Presidents' Day Celebration at the Reagan Library on Monday, February 19, 2024

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 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This celebration includes fun for the whole family, including crafts, musical entertainment, storytelling, and presidential and first lady look-alikes. Take advantage of the spectacular performance by the Doo-Wah Riders and Los Angeles Police 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 805-577-2977. www.reaganfoundation.org

Underwater Parks Day Festival at Sea Center in Santa Barbara on Saturday, January 20, 2024

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center located on Stearns Wharf is offering free admission to its Underwater Parks Day Festival on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM thanks to support from the Moeller Lab at UC Santa Barbara.

The Underwater Parks Day Festival celebrates Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), or “underwater parks,” that preserve the biodiversity and abundance of ocean life in our coastal waters. Some of the most nutrient rich waters on the planet are located in the Santa Barbara and Channel Islands region. These waters support abundant marine life found in kelp forests, tide pools, and rocky intertidal reef habitats. MPAs restrict fishing and the overharvesting of these incredibly diverse marine ecosystems to promote stable species populations and recreational use for future generations of visitors.

Underwater Parks Day is celebrated in unison with many aquariums and science centers in Southern California.

The Sea Center is located at 211 Stearns Wharf and is open daily from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. For more information, visit sbnature.org or call 805-962-2526.

About the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Located on historic Stearns Wharf, this highly interactive regional aquarium and marine education facility offers guests close encounters with marine animals, and exploration of the Santa Barbara Channel on the Wet Deck. In addition to permanent exhibits, the Sea Center hosts unique events and special educational programming, including Underwater Parks Day and World Oceans Day.

Free Photos with Santa, Toy Drive and Winter Wonderland at Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks December 9, 10, 16 and 17

Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks Hosts Toy Drive & Winter Wonderland Event

Bring along your loved ones and meet Santa Claus at the Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks during their yearly toy drive and Winter Wonderland celebration on December 9, 10, 16, and 17. Join in all the festive fun from 10 am to 4 pm each day.

After taking a free photo with Santa, stick around for Christmas-themed coloring and games. Then, experience the magic as Hollywood Storage Center morphs into a Winter Wonderland! Santa's weather elves predict intermittent snowfall throughout each day of the event.

New, unwrapped toys will be gathered and donated to Play Conejo, the charitable division of the Conejo Recreation & Park District, which will then be distributed directly to low-income children in our neighborhood. While donations are appreciated, they are not a requirement for participation in the photo sessions and activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while having some holiday fun.

About Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks
Situated at 3425 Old Conejo Road, a half-mile off the 101 Freeway at Wendy Drive, Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks is a locally owned enterprise committed to offering a superior space for the things you cherish.

For more information about this event, call 805-804-5432 or visit HollywoodStorageCenter.com.

Chanukah Family Festival at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, December 10, 2023

Chanukah Family Festival at Janss Marketplace Food Court in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 4-6pm.

The free event features the lighting of a giant menorah and will have traditional Jewish music and refreshments. Activities include kids craft activity and face painting. Entertainment includes a Juggling & Fire Show and Hassidic breakdancing. Visit www.JewishTO.org/chanukah or call the Thousand Oaks Chabad Jewish Center at 805.493.7776 for more information.

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Chanukah Celebration at The Shoppes at Westlake Village on Monday, December 11, 2023

Join the Chabad of Conejo at The Shoppes at Westlake Village on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 5:30-7PM for their annual Chanukah Festival. Enjoy special performances, live music, festive sweets, crafts, dreidels, grand menorah lighting and more. Free and open to the community! shoppesatwestlakevillage.com/events

Community Chanukah Festival in Moorpark on Sunday, December 10, 2023

The Chabad of Moorpark Jewish Center invites the community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at its annual Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 4:30-6PM at the Mission Bell Plaza, 455 Los Angeles Avenue (near Michael D’s and Auto Zone).

Event to include a glowing menorah, free hot latkes and donuts, music, crafts and games, entertainment, including comedy illusionist Rob Rasner, hot coffee and drinks and more. Event is free of charge.

For more information, visit www.JewishMoorpark.com or call 805-CHABAD-2 (242-2232)

Additional event on the 14th. RSVP at dlh@JewishMoorpark.com

Chanukah Celebration and Chocolate Gelt Menorah Lighting in Camarillo on Thursday, December 7, 2023

Chabad of Camarillo hosts its annual Chanukah Celebration on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 5:30-7:30PM at Constitution Park in Camarillo. Free admission. RSVP at chabadcamarillo/chanukah. Event to include a lighting of the menorah, free donuts and latkes, music, Chanukah gelt for the kids and more.

Chanukah Celebration in Newbury Park on Thursday, December 7, 2023

Chabad of Newbury Park's annual Chanukah Celebration with the theme "Unite to Light-Am Yisrael Chai" will take place Thursday, December 7th, at the Village at Dos Vientos, 350 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park, from 5:30- 7:00 p.m.

Giant graffiti Menorah Lighting, live musical performance, latkes and donuts, Chanukah crafts, and the great Gelt drop. Free admission, all are welcome. For more information, visit chabadnewburypark.org

37th Annual Spring Art & Crafts Festival in Newbury Park on March 2, 2024

The Conejo Recreation & Park District is announcing the 37th Annual Art & Crafts Festival, taking place on March 2, 2024 at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. The free event runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm and will take place rain or shine.

More than 30 artisans and craft persons present their unique artistry at the event. 

For further information about becoming a vendor, call 805-381-2791 or email boc@crpd.org.

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Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase in Pasadena January 1-2, 2024

Looking for something fun to do after the Rose Parade in Pasadena? Check out the Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase on Monday, January 1, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. last entry) and Tuesday, January 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. last entry) to get an up close view of the beautiful floats appearing in the Rose Parade.

Senior citizens and disabled visitors welcome for an early viewing on January 2nd from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Rose Parade floats are required to be completely covered by flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds or bark. You will enjoy seeing this incredible work up close and with your camera handy!

The Post Parade Showcase is extremely popular, so be sure to get there early!

Wear comfortable walking shoes! Viewing all the floats will require walking a distance of approximately 2.5 miles and will take at least two hours.

For more information and parking/shuttle options, visit tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/floatfest.

Location: End of Parade route on Sierra Madre Blvd

Admission: $20 (free for ages 5 and under). Ticket sales end between 2:30-3PM daily. Buy tickets in advance at tickets.sharpseating.com/p/tickets/events/floatfest-a-rose-parade-showcase.