, equipment, and leadership development opportunities that the Explorers have the ability to participate in (i.e. competitions and more)

More info at www.copsncruisers.com.

California Lemon Festival in Goleta September 26-27, 2026

Stop by Girsh Park in Goleta on September 26-27, 2026 for the California Lemon Festival. Admission and parking are free. Open 10am to 6pm both days.

Festival will include 80+ booths, lemony food and drinks, live entertainment, kid zone, classic car show on Saturday (9am-3pm), pie eating contests, and more.

For more information visit www.lemonfestival.com. Pets not allowed at the event.

35th Annual Central Coast British Car Club Show at Channel Islands Harbor on September 27, 2026

More than 120 British cars from the 1930s and up will be on display during the 35th Annual Central Coast British Car Club Show to be held from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Harbor View Park, Channel Islands Harbor, 3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard. There will also be food trucks, vendors, DJ and a raffle.

For more information, visit centralcoastbritishcarclub.com.

The Calabasas Classic 5K Run/Walk for the Heroes of Childhood Cancer on Sunday, September 27, 2026

The Kevin Cordasco Foundation and the City of Calabasas present The 3rd Annual Calabasas Classic 5K Run/Walk for the Heroes of Childhood Cancer on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at the Calabasas Civic Center. Event features 5K at 9:30am and Kids Dash at 9am. Cost is $54 per person. Kids Dash is $32.80.

Learn more and register at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Calabasas/KCFCalabasas5KRun.

29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Family Farms September 26 to October 31, 2026

The 29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival returns at Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark, starting Saturday, September 26 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. The farm will transform into a giant Pumpkin Patch, Pick Your Own & Fall Harvest experience filled with games, rides, photo opportunities, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands and more. Festival hours are 9am to 6pm.

Admission: Weekday admission is $16.00, available at the gate only.

Weekend admission tickets are sold online only. (Walk-ins subject to availability.) Pricing for themed weekends as follows:

  • $25 Pre-sale online from 8/26-9/23 for the weekends of 9/26-9/27 and 10/3-10/4 only ($30 after 9/23) $34 day of admission (if spots available)

  • $34 Online admission for the weekends of 10/10-10/11, 10/17-10/18, 10/24-10/25, and 10/31 ($38 day of admission, if spots available)

Children UNDER 2 and parking are FREE. Seniors (65+), Military, Veterans, & Emergency First Responders receive $2 discount daily (w/ valid ID) at the gate.

Included with Admission: Wagon rides, corn maze, chicken show, pumpkin patch, pumpkin house, corn stalk labyrinth (Oct 3rd), giant tractor display, giant spiders, misting tunnel, hay pyramids, animal center, play equipment, cotton harvester and combine slides, wooden train and school bus and more, Plus on weekends, there will be animal shows, pig races, live music, demonstrations, roaming entertainment and more.

Themed weekends are as follows:

Sept 26-27 - Friends of the Farm Weekend (Public Safety Weekend)

October 3-4 - Farm Country Weekend

October 10-11 - Antique Tractor Weekend

October 17-18 - Wild West Weekend

October 24-25 - All About Pumpkins Weekend

October 31: Halloween Day

Visit underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest for all the details and to purchase tickets.

2026 ArtWalk Ventura on Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27

ArtWalk Ventura, returns on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 2026. Hours are 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

More than 200 artists, dozens of venues, top local performers, poets and filmmakers will participate in ArtWalk Ventura.

This free, family-friendly celebration of the creative spirit will feature the work of area artists in local galleries, businesses, restaurants and on the grounds of Mission Park. The route starts on Main Street and goes along Ventura Avenue, encompassing the Vita Arts complex at Garden & Main and the Bell Arts Factory. In between are numerous galleries, businesses and restaurants featuring local artists and musicians. Maps and signage will guide visitors.

Two stages, one at the Albinger Archeological Museum across from Mission Park, and another at California and Main, will feature popular local bands, theater groups and dancers. A cinema festival and poetry readings will be held in the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Street painting, a children’s area, large art installations, performers from Santa Barbara's Solstice Parade, live painting and pottery demonstrations will also be featured.

To learn more, visit www.artwalkventura.org.

2026 Seaside Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor Village on August 22 and September 19

Save the date for Summer Seaside Movie Nights, August 22 and September 19, starting after sunset at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Plan to arrive early to enjoy live DJ or bands, and grab dinner and dessert at one of the Village's seaside restaurants. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and low chairs.

All events are pending weather conditions. Visit www.VenturaHarborVillage.com for pre-show activities and event updates.

Here is the lineup:

Saturday, August 22: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off - Preshow entertainment at 7pm. Movie begins at 7:45pm.

Saturday, September 19: Shrek - Preshow entertainment at 6:30pm. Movie begins at 7:15pm.

The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills, September 4 to September 6, 2026

The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools presents "The Carnival" on Labor Day weekend, September 4-6, 2026 at Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Hours are Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 2-11pm, Sunday 2-10pm and Monday noon-5pm. Free admission. Beer and wine garden, food, rides, carnival games and more.

Discounted unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased online for $50 ($60 onsite).

Parking available at 28632 Roadside Drive - a shuttle will be available.

More info at https://thefoundationlvs.org/event/2026-carnival.

5th Annual Nathaniel's Hope Make 'm SMILE Party for Kids with Special Needs in Moorpark on Saturday, September 19, 2026

The 5th Annual Nathaniel’s Hope Make ‘m Smile event will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:30am to 2:30pm at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. It is a celebration for kids and adults with all types of disabilities of all ages! This free event is filled with family entertainment, games, characters, animals, food, helpful resources from the community, and tons of smiles.

VIPs are individuals of all ages with any type of disability who have Value and Incredible Purpose. This is a day to celebrate life and the unique abilities of every VIP!

If you have a VIP or you know families who have kids or adults with special needs, invite them to join the fun!

Learn more and register at nathanielshope.org/our-programs/make-m-smile/socal