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Mark your calendars for "Lil' Ranchers Days" at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Tuesdays, July 9th through August 6th, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:30am. Fun for the entire family with activities & live kids music, feeding the ranch animals and more!
Admission:
- Members free
- Non-members: $8/person (2 y/o & up)
- Under 2 free
Studio Movie Grill at the Simi Valley Town Center is offering a Children’s Summer Series to escape the summer heat once again this summer of 2024. $6 ticket includes small drink and small popcorn.
Details at www.studiomoviegrill.com/movie/children's-summer-series but are summarized below. Movies are on Mondays through Thursdays at 11am.
June 10-13: The Bad Guys (PG)
June 17-20: Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)
June 24-27: Migration (PG)
July 1-4: Trolls Band Together (PG)
July 8-11: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (PG)
July 15-18: Abominable (PG)
July 22-25: The Land Before Time (G)
July 29-August 1: Sing 2 (PG)
August 5-8: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)
The Annual Huck Finn Fishin’ Derby is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.. Little ones will be hooked on fishing fun while scanning the water for the biggest and best fish to catch. The derby will be held along the banks of the two-and-one-half acre lake at Rancho Simi Community Park. Parents are advised to bring their children to the lake as early as possible to ensure a great spot. For safety reasons, no spinners/lures allowed. The lagoon will be stocked with over 1,500 pounds of fish before the event.
The annual event is open to boys and girls 15 years of age and younger. Rain or shine, the fishing event goes on. Open to the public. Visit www.rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/fishing_derby.php for more information.
The Easter Bunny is coming to the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 11am to 5pm. Event to feature dancing, games, crafts and more in Center Court. www.facebook.com/svtowncenter
Join The Oaks mall for a special Trick or Treat night on October 31 from 4pm to 6pm. Look for special treat stations throughout the center. Trunk or Treat with police vehicles, take pics and collect candy and treats throughout the center at special treat stations.
Thousand Oaks Fire Department
Thousand Oaks Police Department
Conejo Recreation and Park District
Conejo Schools Foundation
The Oaks
Boy Scouts of Ventura County
More to To Be Determined
All costumes must be family friendly. No costume masks allowed.
Retailers and restaurant trick or treat opportunities may vary.
On Saturday, December 10 and Saturday, December 17 from noon to 4pm, Malibu Country Mart is hosting two days of celebrations. During both events, visitors can take photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, visit with live reindeer, listen to carolers, write letters to Santa and drop them off in our North Pole-bound mailbox and enjoy winter-ready treats, including s'mores and hot cocoa. All activities are free to experience.
Malibu Country Mart celebrates the holiday season throughout December by transforming the seaside shopping and dining destination into a winter wonderland. Trimmed with festive holiday décor, the shopping destination features a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a light-up menorah for Hanukkah and twinkling lights.
Malibu Country Mart is located at 3825 Cross Creek Road.
Edward Dennis is a Chicano Author/Illustrator who is proud to be reading his debut Children's book at Barnes & Noble in Thousand Oaks with a reading of “The Boy From Mexico.” Edward has worked 10 years as a Special & Gifted Education teacher in inner city Phoenix. He was often asked about immigration from his students. His students were either immigrants themselves, 1st or 2nd generation or even 3rd generation like Edward himself. He never had a good answer to their questions because of how complex the topic is.
Edward sought to change this by creating his own book, something that could break down such a complex issue for children. Edward has worked with numerous companies such as Giant Bicycle group, Disney, Toyota USA, Shimano to name a few. One of his goals, is to get more Latinx children into the arts.
Schedule of events
11:00 AM PST: Event will start with a panel discussion between Edward and several special guests, hosted by media.
11:20 AM: Edward will read his book aloud in store and answer any questions.
11:35 AM: An art lesson for the children in attendance. Paper and drawing materials will be provided at the event.
11:50 AM: Book signing immediately following read aloud.
Location: Barnes & Noble at The Promenade at Westlake, 160 S Westlake Blvd, Thousand Oaks
Learn more about the book and the author at www.theboyfrommexico.com.
The Simi Valley Town Center is hosting a weekend of fun Halloween activities on October 30-31, 2021. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, October 30th
9am-4pm: Street Fair
5-7pm: Inside Mall Trick or Treat
7-10pm: Live concert featuring Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries
Free all day: Kids Zone / Bounce Houses
Sunday, October 31st
4-6pm: Trunk or Treat
Free all day: Kids Zone / Bounce Houses
The Conejo Recreation & Park District is hosting a Touch-A-Truck Parade at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks (behind the Thousand Oaks Library) on Saturday, July 31, 2021 starting at 10 a.m.
After a hiatus in 2020, this event, usually hosted on Father’s Day weekend, has a new take this year. Access to the park will be walk-in only. Bring wagons, strollers and lawn chairs. Gourmet food trucks will be on hand. Free admission. Visit www.crpd.org/truck for more information.
The City of Camarillo Public Library is located at 4101 Las Posas Road and is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm and Friday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. It can be reached at 805.388.5222. The library hosts year-round free activities and programs for the general public at www.camarillolibrary.org.
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