Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory presents its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27, 2024 beginning at 11am. Event, free of charge to the public, will feature live patriotic music, guest speakers, displays and complimentary hot dogs and ice cream. Located at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo.
Learn more at www.conejomountain.com/in-our-community.
Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Midsummer Block Party takes place July 10 through 14, 2024. Free admission and free live music. There will be carnival rides, food, local craft vendors, live music, live art, car show and much more. Schedule coming soon at www.camarillooldtown.org/heritage-days. Hours TBA.
Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District presents the 2nd Annual Summer Palooza at Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo on Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd from 4pm to 8pm, followed by outdoor movie at 8:30pm.
Free event to include live music, food trucks, beer garden, touch-a-truck, kids zone, lawn games, cornhole tournament, vendors and more. www.pvrpd.org
The 45th Ventura County Greek Festival will take place June 28, 29 and 30 back, after 10 years offsite, at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo.
The event features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors, petting zoo, and a kids' play area.
Festival times are 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Check vcgreekfestival.org or call 805.482.1273 for more information. No onsite parking. Free parking and shuttle rides at the Ventura County Office of Education parking lot at 5100 Adolfo Road.
Admission is $6, which includes a raffle ticket. Free admission for kids 12 and under and active military, veterans and first responders with ID.
The Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District is hosting a Community Rummage Sale at Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley Street on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 7 am to noon. The event will include over 100 booths. More info at www.pvrpd.org/2024-05-04-rummage-sale Free admission.
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. There will also be craft vendors, face painting. Try some local takeout by supporting the Camarillo Old Town eateries with their pre-order and/or take-out options.
The Camarillo Community Band's 2024 Summer Concert Series is planned at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive at Paseo Camarillo on July 11, 18, 25 and August 1.
Performances will start at 7:00pm (and end at approximately 8:30 pm). Free admission. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic dinners while enjoying the show.
Additionally, the band will perform in the Memorial Day service at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park at 11am on May 27, 2023.
Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District and the City of Camarillo present the 2024 Summer Concert Series. Features free concerts at Constitution Park, 601 Carmen Drive. Admission is free. Concerts start at 7pm.
The Lineup:
Saturday, June 29 - Smith (Country/Pop/Rock)
Saturday, July 13 - Savor (Santana Tribute)
Saturday, July 27 - Dark Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute)
Saturday, August 10 - 805 Social Club (Cover Band)
Residents are welcome to bring low folding chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner to enjoy during the concerts. Food trucks will be on site offering tasty options for a purchased dinner or dessert. Seating is on the lawn with first-come, first-serve basis. Residents will be allowed to save their spot in advance by placing their chairs on the grass, no earlier than 5pm the Friday before the concert.
More info at www.pvrpd.org/summer-concert-series
One of Ventura County’s premier celebrations of gastronomy, fine wines and community spirit will mark its 30th anniversary as Casa Pacifica presents the annual Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at California State University Channel Islands. General admission tickets are now available at www.cpwinefoodbrewfest.com.
This year’s milestone event is hosted by Bank of America; Conico and MacValley Oil; Mission Produce; Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC; and the Van Huisen family.
Voted the Best Food & Drink Festival and Best Charity Event for the past 12 years, the Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival brings together the pinnacle of talent of Ventura County’s food and wine scene, including renowned restauranteurs, chefs, vinters and breweries. Owners, chefs and artisans will be on hand to pour, serve and interact with attendees, making the Festival one of the most personal and convenient ways to discover the region’s delicious bounty. Admission includes access to a diverse selection of delicious food, premium wines and tasty craft brews from more than 100 exhibitors, along with live musical entertainment from the VIP Lounge and main stage.
Attendees can also take in the popular Yummie Culinary Competition, which pits top chefs against one another in a blind tasting competition judged by media personalities, food and wine editors and chefs. Judges crown winners for the best of two categories – Savory and Sweet – based on flavor, presentation, innovation and quality.
The Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival is Casa Pacifica’s largest annual fundraiser and supports the agency’s life-changing mental health programs for children, young adults and families.
More info and tickets at www.cpwinefoodbrewfest.com.
Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families is a crisis-care and residential treatment facility for abused, neglected, or at-risk children in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The agency is the largest non-profit provider of children’s mental health services in both counties and along with its campus-based programs administers a number of community-based programs which are designed with the intent to strengthen families and keep children in their homes. For more information about Casa Pacifica, visit www.casapacifica.org.
Free Comic Book Day takes place annually on the first Saturday in May, which is May 4, 2024 this year. On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book stores around the world give away designated comic books to anyone visiting their stores.
Visit www.freecomicbookday.com to learn more. Participating stores in the local Ventura County area this year include:
Arsenal Comics and Games: 1610-1 Newbury Road, Newbury Park (805.499.6197) and 3431 Telegraph Road, Ventura (805.620-0543)
A Hidden Fortress: 1960-9 Sequoia Ave, Simi Valley (805.526.6457)
Sterling Silver Comics: 2210 Pickwick Drive, Camarillo (805.484.4708)
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