Inaugural Simi Valley Apricot Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024

The Simi Valley Apricot Festival takes place at Strathearn Historical Park, 137 Strathearn Place, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. There will be entertainment, food, games, vendors, crafts, historical presentations, makers’ market, car show and a plant sale. Apricot infused drinks and food items will be available for purchase. Admission is only $5.00 (ages 4 and up). Children under 3 are free. Active and retired military with ID will receive free admission. Hours 11am to 5pm. Learn more at www.facebook.com/Strathearnpark.

End of Summer Carnival and Live Music at the Simi Valley Town Center September 6-8, 2024

The Simi Valley Town Center is hosting a carnival and live concerts the weekend of September 6-8, 2024. Carnival hours 5-10pm on Friday, September 6th, 5-11pm on Saturday, September 7th and 4-10pm on Sunday, September 8th. (SAT/SUN HOURS UPDATED DUE TO THE HEATWAVE.)

Concerts to include:

• September 6th @6pm: Justin Honsinger

• September 7th @6pm: Ticket to Ride (Beatles tribute band)

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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.

Wheels in Motion Event in Simi Valley on Sunday, August 25, 2024

Wheels In Motion is a free event hosted by Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District that will include a youth power wheels race, a classic car show and a touch-a-truck exhibit with vehicles from the Simi Valley Police Department, Ventura County Fire Department, RSRPD and Ventura County Air Ops.

The event will take place on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 9:30am to 2pm at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005-C E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Learn more at https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/wheelsinmotion.php.

Simi Valley Oktoberfest Event on Saturday, October 5, 2024

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise presents the Simi Valley Oktoberfest event on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from noon to 5pm. Located at Lemon Park (Rancho Tapo Community Park), 3700 Avenida Simi. Tickets prices are $40 general admission and $100 for the VIP experience. Ages 21+ only. Admission includes access to the beer tent, Oktoberfest music and concert viewing area, food trucks and more. All your beer is included with your ticket.

Learn more and get your tickets at simioktoberfest.com.

2024 Veterans Day Ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park on Monday, November 11th

The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District and supporting organizations present a Veterans Day ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park & Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11 am. Event to include music, speeches, acknowledgement of veterans in attendance and more.

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63rd Annual Youth Halloween Carnival in Simi Valley on Thursday, October 31, 2024

The 63rd Annual Youth Halloween Carnival, hosted by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, will take place on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 4-7PM at Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley. Event to include inflatables, trick or treat village, balloons, face painting and carnival games. Admission $6 in advance for ages 3 to 12, $8 for ages 13-18. Free for 2 and under. Limited tickets at the door for $10. Activities geared towards kids ages 2 to 12.

More information at https://rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/sv_halloween.php

Tickets available online October 1 to October 30 at rsrpd.org.

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District Movies in the Park in June and August

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents free Movies in the Park at Rancho Madera Community Park, 556 Lake Park Drive, Simi Valley (Wood Ranch). Pre-movie fun activities start at 6:30PM. Movies start at dusk. Bring blankets and chairs.

• Friday, June 28: Super Mario Bros Movie

• Friday, August 9: Trolls

Additionally, there will be a free screening of The Little Mermaid at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park, on Friday, June 21st

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2024 Simi Civic Center Plaza Concerts in the Courtyard, June to September

Free summer concerts at the Simi Civic Center Plaza will be back for a 11th year on designated nights in June through September 2024 from 6-9pm. Located on Tapo Canyon Road between the 118 Freeway and Alamo Street.

The lineup:

• Saturday, June 29: 805 Social Club (Dance/Pop)

• Saturday, July 13: Sidetracs (70s/80s Dance Party and Selena Tribute)

• Saturday, July 27: Little Alice (Top 40 - 70s to Today)

• Saturday, August 10: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)

• Saturday, August 24: Live From Earth (Pat Benatar and Beyond Tribute)

• Saturday, September 7: The Dirty Lowdown (Yacht Rock and 80s Dance Party)

Visit www.facebook.com/concertsinthecourtyard for more information.

2024 Regal Theaters Summer Movie Express ($1 Movies) in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley

Regal Theaters presents its Summer Movie Express 2024. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During the summer, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at designated time frames. Both movies play both days. Summer Movie Express 2024 runs June 11 to August 7.

Participating local theaters include Regal Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12, 680 Ventura Boulevard, and Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 at 2751 Tapo Cyn Road.

The lineup:

• June 11-12: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

• June 18-19: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and The Angry Birds Movie 2

• June 25-26: Despicable Me 3 and Migration

• July 2-3: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Movie

• July 9-10: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Might Movie

• July 16-17: Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sonic The Hedgehog

• July 23-24: Trolls Band Together and Sonic the Hedgehog 2

• July 30-31: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile and Kung Fu Panda 3

• August 6-7: Minions: The Rise of Gru and Sing 2

Visit www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express for more information.