Free Comic Book Day Planned for Saturday, May 3, 2025

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Free Comic Book Day takes place annually on the first Saturday in May, which is May 3, 2025 this year. On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book stores around the world give away designated comic books to anyone visiting their stores.

Visit www.freecomicbookday.com to learn more. Participating stores in the local Ventura County area this year include:

Simi Valley Street Fair on Saturday, May 3, 2025

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The Simi Valley Street Fair is planned for Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Simi Town Center Way. Event to include vendors, live entertainment, beer and wine garden, city expo, free kids’ fun zone and more. Free admission. Learn more at simivalleystreetfair.com.

Kids' Swap and Sell at Rancho Simi Rec & Park Center in Simi Valley on March 15, 2025

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The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District is hosting Kids Swap N’ Sell on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 7:30 am to 11 am at Berylwood Teen Center, 1955 Bridget Avenue, Simi Valley. Youth vendors can sell their gently used toys, sports equipment and clothes or swap them with other vendors. www.rsrpd.org

Egg Scramble at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley on April 19, 2025

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Celebrate the eggcitement of the coming of spring at the Egg Scramble for ages 10 and under on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley starting at 9 a.m. Call 805.584.4456 for more information. Free admission. Rain cancels the event. www.rsrpd.org

Bring your own basket! And a canned good or non-perishable food donation for the Samaritan Center.

ArtsFest at Rancho Tapo Community Park in Simi Valley on Saturday, May 17, 2025

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The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents ArtsFest at Rancho Tapo Community Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event is free of charge. Fees for some activities. Features artists, vendors, face painting, activities, demonstrations, dance performances, chalk art festival, theater and storytelling, food vendors, workshop/craft area, and more. rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/artzfest.php

"Junk in the Trunk" Community Swap Meet in Simi Valley on Saturday, April 26, 2025

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Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents its Junk in the Trunk swap meet at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center Parking Lot from 8am to 12pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Location: 5005-C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley

www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/junk_in_the_trunk.php

Presidents' Day Celebration at the Reagan Library on Monday, February 17, 2025

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Celebrate our Founding Fathers during the Reagan Library’s 31st Annual Presidents’ Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Monday, February 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This family-friendly event features interactive activities, crafts, live musical performances, and special appearances by presidential and first lady look-alikes. Highlights include performances by the Justin Honsinger band and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Concert Band.

Presidents' Day activities are free to the public. Regular Museum admission rates apply to view the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and the spectacular Air Force One Pavilion. For more information, please call 805-577-4057. www.reaganfoundation.org

Holiday Open House at Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley on Sunday, December 1, 2024

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The Simi Valley Historical Society invites the community to a Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2024 at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, behind the Madera Target store.

The event is free! The park will be decorated for the holidays with Santa available for pictures until 2 p.m. Activities include face painting, live holiday music, historical demonstrations, holiday shopping, vintage and antique cars on display, and more.

Historic buildings will be decorated with docents giving informal tours.

Unique shopping of handmade crafts, wood toys and gifts in the Simi Store.

For more information, visit www.simihistory.com or call 805-526-6453.

President Reagan's 114th Birthday Celebration at Reagan Library Simi Valley on February 6, 2025

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President Reagan's 114th Birthday Celebration is planned at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

To honor President Ronald Reagan on the anniversary of his birthday, the President of the United States has designated that a program be held at President Reagan’s Memorial Site at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library each year.

The Commanding General at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton will conduct the ceremony, which will commence at 11:00 a.m. with a music prelude beginning at 10:30 a.m. by the Camp Pendleton Marine Division Band. The ceremony includes a color guard, chaplain, a brass quintet, a 21-gun salute, the placing of an official White House wreath on President Reagan’s gravesite and keynote remarks by Secretary Robert Gates. Dr. Robert M. Gates served as U.S. Secretary of Defense from December 2006 to July 2011. During Ronald Reagan’s presidency, he served as Deputy Director of CIA from January 1982 until April 1986, Deputy Director of Central Intelligence from April 1986 until January 1989, and as Acting Director of the CIA from December 1986 through May of 1987. He served as Director of Central Intelligence from 1991-1993. He is the only career officer in CIA's history to rise from entry-level employee to Director.

The ceremony will be held outdoors at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, located at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.

This event is free, however reservations are recommended by clicking www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/events-calendar/president-reagan-s-114th-birthday-commemoration. Regular Museum admission will apply to visit the Reagan Museum and Air Force One Pavilion.

18th Annual Simi Community Christmas Creche Exhibit on December 6-8, 2024

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International Creche Exhibit & Music Performances

The 18th Annual Simi Community Christmas will take place this year Friday, December 6th through Sunday, December 8th, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm on Friday, 6-8:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday, featuring International Creche Exhibit and Music Performances.

Simi Community Christmas is an admission-free, inter-faith, three-day event featuring nativity displays from around the world and nearly 20 performances by local choirs, musicians, dancers as well as performances by our local schools.

Event will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sinaloa Stake Center, North Foyer, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley.

Visit www.simicommunitychristmas.com for more information.

EVENT LINEUP:
Friday, December 6, 2024
5:30 p.m.     Hillside Middle School Choir
6:00 p.m.     Valley View Middle School Choir
6:30 p.m.     Elaine Litster - Harp
7:00 p.m.     Sinaloa Middle School Choir
7:30 p.m.     The Sedgwick Sisters
8:00 p.m.     Royal High School
8:30 p.m.     The Ae Family

Saturday, December 7, 2024
6:00 p.m. Looking Back - Band

6:30 p.m. Laura Bylund - Piano

7:00 p.m. ChannelAire Chorus

7:30 p.m. Simi Valley Community Orchestra and Choir

8:00 p.m. Paige Peel - Soloist
 
Sunday, December 8, 2024
6:00 p.m.     Seventh-day Adventist Children's Choir and Bell Choir
6:30 p.m.     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Children and Youth Choir
7:00 p.m.     Temple B'Nai Emet Choir
7:30 p.m.     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Choir

8:00 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Children’s Choir & St. Rose of Lima Master Chorale