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The Thanksgiving Day 5K takes place at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
Run along the Arroyo bike path, lined with beautiful trees for shade through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. Aid stations every 1.5 miles. Race starts at 8am. This is a rain or shine event.
Visit www.ThanksgivingDay5k.com to learn more and sign up.
The Free Clinic of Simi Valley, in partnership with Simi Valley Hospital, presents the Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run for Depression Awareness and Kids’ 1K Fun Run at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley (near the tennis courts at Erringer and Royal). Event will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 7 am (Half Marathon), 8:15 am (5K/10K) and 9:30 am (Kids’ Run).
Funds raised from this event will benefit the Free Clinic of Simi Valley's Counseling Programs. Everyday, the Free Clinic is saving lives, improving the health of the community, and reducing health care costs for residents of Simi Valley. The Clinic does this through preventing visits to hospital emergency departments, which are costly and provide no continuity of care.
Learn more and register at www.freeclinicsv.com/fmgrun.html.
The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue. Gates open at 3pm. There will be live music, food and craft vendors, silent auction, beer and wine, a free kids’ zone (courtesy of Adventist Health Simi Valley) and, of course, fireworks at 9 pm (simulcast to music on 99.1 The Ranch).
Stage Lineup:
3:15PM: Silver Lining
5PM: FamDamly
7PM: Forever Rod (Rod Stewart tribute)
Admission is FREE or you can opt for the VIP Experience for an extra special afternoon and evening that includes delicious BBQ, drinks, shaded seating for the concert and a special viewing area for the fireworks. Visit www.starspangledsimi.com for more information and tickets.
Limited onsite parking for $25. Parking and shuttle service will run from the Simi Valley Metrolink Station (5050 E. Los Angeles Ave.) and Simi Valley High School (5400 Cochran St.).
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)
To celebrate our nation’s 248th birthday, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is hosting a day full of family-fun activities. This year’s celebration includes patriotic concerts, family entertainment, games, crafts, and more. All 4th of July activities are free; admission rates apply to view the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion and the Library’s current temporary exhibit, Defending America and the Galazy: Star Wars and SDI.
Once the main parking lot is full, guests will be directed to park on Presidential Drive or in one of the Library’s offsite lots. Complimentary shuttles will be running to bring guests to the Reagan Library.
SCHEDULE:
Main Courtyard
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Have Your Face Painted!
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. JB & The Big Circle Riders
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Los Angeles Sheriff Band Performs on Stage
1:30 p.m. - Jelly Belly Winner Announced!
3:00 p.m. - Event Concludes
Gipper's Grove – 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Unveiling of our Charters of Freedom Monument, these are life-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. This is the first one in the state of California.
Ruwe Terrace – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Crafts
Photo Opportunity with Presidents Retail Kiosk
Food and Beverage Available for Purchase
South Lawn – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Carnival games and so many lawn family games!
PLC Stage – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Re-enactors perform
Roosevelt Room – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bingo (prizes are included)
Rose Garden – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bounce Jumper – Featuring Patriotic Bouncer
Located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, the Reagan Library is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For museum information, ticket prices and events, visit www.reaganlibrary.com.
The 3rd Annual Simi Valley Chalk Fest will take place the weekend of May 18-19, 2024 at Simi Valley City Hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, from 10am to 5pm each day. Event will feature chalk art, kids’ chalking zone, food trucks, vendors and more.
Visit the Reagan Library this Memorial Day to honor the fallen men and women who served in the United States Military. The program will include live musical entertainment by harpist Thomas Baker, a flyover by the Tiger Squadron (weather permitting), a Color Guard, an Invocation by Naval Base Ventura County Command Chaplain Aristotle Rivera, and the following speakers:
Remarks by Captain Robert Kimnach III, Commanding Officer, Naval Base Ventura County
Remarks by Tony Cordero, Gold Star Family Member
Keynote Remarks by Patricia Blassie, Gold Star Family Member
This event will be held outdoors by the Reagan Library’s Gold Star Family Memorial. All Memorial Day programming is free to attend. Admission rates apply to view the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and the library’s latest exhibit, Defending America & The Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI.
Once the main parking lot is full, guests will be directed to park on Presidential Drive. Complimentary shuttles will be running to bring guests to the Reagan Library.
Music starts at 9:00 a.m. and the main program starts at 10 a.m.
For more information, please call (805) 522-2977.
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.
Steampunk at Strathearn is a whimsical festival event that will celebrate Victorian-era industrialism on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place in Simi Valley. Hours are 10am to 6pm. Adults $20. Kids 8-12 $8. Ages 7 and under free.
Event to feature vendors, entertainment, steampunk-themed activities, costumes, inventions, food and more. Learn more at rsrpd.org/recreation/the_great_outdoors.php
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
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