"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

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 

Celebrate America's Birthday at the Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2024

America's 248th birthday is Thursday, July 4, 2024, but the Stagecoach Inn invites you to a fun celebration with children’s old-time games, crafts, music, prizes and more on Wednesday, July 3rd from 1 to 4PM in celebration of Independence Day and the historical opening of the Grand Union Hotel (aka Stagecoach Inn) in July 1876!

Enjoy free ice cream (while supplies last), craft making and live music while cooling your heels exploring the museum complex both indoors and out.

Visit Timber School and recite the Pledge of Allegiance with children rewarded with a prize, and then follow the dusty trail to Pioneer House and children who can identify one or more traditional 4th of July foods will also win something to take home.

Costumed docents will be demonstrating tools, machinery, gadgets and various “modern conveniences” that households and businesses enjoyed in the mid-late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Some of the items that may be demonstrated include a sausage stuffer, butter churner, miniature sewing machine for travel, iron and laundry equipment, woodworking tools and working blacksmith forge.

“Can you Spot” items will be placed around the property for the kids to find!

Experience what life was like in the early days of the Conejo Valley. Several exhibits are augmented with QR code signage, offering “Virtual Tour” video enhancements via your smart phone.

The Stagecoach Inn Museum welcomes visitors on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 pm. Regular admission is $10 per person; $5 for children 5 to 12, children under 5 and Conejo Valley Historical Society Members (with Membership card) are free.

Boney Mountain Trail Half Marathon & 7K in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, September 21, 2024

The Boney Mountain Trail Half Marathon and 7K was originally planned for Saturday, February 10, 2024 but has been rescheduled to September 21, 2024 due to storms. The race takes place in Point Mugu State Park, starting at Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa in Newbury Park. Challenging, single track, switchback climbs and descents, creek crossings and climb up the Old Boney trail.

Half marathon starts at 8am. 7K at 8:30am. Register at ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=108926

Free Photos with Santa, Toy Drive and Winter Wonderland at Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks December 9, 10, 16 and 17

Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks Hosts Toy Drive & Winter Wonderland Event

Bring along your loved ones and meet Santa Claus at the Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks during their yearly toy drive and Winter Wonderland celebration on December 9, 10, 16, and 17. Join in all the festive fun from 10 am to 4 pm each day.

After taking a free photo with Santa, stick around for Christmas-themed coloring and games. Then, experience the magic as Hollywood Storage Center morphs into a Winter Wonderland! Santa's weather elves predict intermittent snowfall throughout each day of the event.

New, unwrapped toys will be gathered and donated to Play Conejo, the charitable division of the Conejo Recreation & Park District, which will then be distributed directly to low-income children in our neighborhood. While donations are appreciated, they are not a requirement for participation in the photo sessions and activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while having some holiday fun.

About Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks
Situated at 3425 Old Conejo Road, a half-mile off the 101 Freeway at Wendy Drive, Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks is a locally owned enterprise committed to offering a superior space for the things you cherish.

For more information about this event, call 805-804-5432 or visit HollywoodStorageCenter.com.

SoCal Ride & Rally to Defeat ALS in Newbury Park on Saturday, May 6, 2023

The 7th annual SoCal Ride and Rally to Defeat ALS is a one-day community event designed to appeal to every level of cyclist, hiker, walker and supporter of The Golden West Chapter of The ALS Association. It's all happening on May 6 at Dos Vientos Community Park from 7:30am to 2pm. This fundraiser helps support members of the local community who are impacted by ALS Disease.

Cyclists can take the 40-mile or 25-mile route with a lovely rest stop at the Elks Lodge in Thousand Oaks. Hikers have a 6-mile outing on the Powerline Trail. A wheelchair-friendly Family Walk of .7 miles around the park will also be available. Registration fees start at $20 for the Family Walk, $35 for the hike and $55 for bike riders. Fees increase on April 1.

Coffee, bagels and fresh fruit are provided at the start of the activities. Upon crossing the finish line participants partake of a delicious lunch, live music, and refreshing beverages.

Register or donate at https://secure.alsagoldenwest.org/site/TR?pg=informational&fr_id=1140&type=fr_informational&sid=1021

Open Mosque Day at Islamic Center of Conejo Valley on Saturday, October 22, 2022

On Saturday, October 22, 2022 from noon to 4 pm, the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley will be opening its doors and inviting all local residents to explore the building and the beliefs and practice of those who worship there at its annual Open Mosque Day. Islamic Center of Conejo Valley is located 2700 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park. There will be tours, exhibits, midday prayers and a brief talk and Q&A as well as light refreshments.  www.iccv.org

Conejo Valley All-District Music Festival Concerts May 16-25

The beloved community-wide All-District music festival returns to the Conejo Valley after a two-year pandemic hiatus, but will look a little different than in years past. The 38th annual multi-night festival put on by the Conejo Schools Foundation and featuring band, strings, and chorus students from local Elementary, Middle, and High Schools normally fills the large Kavli Theatre in the Bank of America Performing Arts Center for eight separate concerts, hosting thousands of Conejo Valley families. This year the eight concerts will be held May 16-25 in five different venues throughout the district.

The Conejo Schools Foundation takes the lead on presenting this incredible community-wide event, but they are supported by the cooperative efforts of Conejo Valley Unified School District, and the Conejo Recreation and Park District who administer the elementary band, strings, and chorus programs throughout the district. Representatives from each agency have worked together to ensure students would have a meaningful and extraordinary musical experience. Now in its 38th year, this annual tradition endures as both an opportunity to showcase the musical talents and achievements of the youth of our community, and to inspire the younger performers to continue with their music studies and attain the level of excellence they will see in the High School performers. To inspire young musicians even further, the Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra, whose members are primarily retired professional musicians, will play as audience-goers exit the venues, offering a chance to enjoy what a lifetime of musical practice can sound like as well as an opportunity to donate to the non-profit Conejo Schools Foundation that hosts these events.

First up will be the Newbury Park Band track on Monday, May 16, which will feature performers from the elementary and middle schools that feed into Newbury Park High School sharing the stage with the NPHS Band outdoors in the NPHS football stadium.

Tuesday, May 17, Westlake High School Football Stadium will host a combined concert of schools feeding into both Westlake High School and Thousand Oaks High School band programs.

Wednesday, May 18 the Newbury Park High School gymnasium will host strings students from the Newbury Park track.

Thursday, May 19 strings students from all over Thousand Oaks will perform together at Redwood Middle School.

Friday, May 20 Westlake area strings students will star in two back-to-back concerts in the Westlake High School gymnasium (5pm and 7pm).

Monday, May 23 kicks off the 3-day chorus festival in the Westlake High School football stadium with chorus students from throughout Westlake Village.

Tuesday, May 24 the Newbury Park students gather in the Westlake High School football stadium.

And finally, Wednesday, May 25, chorus students from throughout Thousand Oaks will come together in the Westlake High School football stadium for the festival finale!

All concerts begin at 7pm (except the first WHS Strings Concert at 5pm). Tickets are $10. These events are open to the whole community. Pre-sale tickets and more information online at www.conejoschools.org.
The Festivals plan to return to the Kavli Theatre in 2023.

Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area Programs in Ventura County

Free events and programs at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area locations in Ventura County and adjacent areas are highlighted below! (updated periodically to remove past activities). For additional details and other event locations, visit samofund.org/calendar.

Most activities subject to cancellation if there's significant rain.

7/24 8:30-10:30pm: The Moon in Action program at Paramount Ranch - Much like the sun during the day, the Moon is the dominant bright gem of the night sky. Join us at Paramount Ranch to learn about the surface features of the Moon and the influence it has on the Earth.

The program will start with a demonstration on how the Moon reflects sunlight and why we see the different phases. The demonstration will be followed by telescope and binocular viewings of the surface of the Moon, including interactive activities for children and families to learn about the surface features.

Sat TBA 8:30-10am - Birds of the Santa Monica Mountains Walk at King Gillette Ranch - Bring your binoculars, bird guide, and/or camera and join us for an easy bird walk around the grounds of King Gillette Ranch. This area attracts many songbirds, water birds, woodpeckers, and raptors and we are always treated to something interesting. Kids are welcome and the walk is less than a mile at a very easy pace as we stop often to observe the birds. We leave promptly at 8:30 from the flagpole. Heavy rain cancels (but I will be there for anyone who wants to walk in it!). See you there!

Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center in Calabasas

King Gillette Ranch - View from near Inspiration Point

Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center in Newbury Park

Directions to various locations

Cheeseboro/Palo Comado Canyons: Ventura Fwy (101) to Chesebro Rd exit. Turn north on Palo Comado Canyon Rd then right on Chesebro Rd. Go north 1 mile to park entrance. Turn right and follow road to parking lot.

Circle X Ranch: Pacific Coast Hwy to Yerba Buena Rd. Turn inland; go 5.4 miles to Circle X Ranch contact station.

Sandstone Peak Trailhead: 1 mile north of Circle X Ranch contact station on Yerba Buena Rd. Parking lot is on left.

Mishe Mokwa Trailhead: 1.75 miles north of the Circle X contact station along Yerba Buena Road. Parking lot is on right.

King Gillette Ranch: Ventura Fwy (101) Exit Las Virgenes Rd. Go 3 miles south on Las Virgenes Rd to Mulholland Hwy intersection (traffic light). Turn left on Mulholland Hwy. Park entrance is 0.1 mile on right.

Malibu Creek State Park: Ventura Fwy (101) Exit Las Virgenes Rd. Go 3 miles south on Las Virgenes Rd to Mulholland Hwy intersection (traffic light). Park entrance is 0.25 mile south of the intersection on Las Virgenes Rd. From Pacific Coast Hwy: north on Malibu Canyon Rd to park entrance on left.

Paramount Ranch: Ventura Fwy (101) to Kanan Rd exit. South on Kanan 0.5 mile. Left on Cornell Way and veer to right. South 2.5 miles, entrance is on right side of the road.

Peter Strauss Ranch is located at 30000 Mulholland Highway, Agoura Hills.

Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa: Ventura Fwy (101) to Lynn Rd exit. South on Lynn Rd 5.25 miles to Via Goleta. Park entrance is on the left at Via Goleta. Continue all the way to a parking lot where the road ends. To get to the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center, walk 0.3 mile up gravel road from the parking area to brown wooden building. 

Wendy Trailhead: Ventura Fwy (101) to Wendy Dr. exit. South on Wendy Dr to dirt pullout at intersection with Potrero Rd.

Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch: From Ventura Fwy (101): Exit Las Virgenes Rd. Go 3 miles south on Las Virgenes Rd to Mulholland Hwy intersection (traffic light). Turn left on Mulholland Hwy. Go 0.1 mile and turn right into entrance of King Gillette Ranch. The visitor center is the first building on your right. 26867 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas.

Holiday Open House at Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park on Sunday, December 8, 2019

Unwrap a Victorian Holiday Join in a celebration of the traditions of Christmas and Hanukkah with beautiful decorations throughout the Stagecoach Inn Museum complex in Newbury Park on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 1-4pm.

Children will enjoy storytelling from Mrs. Claus and help decorate Timber School’s Christmas tree. Two local musical groups entertain with sounds of the holidays, while Charles Dickens shares his tales. AND more!

Wrap up your visit with cookies and hot cider in Anderson Hall.

Free admission is our gift to the community! Unwrap a Victorian Holiday is a self-guided open house with things to see and do throughout the Museum grounds. Regular museum tours will resume on Wednesday, December 11th.

Located at 51 South Ventu Park Road. Visit stagecoachinnmuseum.org for more information.