2024 ArtWalk Ventura on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22

ArtWalk Ventura, returns on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024. Hours are noon to 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

This signature event will take to the streets of Ventura’s historic Downtown and Westside Cultural District as patrons enjoy a free, self-guided tour of dozens of professional exhibits, pop-up studios and live performances.

ArtWalk Ventura is a Free community event featuring 200+ artists in all fields. ArtWalk features a variety of artists from all over Southern California showcasing and selling their art including painting, photography, mixed media, glass, ceramics and more. Live performances include the Ventura County Ballet, Rubicon Theater, Interactive Mandala Creation, Aerial Dancers, Live Music and so much more.

New this year is the Ventura Film Festival and Poetry Reading, featuring local and internationally known artists in the Museum of Ventura County's Pavilion.

To learn more, visit www.artwalkventura.org.

Salute to Our Veterans Event at Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park on Saturday, November 9, 2024

Wear red, white & blue or your military uniform and join the Stagecoach Inn Museum for Veterans Day on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Docents will honor some of our earliest Conejo Valley pioneers who served. Their service spans the years from the Civil War to the present. Pictures, uniforms, medals, and other regalia will be featured.

Enjoy patriotic music while touring the beautiful museum and grounds, get your picture taken in front of a 10’ by 14’ American flag loaned for this special day of remembrance by volunteer and veteran, Darrell Jones. Children can make crafts, pan for gold, join in a fall critter hunt, and learn the importance of Veterans Day.

$10 Seniors, adults and teens; $5 Children 5-12; Free for children 4 and under; CVHS members (with card) free

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park

805.498.9441 www.stagecoachinnmuseum.com

The Calabasas Classic 5K Run/Walk for the Heroes of Childhood Cancer on Sunday, September 29, 2024

The Kevin Cordasco Foundation and the City of Calabasas present The Calabasas Classic 5K Run/Walk for the Heroes of Childhood Cancer on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the Calabasas Civic Center. Event features 5K at 9:30am and Kids Dash at 9am. Cost is $45 per person; $25 for Kids Fun Run. Learn more and register at www.somethingyellow.org/events.

2024 Aloha Beach Festival in Ventura on August 31 and September 1

The Aloha Beach Festival is BACK after a year off in 2023 at Promenade Park/Surfer's Point, west of the Ventura Pier, the weekend of August 31 and September 1, 2024.   The festival features frisbee dogs, C Street Surf Contest, Hawaiian dancing, live bands, vendors, food, beer garden and more. Event proceeds to benefit Ventura-based non-profit Merito Foundation.

Hours are 10am to 8pm both days.  Admission is free.  Visit www.alohabeachfestival.us for more information.

12th Annual Cops N' Cruisers Car Show in Simi Valley on Sunday, September 8, 2024

The Simi Valley Police Explorer Program hosts its 12th Annual Cops N' Cruisers Car Show on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Simi Valley City Hall & Library, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, from 9am to 2pm. Event is free of charge. There will be beautiful cars, music, live entertainment, “Dunk-a-Cop,” food trucks, vendors, raffle, silent auction and more.

All money raised will go to the Simi Valley Police Explorer Post 2910 program including; cost of training, equipment, and leadership development opportunities that the Explorers have the ability to participate in (i.e. competitions and more)

More info at www.copsncruisers.com.

"Voices of Old Conejo" Living History Performances at Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park October 5-13, 2024

Join the Stagecoach Inn Museum for an evening of magical time travel as two people from 2024, browsing unwittingly through antiques of the Stagecoach Inn Museum, come across a classic western lantern. As they wipe the dust off it, voila, a genie appears and grants them their wish to visit the Conejo Valley of the past. What ensues is a whimsical, magical evening that only a genie-lead experience can provide.

Join us under the stars as you are led along to visit the ancient Chumash, the Hispanic settlers of our region, the creation of the Grand Union Hotel (now the Stagecoach Inn), and life under the presidency of Rutherford B. Hays. You will also pay visits to the Newbury, Haigh, and Janss families. Along the way you will meet colorful characters like Frank Crowley, Mike Hagopian, Guy Runnion, and the incomparable Mabel Stark. 

Shows at 5pm and 7:30pm on October 5, 6, 12 and 13.

Members: $15; Non-Members: $20

Tickets available at stagecoachinnmuseum.com or at the gate.

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park

Camarillo Old Town Friday Night Car Cruise - 4th Fridays April through October 2024

The Camarillo Old Town Friday Night Cruise is back for 2024 on the 4th Friday of the month from April through October from 4-7 p.m.

2024 dates: April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27 and October 25.

Drive down Ventura Boulevard with your classic car to the Studio Channel Islands Art Center at 2222 Ventura Boulevard. There will also be vendors, face painting and music. Try some local takeout by supporting the Camarillo Old Town eateries with their pre-order and/or take-out options.

www.camarillooldtown.org/car-cruise

Christ the King Pumpkin Patch October 11-31 and Pumpkin Fest Event in Newbury Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024

The Christ the King Pumpkin Patch is back in 2024, with pumpkins for sale from October 11 (TBA) to 31 and one day FREE Pumpkin Festival event on October 26th.

Open: October 11 to October 31, Monday to Friday from 2 pm to 7 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 7 pm and Sundays from 12 pm to 7 pm. October 31 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Pumpkin Fest event will take place from 2-6pm on Saturday, October 26th, including free food, games, prizes, crafts, inflatables and more; Bring your family for a fun filled afternoon. Free of charge.

Christ the King is located at 3947 West Kimber Drive, Newbury Park.

More information at https://ctknp.com/pumpkin-patch 

7th Annual Haunted Housing Run 5K in Ventura on Saturday, November 2, 2024

The 2024 Haunted Housing Run is planned for Saturday, November 2nd at San Buenaventura State Beach.

Haunted Housing Run is a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk in support of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB) Scholarship Program. Each year HACSB awards scholarships to current residents of affordable housing communities owned and/or managed by HACSB who are currently enrolled at a four-year college/university, community college, or vocational school.

Event begins at 8:30am at 901 San Pedro Street, Ventura. Costumes are encouraged!

Visit www.hauntedhousingrun.com to learn more and register.

Santa Paula Labor Day Parade, Monday, September 2, 2024

The Santa Paula Labor Day Parade will be held on Monday, September 2, 2024 at 10 AM on Main Street in Santa Paula.

The parade is sponsored by the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade Committee, the Rotary Club of Santa Paula and the City of Santa Paula.

Walking groups with banners, musical groups, floats, workers riding in work-related vehicles, equestrians, and all groups representing a Labor Day theme are invited to participate. The parade starts at 7th and Main Street and ends at the gazebo at Santa Barbara and Mill.

www.spcity.org