Build-a-Bear Workshop - The Oaks Mall

Build-a-Bear Workshop, located on the 2nd floor of The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks, offers your little ones the ability to customize their own stuffed critters in a very experiential setting.

We've been to several birthday parties at Build-a-Bear (including our own son's 5th birthday party) and the process they take the kids through is enjoyed by all.

Birthday party way back when.

Kids get to choose the bear or other furry creature, add a "sound" or "voice," stuff it, choose a heart, stitch, fluff, name it, receive a birth certificate, dress it and transport the newborn home in a cute cardboard condo. And of course accessorizing the new family member requires follow-up visits. 

This Build-a-Bear Workshop was completely remodeled in 2013.

For more information, visit www.buildabear.com or call 805.449.8704. 

Visit www.buildabear.com/locations?StoreID=72 for store hours.

Agoura Hills Library

The Agoura Hills Library first opened on October 27, 2001 in its 17,772 square foot facility at 29901 Ladyface Court. The library is part of the Agoura City Hall Civic Center and well as the County of Los Angeles Public Library System (and thus your library card is can be used at dozens of L.A. County libraries).

The library is located off the Kanan Road exit or Reyes Adobe Road exit from U.S. 101 Freeway on Agoura Road and Ladyface Court. The facility has a copy center, computer center, 2 conference rooms, and a Friends of the Library bookstore & browsing area.

There’s also a household battery recycling site at the library.

Visit lacountylibrary.org/agoura-hills-library or call 818.889.2278 for more information.

As of January 2022, the library is open noon to 8pm Tuesday, 10am to 6pm Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday/Monday.

Westlake Village Library

The Westlake Village Library is located at 31220 Oak Crest Drive and is open weekdays. The library is part of the County of Los Angeles Public Library system.

The 11,500 sq ft library is located within the Westlake Village City Hall complex and features a uniquely designed children's area, study rooms; copy room; study carrels; lounge chairs; a circulation desk with four check-out terminals; seven public access Internet computers; eight online library catalogs and more. WiFi too; you need a library card and password.

Online services include eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies and TV, magazines, comics, eLearning programs, homework tutoring and more.

For more information visit lacountylibrary.org/westlake-village-library or call 818.865.9320.

Sshhh...don't tell anyone what a nice library this is!

Indoor Rock Climbing in Ventura County

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The Oaks Mall Indoor Play Area - Thousand Oaks

This play area for kids under 42 inches tall opened in December 2007 at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks, located by the food court outside of JC Penney on the 1st floor. There are different animals, a tree tunnel and slide, bridge, etc.

CReATE STUDIO Mobile Art Studio

CReATE STUDIO is a mobile art studio geared toward creative exploration using a varied array of recycled, artistic and crafty materials. All ages can create treasured masterpieces using many interesting and everyday household materials to build, tape, glue, paint and invent! No two creations are alike. Stop in and enjoy the fun! To learn more about CReATE visit www.createstudiofun.com or call 818.575.9566.

California ScienCenter - Exposition Park

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JCPenney Kids Zone at The Oaks Mall 2nd Saturday of Each Month

JCPenney Kids Zone at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks takes place from 11 am to noon the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Feb 8: Create a Valentine’s Day Desk Box - Spread the love just in time for Valentine’s Day. The kiddos can create a special box for their valentines & create a card for their favorite teacher at the JCPenney Kids Zone on February 8th from 11am to 12pm. The FREE activity includes fun stickers to create a mermaid or shark themed valentines box with a matching card, a marker and much more!

www.shoptheoaksmall.com/Events

Restaurants with Play Areas in Ventura County

We have compiled a list of such places...to see them just CLICK HERE! :>

Lakeshore Learning Saturday Crafts for Kids - Ventura

Lakeshore Learning stores have free crafts for kids ages 3 and up every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CLICK HERE for upcoming sessions. Lakeshore Learning is such a great store for educational games, toys and materials.

The Ventura store is located at 4705 Telephone Road.  Phone 805.289.1550 or visit www.lakeshorelearning.com.