The 2nd Th of every month (Sep 30-Dec 10) at 6:00pmAges: Adults Admission: FREE!
Make sure you make a reservation by calling: (805) 644-4478
Taste of Dream Dinners party! Join us to learn how you can experience the value and convenience that Dream Dinners has to offer. You will taste several items from our menu and have the opportunity to purchase a dinner to assemble and take home and try. Please pre-register online, or call (805) 644-4478 to reserve your space. It's FREE!
See our schedule below for even more Taste of Dream Dinners party dates and times:
- Wed 9/30 5pm
- Th 10/8 6pm
- Wed 11/4 5pm
- Th 11/12 6pm
- Wed 12/2 5pm
- Th 12/10 6pm
Location: 1413 S. Victoria Avenue, Suite B, Ventura,CA
Phone: (805) 644-4478
http://dreamdinners.com/main.php?page=order_location&operation=storeSwitch&state=CA&store=66
The 2nd Th of every month from 1:00-2:00pm
Ventura County Medical Center
Baby & Me Class-FREE
Classes take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in the 4th floor Waiting Room (near the OB area). Free to parents of babies 0-9 months. Sponsored by the Motherhood First Foundation. Call Marisa Montgomery at (805)655-6066 if you have questions.
Location: 3291 Loma Vista, Ventura,CA
Phone: (805)655-6066
The 3rd Su of every month from 1:00-3:00pm
Museum of Ventura County
Arts and Crafts for the Whole Family Every 3rd Sunday at the Museum!
Ages: 5 up FREE!
Free Art Activities for the Whole Family! All exhibitions are interactive and fun!
Location: Museum of Ventura County
89 S. California St., Ventura,CA
Phone: (805) 653-0323
<3 Every Mon from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Domestic Violence Support Group for Women at Interface Children Family Services
Ages: Adult Women Admission: FREE
Open Groups with a safe and supportive environment.Facilitated by therapists and women who have had similar experiences.If you are in or out of a domestic violence relationship and are looking for solutions, we invite you to participate.
Oxnard - Every Wednesday 5-6:30pm
Santa Paula - Every Monday 3-5pm
Thousand Oaks - Every Thursday 6-8pm
Phone: (805)-485-6114 X656
Bike Path Night Ride
Channel Islands Bike Club
Every Tues at 5:00pm
Channel Islands Bike Club
ALL Ages & FREE!
Special Instructions: Lights required in the winter
Take the family out, including those babes in bike trailers! Begin at San Jon & Harbor Blvd., just under the freeway and pedal with the group up the bike path to Foster Park, where the children can play and adults can sit and visit. This is a weekly ride and open to all. Begins at 5PM. Remember to bring your helmet, cell phone, water, food, map, ID, and repair kit.
Location: San Jon & Harbor, Ventura,CA
Please drop off a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more. Toys suitable for teens are especially needed.
Tree lighting at The Promenade in Westlake!
November 20th: Christmas Tree Lighting at 7pm. Join us for our annual tree lighting event including a live holiday spectacular, musical entertainment, Santa Claus, a Toys for Tots drive and fireworks finale.
November 27: Strolling holiday carolers 4-7pm.
Nov 27 to Dec 24: Santa's Cottage will be open daily for photos with Santa.
December 1, 6-9pm
Christmas Tree Lighting at The Calabasas Commons
12/4/09 Oxnard Tree Lighting Celebration at Plaza Park 
12/5/09 | 44th Annual Parade of Lights - December 12, 2009 | ||
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WHEN: Friday, Dec. 18-Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009
DETAILS: The Ventura Harbor will warm up the holiday season with a Tropical Tiki Party as it hosts the 33rd Annual Boat Parade of Lights & Fireworks display Friday, December 18th and Saturday, December 19th at 7 PM.
Parade of Lights 2009: Holiday Tropical Tiki Party!
Every day (Dec 12-Dec 31) from 6:00-10:00pmALL Ages!
Colorful lights and creative decorations line Oxnard’s Christmas Tree Lane Lane located in the Historical District of “F” and “G” Streets, from 5th to First Streets. Drive along in the car with some cookies and hot cocoa or get out and walk! Don't miss this FREE fun family activity sure to put anyone in the spirit of the Holidays!
ALL Ages & FREE
From Arneil, go east on Dunnigan to Gemini. Get out and walk along Gemini and enjoy all of the Homeowners decorations! They go all out and it shows!
Preschool StoryTime
Always FREE & Always FUN!
Special Instructions: View websites for themes.
Monday
- 10am Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo (805)388-5222
- 10:30am (bilingual) & 5:30pm (English) Prueter Library, 510 Park Avenue, Port Hueneme (805)486-5460
- 6:30pm H.P. Wright Library, 57 Day Rd., Ventura (805)642-0336
- 7pm (bilingual) South Oxnard Branch Library, 4300 Saviers Rd., Oxnard, CA 93033
Tuesday
- 9:30am Barnes & Noble, 4820 Telephone Rd., Ventura (805)339-0990
- 10am & 7pm Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo (805)388-5222
- 10am Colonia Library, 1500 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard (805)385-8108
- 10:30am E.P. Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Downtown Vta (805)648-2716
- 10:30am Prueter Library, 510 Park Ave., Port Hueneme (805)486-5460
- 10:30am & 7pm, Oxnard Library, 251 S. A St., Oxnard (805)385-7535
- 10:30am Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai (805)646-1639
- 11am Borders, 241 W. Esplanade, Oxnard (805)988-6886
Wednesday
- 10am Camarillo Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo (805)388-5222
- 10:30am Prueter Library, 510 Park Ave., Port Hueneme (805)486-5460
- 10:30am Blanchard Library, 119 North 8th St., Santa Paula (805)525-3615
- 10:30am Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai (805)646-1639
- 3:30pm H.P. Wright Library, 57 Day Rd., Ventura. 805-642-0336
Thursday
- 10am Colonia Library, 1500 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard.
- 5pm South Oxnard Branch Library, 4300 Saviers Rd., Oxnard, CA 93033
- 7pm (bilingual) Oxnard Library, 251 South A St., Oxnard (805)385-7535
Friday
- 7pm (American Sign Language) Barnes & Noble, 4820 Telephone Rd., Ventura (805)339-0990
First Fridays Ventura
The 1st Fri of every month from 5:00-8:00pm
First Fridays Ventura
ALL Ages & FREE!
JOIN US for a free a self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums and alternative art venues on the First Friday of every month from 5 - 8 pm. Maps are available at all participating locations. OUR MISSION is to show why Ventura is California's NEWEST ART CITY!
http://s232036650.onlinehome.us/
<3 Every Mon, Tues, Wed, Th and Fri
Support Groups at Rainbow Connection Family Resource Center
ALL Ages & FREE!
Support groups for autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, special needs, NICU, g-tube/j-tube, mental/physical challenges. See website for calendar of support groups, activities, and events.
Location: varies, Oxnard,CA
Phone: (805)485-9643, (800)332-3672
http://www.tri-counties.org/programs-services/social-activities/ventura.htm
Parent & Child Classes in Oak View
Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center
Parent & Children FREE!
- Tues. 10:30am - Spanish/English Baby/Toddler & Me Playgroup (drop-in)
- Wed. 12:15pm - Family Park Day with Parent Education & Support (bring lunch!)
- Fri. 10:30am - Parent & Child Time (ages 0-3 years)
- Fri. 1pm - 2pm - Oak Grove Baby Group (4-18 months)
- See website for more classes
Location: Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center, 555 Mahoney Ave., Oak View,CA
Phone: (805)646-7559
Now accepting entries through January 2, 2010Every day (Oct 18-Jan 2)
FREE!
Quilters take note: accepting contemporary and art quilts completed after January, 2007 for a juried exhibition scheduled for March 13 through May 31,2010. To download requirements and entry form go to www.venturamuseum.org.
Phone: (805) 653-0323
1st Sa of every month at 8:30amALL Ages & FREE!
Volunteers of all ages are needed to help maintain local trails.
Volunteer Trail Days - First Saturday of the Month
- Meet at Ojai Ranger Station - 8:30 am
- Bring daypack with lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, and wear sturdy shoes
- Tools & instruction will be provided
- Group will hike on one of the local trails and do basic trail maintenance
- Any questions, call Heidi Anderson, 646-4348, ext 309.
Phone: (805)646-4348, ext 309
Every Tues, Th from 3-5pm and Sat 10am-12pmAges: 6 to 13 FREE!
Bell Arts Factory's after-school and Saturday art programs provide a creative and nurturing environment for children to engage in art-making experiences. These free classes allow youth to enjoy a variety of artistic media, interact with others, and build self-confidence. We welcome all, and the day's program may include painting, drawing, Native American crafts, recyclable art, mixed media or drama. There is an emphasis on multicultural lessons, which demonstrates there are many different peoples who contribute to our world of art.
Location: 432 N. Ventura Avenue, Studio 101, Ventura,CA
http://www.bellartsfactory.com/youth_art.html
Every Sa from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Kids Art
Free Saturday Workshop
Ages: 5-14 FREE!
Kids' Arts is an art village offering free arts classes on a drop-in basis. Every Saturday morning, children participate in hands-on art, music, movement and theater activities facilitated by professional artists. Kids' Arts programs are free!
Phone: (805)653-0817
Every Sa from 11:00am to 3:00pmAges: 3 and up FREE!
Come to Lakeshore Learning Store near Ross in Ventura and make a craft with your child! See website for featured weekly crafts. Don't miss this FREE fun!
Phone: (805)289-1550
Every Su and Sa at 11:00amALL Ages & FREE!
Special Instructions: Talks at 11am & 3pm
Tide Pool Talks are presented by a Park Ranger next to a constructed indoor tidepool. This free Talk takes place inside the Channel Islands National Park Visitor's Center (Ventura Harbor Village) at the end of Spinnaker Dr. While there, climb the observation tower, watch "Treasure in the Sea" movie, walk through the native plant garden, and check out the bookstore! Talks are at 11am & 3pm.
Phone: (805) 658-5730
- 10/31/09
Trick or Treat at The Oaks
5-7pm
350 W. Hillcrest Thousand Oaks CA
(805) 495-4628
- 10/31/09
The Light Party FREE
College Heights Christian School
6:30pm - 8:30pm
All Ages
6360 Telephone Rd. Ventura
- 10/31/09
Trunk or Treat
Ventura First Assembly
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: everyone Admission: FREE
Location: 346 N. Kimball Rd. Ventura
(805)647-2004
- 10/31/09
Halloween Community Carnival
Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: FREE!
Location: Camarillo Community Center Park
1605 E. Burnley St., Camarillo
- 10/31/09
Trick-or-Treat Night!
Pacific View Mall
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Admission: FREE
Location: Mills Rd. Ventura, CA
http://www.shoppacificview.com/
- 10/31/09
5:00 pm
Fall Festival Festivities at Underwood Farms in Moorpark
Halloween - kids over 2 years of age dressed in a full costume (not just a mask or face painted) will receive FREE admission!! Children under 2 are FREE no matter what.
3370 Sunset Valley Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 529-3690
http://www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/