12th Annual Autism Society of Ventura County Aut2Run Event on Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Autism Society of Ventura County hosts its 12th Annual charity “Aut2Run!” race at California State University Channel Islands on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

The event features a 10K trail run, 5K Run/Walk, 15K "Hero Run" (10K and 5K combined), 1 mile walk/run and a Fun-K. Open to competitive runners, casual walkers, families & the community. Learn more and register at www.aut2run.org.

Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Ventura County. ASVC is a local chapter of the national Autism Society, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of all affected by Autism. ASVC was founded in 1994 by local parents and educators to provide support groups, community events, information and resources to families and individuals on the Autism Spectrum.

2024 City of Moorpark Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO IMMINENT RAIN IN FORECAST

The Annual City of Moorpark Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. 

Admission is paid per child (adults enter free with paid children) and must be purchased in advance. Infants under one enter free with paid sibling.

• Wristbands purchased 3/1-3/22: $10 per child

• Wristbands purchased 3/25-3/29: $13 per child

• If available, wristbands may be sold at the event for $16 per child.

Wristbands are your child's admission to the event and allow them to participate in one (1) time-specific egg hunt, and unlimited access to carnival games, attractions, and crafts.

To purchase wristbands you must come in person to the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (4550 Tierra Rejada Road, open Mon-Fri 8:30-6:00).

Children will enjoy an event full of Easter fun with age-appropriate egg hunts, photo opps with the Easter Bunny, crafts, carnival games, and attractions (bounce houses, slide, obstacle course, and petting zoo).

How it works: Bring your favorite basket, collect as many eggs as you can, and turn them all in for a prize! For safety reasons, parents are allowed in hunts only as indicated in the schedule. Strollers and pets are not allowed in any egg hunt. All hunts are age specific. Please note that each hunt has a maximum capacity. A Family Hunt is available toward the end of the event if your hunt is full. Prizes distributed at this event are not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

More info at moorparkca.gov/egghunt.

47th Conejo Gem & Mineral Club "Pageant of a Thousand Gems" on April 20-21, 2024

The Conejo Gem & Mineral Club presents, after a five year hiatus, its 47th Pageant of a Thousand Gems on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, 2024 from 10am to 5pm (Sat) and 10am to 4pm (Sun) at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Admission and parking are FREE!

The show will serve up lots of fun for all ages! There are many different aspects of earth science from minerals to fossils to rocks. Vendors will be selling jewelry, minerals, gems and fossils with world-wide specimens and unique one-of-a-kind pieces.

Fun for all ages with exhibits and sales of gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals and fossils.Special youth activities. Lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations. Silent auction, door prizes, plant sale and snack bar.

CGMC is a non-profit educational organization encouraging interests in rocks, minerals, fossils, field trips, earth science education and the lapidary arts.

More information at www.cgamc.org.

2024 Arbor/Earth Day Celebration at the Thousand Oaks Community Center on Saturday, April 20th

The City of Thousand Oaks’ annual Arbor Earth Day Celebration returns to Thousand Oaks Community Center Park to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in one combined event on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10am to 2pm. This year’s event will include an electric vehicle display area where the public can see and ask questions about various EV models, educational workshops on drip irrigation installation, caring for landscaping in drought, water-wise ground covers, as well as a bicycle safety course & helmet giveaway, bicycle donation/collection, kids activities & bounce house, compost and plant giveaways, raffles, live music, and more.

The event will include:

    Electric vehicles (EVs)
    Environmental Workshops/presentations
    Bicycle safety course and instruction
    Bicycle donation/collection for underserved youth (hosted by Conejo Rec & Park District)
    Kids Crafts, games, and bounce house
    Compost and plant giveaways
    Raffles
    Live music

The festivities begin at 10:00 am in the park area and parking lot of the Thousand Oaks Community Center at 2525 N. Moorpark Road. For more information about this event, visit www.toaks.co/earthday.

The Bunny Trail Junior Egg Hunt at De Anza Park in Calabasas on Saturday, March 23, 2024

SOLD OUT AS OF 3/21. LOCATION CHANGED TO CALABASAS COMMUNTIY CENTER DUE TO RAIN.

The Bunny Trail Jr. Egg Hunt for kids 8 and under will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9 am to noon at Juan Bautista de Anza Park in Calabasas.

Travel the De Anza Park trail loop and stop to visit farm animals, hunt for eggs, enjoy craft activities and hop through a bunny obstacle course. Easter Bunny will be on hand for family photos.

Loop takes about 30 minutes. Maximum 15 children per time slot. Start times every 10 minutes from 9am to 11:50am.

$5.00 Per Child. Includes crafts, prizes and candy (stuffed toys available for children under 3)

No walk-ups on event day.

Must register in advance at www.cityofcalabasas.com/register. More info at 818-880-6461.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Multiple Park Locations in Thousand Oaks on Friday, March 22, 2024

The Conejo Rec & Park District Flashlight Egg Hunt will take place at multiple neighborhood park locations in the Conejo Valley on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm at:

• Old Meadows Park - 1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks

• Oakbrook Neighborhood Park - 2080 Erbes Rd. Thousand Oaks

• Kimber Park, 3295 Bear Creek Drive, Newbury Park

• Paige Lane Park - 901 Paige Lane, Thousand Oaks

• Banyan Park - 3605 Erinlea Avenue, Thousand Oaks

• Wildwood Neighborhood Park - 650 W. Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks

• Triunfo Park - 980 Aramoor Avenue, Thousand Oaks

• Del Prado Park - 402 Calle del Prado, Thousand Oaks

• Peppertree Playfield - 3720 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park

This event is FREE and open to all!

Participants will get to hunt for 10 eggs and turn in for a prize. Don't forget to bring your flashlights and baskets! See you there!

For more information, call 805-381-2791 or email boc@crpd.org.

www.crpd.org/events/flashlight-egg-hunt

Springtime at the Adobe Event at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas on Saturday, March 23, 2024

Springtime at the Adobe at the Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, takes place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm. Event to feature live music, scavenger hunt, crafts and more. $8 per person; if you're under the age of 2, yippee, you don't have to pay! www.leonisadobemuseum.org or 818.222.6511

Bark in the Park at Conejo Creek Park North in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, March 16, 2024

Bark in the Park is planned for Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9am to noon at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road (behind the Thousand Oaks Library).

Special activities include a dog costume contest, dog racetrack, dog entertainers, dog agility course, vendors and more. No aggressive dogs. All dogs must be on a leash.

Event free of charge and activities are free to participate in. Food available for purchase.

For more details, visit www.crpd.org/events/bark-in-the-park.

Oak Park Egg Scramble Event at Mae Boyar Park on Saturday, March 30, 2024

EVENT CANCELLED ON 3/28 DUE TO IMMINENT RAIN IN FORECAST

The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District Egg Scramble Event is planned for Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Mae Boyar Park, 130 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The egg hunt is for ages 10 and under (BYOB - Bring Your Own Basket):

    Ages 2 and under at 9:30 a.m.

    Ages 3-5 at 10 a.m.

    Ages 6-7 at 10:30 a.m.

    Ages 8-10 at 11:00 a.m.

Free of charge. Rain cancels the event.

Visit www.rsrpd.org for more information.

Pollinator Palooza at Barranca Vista Park in Ventura on Saturday, May 18, 2024

The City of Ventura presents the 2nd Annual Pollinator Palooza family event at Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston Street on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10am to 2pm. Event is free of charge.

Enjoy arts & crafts activities, learn about native plants & pollinators, explore educational booths, tour the Cornucopia Garden, come dressed up for the Pollinator Parade.

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1723/Events