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Events

The valley's calendar of traditions

The festivals, fairs, parades and community days that come around every year, in calendar order. Dates shift year to year, so confirm with the organizer before you go.

Every year

Annual traditions

EventUsuallyWhereGood to know
Happy Face Music FestivalSaturday of Memorial Day weekend (May 23, 2026, the fifth annual)Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi ValleyThe Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise puts on this outdoor music day, with tribute and cover bands, food trucks, a family fun zone and a 21-and-over area. Proceeds go to local charities.
Conejo Valley DaysLate June (Wednesday–Sunday, June 24–28, in 2026; the 2025 run was June 19–29)Conejo Creek Park South, 1350 Janss Road, Thousand OaksThousand Oaks' longtime community fair has a Kastl Amusements carnival, midway games, food, local vendors, DJs and line dancing. More than 25 local nonprofits raise money there, and the Read & Ride program rewards K–12 readers with ride tickets. The 2026 edition was the 70th annual. The fair grew out of a late-1940s community circus at Jungleland and took the name Conejo Valley Days in 1956.
Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest FestivalLate September through October 31 (the 29th annual runs September 26–October 31, 2026)Underwood Family Farms, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, MoorparkA pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides, farm animals and pick-your-own produce, plus themed weekends with pig races, animal shows and live entertainment.
Moorpark Country Days Parade and Street FairEarly October (Saturday, October 3, in 2026)Historic High Street, MoorparkA hometown parade of marching bands, vintage cars, local officials and community groups, followed by a street fair and beer garden. The Rudy Perez Jr. Memorial Foundation sponsors it, and the City of Moorpark co-sponsors it.
Reyes Adobe DaysAn early-October weekend (October 3–5, 2025; October 2–4, 2026; the 23rd annual is set for October 8–10, 2027)Reyes Adobe Historical Site and Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura HillsThe City of Agoura Hills presents this hometown celebration. It includes a 21-and-over Night at the Adobe on Friday and a Saturday-morning parade from Reyes Adobe Road and Lake Lindero Road. A weekend festival follows, with artisans, food trucks, live music and site tours, and a 5K runs on Sunday.
Conejo Fall FestA Friday-to-Sunday weekend in October (October 9–11 in 2026)St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, 155 Janss Road (at Moorpark Road), Thousand OaksA free parish festival, 64th annual in 2026, with carnival rides, games, live music, food, a beer garden, a sweet shop and a cake walk. Proceeds support the parish and local outreach programs.
Thousand Oaks Rotary Street FairA Sunday in mid-October, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (the 33rd ran October 19, 2025; the 34th is October 18, 2026)Moorpark Road between Hillcrest Drive and Wilbur Road, Thousand OaksA free street fair hosted by Thousand Oaks Rotary, with more than 250 vendor booths, a kids' fun zone, live music and a car show. It is a major fundraiser for the club's charitable work.
Steampunk at StrathearnEarly October in 2026 (October 3–4); the 2024 debut was a one-day summer festivalStrathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi ValleyA Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District festival with costumes, artisan vendors, Model T rides, craft stations and a kids' area. In 2026 the Rotary Club of Simi Valley added a separate 21-and-over evening event.
Westlake Village City CelebrationA Saturday in October (October 10, 2026, 3–8 p.m.)Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest DriveThe city's yearly community party includes the White Oak Elementary Family Fun Fair, with carnival rides, food, live entertainment, family activities and a beer and wine garden for adults.

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Local news

Where residents get local news

weekly community newspaper

The Acorn

Serves Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park and Westlake Village, including Las Virgenes school news. Times Media Group publishes it.

weekly community newspaper

Thousand Oaks Acorn

Covers Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and Westlake, including city hall, schools, sports and community events.

weekly community newspaper

Simi Valley Acorn

Simi Valley's local paper for news, sports, neighbors and an events calendar.

weekly community newspaper

Moorpark Acorn

Covers Moorpark city hall, schools, Moorpark College and community events such as Country Days.

daily newspaper

Ventura County Star

The county's daily paper, first published in 1925. Its office is in Camarillo, and it is owned by USA Today Co. It covers all of Ventura County.

public radio (NPR)

KCLU 88.3 FM

California Lutheran University's NPR station has been on the air since October 20, 1994. It carries regional news for the Ventura and Santa Barbara county coast.

weekly alternative paper

VC Reporter

A Ventura County weekly covering news, arts, music and dining, with an events calendar.

online local guide

Conejo Valley Guide

A long-running local website that covers events, openings, closings and outings across the Conejo Valley, Moorpark, Simi Valley and the rest of Ventura County.

visitor guide

Visit Conejo Valley

The regional tourism site, with listings for attractions, golf, farms and gardens, and seasonal events.

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