Annual Events

PAUSE4kids East County Special Needs Support Group
PAUSE4Kids
Date: The 1st Wed of every month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Admission Fees: FREE

Our support group is open to the public and there is no charge. If you plan to attend, please call our office or check this website before you attend to make sure there are no changes to our scheduling.

New Mother's :Breastfeeding Support Groups
Date: Every Mon, Tues and Wed from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Corky Harvey MS, RN, IBCLC & Jesse Zilberstain CLE, MPA

 

M&T for Moms with Babies 0-4 months

W fro Moms with Babies 4-8 months

Drop-In Childbirth Classes with Lilly Meehan
Lilly Meehan, Childbirth Education
Drop-In Childbirth Classes with Lilly Meehan
Date: Every Tues and Wed from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Admission Fees: $25.00 per class
Special Instructions: See all the details at http://www.venturabirthclass.com

Can't commit to a six week childbirth class? If work schedules or your due date makes a group class impractical, come to Drop-In Childbirth classes when it works out for you. Get all the details including the schedule at http://www.venturabirthclass.com

Kids Club @ The Lakes
Date: Every Wed from 11:00am to 12:00pm

The Kids Club at The Lakes meets selected Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. Call 805.497.9861 for more information. Events are outdoors; rain generally cancels events but call first. Events vary from puppet shows to storytellers to musicians, petting zoos, arts and crafts, etc. for preschoolers and their parents. These are outdoor events and are weather permitting. Contact The Lakes for more information at 805.497.9861.

ASD Parent Support Group
Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center
Date: The 1st of every month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Exact start time is NOT known.  Please contact resource center for exact info.

California Science Center
Date: Every day from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Admission to Science Center permanent exhibition galleries is free.

 

Parking is $8 per car, $10 for buses, and $25 for oversize vehicles (cash only).

Kids Club at The Lakes
Date: Every Wed (Mar 10-Oct 27) from 11:00am to 12:00pm

The Kids Club at The Lakes meets selected Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. Call 805.497.9861 for more information. Events are outdoors; rain generally cancels events but call first. Events vary from puppet shows to storytellers to musicians, petting zoos, arts and crafts, etc. for preschoolers and their parents. These are outdoor events and are weather permitting. Contact The Lakes for more information at 805.497.9861.

Summer Nights Music Series at The Oaks Mall
Date: Every Th (Sep 2-Sep 2) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Sep. 2: Magical Mystery Tour (Beatles Tribute Band)

Ventura Charter Homeschool Program Informational Meeting
Date: 09/02/2010 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Did you hear about the new and innovative Homeschool Program at Ventura Charter? Want to know more about it, or do you have friends who might want to know more? Come and attend our Homeschool Info Night on Thursday, September 2, 2010, @7:00 at Ventura Charter, 2060 Cameron Street in Ventura. We will talk about the new program, our enrichment classes, choice days, field trips, our e-tutoring program and meet and mingle with our teachers and other families who are homeschooling or interested in joining our homeschool family. Questions? Email bridges.ventura.charter@gmail.com

Sling Clinics
Date: Every Tues and Th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm

With Jesse Zilberstein, CLE, MPA

Kids Club @ The Oaks
Date: The 1st Th of every month from 10:00am to 11:00am
Admission Fees: FREE

 February 4th the entertainer is Jay Leslie, who will keep everyone in awe with his amazing illusions and talented “trick a minute” routine.

Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
Date: The 1st Th of every month from 12:00pm to 4:30pm
Admission Fees: FREE

Please always call to confirm FREE days and hours.

Thousand Oaks Farmer's Market
Date: Every Th from 1:30pm to 6:30pm

Open All Year

Sib Club for Siblings of Special Needs Children
Date: The 1st Fri of every month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Games, Fun, Activities for 5-14 year old siblings of children with developmental disabilities. First Friday of the month. For more information call:485-9643

Stroller Strides 6th Birthday Celebration
Date: 09/03/2010 from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Come join Stroller Strides Conejo as they celebrate their 6th birthday! Following the class, there will be games, food, prizes, a raffle and more! Raffle prizes include: gift certificates to Mastro's, The Oaks Mall, Salons, Pampered Chef, Jewelry, Photo Session from KM Photography, Hasbro Game Bundles and much more!

 

Stroller Strides class is FREE – JOIN THE FUN!  Raffle Tickets $2 Or 6 tickets for $10!

 

(Class @ 9:30 am, fesitivities @ 10:30 am)

The Oaks Mile
Date: 09/04/2010 from 8:00am to 12:00pm

How fast can you run a mile? Find out at the Oaks Mile. Compete against friends in your age group, do the family fun run, or race against the areas best athletes in the Elite race. The Oaks Mile encourages youth to run and supports local youth running programs. Presented by the Thousand Oaks High School Cross Country Teams.

Fairy Tales in the Park (FREE) - Westlake Village
Date: 09/04/2010 from 11:30am to 12:30pm

Fairy Tales in the Park is brought to you by Gypsy Productions, the Gypsies in a Trunk, Creative Acting Theater School, C.A.T.S. Summer Camps, Manners do Matter, and your local Park & Recreation Department. These free, live theatrical performances are geared toward children ages 3 to 10. In 1995 John and Roxanne Diesel co-founded Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe's love of children's theatre has led them to perform every May through September since 1995 all over Ventura County. The tour has grown to include Camarillo, Simi Valley, Ventura, Westlake Village and the Channel Islands Harbor. The troupe's goalis to create an environment where families could introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price - free! All Fairy Tales in the Park performances are held outdoors in a variety of venues and is always free of charge, though the players pass the hat to help cover costuming and travel costs, donations are always voluntary. All Fairy Tales in the Park are outdoor shows. Most venues do not have shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. Bring water, juice, snacks, picnics. Blankets and low-slung chairs are recommended. Please leave doggies at home (not that they don't love them). The shows are designed to run approximately 45 minutes, which coincides with the attention span of our target age group, 3-8 year olds.

Brandon's Buddies Play Date
Date: The 1st Sa of every month from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Admission Fees: FREE

For children with and without disabilities and their families. Face painting, arts and crafts, entertainment, treats. Free.

 

Check website to confirm event.

 

2nd Annual Camarillo Hospice Country Music Festival and Chili Co
Date: 09/05/2010 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm

Featuring lots of chili and country music, plus fun for the whole family, Camarillo Hospice will present the 2nd Annual Country Music Festival and Chili Cookoff on Sunday, September 5th, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at the Camarillo Ranch. The event is open to the public. $10 admission. Kids under 12 free. Tickets may be purchased at the Camarillo Hospice office and at the Camarillo Farmers Market. Food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be on sale. The event is one of the major fund raisers for Camarillo Hospice. The Country Music Festival and Chili Cookoff will include competition with cash prizes and trophies for the best chili. There will also be live country music, including performances by Caught Red Handed and Somis Highway, plus line dancing. There will be People's Choice chili and wine and beer, plus food provided by the Pleasant Valley Lions Club. There will also be a variety of craft vendors. The afternoon will also feature a silent auction for a variety of interesting items and a cash drawing. Hospice is a volunteer hospice and grief support center in Camarillo dedicated to the dignity of life by providing care, comfort, support, and counseling to individuals and families facing a life-limiting illness and/or grieving the loss of a loved one. The Camarillo Ranch is located just east of the Flynn road off-ramp from Highway 101 at 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd. For information on the purchase of tickets, sponsorships, and other details, please call the Camarillo Hospice office at 805-389-6870 or go to the Hospice web site at www.camarillohospice.org.

New Mothers Breastfeeding Support Groups
Date: Every Mon and Tues (Aug 6-Sep 28) from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Admission Fees: $15/session, first 0-4 month class is free

Bring your baby to these special groups to share and learn in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Discussions are facilitated by lactation consultants and broach many topics including postpartum adjustment, feeding, burping, sleeping, gas and colic, normal newborn behavior, soothing fussy babies and breastfeeding. Classes are organized by the age of your baby: 0-4 and 4-8 months. Expectant mothers are encouraged to attend a complimentary New Mothers Breastfeeding Support Group of the 0-4 month group prior to giving birth. Additionally, there is no charge for the first 0-4 month New Mothers Breastfeeding Support Group you attend with your baby.

NOTE:
(Mondays: Babies 0-4; Tuesdays: Babies 4-8 months @ 1:30 pm)

 

Labor Day Concert in the Park
Date: 09/06/2010 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

2010 Summer Concerts in the Park's presents its Labor Day Concert, Monday, September 6th. Sponsoring organization The Thousand Oaks Acorn presents QUEEN NATION. The summer concert series winds up with a Tribute to Queen, featuring the major hits of this ever-popular rock group performed with extraordinary authenticity! Artists subject to change; please leave pets at home.

Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits
Date: The 1st Tues of every month from 10:00am to 4:30pm
Admission Fees: FREE

Please always call and confirm FREE days and hours.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Date: The 1st Tues of every month from 9:30am to 5:00pm
Admission Fees: FREE

Please always call to confirm FREE days and hours.

Kids Club, My Gym, and Kids Eat Free
Date: Every Tues from 4:30pm to 7:30pm

The Sagebrush Cantina announces it will be hosting Tuesday night's Kid's Club, a local family community event offering free entertainment and activities geared toward families with kids ages 10 and under. The weekly Tuesday family night event offers activities such as face painting, gymnastics and disco dancing with a variety of featured entertainment which will include magic, reptiles, puppets, jugglers and bubble shows. During Kid's Club the cantina offers families a Kids Eat Free special with one free child's meal with every adult entrée ordered or a $3 kid's special meal with drink. Kid's Club runs from 4:30 - 7:30 pm, rain or shine. Kids Eat Free pricing runs from 4:00 pm until closing. For more information on Kid's Club, call the Sagebrush Cantina at (818) 222-6062, or email sagebrushcantina@earthlink.net.

Kidspace Children's Museum Family Free Night
Date: The 1st Tues of every month from 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Free parking is available in lot I, to the west end in Brookside Park near Rose Bowl.

 

Visit website to ensure Free Family Night still exists.

Down Syndrome Support Group
Date: The 2nd Th of every month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Families have open discussion on issues relating to children with Down Syndrome. 2nd Thursday of the month. For more information

31st Conejo Valley Home Remodeling & RV Show
Date: 09/11/2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Homeowners who are planning work around their house can talk to professionals and get a lot of ideas and advice at the 31st Conejo Valley Home Remodeling & RV Show. The fall show is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza (880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village). Over 170 vendors will be on hand with information on everything from kitchen and bath remodeling to interior decorating to landscaping, pools and spas. Energy-efficient products, including Solatube skylights, solar heating and tankless water heaters, will be exhibited. The latest model RVs will also be on display. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first 200 people each day will get in free. Two-for-one passes are available online at www.conejovalleyhomeshow.com. Cost at the door: $4 per person. For more information, call 805-529-0760 or e-mail showkase9@gmail.com.

7th Annual Thousand Oaks Arts Festival
Date: Every day (Sep 11-Sep 12) from 10:00am to 2:00pm

The 2-day festival celebrating local artists features more than 60 visual art exhibitors, continuous live performances, children's hands-on artistic workshops, and a Kids and the Arts Fun Run on Sept. 11. Admission & parking are free. Information: www.toartsfestival.com

6th Annual Day of the Horse!
Date: 09/11/2010 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

All ages! FREE! This daylong event features hands-on opportunities to learn all about horses. Includes live horse exhibitions, drill teams demonstrating medieval, gaited, and driving horses; quarterhorse and jumping demonstrations, plus a mini-horse petting/grooming zoo & free carriage rides. Information booths, silent auction, pizza sales, and much more! Monies raised benefit the Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship program and California Coastal Horse Rescue. Information: www.eti37.org or call Barbara Kloster at (805) 494-8755.

Paws 4 Hope Charity Dog Walk
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Make your dog paws-itively happy!
Date: 09/12/2010 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Ages: All ages Admission Fees: $30.00
Special Instructions: Register at www.TwcVv.org

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura invites dog lovers to make their pets paws-itively happy by joining the 2010 Paws 4 Hope walk to support those affected by cancer, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village. The event will include a dog walk and doggie contests including Most Creative Costume, Funniest Trick, Best Smile, and more. Donations raised by walk participants and their beloved canines will support the local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. This is the first year that participants will be able to create personalized online fundraising pages. Registration is required. Register online at www.TwcVv.org. For more information call (805) 379-4777.

"What Every Parent Should Understand About Behavior"
Conejo Valley Mothers and More Support Group
"What Every Parent Should Understand About Behavior"
Date: 09/14/2010 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Admission Fees: FREE

The Conejo Valley chapter of Mothers & More will host a public event at 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 East Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. The topic will be "What Every Parent Should Understand About Behavior" with a guest speaker, Faith Mischel-Golden. The discussion is free of charge and the general public is encouraged to attend.
Children don't have the skills to communicate the same way as adults. When their needs and wants are not met, they communicate using four different types of misbehavior. In this informal presentation, you will learn the four types of misbehaviors that children use to get their needs met. You will learn how to determine which misbehavior they are using, and what to do about it. You will learn some easy yet not simple behavior strategies that you can implement in your home that you will use for a lifetime.
Faith Mischel-Golden's career highlights her dual passion for teaching and for children. She holds two teaching credentials from Cal State Northridge with a Bachelors degree in Home Economics, which includes Child Development, and a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education. Ms. Golden has worked in the Special Education field for over 20 years and has taught on the subject of pregnancy for over 14 years. In 2008, Ms. Golden opened her own agency - It's Aparent, Parenting and Behavior Specialists. Her specialty is to address parenting skills and needs of parents and their families. She also teaches schoolteachers how to use effective discipline in their classrooms by using effective discipline methods that work. Ms. Golden was awarded the professionally-recognized Special Educator Award from the Council of Exceptional Children in 2008.
For more information or to RSVP to this event, please contact Lucy at cvmothersandmore@gmail.com or log on to the website at www.ConejoValleyMothersAndMore.org.

Autry Museum of Western Heritage
Date: The 2nd Tues of every month from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Admission Fees: FREE

FREE - 2nd Tuesday of the month.  Please call to confirm.

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Free Community Day
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Date: The 3rd Th of every month from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Admission Fees: Free

Visit website to confirm this is a free day.

Join the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on the 3rd Thursday of the month for our sponsored Community Day and explore our ever-changing exhibits plus rediscover interactive favorites such as the Sports Fishing Exhibit and pilot house!

2-3 pm: Docent-guided Tour
Discover more about our rich Central Coast maritime tradition.

3:30-4 pm: Sea Song Sing-a-long

Fun for the WHOLE FAMILY!
FREE to the Public

 

Parents' Night Out
La Petite Party
Date: The 3rd Fri of every month from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: 4-9 Admission Fees: $20 a child and $10 for siblings

17th Annual All Corvette Car Show in Thousand Oaks
Date: 09/19/2010 from 7:30am to 4:00pm

Family Time at the Museum
Date: The 3rd Su of every month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Admission Fees: FREE

A free event for the whole family. Family Time Arts and Crafts for the Whole Family - ages 5 through adult. The Museum of Ventura County offers free art projects for families on the third Sunday of every month from 1-3pm.

19th Annual Gold Coast Pirate Faire in Lake Casitas
Date: 09/19/2010 from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Bring the little pirates out to this venue, which is as authentic as they get. The 19th Annual Gold Coast Pirate Faire in Lake Casitas will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekend of Sept 18th/19th. These pirates know how to party, with lots of music, acting, live entertainment, action, close encounters with pirates and their friends and families (and boy do they dress the part), pirate food, vendors, games and overall lots of fun. More info at www.goldcoastfestivals.com/OjaiPirate.html or call 805.496.6036. Admission Prices Day Pass Weekend Pass Children under 12 $8.00 $11.00 Seniors $14.00 $22.00 Adult $16.00 $26.00 Directions from Thousand Oaks: 1. Take the 101 Freeway north to Ventura 2. Take the 33 Freeway towards Ojai (starts as Freeway and continues as 2 lane road) 3. After approximately 10 miles from the 101, in Mira Monte, look for a McDonalds, then a Taco Bell and then a Wendys on the right hand side of the road 4. At the stop light immediately after the Wendys (Intersection of Baldwin Road (Highway 150) and the 33), turn left on to Highway 150 (Baldwin Road) 5. Go west on Highway 150 approximately 3 miles 6. Turn left on Santa Ana Road 7. Entrance to Lake is within 100 yards of turning on right hand side

Free Simi Valley Landfill Disposal Day for Thousand Oaks Residen
Date: 09/19/2010 from 7:00am to 1:00pm

Free Simi Valley Landfill Disposal Day Location: Simi Valley Landfill: 2801 Madera Road, Simi Valley Thousand Oaks residents can bring trash to the Simi Landfill for FREE disposal. Proof of residency is required. For details call (805) 579-7267. Date: 9/19/2010 Time: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Contact: Gail Kaufman @ 805.449.2428

Annual Autumnfest and Marknad Celebration in Agoura
Date: 09/19/2010 from 9:00am to 6:00pm

The annual Autumnfest and Marknad Celebration takes place on Sunday, September 19th at Vasa Park, 2854 Triunfo Canyon Road, Agoura Hills. This event is a family fun day for our Swedish and Nordic friends. It's free. Only a donation of $5 per car for parking. Visit www.vasaparkla.com for more information.

Kids Fun Zone at Paraiso Dos Vientos
Date: The 22nd of every month (May 28-Nov 26) from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Here is a new Kids Fun Zone seasonal crafts events (previously "Lil' Critters Club") at Paraiso Dos Vientos Ranch in Newbury Park that will be held the last Friday of the month from 2 pm to 5 pm starting Friday, May 28, 2010. Mark your calendars! Upcoming dates are 6/25, 7/30, 8/27, 9/24, 10/29, 11/26.

Cerebral Palsy Support Group
Date: The 24th of every month from 9:30am to 11:00am

Join other parents to talk about issues related to raising children with cerebal palsy and share resources and information.

DISNEY LIVE! PRESENTS MICKEY'S MAGIC SHOW
Date: 09/24/2010
Admission Fees: see below

In a captivating combination, Master Magician Mickey Mouse and the always-dazzling Minnie join forces with professional illusionists for a magical production on stage. Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show features grand illusions and favorite Disney characters, including Donald and Goofy; Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother; Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter; and beloved Disney princesses Jasmine, Belle and Snow White.
From Feld Entertainment, the producers of Disney On Ice, this unforgettable production is performing at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.

Tickets are on sale now.

From the breathtaking levitation of Minnie and Jasmine to the transformation of Cinderella's rags into riches in a split second, Disney Live! presents Mickey's Magic Show gives families a whole new way to experience Disney magic. Adults and children alike will delight in this stunning spectacle that will keep them in awe from opening act to curtain call.

THOUSAND OAKS
Fred Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (2100 E. Thousand Oaks, 91362)
Friday, September 24 - 3:00pm & 6:00pm

Ticket Prices: $65.00 / $35.00 / $25.00 / $20.00
To order tickets by phone: 800-745-3000
Online: www.disneylive.com OR www.ticketmaster.com

 

Kids Fun Zone at Paraiso Town Center
Parisio Town Center
Kids Fun Zone Event Last Friday of every month!
Date: The last Fri of every month (Jun 22-Nov 28) from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Ages: All Ages Admission Fees: FREE

Children are invited to join Kids Fun Zone for Free! Membership benefits include a lifetime membership card, a free monthly kid's craft. Kids Fun Zone events will occur rain or shine while supplies last near the kid's playground.

Janss Kids Fun Zone
Janss Marketplace
Date: The last Sa of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: All Kids Admission Fees: FREE

Join Kids Fun zone for a free craft the last Saturday of every month.

Membership includes: FREE craft events,Merchant discounts, birthday gifts, and more.

 

 

Newbury Park Rotary's 24th Annual Oktoberfest
Date: Every day (Sep 25-Sep 26) from 11:00am to 8:00pm

Newbury Park Rotary's 24th Annual Oktoberfest Sept. 25 & 26, 2010 Commemorative Air Force Museum in Camarillo The Newbury Park Rotary will celebrate its 24th Annual Oktoberfest, Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, at the Commemorative Air Force Museum at the Camarillo Airport (445 Aviation Drive) in Camarillo. The festival will feature German music and dancers, a beer-tasting pavilion featuring California and German brews, wine tasting and Bavarian contests. New this year will be displays of vintage World War II aircraft in the Commemorative Air Force Museum and dare-devil flying demonstrations. More than 30 craft vendors will display their wares. A full food court that will, of course, offer German fare. Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Cost: $10 for adults, kids under 12 are free. Free parking. Tickets can be purchased online at a discount: www.okto-beerfest.com. For more information, call 805-701-7248.

Kids Health & Fitness Day
Date: 09/25/2010 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Kids Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, September 25th, 10 am to 1 pm The Conejo Recreation & Park District in cooperation with the National Charity League is hosting a Kids Health and Fitness Day on September 25th at the Thousand Oaks Community Center, located at 2525 N. Moorpark Road, from 10:00am-1:00pm. This FREE hands on event is full of fun, with hands-on games, crafts, & activities for kids to explore and learn about nutrition and exercise. The Conejo Recreation & Park District encourages all families to come out to the park to support healthy lifestyles for children. For more information please call the Thousand Oaks Community Center at 805-381-2793.