Tree Lighting Celebration at The Promenade at Westlake on Friday, November 22, 2024

Join the Promenade at Westlake for their annual Tree Lighting ceremony and community celebration on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 4-8PM. Enjoy a whimsical holiday show featuring a variety of musical entertainment, the arrival of Santa and a fireworks finale. The show will be hosted by actor Neal McDonough.

Pre-show festivities include strolling entertainment, kids’ activities and a curated holiday market featuring a variety of treats from your favorite restaurants and retailers. Nearby eateries like La La Land Kind Café, Shake Shack, Sweetfin, soon-to-open Bacio di Latte and Neighborly, amongst many more, will offer food samples and seasonal goodies.

Holiday Market: 4-7PM

Ceremony: 7-8PM

Santa’s Cottage will open the following day, November 23, in collaboration with Disney+ and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, offering families a heartwarming setting to create unforgettable photo memories and holiday keepsakes through December 24. Advance bookings are highly encouraged; walk-in reservations are subject to availability.

www.shoppromenade.com/events/winterland-by-caruso-2024

3rd Annual Holidays in the Village, A European Marketplace in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, December 7, 2024

The 3rd Annual Holidays in the Village, A European Marketplace, which celebrates the warmth and joy of the holiday season--all with a European flair, will take place Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Oaks parking lot (W. Wilbur Rd. and W. Thousand Oaks Blvd.) in Thousand Oaks. Visitors can shop for unique holiday gifts from 60 vendors in a festive, family atmosphere. The Marketplace features traditional European foods and beverages including bratwurst, soft pretzels, Aebleskiver and other pastries, warm mulled wine, apple cider and hot cocoa. A Kris Kringle children's village with Kris Kringle himself includes face-painting, Art Trek specialty crafts, a holiday train and a teddy bear scavenger hunt sponsored by the Southeast Ventura County YMCA. Carolers and live music will entertain visitors throughout the day. Admission and parking are free. The Marketplace is hosted by the two Rotary Clubs of Westlake Village. Proceeds support local nonprofits.

For more information, visit www.HolidaysInTheVillage.org or email info@holidaysinthevillage.org.

Holiday Sing-A-Long at The Shoppes at Westlake on Sunday, December 8, 2024

HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG - DECEMBER 8, 2024

Join the City of Westlake Village and The Shoppes Westlake Village at the annual Holiday Sing-Along on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 3-6pm. This event will be held in the Fountain Courtyard next to Tifa and Crumbl Cookies at The Shoppes, 30770 Russell Ranch Road, from 12pm-3pm and will feature caroling, live music, arts and crafts, photo booth, hot cocoa and more.

There will also be a Holiday Giving and Food Drive for Casa Pacifica and Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank.

Local community leaders, non-profit groups, businesses and invited to join in and sing a song. To sign your group up, go to www.WLV.org/SingAlong and click on the link to register. The deadline to register is Wednesday, December 4th.

For more information and a detailed schedule, visit www.WLV.org/SingAlong.

22nd Annual City of Westlake Village City Celebration Event on Saturday, October 19, 2024

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. 

13th Annual Taste of Conejo Event in Westlake Village on Thursday, October 24, 2024

The thirteenth annual Taste of Conejo, presented by the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, returns on Thursday, October 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (VIP Hour: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (General Admission: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm), at the Hyatt Regency Westlake.

Food and wine enthusiasts will enjoy an all-inclusive evening of exceptional food, wine, beer and spirit tastings from a wide range of local restaurants, breweries and wineries. New local establishments “tasting” at the event this year include: Crawford’s Social, Baxter Ridge Vineyards, Selvin’s Restaurant & Lounge, Fogo de Chao and Café Ficelle.

After guests have their wine glass in hand, they will be greeted with a step-n-repeat selfie photo booth, custom wine glass engraving and interactive entertainment in Hyatt’s Grand Plaza Ballroom. 

Tasting participants scheduled to date include: Aramark Refreshments Specialty Barista Coffees, atost Aperitif, Baxter Ridge Vineyards, Boisset Collection Wines, Café Ficelle, California Fish Grill, Crawford’s Social, Dusty Nabor Wines, El Sancho Loco Cantina, Ficelle Artisan Bakers, Fogo de Chao, Fork and Thyme Catering, Giessinger Winery and Cidery, grabbagreen, Harvest Kitchen & Bar, Heaven’s Hill Estate Vineyard, Hyatt Regency Westlake, Kaufman Wine, Lion’s Peak Winery and Tasting Room, M on High Restaurant, Made In Italy, Magnavino Cellars, Mizel Estate Wines, Mouthful Eatery, Nectar of the Dogs Wins, Neighborly, Newberry Candy, Opolo Wines, Pinstripes, Selvin’s Restaurant & Lounge, Shake Shack, Smokin Steve's BBQ Catering, Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream, Sunland Vintage Winery Tasting Room,  Tarantula Hill Brewing Company, Ubatuba Acai and more.

Tickets are available online at TasteofConejo.com through October 24th.  Tickets for Chamber Members:  General Admission - $50 per person and VIP tickets - $75 per person (VIP ticket includes complimentary valet parking and 1-hour early entry into the event from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm). Tickets for Non-Members: General Admission - $75 per person and VIP tickets - $100 per person (VIP ticket includes complimentary valet parking and 1-hour early entry into the event from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 pm). Only guests over the age of 21 will be allowed admittance.

2024 City of Westlake Village 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

The 2024 City of Westlake Village 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4th will line up at 9:30 AM and proceed down the decorated four block route soon thereafter.

Participants are encouraged to decorate their bike, scooter, skateboard, or wagon in patriotic colors and join the City of Westlake Village for this wonderful patriotic celebration! Residents are also welcome to cheer participants on from the side of the parade route.

The event begins at the corner of Lakeview Canyon Road and Agoura Road and marches down the four-block Agoura Road route to Berniece Bennett Park.

The LA Donut Truck will be serving donuts and coffee before the parade. Kona Ice and Dog Gone It (hot dogs) will be at Berniece Bennett Park, along with inflatable jumpers, face painting, activity booths and more.

Visit wlv.org/254/Fourth-of-July-Parade or call 818.706.1613 for more information.

23rd Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival on Sunday, August 25, 2024

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation will celebrate the 23rd Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Wine & Beer Festival on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 1-4PM at the Westlake Yacht Club, 32119 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Since its inception, the event, for adults ages 21 and up, has raised over $575,000 to benefit the Ventura County Special Olympics and the Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation which supports many local charities and provides student educational scholarships.

Purchase advance sale event tickets for the special price of $95 per person! ($125 at the door). Go to www.ThousandOaksRotaryWineFestival.com.

Sample acclaimed California limited-production handcrafted wines, microbrews and hors d’oeuvres while perusing fabulous auction items donated by local businesses and residents. Meet Special Olympics athletes.

Special Olympics Ventura County offers free year-round sports training and athletic competition to over 700 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in 10 Olympic style sports at over 20 county sites.

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Foundation has been a major supporter of the Special Olympics and has enabled over 10,000 athletes to compete. The club also donates more than $175,000 each year to many local and international charities to foster social, cultural, economic, and environmental progress.

2024 Fireworks Spectacular in Westlake Village on Thursday, July 4th

The annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular hosted by the City of Westlake Village is planned for Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Fireworks will be launched from the Westlake Village Golf Course at approximately 9:10pm.

Gates open at 5pm. No outside alcohol allowed - beer and wine will be available for purchase. Event to also include inflatable jumpers for the kids, putting contest, live music, various food trucks and more.

Offiste parking available at Townsgate and Lakeview Canyon Roads.

The event is free and open to the public. Additional information at www.wlv.org/fireworks

Viewing locations are available at Westlake Village Golf Course or Calvary Community Church and surrounding areas.

30th Anniversary Love Run 5K/10K/1 Mile Run in Westlake Village on June 2, 2024

The Senior Concerns 30th Anniversary Love Run, presented by Logix, is planned for Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Westlake Village. The races start and finish at 3011 Townsgate Road.

Runners and walkers can participate in a 10K, 5K or one-mile fun run. It is the perfect event for the entire family. Virtual runs are also available.

This annual event supports Senior Concerns’ Meals On Wheels Program, which helps ensure homebound seniors do not go without food. Senior Concerns has been delivering Meals On Wheels since its founding in 1975. Senior Concerns delivers more than 6,000 meals per month to homebound seniors in Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, and Oak Park.

For more information or to register for the Love Run, visit www.loverunwestlake.com.

33rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Pierce Brothers Westlake Village on May 27, 2024

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park Hosts

33rd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 27, 2024

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village will host its 33rd Annual Memorial Day event on May 27, 2024 in honor of those who have proudly served our country. This event is free and open to the public. There will be beautiful music, a band, and a flyover.

Limited parking available at memorial park. Additional parking available at Costco.

Band concert begins at 10:30am | Program begins at 11:00am

www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com