Stiix Billiards at 2520 E. Main St in Ventura is a family billiards center open 7 days a week, with over a dozen billiards table, weekly leagues/tournaments, several dozen types of beer, music, TV, music, food and more. Visit www.stiixbilliards.com or call 805.641.2020.
Michaels Stores is North America’s largest specialty retailer of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. Michaels is one of the funnest stores to visit for arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor, scrapbooking and much more.
Local area Michaels Stores are in Westlake Village at 5780 Lindero Canyon Road (818.707.0013), Camarillo at 351 Carmen Drive (805.388.5001) and Moorpark at 816 New Los Angeles Avenue (805.552.9140).
In addition to offering up tens of thousands of items for your arts and crafts needs, Michaels offers classes at very low prices! Classes cover a wide range of fun activities, including cake decorating, art painting, jewelry making, paper crafting, knit and crochet, kids' programs and more.
Check out Camarillo classes at classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/dateView?storeId=9525
Westlake Village classes at classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/dateView?storeId=9822
Moorpark classes at classes.michaels.com/OnlineClasses/control/dateView?storeId=3848
For more information, visit www.michaels.com.
The Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, located at 4550 Tierra Rejada Road in Moorpark, offers a variety of recreational programs for all ages. Activities include sports, library programs, seniors programs, community events, teen events, camps and more. The facility can also be rented for private parties.
Visit www.moorparkca.gov/199/Recreation or call 805.517.6300 for a quarterly program brochure or more information. Or download the recreation guide at www.moorparkca.gov/214/Recreation-Classes.
The Thousand Oaks Farmers’ Market is located at The Oaks Shopping Center located on the east end parking lot at the corner of Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Wilbur Road. Operating hours are 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm. on THURSDAYS.
This long-running farmers' market is a great place to buy fruits, vegetables, plants, eggs, nuts, honey and flowers from local farmers, as well as delicacies such as fresh tamales, baked goods and other goodies from local vendors.
Visit the VCCFM website at www.vccfarmersmarkets.com for details.
FOR MORE INFO ABOUT VENTURA COUNTY FARMERS' MARKETS, CLICK HERE
Located at 300 N. Lantana Street (cross street Daily) in Camarillo, +EV Games is a Magic the Gathering and other Trading Card Games Tournament Center. With space for over 60 people +EV Games has one of the best places in the state to play Magic, your favorite board game or other TCG.
More information at www.plusevgames.com or call 805.389.7428.
NOTE: THE CAMARILLO SKYWAY PLAYHOUSE LOCATION WAS SOLD IN MID-2021.
Located at 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo Skyway Playhouse (formerly Camarillo Community Theatre) is a 501(c) non-profit, all-volunteer corporation dedicated to providing excellent live stage entertainment to Ventura County residents. Skyway relies solely on ticket sales and community support to maintain and grow the theatre.
CCT presented shows such as Annie, Man of la Mancha, Pirates of Penzance, Arsenic and Old Lace, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Cabaret, It's a Wonderful Life and much more. at www.skywayplayhouse.org
Knott's Berry Farm is a 160 acre amusement park in Buena Park that originally opened in 1940, 15 years prior to the grand opening of Disneyland (the parks are about 7 miles apart). I like Knott's because it is low key and has a fun combination of old time Western motif with modern amusement park rides. This overview of Knott's is current as of March 2012 and of course subject to change.
The areas of the park include, Ghost Town, with over 50 themed shops, eateries and attractions, Indian Trails, Camp Snoopy, Fiesta Village, Boardwalk and more.
Knott's Resort Hotel is a 320 room hotel with 16 Snoopy-themed rooms adjacent to the park and California Marketplace, just outside of the park entrance, has over a dozen shops and restaurants outside of the main park that include Pink's Famous Hot Dogs, TGI Friday's and other businesses.
Higher intensity roller coasters at Knotts include Boomerang, GhostRider, Jaguar, Montezooma's Revenge, Pony Express, Sierra Sidewinder, Silver Bullet, Timberline Twister and Xcelerator.
Thrill rides include La Revolucion, Rip Tide, Screamin' Swing, Supreme Scream and WindSeeker.
Family rides include Butterfield Stagecoach, Calico Mine Ride, Calico Railroad, Dragon Swing, Hat Dance, High Sierra Ferris Wheel, Merry Go Round, Sky Cabin, Waveswinger, Wheeler Dealer Bumper Cars and Wipeout.
Camp Snoopy has about a dozen rides geared towards kids.
Water rides include Bigfoot Rapids, Perilous Plunge and Timber Mountain Log Ride.
Live shows and entertainment include a Wild West Stunt Show, Mystery Lodge, Calico Saloon Show, Native American Dancers, Peanuts Character Show and Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang.
Visit www.knotts.com or call 714.220.5200 to learn more. Knotts is located at 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park.
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Pierce College Farm Center at 20800 Victory Blvd. in Woodland Hills has a beautiful farm and agriculturally themed birthday party setting with animals, pony rides, farm activities, a 50 foot inflatable jumping pillow, hayrides, cow trains, mechanical rides and more along with a covered eating area.
Farm Market open daily from 10am to 6pm. Farm Center Activity Area open 10 AM - 4 PM Saturday - Sunday beginning April 1st each year.
Onsite birthday coordinator provided for the 2 1/2 hour party. For more information please call Katherine at 818 999-6300 xt. 21 Or for more information go to www.piercefarmcenter.com.
For well over 100 groups, clubs and organizations covering a wide range of interests, throughout Ventura County, click THIS LINK.
Click THIS LINK for a list of service clubs (e.g. Kiwanis, Rotary, Assistance League, etc.) and professional organizations and groups throughout Ventura County.
Click HERE for a list of links to music, art and dance clubs and groups in and around Ventura County.
We visited The New Children's Museum in downtown San Diego (200 West Island Avenue at the corner Island Avenue and Front Street) the day after Thankgiving with our young boys. We have taken our kids to a lot of different places and have to say that this place is very unique. I've never seen anything like this museum.
The NCM opened in May 2008. It is a very modern, open, airy building with lots and lots of windows. The museum offers all sorts of sensory exhibits and activities that encourage kids of all ages to experience creativity and the arts.
In the 2 hours that we were there our kids painted, worked with clay, painted (both with paintbrushes and hands) a VW Bug that was completely slathered with paint (quite unusual...and messy...though the paint was washable and they provided washing stations in close proximity of the exhibit). The kids crawled through tunnels, climbed climbing walls, ran around in an oversized playhouse and an igloo, frolicked in beanbags and couches, and much much more.
We were told that all of the materials used in the exhibits of this 50,000 square foot, 3 story building were made out of recycled materials. That made for some quite unusual and unconventional looking exhibits. The building is one of the first completely "green" museums in California.
Across the street from the museum is a new park with plenty of room to run, play, swing, teeter-totter and spin.
So if you are looking to do something completely different and unique with your kids, check it out! Admission as of January 2022 is $15 for ages 1+, $10 for seniors 65+ and military with ID. For more information, visit www.thinkplaycreate.org or call 619.233.8792.
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