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 Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District and supporting organizations present a Veterans Day ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park & Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11 am. Event to include music, speeches, acknowledgement of veterans in attendance and more.
Be sure to stop by Girsh Park in Goleta on September 28-29, 2024 for the 31st Annual California Lemon Festival. Admission and parking are free. Open 10am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
Festival will include 80+ booths, lemony food and drinks, live entertainment, kid zone, classic car show on Saturday, Safety Street, pie eating contests, and more.
For more information visit www.lemonfestival.com. Pets not allowed at the event.
The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents free Movies in the Park at Rancho Madera Community Park, 556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley (Wood Ranch). Pre-movie fun activities start at 6:30PM. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and chairs.
Friday, June 28: Super Mario Bros Movie
Friday, August 9: Trolls
Additionally, there will be a free screening of The Little Mermaid at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park, on Friday, June 21st
The Camarillo Wings Association will host the 2024 Wings Over Camarillo Air Show with support from volunteers from the Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, EAA Chapter 723 and the Ventura County 99s.
The event will take place August 17 and 18, 2024 at the Camarillo Airport. Gates open at 9am and close at 8pm Saturday and 6pm Sunday. Aerial performances run from noon to approximately 4pm.
The air show includes aerobatic performances from classic warbirds from the CAF, military aircraft, experimental aircraft, and more. On the ground will be a classic car show, aircraft display models, food vendors, craft beer, STEM Pavilion, robotics exhibition, and more.
This 43rd-anniversary event will feature a unique tribute to our military veterans that includes a recreation of wartime air combat with stunning pyrotechnics of fire and controlled explosions. Military aircraft, past and present, will be on display for an up-close and personal one-of-a-kind experience. This year, visitors can enjoy a Flight Line Preview from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and the pilots and crew will be on hand to answer any questions and talk about the unique history of the aircraft.
General admission purchased in advance is $30 per day for adults, $20 for active military with ID and $10 for youth 6 to 16 (plus service fees). Under 6 free. Buy tickets in advance to save. Credit cards only accepted at the gate.
Visit www.wingsovercamarillo.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
The 3rd Annual Nathaniel’s Hope Make ‘m Smile event will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11am to 3pm at America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. It is a celebration for kids and adults with all types of disabilities of all ages! This FREE event is filled with family entertainment, games, characters, animals, food, helpful resources from the community, and tons of smiles.
VIPs are individuals of all ages with any type of disability who have Value and Incredible Purpose. This is a day to celebrate life and the unique abilities of every VIP!
If you have a VIP or you know families who have kids or adults with special needs, invite them to join the fun!
Learn more and register at nathanielshope.org/our-programs/make-m-smile/socal
The Valley Cultural Center hosts Free Movies at Warner Ranch Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills again this year on Saturday evenings in August. Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends and settle down for free family entertainment.
Films will be presented on a 30-foot professional theatrical screen with digital projection, surround-sound, and high-resolution digital picture. Parking available at 21800 Califa Street, between Topanga and Owensmouth. Parking fees are a donation to Valley Cultural Foundation.
Movies begin at dusk. Affordable concessions are provided by local service organizations. More information at www.valleycultural.org/concerts-events/movies-on-the-green.
The Lineup:
August 3: Barbie
August 10: The Blind Side
August 17: Wish
August 24: Elemental
August 31: Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom
The Thousand Oaks Library LibCon Pop Culture Convention will take place on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Sunday, August 11, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Pre-register for the event to get exclusive updates and an opportunity to win a special LibCon pin! Free tote bags and lanyards will be available to attendees while supplies last. Learn more at www.tolibrary.org/libcon
The Libcon events lineup is as follows:
Saturday, August 10:
Badge Ribbons
Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library
Win unique and colorful badge ribbons by participating in programs and completing activities. Add the ribbons to your LibCon badge to show off your fan-tastic feats!
Don't Just Stand There Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library
Discover all the cool corners of LibCon as you look for cardboard cutouts of your favorite characters! Complete the search to earn a special badge ribbon and the chance to win a $20 Book Sale Gift Card from the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Artist Alley
Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Walk down an alley of local Artists selling goods related to geek culture! Things for sale include prints, buttons, key chains, comics, and more! Some artists will be offering free portfolio reviews.
Exhibitors
Saturday, August 10 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • GRB Mural Area
Stop by some of our local business and organization booths for giveaways and more! Participating organizations can be found on our Exhibitors page.
Kazu Kibuishi Author Talk
Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Kazu Kibuishi is the writer and artist of the New York Times Bestselling Amulet graphic novel series.
Gundam Model Building Class
Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Learn the basics steps of how to build your own Gundam model. Participants will get to take home one Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam model kit, a par of hobby nippers, and a Gundam marker. For ages 11+. Registration required.
Painting TTRPG Miniatures
Saturday, August 10 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Try your hand at painting tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) miniatures! Choose from 17 designs of heroes and monsters.
Food Trucks
Saturday, August 10 • 11:30 am – 2:00 pm • GRB Library Parking Lot
Stop by our visiting food trucks to purchase lunch or a tasty treat before diving back into the con! Saturday, we will have Okamoto and Kona Ice available, and Sunday will feature Kona Ice, Cinnabon, and Mister Softee.
Kazu Kibuishi Book Signing
Saturday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm • GRB Mural Area
Directly after the author talk, Kazu Kibuishi will be available to sign books. Books can either be brought from home or purchased at the Friends of the Library Table.
501st Legion
Saturday, August 10 • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Throughout the Library
The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars by creating and using quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the Star Wars universe.
Anime Lounge
Saturday, August 10 • 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Take a break from the crowds to relax and watch some anime. Open to all ages with parental consent. A list of anime titles, their US ratings, and scheduled times will be displayed outside the room.
Ultimate Geek Trivia Showdown
Saturday, August 10 • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Come with your team of 2-5 to compete in the ultimate geek trivia showdown for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card! Registration required.
Inkarnate Map Building Demo
Saturday, August 10 • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Join us for a demo on how to build a fantasy map online using Inkarnate!
Cosplay MasqueRave
Saturday, August 10 • 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Half dance party, half fashion show—come dance your heart out and showcase your cosplay skills! The audience will vote for the best cosplayer of the afternoon, who will win a $100 gift card prize.
Sunday, August 11:
Badge Ribbons
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library
Win unique and colorful badge ribbons by participating in programs and completing activities. Add the ribbons to your LibCon badge to show off your fan-tastic feats!
Don't Just Stand There Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Throughout the Library
Discover all the cool corners of LibCon as you look for cardboard cutouts of your favorite characters! Complete the search to earn a special badge ribbon and the chance to win a $20 Book Sale Gift Card from the Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library.
Artist Alley
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Recent Returns Area
Walk down an alley of local Artists selling goods related to geek culture! Things for sale include prints, buttons, key chains, comics, and more! Some artists will be offering free portfolio reviews.
Exhibitors
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Mural Area
Stop by some of our local business and organization booths for giveaways and more! Participating organizations can be found on our Exhibitors page.
Food Trucks
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Library Parking Lot
Stop by our visiting food trucks to purchase lunch or a tasty treat before diving back into the con! Saturday, we will have Okamoto and Kona Ice available, and Sunday will feature Kona Ice, Cinnabon, and Mister Softee.
501st Legion
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Throughout the Library
The 501st Legion is an international costuming organization dedicated to celebrating Star Wars by creating and using quality costumes that portray the villainous, morally ambiguous, or non-partisan characters from the Star Wars universe.
Lego Free Play
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Children's Program Room
Attendees of all ages are welcome to come join us and show off their building skills! Large and small Lego blocks will be available.
Virtual Reality
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Check out Oculus Go and Oculus Quest. You can also try 10-minute sessions at the library to explore new worlds.
LibCon Lounge
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Head to the LibCon Lounge for casual drawing activities, board games, and video games. Create your own comics or drawings, play games with friends, or hang out and read.
Anime Lounge
Sunday, August 11 • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Technology Training Room
Take a break from the crowds to relax and watch some anime. Open to all ages with parental consent. A list of anime titles, their US ratings, and scheduled times will be displayed outside the room.
Aiden Thomas Author Talk
Sunday, August 11 • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm • GRB Community Room
Aiden Thomas is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Cemetery Boys.
Aiden Thomas Book Signing
Sunday, August 11 • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm • GRB Mural Area
Directly after the author talk, Aiden Thomas will be available to sign books. Books can either be brought from home or purchased at the Friends of the Library Table.
Button Making
Sunday, August 11 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm • GRB Teen Space
Create buttons out of graphic novel and book pages.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament
Sunday, August 11 • 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm • GRB Community Room
Competitors will face each other in one-on-one matches in an elimination style tournament to determine the top 3 players. Registration required. For ages 13+. Free play open to all ages with parental consent.
The annual St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church Fall Fest is planned for Friday through Sunday, October 18-20, 2024 at 155. E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
There will be approximately numerous carnival rides, games, free live entertainment, a variety of food options, boutique, beer garden, “Sweet Shop,” raffle, and more!
Hours of operation are 5 pm - 11 pm on Friday, 2 pm - 11 pm on Saturday and 1 - 9 pm on Sunday. All are welcome and admission and parking are free! For more information and to purchase discounted ride tickets and festival dollars in September, visit www.spbfestival.com.
The 9th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, takes place on Monday, September 2, 2024 from 11am to 2pm, after the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade. Free event will include family-friendly activities, live music, presentations and tours and a display of course by the Topa Topa Flywheelers Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Club. venturamuseum.org/event/9th-annual-labor-day-tractor-fair
The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools presents "The Carnival" on Labor Day weekend, August 30, 31 and September 1, 2 at Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Hours are Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 2-11pm, Sunday 2-10pm and Monday noon-7pm. Free admission. Beer and wine garden, food, rides, carnival games and more.
Discounted unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased online for $50.
Parking available at 28632 Roadside Drive - a shuttle will be available.
More info at www.thefoundationlvs.org/carnival.
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