California's Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Provides Affordable Insurance for Those Eligible

Auto insurance is a requirement if you have a valid driver's license and drive a vehicle in the state of California. The California Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance program is a state-sponsored program that makes auto insurance more affordable to those meeting eligibility requirements.

To qualify, you must 1) have a valid California driver's license; 2) own a vehicle valued at $25,000 or less; 3) meet income eligibility guidelines; and 4) be at least 16 (under 18 must be legally emancipated) or older.

Maximum income requirements are based on the size of your household. As of 2026, that maximum is $39,125 for a household size of 1, $52,875 for two, $66,625 for three, $80,735 for four and so on.

Annual premiums vary by county. If you live in Ventura County, have been licensed continuously for 3 years and are not a 19-24 years of age and unmarried, your annual premium is $272 ($340 if you are an unmarried 19-24 year old).

While the premiums are great, the coverage is very limited. A basic policy includes only $10,000 per person and $20,000 per accident for bodily injury or death and up to $3,000 for property damage. Comprehensive and collision is not included in these policies.

Statutory minimum insurance requirements for California drivers is $30,000/$60,000 for bodily injury/death and $15,000 for property damage in 2025 through 2034, increasing to $50,000/$100,000/$25,000 in 2035.

Learn more and sign up at www.mylowcostauto.com.

Restaurant Rewards Programs and Birthday Freebies Around Ventura County

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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!!

Corner Bakery

Corner Bakery Rewards: Sign up and get $5 off your first order, then receive 5 points for every $1 spent, to get various offer. Also, receive a free bakery sweet on your birthday.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel Rewards: Earn “pegs” for each dollar spent and redeem for rewards. Free birthday reward - a dessert.

Location: Camarillo Premium Outlets

Daphne's Greek Cafe

Pita Points Rewards Club: 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

D&B 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

Dell Yeah! Rewards: Get two free tacos for signing up, get a free birthday reward and free ice or hot coffee before 11am daily with purchase. Accumulate points and exchange for rewards.

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.  Free Grand Slam on your birthday.

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

Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s Rewards - 1 order of $5 or more = 10 points. 60 points = a free pizza.

Locations: Various

El Pollo Loco

Loco Rewards: Earn points and redeem for free food or discounts.

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

Farmer Boys

VIF (Very Important Farmer) Loyalty Club: Earn 1 point for each dollar spent. Redeem points for rewards. www.farmerboys.com/vif

Location: Newbury Park

Firehouse Subs

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

Locations: Simi Valley Town Center, Ventura, and Thousand Oaks

Fire Island Grill

Rewards: Sign up with your email and earn 1 point for each $1 spent. Receive $5 off for ever 50 points; effectively 10% off.

Locations: Simi Valley, Ventura

IHOP

IHOP Bank of Pancakes: Earn one PanCoin for every $5 spent. Trade 3 PanCoin crypto-pancakes for a short stack of 3 pancakes and other items. www.ihop.com/en/rewards

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

Islands

Islands Locals Program: Earn 1 point per $1 spent. 150 points = $10 reward. Get a free chips, salsa and guacamole upon sign-up. www.islandsrestaurants.com/locals-program

Location: Newbury Park

Jack in the Box

Loyalty Program: Download the app, create an account, and earn 10 points for every $1 spent. Redeem points for menu items. www.jackinthebox.com/faqs

Locations: Various

Jamba Juice

My Jamba Rewards App: Earn points for each purchase and redeem for discounts on future purchases. You also get a free birthday smoothie.

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

Jersey Mike's Subs

myMike’s: Sign up and earn free subs with Shore Points and receive a free sub on your birthday.

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

Juice It Up!

Juice It Up! Rewards: Free medium classic smoothie when you register. Earn 1 point for each $1 spent. 50 points = $5 reward.

Location: Westlake Village

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme Rewards App: Register and get a free doughnut with any purchase. Earn points towards free doughnuts and drinks and get a free gift on your birthday. www.krispykreme.com/rewards

Location: 220 Riverpark Road, Oxnard

La La Land Kind Cafe

La La Land Rewards App: Earn 5 hearts for every $1 spent. Exchange for drinks, food or merchandise.

Locations: Westlake Village, Calabasas

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

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

Locations: The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks and The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard

Maria's Italian Kitchen

Maria's Kitchen Club App: Free birthday dessert. Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. Cash in 200 points for a $10 award (effectively a 5% discount). Free medium cheese pizza at signup. Free birthday month dessert.

Location: Agoura Hills

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.

Locations: The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard and Ventura.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza

Mountain Rewards: Earn points points for each purchase and for ever 100 points, receive $10 towards your next purchase.

Locations: Moorpark, Oxnard

Nick the Greek

Rewards App: Earn points from purchases and redeem for food and drinks.

Locations: Ventura, Westlake Village

Noah’s New York Bagels

Noah’s Rewards: Free bagel and shmear with purchase, free egg sandwich on your birthday and redeem rewards points for items.

Noahs App: Download the app and receive 2 points for every $1 spent to redeem for items. Order on the app and get a free hot or iced coffee reward.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Ventura

Nothing Bundt Cakes

eClub: Sign up and get a free Bundtlet on your birthday

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Camarillo

Old New York Deli

Deli Dough Rewards Program: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. 100 points  =  $7 in Deli Dough.

Location: 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: Earn points and exchange them for drinks and food. FREE drink or baked good on your birthday.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Ventura

Philz Coffee

Philz Rewards App: Earn 10 points for every $1 spent. Use for free rewards.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Calabasas

Pickles Deli

Pickles Deli Rewards - Fill out a form or download the Royalty Rewards Member App to receive $10 off your next visit for signup, free birthday reward and earn 1 point for each $1 spent. 100 points equals a $5 reward certificate.

Location: Newbury Park

Pizza Hut

Hut Rewards - Earn 2 points for each $1 spent. Use points for free pizza and other items.

Locations: Various

Pizza Man Dan's

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

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

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Caniac Club: Get a free box combo for signing up.

Location: Oxnard

RedBrick Pizza

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

Location: 4990 Telephone Road, 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, Oxnard

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.

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

Rise Rewards: Earn points for each dollar spent. Redeem points for food and beverages.

Location: Thousand Oaks, near Topper’s Pizza.

Rita's Italian Ice of Newbury Park

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

Location: 2290 Borchard Road, Newbury Park

Robeks

Robeks Rewards: Download app. Receive $5 in rewards for signing up. Earn point for each $1 spent. Receive free menu items with your points. Receive $5 birthday credit.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Ventura

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery

Birthday Club: Sign up for Rori’s email list and get a free birthday scoop

Locations: Camarillo, Ventura

Sbarro

Sbarro Rewards: Earn points for purchases and exchange for free food items.

Locations: Pacific View Mall in Ventura, The Oaks Mall

Subway

Subway MVP Rewards: Earn 4 tokens for every $1 spent on food and drinks. 200 tokens = $2 reward. Free cookie with sub purchase.

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.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani

Slice House Rewards: Get $5 upon sign-up, earn 1 point for each $1 spent. Redeem 150 points for $10 off.

Locations: Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley

Sprinkles

Sprinkles Perks: For every $1 spent, get 5 points. 300 points equals a free item (cupcake, cookie or brownie).

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

Stonefire Grill

SFG Rewards: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. Every 125 points equals a $10 reward. Free birthday dessert.

Locations: Thousand Oaks

Taco Bell

Taco Bell Rewards: Sign up and get a free reward, then earn 10 points for each $1 spent. Earn a new reward every 250 points.

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.

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

Wienerschnitzel

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

Locations: Simi Valley, Oxnard, Ventura

Wingstop

Email Club: Free birthday gift.

Locations: Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura, Thousand Oaks

Yard House

E-Club: Register and receive a free appetizer

Location: Oxnard

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

Arby’s Email List: Get free Classic Roast Beef with purchase of full-price menu item after signing up.

Locations: Ventura, Simi Valley

Baja Fresh

Club Baja: Earn 1 point for each dollar spent. Every 100 points gets you a $10 reward. Special offer on your birthday.

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

Baskins-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins Rewards: Free scoop for signing up.

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 Plus: 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

Black Bear Diner

Bear Lovers E-Club: Sign up and get a free meal now and another on your birthday.

Location: Ventura

Buca di Beppo

Buca E-Club: Join and receive $10 gift.

Location: Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

Buffalo Wild Wings

Blazin' Rewards: Earn points for purchases and exchange for free food. Get 10 free boneless wings for signing up.

Locations: Simi Valley, Oxnard

Cafe Rio

My Rio Rewards: Earn 1 point for every $1 spent. Receive $10 reward for 100 points. Effectively 10% off.

Location: Thousand Oaks

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)

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A One App: Earn points with each purchase and redeem them for free food rewards.

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

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

Chipotle

Chipotle Rewards: 10 points for every $1 spent. Redeem points for free menu items, apparel, accessories or charitable donations. Get free guac at signup and on your birthday.

Locations: Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Camarillo, 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

Non-Food Rewards

Ulta

Ultamate Rewards: Earn points for purchases and exchange for discounts. Free birthday item.

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

Farmers' Markets and Farm Fresh Produce Around Ventura County

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Looking for fresh produce in Ventura County? Lettuce help you! There are over a dozen farmers' markets in and around Ventura County each week, not to mention another dozen or so stores and Community Supported Agriculture programs that sell organic produce.

Times, dates and places subject to change. Let us know of any updates!

FARMERS' MARKETS (In "day of the week" order)

SIMI VALLEY: Tuesdays 11am to 3pm Adventist Health Simi Certified Farmers’ Market at 3000 Sycamore Drive. www.facebook.com/groups/467664144959602 and www.adventisthealth.org/simi-valley/events/ahsv-farmers-market

VENTURA: Wednesdays 9 am to 1 pm at Pacific View Mall in the west parking lot, near Red Robin and the former Sears. Open rain or shine. Call 805.529.6266. www.vccfm.org/midtown-ventura (CLOSED 12/24/25 AND 12/31/25 - WILL REOPEN 1/7/26)

OXNARD: Thursdays 9 am to 1:30 pm at Plaza Park, 5th and C Streets. Call 805.247.0197. downtownoxnard.org/farmers-market

THOUSAND OAKS: Thursdays 11 am to 4 pm at the The Oaks Mall east parking lot. Produce, flowers, food and more. Open rain or shine. www.vccfm.org/thousand-oaks (CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR’S DAY; WILL RE-OPEN 1/8/26)

OJAI: Thursdays 3 to 7 pm at the Ojai Unified School District courtyard at 414 E. Ojai Avenue (at Montgomery). Produce, fish, crafts, food and more. www.ojaicommunityfarmersmarket.com

AGOURA HILLS: Thursdays from 4:30-8:30pm at 5050 Cornell Road, next to Wood Ranch. Called “Ladyface Marketplace.” Updates at www.facebook.com/agourahillsfm (CLOSED FOR THE WINTER SEASON FROM 12/25/25 TO 2/5/26 - REOPENING 2/12/26. Visit their FB page for updates.)

SIMI VALLEY: Fridays 11 am to 3:30 pm at Simi Valley Civic Center Plaza, 2757 Tapo Canyon Rd..(at Alamo Street). Rain or shine. www.facebook.com/simivalleymarket or 805.643.6458

DOWNTOWN VENTURA: Saturdays 8:30 am to noon Rain or shine. 200 block of Main Street, from Palm Street to Mission Park. Call 805.529.6266 or visit www.vccfm.org/downtown-ventura

CAMARILLO: Saturdays 8 am to noon 2220 Ventura Boulevard camarillofarmersmarket.com. Call 805.386.3584. (CLOSED 12/27/25 - WILL REOPEN 1/3/26)

CALABASAS: Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm in Old Town Calabasas on Calabasas Road west of El Canon Avenue (across from Sagebrush Cantina). Call 818.591.8161. ccfm.com/calabasas-farmers-market

NEWBURY PARK: Saturdays 9am to 2pm at the Conejo Gateway Plaza at the corner of Wendy Drive and Old Conejo Road (727 N. Wendy Drive). Produce, prepared foods, eggs, and more. www.instagram.com/p/DOyZUtmgCZT

VENTURA: The Ventura College Foundation Weekend Marketplace at Ventura College takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 2 pm, in the east parking lot, 4667 Telegraph Road. Fresh produce, nursery plants, flowers and more offered. venturacollegefoundation.org/weekend-marketplace-2

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Sundays 10 am to 2 pm at 2797 Agoura Road (at the Westlake Commons) Call 818.591.8161. https://rawinspiration.org/locations/westlake-village-farmers-market/

OJAI: Sundays 9 am to 1 pm at 300 E. Matilija Street year-round, rain or shine. Produce, flowers and gourmet food. Call 805.698.5555. www.ojaicertifiedfarmersmarket.com.

OXNARD/CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR: Sundays 10 am to 2 pm at 2805 South Harbor Boulevard year-round. www.channelislandsharbor.org/listing/farmers-market

MALIBU: Sundays 9 am to 2 pm at Legacy Park, 23555 Civic Center Way. Rain or shine. www.malibufarmersmarket.net

SATICOY: FIRST Sunday of each month 10 am to 2 pm at Saticoy Park, 11321 Violeta Street, Ventura. Fresh produce, unique local products, and more. saticoyfarmersmarket.org

LOCAL STORES WITH FRESH PRODUCE:

Underwood Family Farms Market at 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark has farm fresh produce, pickled items, honey, nuts, juices, dried beans, farm fresh eggs and fresh cut flowers. Open year-round. Call 805.529.3690. underwoodfamilyfarms.com/farm-market

Underwood Family Farms Market at 5696 E. Los Angeles Avenue in Somis is open every day year-round 9am to 6pm (5pm after DST) with the exception of some holidays. Call 805.386.4660. underwoodfamilyfarms.com/somis

Underwood Family Farms - Somis Location

Underwood Family Farms Market in Moorpark.

Underwood Family Farms Market in Moorpark.

McGrath Family Farm at 1012 West Ventura Blvd, Camarillo is open March through December Tuesday through Sunday and offers organic fruits, flowers and vegetables.  Freeway convenient off the Central Avenue offramp of the 101. Call 805.983.0333. www.mcgrathfamilyfarm.com

Lassen's Natural Foods, with locations in Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura and Simi Valley, has offered fresh produce since 1971. www.lassens.com

Apricot Lane Farms at 10700 Broadway Road in Moorpark opens its Farmstand on Saturdays and Sundays from March to November. Hours are 10am to 3:pm. www.apricotlanefarms.com/where-to-buy

Sprouts Farmers Market sells local farm fresh produce as well as a full range of other grocery items, with local area locations at:

Whole Foods Market organic fresh produce and a full range of grocery items, with local locations in Thousand Oaks (740 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks) 805.777.4730 and Oxnard at The Collection (650 Town Center Drive) 805.751.4300. Coming soon to The Promenade at Westlake.

Green Acres Farm Market (2918 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley) opened in 1968 and offers farm fresh produce, meat, fine wines and gourmet groceries. Call 805.526.1312. www.simigreenacres.com

Rodela Produce and Flowers (formerly A & F Country Market) is at 4550 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura (at Telephone Road). From Thousand Oaks, take Victoria offramp from 101 south to Olivas Park and make a right. Store is on your left. Nice stop on your way to/from the Olivas Adobe and Ventura Harbor Village. 805.644.5470.

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Santiago’s Produce is located on the northwest corner of Olivas Park Drive and Telephone Road at 4551 Olivas Park Drive.

The Berry Best stand at 3030 Dodge Road (at Pleasant Valley Road, just east of Rice Avenue) is strawberry, fruit and vegetable stand. Call 805.271.4490.

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Prancer’s Farm is a family owned farm and produce stand located at 18540 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Paula. Open daily 10am to 6pm. prancersfarm.com

The Gerry Ranch offers freshly picked blueberries at its farm in the Santa Rosa Valley. Visit www.gerryranchberries.com for more information.

Francisco's Fruits is located at 1782 E. Telegraph Road in Fillmore. Fruits, nuts, snacks, and more. Great place to buy citrus! franciscosfruits.com

Lil Red Barn is located at 100 S. Victoria Avenue in Oxnard, with seasonable produce like strawberries, avocados, vegetables and more. 805.382.0799

Paty’s Farm at 3260 Somis Road in Somis is a produce stand that offers fresh fruit and vegetables. 805.947.6764

CSA (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE) AND LOCAL DELIVERY PROGRAMS

Local Harvest Delivery is based in Santa Barbara and delivers harvest boxes to homes as far as Ventura and Ojai. localharvestdelivery.com

Farm Cart Organics provides local delivery service. Visit www.farmcartorganics.com.

Farmivore offers farm to door delivery throughout Ventura County, plus Agoura Hills and Calabasas. https://farmivore.localfoodmarketplace.com

Farm Fresh to You delivers organic fruits and vegetables to your home. www.farmfreshtoyou.com

Retired Farmers' Markets:

NEWBURY PARK: Fridays 2pm to 7pm (The Village at Dos Vientos Ranch). Announced on 12/9/13 that market is closed.

SIMI VALLEY: The Simi Valley Town Center Market was discontinued effective 11/26/14 after running for a year and a half.

AGOURA HILLS: Sundays 9 am to 2 pm at 5835 Kanan Road (Agoura's Famous Deli parking lot) closed 6/28/15.

CAMARILLO: Wednesdays 3-7pm Pleasant Valley Certified Farmers' Market at the Camarillo Community Center parking lot closed 9/30/15.

NEWBURY PARK: Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm at the Newbury Park Library parking lot (Borchard Road and Michael Drive) closed Feb 2017

OXNARD: Thursdays 4 pm to 8 pm at The Collection at RiverPark short-lived

OXNARD: Saturdays 8 am to 2 pm at The Collection at RiverPark located -short-lived in 2022

MOORPARK: Sundays - to be relocating - check for updates at www.facebook.com/moorparkcfm

Residential Holiday Light Displays in the Conejo Valley and Surrounding Areas

Once again we expect numerous spectacular residential holiday light displays throughout the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas this 2025 Christmas season! We've compiled this list of displays that are synchronized to music and/or are particularly bright, eye catching or noteworthy. This list is growing daily, after we confirm a display is up and running.

Click the links below for more detailed information about each display. Since these are residential displays, timing can and will vary and of course be impacted by rain, wind and other factors.

HOLIDAY SEASON EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT VENTURA COUNTY

CONEJO VALLEY DISPLAYS

Back again for another holiday season, this entertaining residential holiday display at 2768 Baywater Place in Thousand Oaks is simulcast to music on 87.9 FM. Learn more and vote for your favorite songs at www.baywaterlights.com. Bring canned goods to drop off if you can for the Manna Food Bank.

Residential 50,000 light and music display on Via Patricia (cross street Via Ricardo) in the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park is back up and running this year. Simulcast to music on 89.7 FM. Perennially one of the most entertaining displays around town.

A visually appealing holiday light display at a residence on Flaming Star Avenue and Shenandoah Street in Thousand Oaks (take Lynn Road to Avenida de las Flores and head west) is back again this year for the holiday season. Light, bright and fun!

Fun animated residential display simulcast to music at a home on Mapleleaf Ave (cross street Madrid) in Newbury Park. Music simulcast on 97.7 FM.

Very bright display with large Rudolph, snowman and other features at 982 Golden Crest Avenue in Newbury Park. Neighboring home is also very bright and festively decorated, with giant Rudolph. Bring an unwrapped toy for their Toy Drive and/or make a financial donation to the High Fives Foundation, supporting athletes in recovery,. Photos with Live Santa December 5, 7, 12-14, 19, 21-23 from 6-9PM (weather permitting). Local Station 32 firefighters may also stop by, when their schedule permits.

Fun, festive, colorful, synchronized light display at 538 Brisbaine Avenue, Newbury Park 5PM-10PM nightly. Simulcast to music on 100.5 FM.

Once again this year, there's a particularly festive, brightly lit residence on Shetland Place in the North Ranch section of Thousand Oaks. While you’re there, drive Upper Ranch Road and Golf Course Drive for some festive lighting on some beautiful trees.

The Tattersall Team invites the public to its Holiday Light Show every Friday/Saturday/Sunday in December from 5:30-8:30PM at 4903 Pathfinder Avenue, Westlake Village. This fantastic show, which took a breather in 2024, features fun decorations, lights, music and faux snow. Bring non-perishable food and unwrapped gift donations for the local Manna Food Bank. This is a really good one! www.facebook.com/events/1288645669732997/

See a festive display at 3337 Lang Ranch Parkway in Thousand Oaks. Visit @langranchholidays for updates.

A fun residential display is back again this year with music and brightly lit cast of cartoon characters at a home on Donald Avenue, just east of Wendy Drive, in Newbury Park.

Holiday lights show simulcast to music at 1455 Valley High Avenue in Thousand Oaks, nightly through January 3rd.

Bright, colorful display is back yet again this year at a home at the corner of Holloway Street and Wendy Drive in Newbury Park.

Gorgeous display is back again this year at a home on Middle Crest Drive, south of Thousand Oaks Boulevard, in Agoura Hills.

There is a pretty and bright display that populates the entire front yard of 1170 Earlham Court in Oak Park, south of Pathfinder Ave. Dozens of lighted snowmen and other cartoon characters.

Beautiful Christmas light display at a home on Kingham Court in Agoura Hills (north of T. O. Blvd, off of Grey Rock Road).

Festive, colorful and bright displays at several homes on Yew Drive in Newbury Park. Take Borchard, turn south on Carob, then an immediate left on Yew.

Lots of lights, lighted figures and lighted palm trees at a home at the corner of Bernadine St and Wauneta St in Newbury Park.

Another display full of colorful lights and decorations at a home on Camino Dos Rios, west of Lynn Road, on the right (north) side

Neat display at a home on Montgomery Road, just south of Janss Road in Thousand Oaks that has been up consistently for the holiday season for many years.

The outstanding high-tech light show set to music is back again this year at a home on Doone Street (cross street Warwick) in Thousand Oaks. Several nearby homes are nicely decorated with holiday cheer too.

Fun holiday display at a home at the end of the cul de sac on Summerfield Street off of Mountclef across from CLU in Thousand Oaks.

Christmas spirit on display at two homes on Verde Vista Drive (across from Cambria St) in Thousand Oaks (near CLU, north of Olsen).

Residential light show is back at 1062 Sheffield Place in Thousand Oaks. Open 5:30-10PM nightly through January 1st. Music simulcast on FM 87.9. Vote for your favorite songs at www.sheffieldlights.com.

Fun display with numerous inflatables at 589 Jenny Drive in Newbury Park.

Brisbaine display in Newbury Park. Was up before Thanksgiving this year!

NEARBY CITY DISPLAYS

Fantastic multi-family residential holiday light display on Gemini and Waverly Ave and Saturn Street in Camarillo is back again. Great one to bring the kids to….lots of cartoon character decorations and a great area to park the car, stroll and enjoy. Take Arneill to Dunnigan St, east to Gemini Avenue.

Huge and awesome neighborhood display in the area of Timberdale and Pinedale Roads in Moorpark (just west of Moorpark High School, off of Countrywood Drive). Dozens of homes decorated in bright lights and decorations.

Auburn Lane Community at Summerwood Avenue (at Cochran) in Simi Valley has thousands of Christmas lights strung from house to house over the streets of the entire neighborhood and most every home is decorated. Santa will make an appearance from 6:15-9:15PM on Sat 12/13. (Overflow parking at Phoenix Ranch School, just west of the neighborhood, at 4974 Cochran St. See www.facebook.com/auburnlane.

A home on Fieldcrest Drive in Camarillo (between Spyglass Way and Sundance Way) has a fun, bright, light show and other entertaining features.

12/7-12/26: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane along F & G Streets between 5th and Palm in the Downtown Oxnard Historic District is a perennially great display you need to experience. Nightly 6PM-10PM

Winter Wonderland Holiday Display at 469 Highland Road in Simi Valley has well over 100, maybe 200 figurines and happy characters throughout the yard. Cross street Sinaloa, south of Royal.

Candy Cane Lane is a group of homes located in the vicinity of Lubao Avenue at Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills that has been fun to drive through for over 60 years.


Christmas and Other Holiday Season Events Around Ventura County

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Here is a compilation of local area Thanksgiving, Christmas and other winter holiday events in and around Ventura County for the 2025 holiday season…parades, Santa visits, carnivals, nativity displays, entertainment and more!

This list will be updated regularly as we move our way through the winter holiday season! Submit additions here.


CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS

Seasonal Adventures Christmas Trees in Thousand Oaks (450 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd) and Simi Valley (1898 1/2 Simi Town Center Way) open 11/28 to 12/22 or until sold out. www.seasonaladventures.com/trees

Christmas Ranch Tree Farm at 1586 Pederson Road in Thousand Oaks has reopened this year.

Big Wave Dave’s Christmas Tree Lots in Ventura, Camarillo, Moorpark (Underwood Family Farms) and Santa Barbara open 11/28 to 12/23

Hagle Tree Farm in Somis (“Cut Your Own”)

Prancer’s Farm in Santa Paula

Newbury Park High School Baseball Boosters Christmas Tree Lot in the Newbury Park Library Parking Lot

Bennett’s Best Christmas Tree Lots in Agoura Hills (4995 Kanan Road and 28900 Roadside Drive)

Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge Christmas Tree Lot at Carlson Building Materials on Thousand Oaks Blvd open 11/28 to 12/14 (or when sold out)

The Four Seasons of Fun Adventurelands Christmas tree lot is on the east side of the Simi Valley Town Center parking lot. Inflatables on hand for the kids (for a fee). See www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581115013603

The Y’s Men of Simi Valley Christmas Tree Lot is at the YMCA, 3200 Cochran Street, opening December 5th through the 19th. More info and hours at ysmenofsimivalley.com/christmas-trees.

Honeybear Christmas Tree lot at 1929 Johnson Drive in Ventura. www.honeybearchristmastrees.com


Residential and Other Light Displays

Here we will post some local area displays that we found to be of particular note - entertaining, beautiful and bright. Keep in mind that residential displays usually don’t have set hours and are often impacted by the elements (e.g. rain and wind). List will be updated as we confirm displays are in place. CONTACT US FOR ADDITIONS

CONEJO VALLEY DISPLAYS

Back again for another holiday season, this entertaining residential holiday display at 2768 Baywater Place in Thousand Oaks is simulcast to music on 87.9 FM. Learn more and vote for your favorite songs at www.baywaterlights.com. Bring canned goods to drop off if you can for the Manna Food Bank.

Residential 50,000 light and music display on Via Patricia (cross street Via Ricardo) in the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park is back up and running this year. Simulcast to music on 89.7 FM. Perennially one of the most entertaining displays around town.

A visually appealing holiday light display at a residence on Flaming Star Avenue and Shenandoah Street in Thousand Oaks (take Lynn Road to Avenida de las Flores and head west) is back again this year for the holiday season. Light, bright and fun!

Fun animated residential display simulcast to music at a home on Mapleleaf Ave (cross street Madrid) in Newbury Park. Music simulcast on 97.7 FM.

Very bright display with large Rudolph, snowman and other features at 982 Golden Crest Avenue in Newbury Park. Neighboring home is also very bright and festively decorated, with giant Rudolph. Bring an unwrapped toy for their Toy Drive and/or make a financial donation to the High Fives Foundation, supporting athletes in recovery,. Photos with Live Santa December 5, 7, 12-14, 19, 21-23 from 6-9PM (weather permitting). Local Station 32 firefighters may also stop by, when their schedule permits.

Fun, festive, colorful, synchronized light display at 538 Brisbaine Avenue, Newbury Park 5PM-10PM nightly. Simulcast to music on 100.5 FM.

Once again this year, there's a particularly festive, brightly lit residence on Shetland Place in the North Ranch section of Thousand Oaks. While you’re there, drive Upper Ranch Road and Golf Course Drive for some festive lighting on some beautiful trees.

The Tattersall Team invites the public to its Holiday Light Show every Friday/Saturday/Sunday in December from 5:30-8:30PM at 4903 Pathfinder Avenue, Westlake Village. This fantastic show, which took a breather in 2024, features fun decorations, lights, music and faux snow. Bring non-perishable food and unwrapped gift donations for the local Manna Food Bank. This is a really good one! www.facebook.com/events/1288645669732997/

See a festive display at 3337 Lang Ranch Parkway in Thousand Oaks. Visit @langranchholidays for updates.

A fun residential display is back again this year with music and brightly lit cast of cartoon characters at a home on Donald Avenue, just east of Wendy Drive, in Newbury Park.

Holiday lights show simulcast to music at 1455 Valley High Avenue in Thousand Oaks, nightly through January 3rd.

Bright, colorful display is back yet again this year at a home at the corner of Holloway Street and Wendy Drive in Newbury Park.

Gorgeous display is back again this year at a home on Middle Crest Drive, south of Thousand Oaks Boulevard, in Agoura Hills.

There is a pretty and bright display that populates the entire front yard of 1170 Earlham Court in Oak Park, south of Pathfinder Ave. Dozens of lighted snowmen and other cartoon characters.

Beautiful Christmas light display at a home on Kingham Court in Agoura Hills (north of T. O. Blvd, off of Grey Rock Road).

Festive, colorful and bright displays at several homes on Yew Drive in Newbury Park. Take Borchard, turn south on Carob, then an immediate left on Yew.

Lots of lights, lighted figures and lighted palm trees at a home at the corner of Bernadine St and Wauneta St in Newbury Park.

Another display full of colorful lights and decorations at a home on Camino Dos Rios, west of Lynn Road, on the right (north) side

Neat display at a home on Montgomery Road, just south of Janss Road in Thousand Oaks that has been up consistently for the holiday season for many years.

The outstanding high-tech light show set to music is back again this year at a home on Doone Street (cross street Warwick) in Thousand Oaks. Several nearby homes are nicely decorated with holiday cheer too.

Fun holiday display at a home at the end of the cul de sac on Summerfield Street off of Mountclef across from CLU in Thousand Oaks.

Christmas spirit on display at two homes on Verde Vista Drive (across from Cambria St) in Thousand Oaks (near CLU, north of Olsen).

Residential light show is back at 1062 Sheffield Place in Thousand Oaks. Open 5:30-10PM nightly through January 1st. Music simulcast on FM 87.9. Vote for your favorite songs at www.sheffieldlights.com.

Fun display with numerous inflatables at 589 Jenny Drive in Newbury Park.

NEARBY CITY DISPLAYS

Fantastic multi-family residential holiday light display on Gemini and Waverly Ave and Saturn Street in Camarillo is back again. Great one to bring the kids to….lots of cartoon character decorations and a great area to park the car, stroll and enjoy. Take Arneill to Dunnigan St, east to Gemini Avenue.

Huge and awesome neighborhood display in the area of Timberdale and Pinedale Roads in Moorpark (just west of Moorpark High School, off of Countrywood Drive). Dozens of homes decorated in bright lights and decorations.

Auburn Lane Community at Summerwood Avenue (at Cochran) in Simi Valley has thousands of Christmas lights strung from house to house over the streets of the entire neighborhood and most every home is decorated. Santa will make an appearance from 6:15-9:15PM on Sat 12/13. (Overflow parking at Phoenix Ranch School, just west of the neighborhood, at 4974 Cochran St. See www.facebook.com/auburnlane.

A home on Fieldcrest Drive in Camarillo (between Spyglass Way and Sundance Way) has a fun, bright, light show and other entertaining features.

12/7-12/26: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane along F & G Streets between 5th and Palm in the Downtown Oxnard Historic District is a perennially great display you need to experience. Nightly 6PM-10PM

Winter Wonderland Holiday Display at 469 Highland Road in Simi Valley has well over 100, maybe 200 figurines and happy characters throughout the yard. Cross street Sinaloa, south of Royal.

Candy Cane Lane is a group of homes located in the vicinity of Lubao Avenue at Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills that has been fun to drive through for over 60 years.


Previous Events

Sun 11/16: Christmas Snow Show Kickoff at Simi Valley Town Center (8PM)

Wed 11/19: Tree Lighting Celebration at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard (7PM)

Fri 11/21: Tree Lighting Event at The Promenade at Westlake (4-8PM)

Sat 11/22: Tree Lighting Event at the Simi Valley Town Center (4-9PM)

Thu 11/27: Five07 Turkey Day Dash 5K and Zack Zernik Mile in Thousand Oaks

Thu 11/27: Ventura Turkey Trot 5K

Thu 11/27: Thanksgiving Day 5K in Simi Valley

Thu 11/27: Ojai Family Fund 3 Mile Fun Run Turkey Trot

Fri 11/28: 75th Annual Santa Paula Holiday Parade (7PM)

11/28-11/30: Dudley House Holiday Boutique in Ventura (11AM-5PM)

Sun 11/30: City of Fillmore Annual Tree Lighting and Night Market (5-8PM)

Tue 12/2: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Port Hueneme City Hall (5:30-7PM)

12/2-12/3: Christmas at the Ranch at the Camarillo Ranch House (5-8PM)

Thu 12/4: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lighting and Makers’ Market (5-9PM)

Thu 12/4: Santa Lucia Celebration of Lights at Cal Lutheran (6PM)

Fri 12/5: City of Agoura Hills Holidays on the Hill (4-8PM)

Fri 12/5: Camarillo Old Town Glow and Holiday Walk (5-8PM Ticket Required)

Fri 12/5: Holidays at the Inn at the Stagecoach Inn Museum (6:30-8:30PM)

Fri 12/5: Holiday Tree Lighting Event in Downtown Ventura (5-8PM)

Sat 12/6: City of Agoura Hills Holidays on the Hill (10AM-3PM)

Sat 12/6: Camarillo YMCA Run for Holiday Fun 5K/10K

Sat 12/6: Simi Valley Family YMCA Breakfast with Santa Event (8:30-11:30AM)

Sat 12/6: Oxnard Christmas Parade (10AM)

Sat 12/6: Holiday Market at Santa Paula Art Museum (10AM-4PM)

Sat 12/6: Holidays in the Village in Thousand Oaks (11AM-8PM)

Sat 12/6: Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair (12-8PM)

Sat 12/6: Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas (1-4PM)

Sat 12/6: Holidays at the Inn at Stagecoach Inn Museum (1-4PM, 6:30-8:30PM)

Sat 12/6: Holiday on High Street in Moorpark (3:30-7:30PM)

Sat 12/6: New West Symphony “Winter Dreams” Concert in Thousand Oaks (7PM)

12/5-12/7: Holiday Art Market at Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo

12/5-12/7: Christmas Concerts at Cal Lutheran

12/5-12/7: Simi Community Christmas Creche Exhibit and Music (5:30-8:30PM)

12/6-12/7: Dudley House Holiday Boutique in Ventura (11AM-5PM)

Sun 12/7: Holiday Craft Fair and Toy Drive at Santa Paula Aviation Museum (10AM-2PM)

Sun 12/7: Holiday Open House at Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley (11AM-2PM)

Sun 12/7: Holiday Sing-A-Long at The Shoppes at Westlake Village (3-6PM)

Sun 12/7: New West Symphony “Winter Dreams” Concert in Camarillo (3PM)

Sun 12/7: Westlake Village Symphony Holiday Candlelight Concert (4PM)

Sun 12/7: Camarillo Community Band Christmas Concert (4PM)

Sat 12/13: Camarillo Christmas Parade (10AM)

Sat 12/13: Santa’s Village at Camarillo Community Center (10AM-2PM)

Sat 12/13: Peppermint Kids Club at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard (10:30AM)

Sat 12/13: Whizin Winter Walk in Agoura Hills (11AM-6PM)

Sat 12/13: Santa at Malibu Country Mart (Noon-4PM)

Sat 12/13: Holiday Celebration at the Camarillo Premium Outlets (1-4PM)

Sat 12/13: Star of Wonder Free Family Festival at Calvary Community Church (3-7PM)

Sat 12/13: Los Robles Children’s Choir “Holiday Wonder” Concert (3PM)

12/12-12/13: 49th Annual Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights & Fireworks (6:30PM)

Sat 12/13: 59th Annual Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor (7PM)

Sat 12/13: A Very Merry Moorpark Holiday Concert (7PM)

12/12-12/14: Night in Bethlehem Event in Thousand Oaks (5:45-8PM)

12/13-12/14: Dudley House Holiday Boutique in Ventura (11AM-5PM)

12/13-12/14: Breakfast with Santa in Moorpark (must RSVP by 12/10)

Sun 12/14: Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K in Oxnard

Sun 12/14: Family Holiday Event at Oak Park Community Center ($5 Presale) (11AM-2PM)

Sun 12/14: Holiday Dinner & Tour at the Reagan Library (RSVP)

Sun 12/14: 17th Annual Chanukah Festival in Moorpark (4-5:30PM)

Sun 12/14: Chanukah Celebration at The Village at Dos Vientos in Newbury Park (4:30-6PM)

Mon 12/15: Chanukah Celebration at The Shoppes at Westlake Village (5:30PM)

Tue 12/16: Community Menorah Lighting at the Simi Valley Town Center (6:30-8PM)

Tue 12/16: Menorah Lighting at The Commons at Calabasas (6:30PM)

Wed 12/17: Holiday Event at the Las Posas Plaza in Camarillo (3-7PM)

Thu 12/18: Holiday Lunch & Tour at the Reagan Library (RSVP)

Thu 12/18: Chanukah Celebration at the Camarillo Premium Outlets (6PM)

Thu 12/18: Reading of the Names Event at The Oaks Mall (6PM)

Sat 12/20: Little Oaks Breakfast with Santa at Lazy Dog Thousand Oaks (8-10AM; RSVP)

Sat 12/20: Holiday Movie Marathon at High Street Arts Center in Moorpark (10AM-6PM)

Sat 12/20: Winter Wonderland and Holiday Marketplace at Ventura Harbor Village (12-4PM)

12/20-12/21: Santa at the Santa Susana Depot in Simi Valley (1-4PM)

Sun 12/21: Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Camarillo

Sun 12/21: Chanukah Festival at Ventura Harbor Village (2PM)

Sun 12/21: Chanukah Celebration and Chocolate Gelt Drop in Camarillo (2:30-4:30PM)

Sun 12/21: Menorah Lighting Celebration at the Reagan Library (4:30PM)

Things to Do With the Kids in Ventura County When It's Wet Outside

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It doesn't rain nearly often enough here in Ventura County, but when it does, that's a great excuse for staying inside. You are in the right place as we have compiled this extensive list of well over 200 indoor activities from Agoura to Simi Valley to Ventura and everywhere in between!

Arts and Crafts

These are just a sampling of the various activities and events in Conejo Valley Guide, so make sure to explore and find something fun to do!

Building of the Norwegian Grade from Conejo Valley to Camarillo 1909 to 1911

This historic photo and information was generously provided by Gerry Olsen, grandson of Nils Olsen, one of the original settlers in the Conejo Valley in the 1890s.

Back at the turn of the 20th century, farmers in the Conejo Valley grew dry crops like barley and wheat and had to take their harvest to Port Hueneme/Oxnard via horse-drawn wagons. Their only routes were the treacherous Potrero Road or down the unpaved Norwegian Grade to Santa Rosa Road.

So in 1909, with a $60 donation from the county to purchase dynamite, Norwegian families Olsen, Pedersen, other volunteers and paid helpers blasted into the hillside from Nils Olsen's property, 1 1/2 miles down to Santa Rosa Road.

It took two to three years to finish the project using the dynamite, manual labor and horse-drawn earth moving machines called Fresno Scrapers (named after a Scottish chap in 1883 who formed the Fresno Agricultural Works to manufacture it). 

Here is a historic photo of these early Conejo Valley roadbuilders.

I used to run up the grade from time to time and that was a pretty tight squeeze, with its steep descent and cactus on the side of the road. While most of us take the 23/101 freeways to get to/from Thousand Oaks/Moorpark/Camarillo these days, the Norwegian Grade provides an alternate 2-lane route with a direct linkage to the gritty Norwegian settlers who had the guts and determination to build it.