Christmas Concert in the Park, The Nativity, in Camarillo on Sunday, December 14, 2019

Come celebrate the Christmas season with Camarillo’s 2nd Annual Christmas Concert in the Park, The Nativity! This event will feature over 300 performers of all ages including professional soloists, violinists, bagpipes, a jazz band, a drum line and choirs made up of children, youth and adults. Admission is free. Bundle up, bring your chairs and blankets, and share the joy of Christmas at this magical 1 hour event.

Event to take place on Sunday, December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm, Constitution Park 1437 Paseo Camarillo, Camarillo. More information at camarillonativity.org

Santa at the Adobe in Agoura Hills on Saturday, December 14, 2019

Santa at the Adobe will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 1:30-3:30pm at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site, located at 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive in Agoura Hills.

Holiday activities geared towards kids ages 3 to 8.  Admission will be $2 per person and will be free for any children under the age of 2 years. 

For more information on this event, contact the Agoura Hills Recreation & Event Center at (818) 597-7361. You can also visit the Recreation Center at www.agourahillsrec.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting at The Commons at Calabasas on Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at The Commons at Calabasas is on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 5:30-8:00pm.  Join in and meet and greet Santa and enjoy kids' face painting and a puppet musical.  www.shopcommons.com

25th Anniversary of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Family Event on Sunday, October 13th

25th Anniversary Celebration with City of Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

October 13, 2019 1pm-4pm

The City of Thousand Oaks invites you to a complimentary afternoon of fun for the whole family! Celebrate the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza’s 25th Anniversary with theater tours, Touch-A-Truck-Event, live music performances, interactive booths, a kid-friendly firefighter agility course, food trucks and more!

Located at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Hosted by:

• The Thousand Oaks Library

• Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District

• Ventura County Fire

• Ventura County Sheriff

• The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

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Fall Open House at Camarillo Bird Museum on Saturday, October 12, 2019

THE WESTERN FOUNDATION OF VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY, a.k.a, “THE CAMARILLO BIRD MUSEUM” INVITES YOU TO ITS 17th Annual Fall Open House!

The Museum will be open on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a rare opportunity to tour the Foundation’s extensive bird, nest, and egg collections!

Guest Appearance: Ojai Raptor Center's Live Birds of Prey

Raptors of Southern California & Behind the Scenes of the WFVZ

Chumash Storyteller Alan "Spirit Hawk" Salazar

Silent Auction, Arts & Crafts, Short films, and Raffles

Gift items will be available for purchase.

Admission is $5.00 per person. Free for kids 5 and under. Free for members!

439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo www.wfvz.org 

Directions:  From south of Camarillo, take Hwy 101 to the Pleasant Valley/Santa Rosa Rd. off-ramp, and turn left at the end of the off-ramp, going back over the freeway. Follow Pleasant Valley west for 2 miles to where it crosses Lewis Road. Continue heading west on Pleasant Valley to the second street on the right, Calle San Pablo.  (If you cross the railroad tracks, you have gone too far.) Turn right on Calle San Pablo. The Foundation is the fifth building up on the left (439 Calle San Pablo).

From north of Camarillo, take Hwy 101 south to the Las Posas Rd. off-ramp, and turn right at the end of the off-ramp. Follow Las Posas for 0.8 miles to the intersection with Pleasant Valley Rd. Turn left onto Pleasant Valley, and follow it east for 1.6 miles to where it crosses the railroad tracks and comes to a stop sign. Be careful of traffic crossing at this intersection, since it does not stop. Proceed east after the stop sign to the first left -- Calle San Pablo. Turn left here.  The Foundation is the fifth building up on the left (439 Calle San Pablo).

Free Admission to America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College on September 21, 22, 2019

Moorpark College invites the community to experience America’s Teaching Zoo free of charge on September 21 and 22. Guests will experience wild animal encounters and presentations, as well as big cat feedings and animal training demonstrations. These demonstrations provide unique opportunities to witness operant conditioning and the student/animal bond.

“We want our community to know that we appreciate their support, and what better way to do that than to invite them in for free?” says Mara Rodriguez, zoo staff at America’s Teaching Zoo. “We hope first-time visitors will take advantage of this promotion and come to appreciate our Zoo as a community resource.”

America’s Teaching Zoo is located on the Moorpark College campus, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. Operation hours and animal presentations will be from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wild animal encounters and presentations will be at noon and 2 p.m. The event is free to all attendees.

America’s Teaching Zoo is also home to an important program that trains the next generation of animal stewards. The Exotic Animal Training and Management program (EATM) provides students with high-quality instruction in exotic animal care and training, giving them hands-on experience while caring for nearly 200 animals at the Zoo.

For more information, call (805) 378-1441 or visit moorparkcollege.edu/zoo.

2019 Bee and Butterfly Day at Pleasant Valley Historical Society Botanical Garden in Camarillo on Sunday, July 14th

The Pleasant Valley Historical Society (PVHS) hosts "Bee and Butterfly Day" to welcome butterflies and California native bees to its Botanical Garden.  The public is invited to this free family-friendly event on Sunday, July 14 from 1 - 4 PM at 720 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. 

Anna D. Howell, an entomologist working in the local agricultural industry, will speak about bees. Anna earned her M.S. degree from the University of Arizona and has done research in the Sonoran Desert focused on conservation biology and the behavior of native bees. She has developed pollinator training for the National Parks Service, planted pollinator gardens for the Fish and Wildlife Service, and has consulted with organic farms on planting hedgerows.

For more information, call: (805) 482-3660 or visit www.pvhsonline.org.

Ventura Harbor Pirates Day 2019 on SATURDAY, June 1st

Return to the mystical times when the pirates roamed the seas during Ventura Harbor Pirates Day 2019 on Saturday, June 1st. This signature Ventura Harbor Village event celebrates a decade long festival with professional pirate live-action shows, pirate themed activities, treasure hunts, pirate costume contests, pirate vendors, and much more. Festival goers of all ages come in Piratey period costume and wenchy dress. Pirate marketplace open at 11am and live entertainment from 1pm-4pm. Action takes place on the lawn and various courtyard areas.

www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/pirates-day-2019

Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura

CANCELLED 2nd Annual Calabasas Shamrock Shuffle 5K, Kids Run and St. Patrick's Day Festival on Saturday, March 14, 2020

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS SITUATION

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Calabasas Shamrock Shuffle 5K & Fun Run along the beautiful roads of Calabasas. With a race start and finish at the Agoura Hills / Calabasas Community Center runners will enjoy the post-race St. Patrick's Day Celebration featuring Live Irish Music, Kids Inflatables / Carnival Games, Face Painting, Irish Step Dancers, Beer Garden featuring an Irish Coffee Bar, and much more!

Online Registration Closes Thursday Evening, March 12th at 11:59pm.

After online registration closes you can register in person at the expo on Friday from 11am - 7pm or at the race starting at 7:30am. Both the expo and the race take place at the Agoura Hills / Calabasas Community Center (27040 Malibu Hills Rd, Calabasas)

5K participants are welcome to join the Fun Run at no additional fee.

Participants receive:

•race shirt
•custom finisher medal
•race photo
•chip timing (5K)
•awards (5K)
•post-race St. Patrick's Day Celebration for the whole family

Don't miss out on the St. Patrick's Day Celebration in town! Post Race St. Patrick's Day Celebration is Free!

•Live Irish Music on the Main Stage
•Irish Step Dancers
•Face Painting
•Jumbo Inflatable Play Course
•Games / Activities
•Beer Garden
•And more!

Register at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Calabasas/CalabasasShamrockShuffle

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks on Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Stop by The Lakes at Thousand Oaks from 5-7pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 for an egg hunt, treats, petting zoo, face painting, DJ and, but of course, photos with the Easter Bunny! Free admission.

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