Ronald McDonald House Charities Walk for Kids Ventura on Sunday, April 25, 2021 (VIRTUAL EVENT)

Ronald McDonald House Charities Walk for Kids Ventura is planned for April 25, 2021, once again this year as a virtual event.

The Walk for Kids is a virtual fundraiser where YOU can walk your own way to raise funds to help families served by Ronald McDonald House Family Room at the Ventura County Medical Center. This year’s virtual walk will include activity challenges, fundraising tools, incredible incentives, and a fabulous virtual celebration on Sunday, April 25 highlighting fitness, fun, and family!

All of the proceeds from the Ventura Walk For Kids will benefit the Family Room at the Ventura County Medical Center.

Learn more and sign up at walkforkids.org/ventura.

CANCELLED 68th Annual Santa Barbara Downtown Holiday Parade on Friday, December 6, 2019

2020 EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC

More than 65,000 spectators are expected to line downtown Santa Barbara on Friday evening, December 4, 2020 for the 68th Annual Downtown Holiday Parade in Santa Barbara, to cheer a colossal contingent of high-stepping marching bands, giant helium balloons, fabulous holiday floats, spectacular performance groups, local personalities, and of course, the most anticipated appearance of the evening the annual arrival of Santa Claus, dispensing holiday cheer from atop his festive sleigh. The Holiday Prince & Fairy officially light up the night with the lighting of the large Christmas tree at State & Victoria Streets.

The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at State and Sola Streets and concludes at Cota Street.

For more information, visit www.santabarbaradowntown.com/about/downtown-holiday-parade.

47th Annual Santa Barbara Greek Festival the Weekend of July 25-26, 2020

MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC

Santa Barbara's 47th Annual Greek Festival is planned for July 25-26, 2020 from 11 am to 7 pm in beautiful Oak Park, 600 West Junipero Street. The festival evokes the sights, sounds and tastes that define the traditional Greek way of life. Stroll through Santa Barbara's beautiful Oak Park and experience the simple pleasures of life in a Greek village. Admission and parking is free.

Dozens of volunteers enthusiastically staff their booths, creating a convivial, welcoming atmosphere. Festival-goers return year after year for the food. — Delectable festival favorites like gyros and moussaka. And no Greek village would be complete without homemade pastries like baklava, melomakarona, and kataifi.

Listen to the distinctive sounds of the bouzouki and other exotic instruments played by authentic Greek musicians who perform traditional and popular songs. Delight in the beauty of the elaborate costumes worn by performers as they share their carefully practiced steps and intricate dances with the enthusiastic audience.

Take advantage of a free Greek dance lesson, and enjoy participating in the same dances you would perform in the traditional villages of Greece. Dance the afternoon away, eat a little (or a lot), shop in the Greek marketplace, relax and enjoy yourself under the oaks in the warm embrace of the best Greek culture has to offer.

More information at www.santabarbaragreekfestival.org.

Americafest at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena Will Be Hosted Virtually on July 4, 2020

Americafest at the Rose Bowl Stadium is a large patriotic celebration of all things red, white and blue. AmericaFest welcomes tens of thousands for a day full of tailgating, celebration, and entertainment including a motorcycle stunt show and a world-renowned fireworks display.

This year, Americafest will be hosted virtually.

Focused around legacy and community-building, the one-hour virtual event at 2PM will feature celebrations of our United States Veterans and military personnel, messages from our community thanking first responders, frontline workers and their personal heroes for their work during COVID-19, as well as a salute to America with a message for why we celebrate the 4th of July. At the culmination of the online-based event, there will be a flyover of Pasadena and its most historic landmarks.

The virtual event will include music from Cello artist, Cecilia Tsan who will be performing live two solos from the 100-inch telescope dome on top of Mt. Wilson in honor of our United States Fallen Heroes and the first responders and frontline workers for their admirable work and courage during COVID-19.

To register for this free event and/or to submit your video thanking local heroes, visit www.rosebowllive.tv/4th-of-july. Videos must be no longer than 15 seconds and filmed in landscape mode (horizontal).

VIRTUAL EVENT California Honey Harvest Festival in Fillmore June 20-21, 2020

EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY THIS YEAR DUE TO PANDEMIC

The 2020 California Honey Harvest Festival is planned for the weekend of June 20-21 at Central Park in Fillmore from 9 am to 5 pm. Activities to include kid zone, live music, petting zoo, exhibits, BBQ tri tip sandwiches, train rides to honey farm tour, antique carousel rides, vendors, honey products and more! Free admission. Train rides “The Honey Bee Express” $28 for adults, $25 seniors, $16 youth, $12 child.for two hour event.

Event to be held at Central Park in downtown Fillmore, where you'll have free time to enjoy lunch on your own and browse the many vendors that are all about bees and honey. Then, step aboard the historic Fillmore & Western Railway for a short train ride to Bennett's Honey farm, located halfway between Fillmore and Piru.

You'll see demonstrations by California bee keepers along the way and take a one-of-a-kind tour at the honey farm, where you'll learn all about honey bees and how the honey is collected and processed.

californiahoneyharvestfestival.com

CANCELLED 2020 Tower 2 Tower Stair Climb Fundraiser in Oxnard on Saturday, June 6th

2020 EVENT CANCELLED; TO RETURN IN 2021 www.facebook.com/Tower2TowerStairClimbOxnard/photos/a.642328759193439/3006506966108928/?type=3&theater

The Tower 2 Tower Stair Climb Hosted By Oxnard Fire Explorer Post 9244 is planned for Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Topa Financial Plaza Towers, 300 East Esplanade Drive, Oxnard. Check in starts at 9 am. Start by running up then back down the stairs in the 14-story City National Bank tower. Head out and cross the parking lot through a series of obstacles (obstacles are optional). This course will lead you to the larger Morgan Stanley tower. Enter the north stairs then race up 22 flights. Water will be available every seven floors and on the rooftop. Exit to the roof, cross the finish line, then take a moment to enjoy the spectacular view and to revel in your run.

50 floors, 1,089 stairs, 500 feet!

Post race, join your family and friends at Public Safety Day. Demos will be ongoing from Fire and Police Departments, K9s and other public safety teams from the county.  Enjoy music and food with the entire family. Food trucks on hand until 3pm.

Register at www.active.com/oxnard-ca/climbing/tower-2-tower-stair-climb-2020.

9th Annual OakHeart Country Music Festival in Thousand Oaks on DATE TBA

The Rotary Club of Westlake Village hosts the 9th Annual OakHeart Country Music Festival at Conejo Creek Park South, Thousand Oaks on a date TBA.

Two stages, 11 artists, full bar area, two beer gardens, food trucks, vendors, kids' area, game/activities and line dancing all day. Buy tickets and learn more at www.OakHeartCMF.com. Kids 12 and under free.

CANCELLED Living History Day at Pleasant Valley Historical Society Museum in Camarillo on May 17, 2020

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS SITUATION

It’s time once again to have fun enjoying and reliving the days of yesteryear. There will be hands-on activities for children of all ages, such as grinding grain, making butter and tortillas, braiding rugs, quilting, spinning and weaving demonstrations, making string toys and yarn dolls, and panning for gold. People will be dressed in period costumes, including a Civil War soldier. A fun time for the whole family! The event is open to the public without charge.

Living History Day is planned for Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 1 – 4 PM at the PVHS Museum and Botanical Garden, 720 Las Posas Road, Camarillo and is open to the public without charge.

Visit www.pvhsonline.org or call 805-482-3660 for more information.

POSTPONED 8th Annual "Walk to End Genocide" and Experiential Fair in Thousand Oaks on April 19, 2020

POSTPONED TO DATE TBA DUE TO COVID-19 EMERGENCY

The 8th Annual Walk to End Genocide and Experiential Fair is Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Temple Etz Chaim/United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks, 1080 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Event includes 5K walk and rally, arts and crafts for the kids and more.

The Walk to End Genocide raises awareness and funds to provide vital resources for those suffering from the horrors of genocide. With your help, we will raise thousands of dollars to help realize a better future for people around the world suffering human rights abuses. Anyone and everyone can help! Join or start a walk team, walk as an individual, make a donation, volunteer or become a sponsor! There is no fitness requirement for this family-friendly walk, so everyone can participate.

To learn more and to register, visit www.walktoendgenocide.org.

CANCELLED Steam Railfest 2020 in Fillmore on April 25-26

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

On April 25th-26th prepare to be entertained and amazed by what can only be imagined as the "Renaissance of Railroading." This festival is a celebration of steam power, railroading, antique tractors, vehicles & engines, vintage wares & oddities, unique performances, early transportation and culture mixed with a bit of Steampunk fun. There will be live steam locomotive train rides, Orchard Bluegrass Band, Caboose rides, petting zoo, Dr. Solar's Gypsy Wagon Medicine Man Show, antique carousel rides, creative vendors & artisans, unique exhibits, model train displays, vintage cars, movie props, live entertainment, food, wine tasting & more! There is no other family festival quite like this one. So mark your calendars for one of the biggest events in Ventura County's little historic town of Fillmore.

Event is 9am to 5pm each day at Fillmore & Western Railway, 364 Main Street, Fillmore. Festival admission is FREE! Steam train ride tickets are selling fast! Visit steamrailfestival.com