Big Z Family Fun Center in Simi Valley

Big Z Family Fun Center and Restaurant at 2428 Stearns Street, Simi Valley has homemade pizzas, appetizers, salads, pasta and more! Big Z's is over 5,000 feet and has over 50 arcade games, many of which you can win tickets to cash in for prizes (a la Chuck E Cheese). Great place to throw birthday parties, team parties, etc.  More information at www.bigzsimi.com or 805.526.3000.

Big Z is 20 to 25 miles from the Conejo Valley as it is located in the eastern-most part of Simi Valley.

LeXT Robo Academy in Agoura Hills

LeXT Robo Academy at 39039 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Agoura Hills (cross street Kanan) uses LEGO education concepts and curriculum to provide a hands-on learning experience and fun environment for students while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Students between the ages of 3-12 years old will build and design the infrastructures using basic mechanical devices and concept through engaging S.T.E.M. base activities and workshops, as well as camps during school breaks.

Learn more at www.lextroboacademy.com/agoura or by calling 818.699.2388.

Rancho Simi Community Pool in Simi Valley

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District maintains the massive Rancho Simi Community Pool, located at 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley.

The pool is available year round for lap swimming, recreational swimming, swimming lessons, birthday parties, periodic events and more.

Hours vary for recreational swimming, so check website below for schedules. Admission (as of July 2024) is $4 for ages 2 to 49 and $2 for ages 50+.

To learn more, visit www.rsrpd.org/recreation/aquatics.php.

Starlight Dance Academy in Ojai

Located at 407b Bryant Circle in Ojai, Starlight Dance Academy provides dance classes to children and adults. Current classes include jazz, ballet, tap, Zumba and hip hop as well as Pilates, yoga and mommy and me sessions. Also a great place for children's birthday parties! For more information, visit www.ojaistarlightdance.com or call 805.646.3732.

Water Wings Swim School in Agoura Hills

Water Wings Swim School opened in August 2015 at the Agoura Hills Town Center, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills.  

Water Wings is a year-round indoor swim school offering private and group lessons to children and adults of all ages, starting at 3 months. They also do birthday parties, family day open swim events, parents' night out events and more.

For more information, visit www.waterwingsswimschool.com or visit the Water Wings Agoura Hills Facebook page at www.facebook.com/waterwingsah. 

Samuelson Aquatics Center Community Pool at CLU in Thousand Oaks

The Community Pool at Samuelson Aquatics Center is the result of a unique collaboration between the University, the Conejo Recreation and Park District and the City of Thousand Oaks.  This year-round facility includes a nice shade structure, picnic tables, outdoor showers, classes and more. The seven-lane pool serves as a warm-up pool for CLU athletes during competitions.  It is available to the local community, swim clubs and masters swimmers.

Samuelson Aquatics Center is located on the Cal Lutheran Campus at 100 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks (Click here for map).  Visit crpd.org/programs/aquatics or call 805.241.0894 for more information.

Recreational swim hours vary but the pool is open 7 days per week. Pool heated up to 84 degrees.

Pool hours and fees are at www.crpd.org/programs-sports/aquatics. As of June 2024, $4 admission for ages 2 to 61 and $3 for ages 62+ (no discount given for walk-ins; must reserve in advance).

Freedom Park BMX Raceway in Camarillo

Developed through the generous support of the Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District, Freedom Park BMX Raceway is a bicycle motocross facility offering year-round recreational riding and competitive racing opportunities. Sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association - FP BMX provides a healthy, positive cycling environment for participants of all ages.

Freedom Park, at 528 Freedom Park Drive, Camarillo, is a 30 acre park featuring sports facilities of six soccer fields, three lighted softball fields, RC racetrack, BMX track and inline-hockey rink. Located at the Camarillo Airport, it also has a community center, playground and a 24-table group picnic shelter with barbecue grills.

For more information, visit www.freedomparkbmx.com or call 805.824.7854.

CheerForce - Simi Valley

CheerForce is located at a 19,000 square foot athletic training center located at 5898 Condor Drive, Moorpark. CheerForce offers competitive cheer teams, tumbling classes, introductory cheer classes, cheer camps, and private lessons to boys and girls.

For more information, visit www.cheerforce.com or call 805.582.2211.

Play Out Loud Indoor Playground in Agoura Hills

Play Out Loud Indoor Playground opened its doors in the Agoura Hills City Mall, 5875 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, on Friday, February 16, 2024. Open daily from 10am to 7pm. 3100 sq ft playground geared towards ages 9 month to 12 years. Learn more at playoutloudplayground.com

Skating Plus - Ventura

Skating Plus is an indoor skating rink that has been around since 1984, offering public roller skating, food, lessons, clinics, birthday parties, etc. 

Since the Roller Dome in Thousand Oaks closed in October 2010, this has been the only indoor roller skating rink in Ventura County.

Open skate time frames vary and are posted at www.skatingplus.com/?page_id=16.

Skating Plus is off of the 101 Freeway near Victoria at 1720 Mesa Verde Avenue, Ventura, in close proximity to Golf N' Stuff and Buena Lanes (sits to the left of Buena Lanes).

Visit www.skatingplus.com or call 805.644.5515 for more information.