City of Moorpark Earth Festival and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3, 2025

The City of Moorpark presents its Earth Festival and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9am to 1pm. There will be tree giveaways (first 100 households) seed packet giveaways, recycled crafts and eco-friendly vendors.

The Community Yard Sale is a gathering of many families and non-profits selling used items including housewares, clothing, toys and more at the Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark from 9 am to 1 pm. Free to the public. www.moorparkca.gov/663/Earth-Festival-Community-Yard-Sale

2nd Annual Cinco de Mile Family Fun Run in Moorpark on Sunday, May 4, 2025

Moorpark Recreation Dept hosts the 2nd Annual "Cinco de Mile" Family 5K Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 11am at the Arroyo Vista Community Center. Run or walk, play la loteria, enjoy music, prizes, lunch and a t-shirt.  Learn more and sign up at www.moorparkca.gov/sports

Spring Spectacular at America's Teaching Zoo in Moorpark March 22-23, 29-30, 2025

Spring Spectacular is the America's Teaching Zoo's largest fundraising event of the year, with entertaining animal meet and greets all day.

Spring Spectacular 2025 will take place the weekends of March 22-23 and 29-30 from 10 am to 5 pm. Event to feature 3 shows, discovery stations and Ira’s Kingdom! Stay all day and enjoy the fun! Food truck will be on site, or bring your lunch to picnic in the sun!

Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors. Ages 2 and under free of charge.

For directions and questions, visit zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/spring-spectacular. The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is located at 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark.

2025 City of Moorpark Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th

The Annual City of Moorpark Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark

Admission is paid per child (ages 1+) (adults enter free with paid children) and must be purchased in advance. Infants under one enter free with paid sibling.

  • Wristbands purchased 3/3-3/31: $10 per child

  • Wristbands purchased 4/1-4/17: $13 per child

  • If available, wristbands may be sold at the event for $16 per child.

Wristbands are your child's admission to the event and allow them to participate in one (1) time-specific egg hunt, and unlimited access to carnival games, attractions, and crafts.

To purchase wristbands you must come in person to the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (4550 Tierra Rejada Road, open Mon-Fri 8:30-6:00).

Children will enjoy an event full of Easter fun with age-appropriate egg hunts, photo opps with the Easter Bunny, crafts, carnival games, and attractions (bounce houses, slide, obstacle course, and petting zoo).

How it works: Bring your favorite basket, collect as many eggs as you can, and turn them all in for a prize! For safety reasons, parents are allowed in hunts only as indicated in the schedule. Strollers and pets are not allowed in any egg hunt. All hunts are age specific. Please note that each hunt has a maximum capacity. A Family Hunt is available toward the end of the event if your hunt is full. Prizes distributed at this event are not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

More info at moorparkca.gov/egghunt.

Moorpark Groundhog Day 5K and 1 Mile Run on Saturday, February 1, 2025

The Moorpark Groundhog Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is planned for Saturday, February 1, 2025. Event proceeds benefit Moorpark High School’s cross country and track programs. All ages and abilities are welcome.  All participants age 11 and under who complete the 5k will received a finisher medal.  There will also be a “Catch the Groundhog” 1 mile fun run for kids 11 and under which will be held on the track with finisher medals for all.

Post-race festivities include the awards ceremony with age group medals plus refreshments, vendors and a raffle of wonderful prizes donated by local businesses.

Moorpark High School is located at 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. There will be plenty of free parking close to the race start.

For more information and online registration, visit www.moorparkgroundhogday5k.org.

Community Chanukah Festival in Moorpark on Sunday, December 29, 2024

The Chabad of Moorpark Jewish Center invites the community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at its annual Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 4:30-6PM at the Mission Bell Plaza, 593 Los Angeles Avenue.

Event to include a glowing menorah, gelt drop, free hot latkes and donuts, music, crafts and games, entertainment, hot coffee and drinks and more. Event is free of charge.

For more information, visit www.JewishMoorpark.com or call 805-CHABAD-2 (242-2232)

Additional event on the 26th. RSVP at dlh@JewishMoorpark.com

Holiday Movie Marathon at the High Street Arts Center in Moorpark on Saturday, December 21, 2024

The City of Moorpark and the High Street Arts Center announce a Holiday Movie Marathon on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 10am to 6pm at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High Street. Admission is free. www.moorparkca.gov/772/Holiday-Movie-Marathon

2024 "Wild Lights" at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College Nov 22 to Dec 23

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College shines bright this holiday season during the “Wild Lights” holiday glow event. Take a self-guided 45 minute stroll throughout the zoo that will be filled with dynamic lights, immersive interactive experiences, photo opps and seasonal enchantment.

Dates: November 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 and December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23

Times: 6pm to 8:30pm - Last entry is at 7:45pm

This is a rain or shine event. This is not an animal-centered event; some animals will enjoy the lights, while others will be asleep.

Pricing: Adult (13+) $15, Children (3-12) $12, Seniors $12 Members $10. Children 2 and under are free.

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is located at 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark.

Learn more and purchase tickets at zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/holiday-lights.

"Boo at the Zoo" Event at The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, October 19-20, 26-27

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, turns wildly spooktacular the weekends of October 19-20 and 26-27, 2024 from 11am to 4:30pm for “Boo at the Zoo,” the annual Halloween-themed event that features animal shows, trick or treating, kids’ scavenger hunt, food trucks, free kids’ crafts and more.

For the family-fun event, the Zoo will be draped in decorations, and people of all ages can closely view the more than 100 animals cared for at the Zoo.

Admission is $12 for ages 12-16, $10 for ages 2-12 and $10 for seniors (65+). Kids ages 2 and under are admitted free. Tickets available at zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/boo-at-the-zoo.

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is the only zoo in Ventura County and is the home of the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program, which started in 1971. The program offers preparation for those interested in entering the expanding animal care industry. The students study zoo keeping, basic medical care, wildlife education and training using positive reinforcement methods.

2024 Movies in the Park in Moorpark - June to October

The City of Moorpark presents Movies in the Park at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Movies begin at dusk. Gates open an hour prior. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy the movie. Vendors available, or bring your own snacks. No animals allowed (except service animals). Free admission.

The Saturday night lineup:

  • June 8: The Wedding Singer

  • July 13: Shrek

  • August 10: Trolls

  • September 14: School of Rock

  • October 19: Five Nights at Freddy’s (PG-13) - 6:30PM

  • October 26: Addams Family (PG) - 6:30PM

More information at www.moorparkca.gov/movies