Wedding Reception Venues In Ventura County and Surrounding Areas

Conejo Valley Guide focuses primarily on events, activities and things to do in the Conejo Valley, Ventura County and surrounding areas.

Since we're out and about so much, we thought it might be helpful to have a comprehensive list of over 170 local wedding, wedding reception and meeting venues.

(Contact us for additions/edits to this list.)

Simi Valley Wedding Reception Venues

• Best Western Plus Posada Royale Hotel in Simi Valley (up to 250 guests)

• Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley (up to 5,000 guests)

• Quail Ranch in Simi Valley

• Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley

• Reagan Library reception areas include Air Force One Pavilion, Terrace Area, Courtyard White House Rose Garden and others (capacity <100 to 1,500+)

• St. Francis Episcopal Church in Simi Valley (up to 300 guests)

• Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley

• The Vineyards in Simi Valley (up to 350 guests)

• Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley

Moorpark, Somis Wedding Reception Venues

• Arroyo Vista Recreation Center in Moorpark (no alcohol allowed)

• Eden Gardens in Moorpark (up to 400 guests)

• Hartley Botanica in Somis (up to 375 guests)

• Moorpark Country Club

• Rancho de las Palmas in Moorpark (up to 232 guests)

• The Saticoy Club in Somis (up to 300 guests)

• Walnut Grove at Tierra Rejada Ranch (up to 250 guests)

Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park Wedding Reception Venues

• Boccaccio's Restaurant at Westlake Lake (up to 150 guests)

• Four Seasons Westlake Village (up to 1,000 guests)

• Gilbert Arena at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks (up to 1,000 guests)

• Kingsmen Park at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks (up to 1,000 guests)

• Los Robles Greens Golf Course in Thousand Oaks

• North Ranch Center in Westlake Village (up to 150 guests)

• North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village

• Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park (up to 250 guests)

• Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks (up to 350 guests)

• Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park

• Sunset Hills Country Club in Thousand Oaks

• Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Courtyard, Plaza Park and Theaters

• Best Western Plus Thousand Oaks Inn (up to 200 guests)

• Westlake Hyatt (from 100 to 900 guests)

• Westlake Village Inn (up to 300+ guests)

• Westlake Yacht Club (up to 200+ guests)

Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park Wedding Reception Venues

• Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center

• Brookview Ranch in Agoura Hills (up to 300 guests) (Closed in 2019 due to Woolsey Fire damage; to reopen in 2020)

• Calabasas Country Club (up to 250 guests)

• Hilton Garden Inn Calabasas (up to 100 guests)

• King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas

• Lake Lindero Country Club in Agoura Hills

• Lobo Castle in Calabasas (Medieval Castle - up to 250 guests)

• Malibou Lake Lodge in Agoura Hills (up to 280 guests)

• Oak Canyon Ranch in Agoura Hills

• Oak Park Community Center (up to 150 guests)

• Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center in West Hills (up to 175 guests)

• Saddle Peak Lodge in Calabasas (up to 250 guests)

• Sheraton Agoura Hills (up to 400 guests)

• Triunfo Creek Vineyards in Agoura Hills

Camarillo Wedding Reception Venues

• Bella Capri Inn & Suites in Old Town Camarillo (up to 150 guests)

• Camarillo Community Center

• Camarillo Grove Park (50 to 350 guests)

• Camarillo Public Library Courtyard and Community Room (up to 198 guests)

• Camarillo Ranch House (up to 600 guests)

• Cantara Cellars in Camarillo

• Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum Hangar in Camarillo (up to 250 guests)

• Gerry Ranch in Camarillo (Santa Rosa Valley) (up to 200 guests)

• Las Posas Country Club in Camarillo

• Maravilla Gardens in Camarillo (Santa Rosa) (up to 300 guests)

• McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo (up to 250 guests)

• Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo

• Pleasant Valley Historical Society Botanical Garden in Camarillo

• Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo (up to 264 guests)

• Wedgewood Weddings Sterling Hills in Camarillo (up to 225 guests)

Oxnard, Port Hueneme Wedding Reception Venues

• Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach in Oxnard

• Heritage Square in Downtown Oxnard

• Magnavino Cellars in Oxnard (up to 160 guests)

• Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme (up to 450 guests)

• Oxnard Performing Arts Center (up to 500 guests)

• Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club at Channel Islands Harbor (up to 175 seated guests)

• Residence Inn Marriott at River Ridge Oxnard (up to 750 guests)

• River Ridge Golf Club in Oxnard (up to 170 guests)

• Scarlett Belle Riverboat Wedding Cruises at Channel Islands Harbor

• Wedgewood Weddings Pacific View Tower Club in Oxnard (up to 250 guests)

Ventura Wedding Reception Venues

• Cliff House Inn on the Ocean in Ventura (up to 75 guests)

• Crowne Plaza Ventura

• The Derby Club at Ventura County Fairgrounds (up to 900 guests)

• Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort

• Historic Dudley House Museum in Ventura (up to 49 inside, 75 outdoors)

• McGrath Ranch & Garden in Ventura (up to 175 guests)

• Museum of Ventura County Event Pavilion (up to 340 guests)

• Oak Creek Ranch in Ventura (800 acre ranch)

• Olivas Adobe Historical Park in Ventura (up to 200+ guests)

• The Pierpont Inn in Ventura (up to 300 guests)

• Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura (up to 300 guests)

• Serra Cross Park at Grant Park in Ventura (up to 300 to 500 guests)

• Sylvia White Gallery in Ventura

• Ventura Beach Club (up to 300 guests)

• Ventura Beach Marriott

• Ventura County Fairgrounds

• Ventura Harbor: Surfer's Knoll Beach, Harbor Cove Beach, Ventura Harbor Main Lawn

• Wedgewood Wedding Center at Buenaventura Golf Course (up to 350 guests)

Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru Wedding Reception Venues

• Bardsdale United Methodist Church in Fillmore

• Bella Vista Groves in Fillmore (35 to 300 guests)

• California Oil Museum in Santa Paula (up to 100 guests)

• Fillmore Historical Museum (up to 70 guests)

• Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula (up to 200 guests)

• The Lavender Inn in Ojai (up to 100 guests)

• Plated Events at the Ranch in Santa Paula (from 75 up to 3,000 guests)

• Meditation Mount in Ojai (up to 200 guests) (closed as a result of the Thomas Fire of 2017; updates at www.facebook.com/meditationmount)

• Newhall Mansion in Piru (up to 300 guests)

• Ojai Art Center

• The Ojai Deer Lodge in Ojai (up to 170 sit down and 250 cocktail party style)

• Ojai Valley Inn & Spa (up to 400 guests in various venues)

• The Ranch House in Ojai (up to 140 guests)

• Rancho Camulos in Fillmore (up to 200+ guests)

• Santa Paula Community Center (up to 265 seated guests)

• Soule Park Golf Club in Ojai

Malibu Wedding Reception Venues

• Adamson House in Malibu (up to 200 guests)

• Calamigos Ranch in Malibu (up to 500 guests)

• Casa Oceana Malibu (up to 140 guests)

• Cypress Sea Cove

• Diablo Dormido Weddings in Malibu Hills

• Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu

• Malibu Beach Inn (up to 50 guests)

• Malibu Phoenix Retreat

• Malibu West Beach Club (up to 250 guests)

• Rancho Chiquita in Malibu (up to 250+ guests)

• Rancho Del Cielo in Malibu

• Rancho Sol Del Pacifico in Malibu (up to 400 guests)

• Saddlerock Ranch and Vineyards in Malibu

Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Goleta

• Alameda Park Picnic Area in Santa Barbara (up to 60 guests)

• Alice Keck Memorial Gardens (up to 150 guests)

• Bates Ranch House in Carpinteria (up to 250 guests)

• Belmond El Encanto in Santa Barbara (up to 300 guests)

• Cabrillo Pavillion (up to 200 guests) (Closed for approx 18 months beginning 12/1/18)

• Calle Puerto Vallarta - City of Santa Barbara East Beach (up to 300 guests)

• Carousel House in Santa Barbara (up to 240 guests)

• Casa de la Guerra Courtyard

• Casa Las Palmas in Santa Barbara (60-75 guests)

• Chase Palm Park Center in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests)

• Earl Warren Showgrounds Reception Garden (up to 150 guests)

• Elings Park Codric Grove (up to 175 guests)

• Elings Park Singleton Pavilion (up to 200 guests)

• Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

• Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa in Los Olivos

• Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos

• Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

• Franklin Neighborhood Center in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests indoors)

• Gainey Vineyard in Los Olivos (up to 150 guests)

• Glen Annie Golf Club in Goleta (up to 350 guests)

• Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara (up to over 200 guests)

• Heartstone Ranch in Carpinteria (up to 250 or more guests)

• La Mesa Park Grassy Area in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests)

• Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara (up to 200 guests)

• Lions Park in Carpinteria (up to 200 guests)

• Louise Lowry Davis Center in Santa Barbara (up to 100 guests indoors)

• Mackenzie Center in Santa Barbara (up to 100 guests)

• Mission Historical Park Rose Garden in Santa Barbara (up to 50 guests) and Grassy Area (up to 200)

• Museum of Santa Barbara Sea Center (up to 60 to 200 guests)

• Ortega Welcome House in Santa Barbara (up to 70 guests)

• The Narrative Loft in Santa Barbara

• Plaza Del Mar in Santa Barbara (up to 500 guests)

• Rancho La Patera in Goleta (up to 450 seated guests)

• The Riviera Mansion (up to 200+ guests)

• Rincon Beach Club in Carpinteria (up to 250 guests)

• Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort and Spa (various from 40 to up to 1,100 guests)

• San Ysidro Ranch has eight venue that accommodate up to 200+ guests

• Santa Barbara County Courthouse (up to 200 guests)

• Santa Barbara Historical Museum Courtyard (up to 450 guests)

• Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (up to 230 guests)

• Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

• Santa Barbara Woman's Club - Rockwood Building

• Santa Barbara Zoo (up to several thousand guests)

• Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (up to 550 guests)

• Shoreline Park Grassy Area in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests)

• Simpson House Inn (up to 200 guests)

• Sunstone Winery in Los Olivos

• Westside Neighborhood Center in Santa Barbara (up to 175 guests)

• Whispering Rose Ranch in Santa Ynez (up to 350 or more guests)

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Options for Thousand Oaks Residents

The City of Thousand Oaks Public Works Department's "GoGreen" website has hundreds of conservation tips relating to composting, energy conservation, hazardous waste disposal, recycling and trash, reuse programs, water conservation, living green advice, and much more. Check it out at www.toaks.org/GoGreen.

Like me, you may have a lot of junk lying around the house that you'd like to get rid of but are not allowed to place in the trash. 

Since May 2014, the City has run a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility located next to the Service Center at 2010 Conejo Center Drive, Newbury Park.

Residents of Thousand Oaks and unincorporated areas of Ventura County may sign up to drop off items at this facility on Fridays/Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, except certain holiday weekends, at THIS LINK. Advance registration is required.

Items accepted at these monthly collection events include acids, motor oil, antifreeze, asbestos, nail polish/remover, automatic switches, oil filters, batteries, paints, cement, paint thinners, chlorine, fertilizers, pool chemicals, fluorescent lights, propane cylinders, fire extinguishers, rodent poison, garden chemicals, smoke detectors, gasoline, solvents, used frying oil, household cleaners, weed killers and more. They do not accept tires, medications. business waste and other items.

One person's hazardous waste is another's gold! The City's Hazardous Waste Material Reuse Program allows residents to take away certain items previously disposed of, such as cleaners, paint, pool chemicals, motor oils, adhesives, etc. Selection obviously will vary. No appointment needed. Just stop by ReUse Store (same location as waste collection facility) on Friday/Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the weekly collection events described above.

The ReUse store will be closed weekends associated with the following holidays: President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

There are also convenient hazardous waste disposal for other items:

Batteries: Community Centers at Borchard Park, Dos Vientos and Thousand Oaks (next to TOHS), Goebel Senior Center, Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park Libraries, City Hall and Thousand Oaks Transportation Center.

Motor Oil/Filters: See THIS LINK.

Electronic Waste: Best Buy, Goodwill Industries, PC Recycle, Waste Management and Gold Coast Recycling Center. More info at THIS LINK.

Fluorescent Lights/CFL's: You may bring any size or type of flourescent and LED bulbs to the City's Hazardous Waste Facility.

Unwanted and/or expired medications can be dropped off throughout Ventura County at designated police stations, such as the East Valley Police Station Lobby at 2101 E. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Open Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm.

Visit toaks.org/GoGreen for updates.

Roller Skating, Roller Blading, Ice Skating and Skateboarding Around Ventura County

Looking for some wheel fun around the Conejo Valley and Greater Ventura County? Look no further than this list of nearby skating, blading and boarding venues in and around the area.

ICE SKATING

Iceoplex Ice Skating Rink in Simi Valley

Hockey Alley Ice Skating Training Facility in Newbury Park

The Holiday Ice Rink at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks for years has opened mid-November through January

ROLLER SKATING, ROLLER HOCKEY

Skating Plus Indoor Roller Rink in Ventura

Tri-Valley Roller Hockey League in Calabasas

Ventura County Derby Darlins - Roller Derby Team!

SKATEBOARDING

Pleasant Valley Skate Park in Camarillo

Bedford Pinkard Skate Park in Oxnard

Westlake Skate Park in Westlake Village

The new Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum opened at the Simi Valley Town Center in December 2018. There is a small ramp available at this 10,000 sq ft facility.

Fillmore Skate Park

Santa Paula Skate Park

Borchard Skate Park in Newbury Park

Poindexter Skate Park in Moorpark

Westpark, Hobert Park and Pacific Skate Parks in Ventura

Ojai Skate Park

Nearby in Chatsworth is the 13,000 sq ft The SkateHouse Indoor Skate Park

CLOSED

Channel Islands Ice Center in Oxnard (closed its doors in April 2016 but is looking to raise funds for a new home)

Skatelab Skate Park in Simi Valley closed its doors 1/6/19 after 21 years in operation, but its founder indicated a new location is coming.

Birthday Party Places In and Around Ventura County

Trying to figure out what to do for your kids' birthday parties in and around Ventura County? We've got you covered with this compilation of over 150 birthday party options in and around Ventura County, spanning from Ventura to Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Newbury Park and surrounding areas. We have categorized venue by "type" as best we can.  Contact us if you have something to add!

Animal Attractions

• America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College

• Elvensar Horse Riding Party in Moorpark

• Gabi’s Barnyard Adventures - Pony Parties and Petting Zoo

• Happy Tails Mobile Farm - Mobile Petting Zoo

• Neophyte Farms Horseback Riding Parties in Simi Valley

• Reptacular Animals Parties

• Rock & Roll Reptiles

• Santa Barbara Zoo

• Saving Wildlife International - Mobile Wildlife Parties

• The Reptile Family - Mobile Reptile Parties

• Tawni's Ponies & Animal World Petting Zoo

• Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark

• Birthday Parties at the Los Angeles Zoo

Arts, Crafts, Ceramics, Cooking Classes

• Art Trek in Newbury Park

• As You Wish Pottery Painting Place in Simi Valley

• Blank Canvas Art School in Thousand Oaks

• Camp Native Themed Craft Birthday Parties in Agoura Hills

• Color Me Mine Ceramic Painting Studio in Calabasas

• Color Me Mine Ceramic Painting Studio in Oxnard

• Color Me Mine Ceramic Painting Studio in Thousand Oaks

• CReATE STUDIO in Westlake Village

• Fauves Art Studio in Westlake Village

• Firefly Ceramics in Ventura

• For Art's Sake Studio in Agoura Hills

• Heart4Art Children's Art Studio in Agoura Hills

• Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Class Party in Westlake Village

• Painting with a Twist (Family Room) in Thousand Oaks

• The Arterie Art Studio in Thousand Oaks

• Young at Art School in Simi Valley

• Viridian Art Academy in Agoura Hills

Gymnasiums and Jumpy/Bouncy Play

• Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing in Westlake Village

• Boulderdash Indoor Rock Climbing in Ventura

• California Cartwheel Center in Newbury Park

• CheerForce Parties in Simi Valley

• Climbing Parties at Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center

• Coach Patty's Gymnastics in Camarillo

• Delano Athletica Junior Gymnastics in Ventura

• Gold Coast Gymnastics in Ventura

• Imagymnation Gymnastics in Simi Valley

• Monarch's Gym in Newbury Park and Agoura

• My Gym Children's Fitness Center in Thousand Oaks and Ventura

• The Little Gym in Thousand Oaks

• Victory Gymnastics Academy in Newbury Park

• Platinum Sports Center in Simi Valley

• The Stadium in Westlake Village

Water Play

• Casitas Water Adventure in Ventura (Summer months only)

• Community Pool at Cal Lutheran Thousand Oaks

• Daland Swim School in Thousand Oaks

• Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center in Camarillo

• Simi Valley Aquatics Indoor Pool Parties

• Water Wings Swim School in Agoura Hills

Other Sports Activities

• All Stars Athletics Indoor Batting Cages in Newbury Park

• Ambush Paintball and Airsoft Park in Moorpark

• Blast City Laser Tag in Oak Park

• Brazil Skilz Soccer Academy Birthday Parties in Westlake Village

• Camarillo Bat-R-Up Indoor Batting Cages

• DojoBoom Extreme Air Sports in Thousand Oaks (Janss MP)

• Freedom Park BMX Raceway in Camarillo

• Iceoplex Ice Skating Rink in Simi Valley

• Laser Tag Westlake

• Marty's Hobbies in Thousand Oaks (R/C Track, party room, etc.)

• Skating Plus Indoor Skating Rink in Ventura

• Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Ventura

• Surfclass.com 1/2 Day Ocean Science/Surf Parties

• Sycamore BMX in Simi Valley

• The Aerial Studio Birthday Parties in Ventura

• The Hit Factory Batting Cages in Thousand Oaks

• VC Arena Indoor Soccer Facility in Camarillo

• Who's on First Batting Cages in Oxnard

• YMCA Locations in Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village

• YMCA Locations in Camarillo and Ventura

Bowling

• Bowlero Woodland Hills

• Buena Lanes in Ventura

• Discovery Ventura Bowling Lanes

• Harley's Bowling Centers in Camarillo and Simi Valley

• Harley's Valley Bowl in Simi Valley

Dance Studio Parties

• Aspire Dance Studio in Thousand Oaks

• Protégé Performing Arts Center in Westlake Village

• Serendipity Dance Company in Simi Valley

• Simi Dance Center

• Starlight Dance Academy in Ojai

Martial Arts Parties

• American Hapkido Mixed Martial Arts in Moorpark

• American Martial Arts Academy in Simi Valley

• Camarillo Kenpo Karate

• Club TKD Martial Arts in Newbury Park

• Gracie Morumbi Martial Arts in Camarillo, Ventura, Thousand Oaks

• Jason Flame's Tang Soo Do Karate Parties in Moorpark

• Jason Flame's Tang Soo Do Karate Parties in Thousand Oaks

• Lacombe Martial Arts in Westlake Village

• Newbury Park Martial Arts Center

• Twin Dragons Martial Arts in Camarillo

Community Centers and Parks

• Thousand Oaks Community Center

• Over 4 Dozen Community Parks in the Conejo Valley

• Gates Canyon Park/Brandon's Village in Calabasas

• Arroyo Vista Recreation Center in Moorpark

• Agoura Hills Recreation Center

• Chumash Indian Museum grounds in Thousand Oaks

• Ventura Community Park Aquatics Center in Ventura

• Rancho Tapo Park in Simi Valley

• Rancho Simi Community Park in Simi Valley

• Marina Park in Ventura

• Links to hundreds of parks throughout Ventura County

• Over 40 beaches spanning from Carpinteria to Malibu

Indoor Play Places

• Gymboree Play & Learn in Thousand Oaks

• Kids World Indoor Playground in Oak Park

• KidzCity in Woodland Hills

• Hideout Indoor Playground in Thousand Oaks

• The Clubhouse Fun Zone in Ventura

• The Jump Around Indoor Playground in Canoga Park

• The Play Destination in Agoura Hills

• Pump it Up Inflatable Party Zone in Ventura

• Rockin' Kids Play Center in Simi Valley

• Saplings Indoor Playground in Simi Valley

• Scooter's Jungle in Simi Valley

• We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym in Agoura Hills

Entertainment Centers, Arcades, Gaming

• Big Z Family Fun Center in Simi Valley

• Chuck E. Cheese's in Thousand Oaks and Ventura

• Golf N' Stuff in Ventura

• LazerTag Extreme in Simi Valley

• MB2 Indoor Go Kart Center in Newbury Park

• Ventura Harbor Village Carousel and Arcade

• Leo’s Arcade & Games in Downtown Fillmore (Opened 12/18)

Other Places and Ideas

• Build-a-Bear Workshop at The Oaks

• Build-a-Bear Workshop at the Pacific View Mall in Ventura

• Kids Adventure Garden at Conejo Valley Botanic Garden

• LeXT Robo Academy in Agoura Hills (LEGO-Robotics-based fun activities)

• Rock Nation Musical Birthday Parties in Agoura Hills

• Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

• Tranquility Tea Room Themed Parties in Thousand Oaks

• Team Play Events Birthday Party Packages

• Camp Keystone Birthday Parties in Agoura Hills

• Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas in Westlake Village offers birthday party packages

• 101 Escape Rooms in Westlake Village

• The Ultimate Escape Rooms at Ventura Harbor Village

• Excido Escape Rooms in Moorpark

Balloon Artists, Glitter and Face Painting

• Cleo, David & Their Balloon Animal Crew

• Creative Works by Camille (Face Painting)

• Cutie Mark Glitter Tattoos

• Doodle Faces Face Painting

• Glamour Party Girls Mobile Parties

• Glitterworks Glitter Tattoos

• Gloria Maltun - Balloon and Glitter Artist

• MadCap Balloons

• Nifty Balloons - Balloon and Face Painting Parties

• Paint Pals Painting, Animal Stuffing and Face Painting

Magicians

• Crazy Rabbit Magicians and Escape Artists

• Jersey Jim Comedy Magician

• Kris Sheppard Magic

• Labak the Magician

• Merlin's Science & Magic Store in Camarillo (magic, ventriloquist)

• Stephen the Spectacular Magical Performer

Other Mobile Options

• Cruzin' Mobile Slot Car Racing

• Fairytales Entertainment Princess Parties

• Gamez on Wheelz - Mobile Gaming and Laser Tag

• Movies by Kids Birthday Parties

• One World Rhythm - Interactive Drumming

• Outdoor Movies by You

• Spoiled Rotten Events - Mobile Day Spa/Salon

• The Art Wagon - Mobile Art Parties

Mobile Bounce House Rentals

• 805 Jumpers

• Jolly Bouncers

• Jolly Jumps

• Jumping Joe's

• 101 Jumpers

Food and Sweets

• All American Softy Ice Cream Truck

• CPKids Birthday Bashes at California Pizza Kitchen

• Fresh Brothers Make Your Own Pizza Parties

• Hu'i Hu'i Shave Ice in Thousand Oaks

• Kona Ice of Ventura

• Mister Softee Ice Cream Truck

• Sweet Arleen's Cupcake Bake Parties in Westlake Village

• Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream Truck

Character/Princess Parties

• A Faery Hunt Interactive Shows

• Sheroes Entertainment Mermaid Princess and Pirate Birthday Parties

• Smile and a Song Princess Parties

Adults Only 

• Painting with a Twist in Camarillo

• Red Brick Art Gallery Painting Parties in Ventura

• Color Mi Vino: Paint, Wine, Fun in Simi Valley

• Date to Create in Westlake Village

Restaurant Rewards Programs and Birthday Freebies Around Ventura County

It's nice finding Kids Eat Free deals around Ventura County but there are also dozens of local rewards programs and birthday clubs that give you something for FREE!!!

This list includes programs where you get something for signing up or for being a repeat customer...a free burger, gift card, dessert, etc. Excluded are programs that do not provide an obvious freebie (i.e. only sends you promotional emails).

These deals often change, so click through to the restaurant website to confirm the deal is still good. Let us know of any changes, broken links or additions!!

VENTURA COUNTY AREA DAILY DEALS AND PRINTABLE COUPON WEBSITES!

Domino's

Piece of the Pie Rewards: Order online and earn points towards free pizza.

Locations: All over the place!

El Pollo Loco

My Loco Rewards: Sign up and get a free original pollo bowl, then earn 1 point for each $1 spent - 100 points = $10 reward.

Locations: Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Moorpark, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley (2), Oxnard (3), Santa Paula, Ventura

The Habit Burger Grill

CharClub: Receive special treat on your birthday. (I received a CharBurger with cheese for my birthday!)

Locations: Many in Ventura County

IHOP

MyHop: Free pancakes for signing up, on your birthday and on the 1 year anniversary of signup!

Locations: Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Fillmore, Carpinteria

Islands

Islands App Rewards: Free chips and salsa for signing up, earn 1 point per $1 spent and get free entree for every 250 points earned.

Locations: Agoura Hills, Newbury Park, Simi Valley

Jack in the Box

Text Signup: Free Jumbo Jack Burger with large drink purchase when you sign up for texts

Locations: Various

Jamba Juice

My Jamba Rewards App: Earn points for each purchase good for discounts on future purchases. Spend $35, get 35 points, which is good for $3 off your next order. Effectively an 8.6% discount. You also get a free birthday smoothie.

Locations: Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at The Commons at Calabasas offers a free ice cream on your birthday. Birthday guests can order any single, standard, or trio size ice cream in a cup or cone of their choice, and get their order free of charge.  The birthday special is only applicable on a customer’s day of birth. Adults must show a valid ID, and kids must be accompanied by an adult who can vouch that the day is their real birthday.

Jersey Mike's Subs

Email Club: Sign up and get special promotions. I was pleasantly surprised when I received an email with a coupon for a regular sub and 22 oz drink redeemable on my birthday).

Shore Points Rewards: Register and earn points for each sandwich purchased. Redeem points for sandwiches. For example, each regular sub earns you 6 points; with 12 purchases you've earned a free regular sub. Effectively this is an 8% discount.

Locations: Over a dozen locations...Ventura, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Ojai, Oxnard, Calabasas, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, etc.

Johnny Rockets

Rocket eClub: Sign up and get a free burger (with purchase of entree and a drink...basically a buy one, get one free) at signup and at your birthday.

Locations: Camarillo Premium Outlets

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme Rewards App: Register and get a free Original Glazed doughnut. Earn points towards free doughnuts and drinks and get a free gift on your birthday.

Location: 220 Riverpark Road, Oxnard

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Email Club: Sign up and get free birthday and anniversary treats (dessert or appetizer)

Locations: Thousand Oaks and Oxnard

Little Calf Creamery & Cafe

Follow Little Calf: Sign up with their email list and get a free scoop of ice cream and updates.

Locations: Thousand Oaks and soon in Westlake Village.

Maria's Italian Kitchen

Maria's Kitchen Club: Free birthday dessert. Earn $10 for every $200 spent (effectively a 5% discount). Free appetizer at signup.

Locations: Agoura Hills and Oxnard

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

My Smileage Club: Earn a Smile point for each dollar spent. Cash in 50 smiles for $5 towards a future purchase. That's a 10% rebate in my book!

Locations: The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks, The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard, The Commons at Calabasas

MOGL is a rewards program where you sign up your credit card(s) and receive a percentage (usually 4 to 10%) cash back when you dine at restaurants in the MOGL program. They pay your rebates directly to your credit card.  As of June 2019, some of the local restaurants in the MOGL program include The Alamo (7% cash back), Bandit’s Grill & Bar (7%), Subzero Ice Cream (10%), Karma Indian Cuisine (10% cash back), Johnny Rockets (7%), Cupid's Hot Dogs Simi Valley (5%), Grabbagreen Thousand Oaks (4%), Marie Callenders (7%) and Hatch Cafe & Market (8% cash back).

Old New York Deli

Deli Dough Rewards Program: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. 75 points  =  $5 in Deli Dough.

Locations: Camarillo

Panera Bread

MyPanera: Sign up and receive a free "surprise" like a free pastry or sweet. Then receive other surprises as you accumulate points.

Locations: Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley

Papa John's

PapaRewards: Earn 1 point for every $5 you order ONLINE (including tax and delivery). Accumulate points for food items.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo

Peet’s Coffee

Peetnik Rewards App: Free beverage after first check-in. Earn point for check-ins; exchange 15 points for free drink. FREE drink on your birthday!

Locations: Thousand Oaks and coming soon, Westlake Village

P.F. Chang's

P.F. Chang's Rewards gets you a free entree when you earn enough points.

Location: Thousand Oaks

Locations: Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks

Pizza Man Dan's

Pizza Lover's Club: Free pizza on your birthday and much more.

Locations: Ventura (2), Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Moorpark and Camarillo

PizzaRev

RevRewards App: Use the PizzaRev app and earn one point for each dollar spent. Exchange 100 points for a free pizza or entree salad. Also receive a birthday surprise.

Locations: Camarillo, Thousand Oaks

Poseidon Brewing Company

Free Birthday Pint! Get a free pint of craft beer on your birthday, with valid ID showing birthdate (and of course assuming you are of legal drinking age.

Location: 5777 Olivas Park Drive, Unit Q, Ventura

RedBrick Pizza

RedBrick Rewards: Earn 10 points for every dollar spent. Receive $10 reward for every 1000 points. Effectively a 10% discount. Receive a small gelato after registering.

Location: Ventura

Red Lobster

My Red Lobster Rewards: Earn points for your purchases and redeem for food items. Receive something on your birthday too.

Location: Oxnard

Red Robin

Red Robin Royalty: Free burger on your birthday and every 10th item free.

Locations: Simi Valley, Ventura, Thousand Oaks

Regency Theatres

Regency Rewards: Earn points on purchases. 10 points for each adult ticket...100 points gets you a free companion ticket.

Locations throughout the area.

Rita's Italian Ice of Newbury Park

Rita's Birthday Club: Sign up and receive free birthday treat.

Location: 2290 Borchard Road, Newbury Park

Rubio's

Beach Club: Receive free food offers, promotions, etc. via email. First email gets you a free fish taco.

Locations: Oxnard, Ventura

Sbarro

Sbarro E-Club: Receive free slice of NY style cheese pizza for signing up, plus special promotions.

Locations: Pacific View Mall in Ventura

Subway

Subway MyWay Rewards: Earn 4 tokens for every $1 spent on food and drinks. 200 tokens = $2 reward.

Locations: Everywhere

7 Eleven

7Rewards Loyalty Program: Download app on your smartphone, scan when you purchase coffee, Slurpees and other fountain drinks, and get 7th drink free. Not a bad deal!

Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill

Sharky's Rewards: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. 100 points = $7 good toward future purchases. Effectively a 7% discount.

Locations: Calabasas, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Westlake Village and Woodland Hills.

Sprinkles

Sprinkles Perks: Receive free cupcake on your birthday, free cupcake upon registration, buy 15, get one free and more

Location: The Promenade at Westlake

Starbucks

My Starbucks Rewards: Members receive a free birthday drink or treat. Free refills and other items based on number of Stars collected over designated periods.

Locations: Everywhere (where is there NOT a Starbucks?)

SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt

Sweet Rewards: Sign up and get a free cup of frozen yogurt on your birthday. Visit 10 times and get a free cup.

Location: Camarillo

Texas de Brazil Churrascaria

eClub: Sign up and get $20 savings on two regular dinners combined and gifts on your birthday and other special occasions.

T.G.I. Friday's

Friday's Rewards Program: Earn points and redeem for food awards. Also receive free appetizer or dessert after joining, free dessert w/purchase of entree on your birthday and more.

Locations: Oxnard, Simi Valley

The Dudes’ Brewing Company

Abiders’ Club: Sign up and get a free flight on your birthday and other promotions.

Location: Thousand Oaks

Tilted Kilt

Kilt Clan: Sign up and receive a free birthday burger, boneless wings on your birthday and more.

Location: Thousand Oaks

Urbane Cafe

Urbane Cafe App: Download the app, use it to pay for your purchases, and receive $5 credit for every $100 you spend; a 5% discount. I also received a $3 birthday credit.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Agoura Hills, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura

Veggie Grill

VG Rewards: Sign up via the VG Rewards App and earn points towards free food. Receive $5 off after joining.

Email: Sign up and receive a birthday surprise (don't know what this surprise is yet but I shall find out).

Location: Westlake Village

Wienerschnitzel

Wiener Lovers' Club: Get a free chili dog for signing up and other stuff.

Locations: Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches

Vibe Club Rewards: Get a free drink for signing up. Earn points and get free sandwiches.

Location: The Shoppes at Westlake

Wingstop

Email Club: Free fries for signing up and a free birthday gift.

Locations: Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura

Yogurtland

Real Rewards Program: Earn points for each ounce purchased and exchange points for free yogurt and birthday treats.

Locations: Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo

Arby's

Email Club: Free roast beef classic with purchase of drink after signing up

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Ventura

Auntie Anne's

My Pretzel Perks: Free pretzel after signing up. Accumulate 300 points for a free pretzel. $1 spent equals 10 points.

Location: Pacific View Mall Ventura

Baja Fresh

Club Baja: Free taco for signing up and a "special treat" on your birthday.

Locations: Camarillo (2), Simi Valley (2), Calabasas, Oxnard, Westlake Village

Bandits Grill & Bar

Bandits' Roundup Club: Free birthday gift, specials and more.

Locations: Thousand Oaks and Camarillo

Barnes & Noble Kids' Club: Free birthday cupcake and $5 gift certificate for every $100 spent on kids' books, plus 30% off one kids book.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Ventura, Woodland Hills

Barone’s Pizza

Barone’s Loyalty Club: 5% back on all purchases.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village

Baskins-Robbins

Birthday Club: FREE 2.5 oz scoop on your birthday!

Locations: Newbury Park, Camarillo, Moorpark, Agoura, Simi Valley (2), Oxnard (2), Thousand Oaks (2), Santa Paula, Ventura (2)

BJ's Restaurant

BJ's Premier Rewards: Earn 1 point for each $1 spent and redeem for discounts. For example, cash in 350 point for $25 off your meal, effectively about a 7% rebate. Free Pizookie at registration and on birthdays.

Locations: Westlake Village, Oxnard

Buca di Beppo

Buca E-Club: Join and receive a free pasta.

Location: Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

Buffalo Wild Wings

Blazin' Rewards: Earn 100 points for every $10 spent. Exchange point for food rewards. Examples: 250 pts = soft drink, 650 pts = street tacos, 1,250 pts = burger entrees.

Locations: Simi Valley, Oxnard

BUY 10 (OR 12, or what have you) AND GET 1 FREE PROGRAMS

Quite a number of eateries have rewards cards where you get something for free after purchasing a certain number of items. These are generally not advertised, so we will add to this list as we hear of new programs:

• "Yozen Rewards" program at Yozen Frogurt in Westlake Village gives you 1 point for every dollar spent; exchange 30 points for 8 oz of yogurt.

• The 7Rewards app at 7Eleven offers up a free drink for every six scanned purchases as well as other free periodic goodies.

California Pizza Kitchen

CPK Rewards: Free small plate when you register. Earn 1 point for each $1 spent. 75 points equals a $5 reward.

Locations: Thousand Oaks (The Lakes), Simi Valley Town Center, Ventura (Pacific View Mall)

Chili's Grill & Bar

My Chili's Rewards: Get free chips and salsa or non-alcoholic beverage on every visit. Free dessert on your birthday.

Locations: Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Oxnard

Cold Stone Creamery

My Cold Stone Club® Rewards: Earn 1 point for each dollar spent. 50 points can be used as a $5 reward towards purchases of $5 or more. 25 points earned just for registering.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Simi Valley

Corner Bakery

Corner Bakery eClub: Sign up and get a free “sweet” (pastry, cookie, baked item). Then get emails with special offers.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Calabasas

Daphne's Greek Cafe

Pita Points E-Club Program earn one point for each dollar spent; 100 points = $5 off any purchase. Plus another $5 credit on your birthday.

Locations: Newbury Park, Woodland Hills, Simi Valley

Dave & Buster’s

Dave & Buster’s Rewards: $10 free game play with $20 game play purchase for joining. $10 free game play for every $100 spent.

Location: Thousand Oaks

Del Taco

Raving Fan EClub: Get any taco free for signing up and a free shake on your birthday.

Locations: Newbury Park, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley (3), Oxnard (2), Ventura, Santa Paula

Denny's

Denny's Rewards: Sign up and get 20% off your next visit.  Separately, get a free Grand Slam breakfast on your birthday - bring ID!

Locations: Newbury Park, Camarillo, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Rewards App: Use their app and earn points towards free subs and more. Get free birthday sub too.

Location: Simi Valley Town Center

U.S. National Park Service Free Entrance Days

There are over 400 national parks covering over 84 million acres throughout the United States and its territories.  The majority of these parks do not charge entrance fees (though parking fees often apply). As for the 124 national parks that do have entrance fees, there are a number of designated "fee free" days each year.

Here are the National Park Service Free Entrance Days in 2019:

• January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

• April 20 (First Day of National Park Week)

• August 25 (National Park Service Birthday)

• September 28 (National Public Lands Day)

• November 11 (Veterans Day)

The parks that normally charge a fee that are free on the above dates are listed at www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm. California parks in this category include:

• Cabrillo National Monument

• Death Valley National Park

• Joshua Tree National Park

• Lassen Volcanic National Park

• Lava Beds National Monument

• Muir Woods National Monument

• Pinnacles National Monument

• Sequoia National Park

• Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

• Yosemite National Park

Plenty of other amazing national treasures are on this list, like Grand Canyon National Park.

And of course there are two national parks in Ventura County that are always worth exploring:

• Channel Islands National Park

• Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

For more information about the National Park Service, visit www.nps.gov.

Daylight Saving Time Ends on the First Sunday of November

Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday of November each year in the U.S. (with the exception of Arizona and Hawaii). In 2019, that will be Sunday, November 3rd at 2 a.m.

At 1:59:59 a.m. on that Sunday, your clocks will revert back to 1 a.m. Yes! FALL BACK!! An extra hour of sleep!

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 gave us an extra month of DST by starting DST 3 weeks earlier and ending it one week later.

For my more precise readers, it is officially called Daylight Saving (not Savings) Time. So if you want to annoy your friends, correct them any time they call it Daylight SavingS time.

Also as one website I found mentioned, Daylight Saving Time is technically inaccurate, since we don't really gain daylight. It would more appropriately be called Daylight Shifting Time but I don't see that being a high priority initiative.

Falling back is probably my favorite day of the year as I thoroughly enjoy the gift of an extra hour. I despise the Daylight Saving Time transition and rant about it here.