Pumpkin Patches in Ventura County and Adjacent Areas

The star of the Halloween show is the pumpkin. According to my favorite resource Wikipedia, the name pumpkin originated from the ancient Greek word pepon ("large melon"). The French called it pompom. The British changed it to pumpion. Then American colonists changed it to pumpkin.

Pumpkins are gourd-like squashes and technically are a fruit. They can range in size from 1 lb to 1,000 lbs.

But who cares about all that...what we REALLY want to know is, where are the pumpkin patches in Ventura County and surrounding areas for the 2024 fall season!? Well, here are some choices...but make sure to call before you go for hours, etc.

OTHER HALLOWEEN EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND VENTURA COUNTY

Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch will be operating one pumpkin patch this year at the Pacific View Mall in the Trader Joe's/Target parking lot from October 1st through October 31st, 2024. Free admission to the pumpkin patch, with kids’ activities, photo opps and more. Visit bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com/pumpkin-patch.html

Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch at 3277 E. Ojai Avenue in Ojai will be open 7 days a week from 10am to 7pm starting October 5 to October 31, 2024, They offer tiny to extra-large “Big Mac” pumpkins, squash, gourds, Indian corn and seasonal produce. More details at boccalis.com/pumpkinpatch.html.

Prancer's Pumpkin Patch Santa Paula is located at 18540 East Telegraph Road and their Fall Fest will take place September 28 to October 31, 2024. Pumpkin patch events on weekends from 9am to 6pm with the following themes:

• 9/28-9/29: Heroes of the Farm

• 10/5-10/6: The Wild West

• 10/12-10/13: Animals of the Farm

• 10/19-10/20: Fiesta at the Farm

• 10/26-10/27: Harvest Fest

Fall fest includes 10 acres of pumpkin patch, wagon hay ride, corn field maze, farm games, live entertainment and more. Movie nights on Saturdays: 10/5 - Hocus Pocus, 10/12 - Hocus Pocus 2, 10/19 - Coco, 10/26 - Haunted Mansion. Admission $20 to $26 on weekends, $13 on weekdays. Ages 2 and under free. Check for details at prancersfarm.com.

Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch just east of the Simi Valley Town Center.

The 2024 Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival in Moorpark is back from September 28 to October 31 at 3370 Sunset Valley Road. Admission includes huge pumpkin patch, tractor-drawn wagon rides, corn maze, giant tractor display, hay pyramids, animal center, and many other family-friendly activities. Themed weekend events include animal shows, pig races, live performers, roaming entertainment and more. Weekday admission is $14 at the gate only. Weekend admission varies from $22 to $28 per person purchased online. Children 2 and under and parking are free. More details at www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest.

The Underwood Farm Center in Somis at 5696 Los Angeles Avenue also has a pumpkin patch along with its year-round animal center. Open 9am to 6pm.

Mizel Family Foundation is hosting a “Pick Your Own” Pumpkin Patch in Hidden Valley on October 21 and 24 from 4-6pm. Learn more at THIS LINK.

The 2024 Calabasas Pumpkin Festival is planned for Sunday, October 20th from 10am to 5pm at De Anza Park. Event will feature pumpkin patch and plenty of other fun activities. $10 per person in advance online. $15 at the gate. Kids under 2 are free. www.calabasaspumpkinfestival.com

The Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch will be back this year at 450 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd (at Hodencamp) in Thousand Oaks from October 1-31, 2024. Hours are 3-9pm Mon-Thu, 3-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat and 11am-9pm Sun. Closes at 7pm on 10/31. Free admission. Rides and attractions priced separately. www.seasonaladventures.com/thousandoakspumpkins

The Simi Valley Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch is also back this year at 1898 Simi Town Center Way from October 1-31, 2024. Hours are 3-9pm Mon-Thu, 3-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat and 11am-9pm Sun. Closes at 7pm on 10/31. Free admission. Rides and attractions priced separately. www.seasonaladventures.com/simivalleypumpkins

McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins is located at 5100 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura. Call 805.644.1235. They are open the entire month of October from 9am to 6pm. Admission is $2. Tractor ride is $2. Hay Maze is $2. Check their Instagram page at www.instagram.com/mcgrathgreatpacificpumpkins for updates.

Pumpkin Patch at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 3947 W. Kimber Drive, Newbury Park. October 21 through 31, 2024, Mon-Fri 2-7pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun noon-7pm and Oct 31 9am-4pm. They will also be hosting a free Pumpkin Fest event from 2-6pm on the 26th. ctknp.com/pumpkin-patch

Bennett's Best Pumpkin Patch has locations next to the Whizin Market Square at 28900 Roadside Drive and at the corner of Kanan and Agoura Roads. They are both now open.

Aviation Museum of Santa Paula is Open to the Public the First Sunday of Each Month

The Santa Paula Airport was dedicated in August 1930. Today it is a non-towered facility with nearly 300 aircraft, handling approximately 97,000 arrivals/departures a year. Much of the original 1930’s-era facilities still exist and are used today, giving the airport a very authentic representation of the Golden Age of Aviation.

Located at the Santa Paula Airport, the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula is open the first Sunday of each month, with an array of hangars open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Upcoming dates: December 1

Each of the privately owned hangars houses a variety of vintage aircraft and collections of various types, as well as other memorabilia, such as antique radios, model aircraft and race cars. Some hangars celebrate highlights of fascinating aviation careers, while others contain antique aircraft undergoing the process of restoration. Hangar owners or docents are available to answer questions. 

You've got to take the time to stop by. It is fun, low key and quite interesting. The hangars are directly adjacent to the airfield, so you are guaranteed to see aircraft taking off and landing up close.

Obviously an aviation aficionado in this hangar!

The participating hangars are fairly well spread out at the 51 acre airport but if you're not up for walking, there's a complimentary tram that will take you around. These are some very nice people who have obvious passion for what they do and enjoy sharing it with the general public. I struck up conversations with several hangar owners and they were full of great stories and information.

There is no charge for visiting the Aviation Museum, though donations are welcomed. Visit www.aviationmuseumofsantapaula.org or call 805.525.1109 for more information.

The Museum is not open on rainy days.

Directions: Arriving by car from the east, exit the Santa Paula Freeway (SR 126) at 10th street, turn right off the ramp, and then a quick left onto Harvard Boulevard. Turn left at the next signal at Eighth Street, under the freeway, left onto Santa Maria Street and park in the lot. Arriving from the west, exit the freeway at Palm Avenue, turn right and then a quick left onto Santa Maria Street, about a half mile to the end at the parking lot.

Lots to see, both inside and outside of the hangars.

Laugh it Up! Live Comedy in and Around Ventura County

Looking for laughs around Ventura County? Here are some great options to consider.

Levity Live Comedy Club at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard offers a weekly lineup of stand-up comedy. oxnard.levitylive.com

The Hillcrest Center for the Arts hosts “Stand-Up Comedy on the Hill” on designated Saturday nights, hosted by Jason Love. Visit www.hillcrestarts.com for upcoming shows.

The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills is known primarily for music also hosts top-notch comedians. Reserve a dinner table and get guaranteed seating! www.canyonclub.net

The Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks hosts all types of performances...musicals, concerts, lecture, ballet, dances, plays and comedy! bapacthousandoaks.com

Giggles Santa Paula - Live comedy shows with top talent at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula. www.giggleslive.com/santa-paula

Comedy Nights at the High Street Arts Center in Moorpark on designated Saturday nights posted at highstreetartscenter.com.

Jest Improv is a Ventura-based comedy school that offers shows at the Bunker Theater in Ventura, improv classes, workshops and more. www.jestimprov.com

Funny Girl Events - Local comedian Steph Clark hosts events at various local are venues. More info at www.funnygirlevents.com.

Free Range Comedy is a comedy improv troupe that performs periodic comedy shows throughout Ventura County. www.instagram.com/freerangecomedysocal

Humor No More

The Copa Comedy Club (formerly Ventura Harbor Comedy Club), at Ventura Harbor Village), closed its doors on December 19, 2023.

Wedding Reception Venues In Ventura County and Surrounding Areas

Conejo Valley Guide focuses primarily on events, activities and things to do in the Conejo Valley, Ventura County and surrounding areas.

Since we're out and about so much, we thought it might be helpful to have a comprehensive list of over 170 local wedding, wedding reception and meeting venues within an hour radius of the Conejo Valley.

(Contact us for additions/edits to this list.)

Simi Valley Wedding Reception Venues

• Best Western Plus Posada Royale Hotel in Simi Valley (up to 250 guests)

• Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley (up to 5,000 guests)

• Quail Ranch in Simi Valley

• Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley

• Reagan Library reception areas include Air Force One Pavilion, Terrace Area, Courtyard White House Rose Garden and others (capacity <100 to 1,500+)

• Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley

• The Vineyards in Simi Valley (up to 350 guests)

• Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley

Moorpark, Somis Wedding Reception Venues

• Arroyo Vista Recreation Center in Moorpark (no alcohol allowed)

• Eden Gardens in Moorpark (up to 400 guests)

• Hartley Botanica in Somis (up to 375 guests)

• Moorpark Country Club

• Rancho de las Palmas in Moorpark (up to 232 guests)

• 1600 Views Wedding Venue in the hills of Moorpark

• The Saticoy Club in Somis (up to 300 guests)

• Walnut Grove at Tierra Rejada Ranch (up to 250 guests)

Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park Wedding Reception Venues

• Boccaccio's Restaurant at Westlake Lake (up to 150 guests)

• Four Seasons Westlake Village (up to 1,000 guests)

• Gilbert Arena at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks

• Kingsmen Park at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks

• Los Robles Greens Golf Course in Thousand Oaks

• Mizel Estate Vineyard in Thousand Oaks

• North Ranch Center in Westlake Village (up to 150 guests)

• North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village

• Palm Garden Hotel in Newbury Park (up to 250 guests)

• Prospector Ranch in Thousand Oaks (10 acre ranch)

• Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks (up to 350 guests)

• Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park (up to 200+ guests)

• Sunset Hills Country Club in Thousand Oaks

• Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Courtyard, Plaza Park and Theaters

• Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge Banquet Facility

• Best Western Plus Thousand Oaks Inn (up to 200 guests)

• Westlake Hyatt (up to 450 guests)

• Westlake Village Inn (up to 300+ guests)

• Westlake Yacht Club (up to 200+ guests)

• Wolfe Canyon Ranch in Thousand Oaks (214 acre site near Reagan Library)

Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park Wedding Reception Venues

• Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center (up to 200 guests)

• Brookview Ranch in Agoura Hills (up to 300 guests)

• Calabasas Country Club (up to 250 guests)

• Cambria Hotel Calabasas (up to 80 guests)

• City of Calabasas Community Center

• Heaven’s Hill Estate in Agoura Hills

• Hilton Garden Inn Calabasas

• King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas

• Lake Lindero Country Club in Agoura Hills

• Lobo Castle in Calabasas (Medieval Castle - up to 250 guests)

• The Lodge at Malibou Lake in Agoura Hills (up to 280 guests)

• Oak Canyon Ranch in Agoura Hills

• Oak Park Community Center (up to 150 guests)

• Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center in West Hills (up to 175 guests)

• Saddle Peak Lodge in Calabasas (up to 250 guests)

• Sheraton Agoura Hills (up to 400+ guests)

• Whispering Oaks Chapel in Agoura Hills

Camarillo Wedding Reception Venues

• Bella Capri Inn & Suites in Old Town Camarillo (up to 150 guests)

• Camarillo Community Center (up to 500 guests)

• Camarillo Parks - Picnic Area and Indoor Rentals

• Camarillo Public Library Courtyard and Community Room

• Camarillo Ranch House (up to 600 guests)

• Camarillo Barrel Works

• Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum Hangar in Camarillo (up to 250 guests)

• Gerry Ranch in Camarillo (Santa Rosa Valley) (up to 200 guests)

• Las Posas Country Club in Camarillo

• Maravilla Gardens in Camarillo (Santa Rosa) (up to 300 guests)

• McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo (up to 250 guests)

• Padre Serra Parish in Camarillo

• Pleasant Valley Historical Society Botanical Garden in Camarillo

• Spanish Hills Club in Camarillo (up to 265 guests)

• Wedgewood Weddings Sterling Hills in Camarillo (up to 225 guests)

Oxnard, Port Hueneme Wedding Reception Venues

• Heritage Square in Downtown Oxnard

• Magnavino Cellars in Oxnard (up to 160 guests)

• Marez Events Center in Oxnard (up to 300 guests)

• Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme (up to 450 guests)

• Oxnard Historic Farm Park (up to 200 guests)

• Oxnard Performing Arts Center (up to 500 guests)

• Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club at Channel Islands Harbor (up to 175 guests)

• Residence Inn Marriott at River Ridge Oxnard (up to 750 guests)

• River Ridge Golf Club in Oxnard (up to 170 guests)

• Scarlett Belle Riverboat Wedding Cruises at Channel Islands Harbor

• Wedgewood Weddings Pacific View Tower in Oxnard (up to 250 guests)

• Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach in Oxnard

Ventura Wedding Reception Venues

• Cliff House Inn on the Ocean in Ventura (up to 75 guests)

• Crowne Plaza Ventura

• The Derby Club at Ventura County Fairgrounds (up to 900 guests)

• Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort

• Historic Dudley House Museum in Ventura (up to 50)

• Lake Casitas Recreation Area in Ventura

• McGrath Ranch & Garden in Ventura (up to 175 guests)

• Museum of Ventura County Event Pavilion (up to 340 guests)

• Olivas Adobe Historical Park in Ventura (up to 200+ guests)

• The Pierpont Inn in Ventura (up to 300 guests)

• Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura (up to 300 guests)

• Serra Cross Park at Grant Park in Ventura (up to 300 to 500 guests)

• Sylvia White Gallery in Ventura (over 4,000 sq ft)

• Ventura Beach Club (up to 300 guests)

• Ventura Beach Marriott (up to 850 guests)

• Ventura County Fairgrounds

• Ventura Harbor: Surfer's Knoll Beach, Harbor Cove Beach, Ventura Harbor Main Lawn

• Wedgewood Wedding Center at Buenaventura Golf Course (up to 350 guests) (Closed until further notice due to storm damage in early 2023.)

Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru Wedding Reception Venues

• Camp Arnaz in Ojai (up to 350 guests)

• Fillmore Historical Museum (up to 70 guests)

• Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula (up to 160 guests)

• The Lavender Inn in Ojai (up to 100 guests)

• Newhall Mansion in Piru (up to 300 guests)

• Ojai Art Center

• The Ojai Deer Lodge in Ojai (up to 170 sit down and 250 cocktail party style)

• Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

• The Ranch House in Ojai (up to 180 guests)

• Santa Paula Community Center (up to 265 seated guests)

• Soule Park Golf Club in Ojai

• Tuscan Rose Ranch in Santa Paula

Malibu Wedding Reception Venues

• Adamson House in Malibu (up to 200 guests)

• Calamigos Ranch in Malibu (up to 500 guests)

• Cypress Sea Cove

• Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu

• Malibu Beach Inn (up to 50 guests)

• Malibu Phoenix Retreat

• Malibu West Beach Club (up to 250 guests)

• Rancho Del Cielo in Malibu

• Saddlerock Ranch and Vineyards in Malibu

Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Goleta

• Alameda Park Picnic Area in Santa Barbara (up to 60 guests)

• Alice Keck Memorial Gardens Pond/Grass Area (up to 60 guests)

• Alice Keck Memorial Park Arbor Area (up to 150 guests)

• Bates Ranch House in Carpinteria (up to 250 guests)

• Belmond El Encanto in Santa Barbara (up to 300 guests)

• Cabrillo Pavilion (up to 215 guests)

• Calle Puerto Vallarta - City of Santa Barbara East Beach (up to 300 guests)

• Carousel House in Santa Barbara (up to 240 guests)

• Casa de la Guerra Courtyard

• Casa Las Palmas in Santa Barbara (60-75 guests)

• Elings Park Codric Grove (up to 200 guests)

• Elings Park Singleton Pavilion (up to 200 guests)

• Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

• Fess Parker Wine Country Inn & Spa in Los Olivos

• Firestone Vineyard in Los Olivos

• Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore

• Franklin Neighborhood Center in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests indoors)

• Gainey Vineyard in Los Olivos (up to 150 guests)

• Glen Annie Golf Club in Goleta (up to 500 guests)

• Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara (up to over 200 guests)

• La Mesa Park Grassy Area in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests)

• Leadbetter Beach Area West (up to 150 guests)

• Leadbetter Beach Ceremony Area (up to 60 guests)

• Lions Park in Carpinteria (up to 200 guests)

• Louise Lowry Davis Center in Santa Barbara (up to 100 guests indoors)

• Mackenzie Center in Santa Barbara (up to 100 guests)

• Mission Historical Park Rose Garden in Santa Barbara (up to 50 guests) and Grassy Area (up to 200)

• Museum of Santa Barbara Sea Center (up to 60 to 200 guests)

• Ortega Welcome House in Santa Barbara (up to 70 guests)

• The Narrative Loft in Santa Barbara

• Palm Park Beach House in Santa Barbara (up to 100 guests)

• Plaza Del Mar in Santa Barbara (up to 500 guests)

• Rancho La Patera in Goleta (up to 450 seated guests)

• Restoration Oaks Ranch in Gaviota (up to 150 guests)

• The Riviera Mansion (up to 200+ guests)

• Rincon Beach Club in Carpinteria (up to 250 guests)

• Ritz Carlton Bacara Resort and Spa (various from 40 to up to 1,100 guests)

• San Ysidro Ranch has eight venues that accommodate up to 200+ guests

• Santa Barbara County Courthouse (up to 200 guests)

• Santa Barbara Historical Museum Courtyard (up to 450 guests)

• Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (up to 230 guests)

• Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

• Santa Barbara Woman's Club - Rockwood Building

• Santa Barbara Zoo (up to 2500 guests)

• Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (up to 550 guests)

• Shoreline Park Grassy Area in Santa Barbara (up to 125 guests)

• Simpson House Inn (up to 200 guests)

• Sunstone Winery in Los Olivos

• Westside Neighborhood Center in Santa Barbara (up to 150 guests)

• Whispering Rose Ranch in Santa Ynez (up to 350 or more guests)

Over 40 Things to Do in Malibu

This "27 Miles of Scenic Beauty" sign was swapped out for "21 Miles of Scenic Beauty" sign in April 2017 in order to correct the actual length of City of Malibu coastline.

The new sign updated in 2017.

Malibu was incorporated as a separate city in Los Angeles County on March 28, 1991, with 84% of Malibu voters supporting incorporation in a 1990 election.

The Conejo Valley lies just 8 to 10 miles away from the Malibu beachfront, making Malibu a natural choice to beat the heat and enjoy to its south-facing beaches. Here's a compilation of over 40 things to do in and around Malibu.

Beaches (East to West)

• Las Tunas Beach

• Carbon Beach

• Malibu Surfrider Beach

• Malibu Lagoon State Beach

• Dan Blocker Beach

• Escondido Beach

• Paradise Cove Beach

• Point Dume State Beach

• Westward Beach

• Zuma Beach

• Lechuza Beach

• El Matador State Beach

• La Piedra State Beach

• El Pescador State Beach

• Nicholas Canyon County Beach

• Leo Carrillo State Beach

• County Line Beach

• Sycamore Cove Beach

• Thornhill Broome Beach

• Mugu Beach

Surfrider Beach from the Malibu Pier

Hiking and Camping

• Solstice Canyon

• Grotto Trail

• Arroyo Sequit (Woolsey Fire Closure)

• Charmlee Wilderness Park

• Escondido Canyon and Waterfalls

• Chumash Trail in Point Mugu State Park

• Ray Miller Trail in Point Mugu State Park

• Sandstone Peak

• Mishe Mokwa Trail

• Rocky Oaks Nature Reserve

• Big Sycamore Canyon Campground

• Thornhill Broome Campground

• Leo Carrillo State Park Campground

Adamson House

Other Places

• Malibu Pier

• Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum

• Alumni Park at Pepperdine University

• Legacy Park

• Malibu Bluffs Park

• Serra Retreat

• Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University

• Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University

• Malibu Country Mart

• Large Sand Dune at Thornhill Broome Beach

• Mugu Rock

Ventura County Area Car Shows, Car Clubs and Car Museums

Looking for automotive fun around Ventura County?  Here are some options.

Monthly and Annual Car Shows:

County Line Cars and Coffee meets the 2nd Saturday of the month from 8-10AM at The Promenade at Westlake. www.facebook.com/countylinecarsandcoffee

Ventura Raceway offers racing events for dwarf cars, hobby stocks, motorcycles and more. Pricing varies. Visit venturaraceway.com for more information.

The Annual Touch-a-Truck Event in Thousand Oaks for kids and family takes place on Father’s Day weekend each year.

The Thousand Oaks Rotary Annual Street Fair in October always has a fantastic vintage and eclectic auto show worth stopping by for. www.tostreetfair.com

Father’s Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor every June www.channelislandsfathersdaycarshow.com

Sespe Creek Car Show in Fillmore every 4th of July sespecreekevents.org

Simi Valley Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-Off & Car Show every June chilikc.com

Tri-County Mustang Club Ponies by the Sea Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor is every October www.tricountymustangclub.com/car-show

Central Coast British Car Club Car Show is in the Sept/Oct time frame each year at the Channel Islands Harbor centralcoastbritishcarclub.com/car-show

Camarillo Old Town Friday Night Car Cruise takes place every 4th Friday in April through October. www.camarillooldtown.org/car-cruise

Ventura Nationals every Labor Day weekend in Ventura venturanationals.com

Annual shows usually pop up in the CVG Events Calendar.

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The Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar (free admission; open Tuesday to Saturday).

Looking for local car clubs? Check the Social/Hobby Clubs section of CVG. Or here's a list of car and motorcycle clubs.

And also check the Events Calendar and Event Listings for additional events that you will enjoy!

Have something to add to this list? CONTACT US

CLOSED OR STATUS ON HIATUS OR UNCLEAR

Malibu Cars and Coffee on hiatus (still on hiatus as of December 2023).. www.malibucarsandcoffee.com

Conejo Valley Cars and Coffee - (seems to be on hiatus) www.cvcarsandcoffee.com

Muscles & Mojo Cars and Coffee took place every 3rd Sunday at the Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard, but it’s finale was June 16, 2024 as the museum is closing on July 7th.

The Mullin Auto Museum in Oxnard closed its doors on Feb 10, 2024.

The Murphy Auto Museum in Oxnard closes its doors on July 7, 2024.

17th Annual Waves of Flags Display at Pepperdine University September 7-27, 2024

For the 17th consecutive year, Pepperdine University will commemorate the lives lost in the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, with the Waves of Flags display at Alumni Park on the Malibu campus.

Waves of Flags commemorates the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11 terror attacks and features a vast display of American flags for each American life lost as well as international flags representing the home countries of those from abroad. Made possible through the support of donors and volunteers, the installation will be on display at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road from Saturday, September 7 to Friday, September 27, 2024.

In addition to the Waves of Flags installation, Pepperdine is the permanent home of the Thomas E. Burnett, Jr., Heroes Garden, a place to honor all those who live heroic lives, including Pepperdine alumnus Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. (MBA ’95), a passenger on United Flight 93, whose life was cut short in the September 11 attacks. The garden's plaque reads: “Dedicated to freedom's heroes of September 11, 2001, and the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93, among them Pepperdine alumnus Thomas E. Burnett, Jr., who sacrificed their lives to overcome terrorists’ intent on destroying American lives and landmarks in our nation's capital. We shall never forget.” Heroes Garden is currently closed to the public, along with the rest of the Pepperdine campus.

www.pepperdine.edu/waves-of-flags