Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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The 17th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival, presented by Oxnard Recreation & Community Services, is planned for Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard. This festive event includes food and arts and crafts vendors, live music and a kids’ zone. More info at www.oxnardrecevents.com/tamale-festival.html
The City of Westlake Village's 22nd Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3pm to 8pm. Event will feature the White Oak Elementary Family Fun Fair, food trucks, craft beer, wine, family friendly activities, live performances, and more.
Purchase an unlimited ride bracelet for $40 or individual ride tickets for $5 each. One ride requires one ticket. Purchase your tickets at the event or visit the White Oak PFC website at whiteoakpfc.org/shop to purchase ahead of time. All proceeds benefit the White Oak PFC.
Free Family Friendly Activities (3 – 6 pm)
Face Painting and Balloon Animals with Daizy the Clown
Dance Party with Thousand Oaks DJ
Live Television Cameos with WLV Channel 10 News
Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Checkers and Bag Toss
Unlimited Photo Booth Access
Eco-friendly Arts and Crafts with CreAte Studios!
Other local businesses and non-profits
Fire & Sheriff Meet N’ Greet (3 - 6 pm)
Live Performances (3 - 8 pm)
Beer and Wine Garden (3 - 8 pm) Presented and sponsored by 14 Cannons Brewing!
Local Westlake Village brewing company Fourteen Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. Fourteen Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation. Join us on the back patio of the Civic Center, and enjoy live music from local pianist Mark Anthony.
Free admission. Free open parking off of Park Terrace (look for the signs). Parking is free.
The event takes place at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive.
Additional information at www.wlv.org/citycelebration.
The City of Oxnard presents its 3rd Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event will include live entertainment, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, food vendors and more. Free admission. www.oxnardrecevents.com/fall-festival.html
Westlake High School Instrumental Music Boosters presents its annual Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 11am to 4pm at Conejo Creek Park North, adjacent to the Thousand Oaks Library at 1379 E. Janss Road.
Enjoy a beautiful day, with great music, delicious food from gourmet food trucks, kids activities, silent auction and raffle.
Ticket prices $8 presale and $10 at the event. Food sold separately. Buy tickets and learn more at whsband.org/foodtruckfestival.
Proceeds support WHS Instrumental Music programs.
The Simi Valley Historical Society invites you to their 10th Annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 11AM to 5PM at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum.
Event to include music, entertainment, craft vendors, crafts for kids, face painting, food and more. Costumes encouraged.
Día de los Muertos is traditionally a three day celebration running from October 31st to November 2nd. This is an event that explores the beautiful symbols, traditions, and imagery of the holiday with activities that represent something significant and special in the remembrance of loved ones. Part of the celebration is the altars (ofrendas) in the Wood Ranch Barn. Individuals, families and businesses are encouraged to construct altars for the celebration to honor loved ones who have passed on.
Visit simihistory.com for the altar form link, or directly at https://forms.gle/dBWVw1ewMybhJEYc7 for the altar form.
Strathearn Park is at 137 Strathearn Place (behind the Madera Target store)
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-12 online at simihistory.com. (Tickets at the gate will be $10 for adults and $5 for kids.)
The 38th Annual California Avocado Festival takes place October 5 and 6, 2024. Festival hours 10am to 10pm Saturday and 10am to 6pm Sunday.
One of the largest free festivals in California with over 60 music acts on three stages.
The AvoEXPO TENT is home to Avocado agricultural photos, historical photos, lessons in avocado grafting, FFA restored antique tractors, and the Largest Avocado Contest.
The FOOD VENUE will have plenty of avocado dishes so come hungry, and enjoy some avocado creations!!!
There will also be merchant booths with local vendors, a ferris wheel, guacamole contest and much more.
The events are located in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue
Visit www.avofest.com for more information.
The City of Agoura Hills presents the 20th Annual Reyes Adobe Days October 4-6, 2024 at Reyes Adobe Park & Historical Site, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills.
The event lineup includes:
RAD Seniors Fiesta on Thursday, September 26 from 11am to 1pm at the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center. $15 Register at www.reyesadobedays.org/blank-5 (SOLD OUT)
Night at the Adobe (21+ event) on Friday, October 4 from 6-9pm at the Reyes Adobe, featuring artisan vendors, beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music and site tours. Tickets $15 pre-sale, $20 at the door (includes 1 drink and food). www.reyesadobedays.org/blank-1
Reyes Adobe Days Festival on Saturday/Sunday, October 5-6 from 11am to 4pm to feature artisan vendors, beer and wine, children’s activities and entertainment, food trucks, live music and site tours. Entertainment lineup:
Sat, Oct 5: 11:15am-12:45pm Brandon Ragan Project, 12:45pm-1:45pm Interactive Drum Circle, 2:30-4pm Coffis Brothers
Sun, Oct 6: 11-11:45am Kids Imagine Nation, 12-1:30pm Tokens (60s Hits), 2:30-4pm Wanted: Tribute to Bon Jovi
Reyes Adobe Days Parade on Saturday, October 5 at 10am. The parade begins at the intersection of Reyes Adobe Road and Lake Lindero Road and ends at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site & Park. This year’s Grand Marshall will be actor Jerry O’Connell.
Reyes Adobe Days RAD 5K is on Saturday, October 5. CLICK HERE
Reyes Adobe Days Ride: Register to bike 4 miles, 40 miles, or 40 kilometers. All levels are encouraged. Rides begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 6. www.bikereg.com/rad-ride-2024
More info at www.reyesadobedays.org.
The 11th Annual Port of Hueneme Banana Festival will be back on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come celebrate our diverse working port and explore its amazing contribution to our community focusing on one of its primary imports….bananas. Enjoy a family-focused day with music, food, entertainers, vendors, arts and crafts, kids activities, and banana-themed attractions.
The festival is located at 105 E. Port Hueneme Road. Free admission and parking at the beach lots.
For festival information, visit www.BananaPortFest.com.
The 27th Annual Oxnard Multicultural Festival is presented by the City of Oxnard's Community Relations Commission.
The festival is held annually on the first Saturday of October. The festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity of its residents and the city’s history. People of every culture come together to learn and discover their shared values in an atmosphere that honors all.
The festival offers a variety of performing groups, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, demonstrations and hands-on activities for the entire family. Admission is always free. The 2024 event is Saturday, October 5th from 10am to 4pm at Plaza Park, 500 South C Street in Oxnard.
More information at www.oxnard.gov/event/multicultural-festival.
The City of Port Hueneme presents the Hueneme Beach Festival the weekend of September 7-8, 2024. Hours are 11am to 7pm both days.
Event will feature live music on two stages, great food and drinks, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendors, the popular sand sculpture contest and more at Hueneme Beach Park, located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme. Free admission and parking. Learn more at huenemebeachfestival.org.
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