Family events in Thousand Oaks, CA

This free class for parents and young children nurtures sensory exploration and motor skill development. Each session supports parent child bonding and offers chances for both kids and adults to connect with others in a safe, clean, and supportive setting. Activities provide a playful introduction to gymnastics. The class is available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and families can choose to attend a single session or participate in all three.

Enjoy a free Playful Parent Class designed to nurture early movement and family connection. Activities focus on developing sensory awareness and motor skills, creating meaningful parent child bonding moments, and encouraging social interaction for both children and adults. The setting is safe, clean, and supportive, and the class offers a fun introduction to gymnastics. Sessions are available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with the option to attend one or more.

The Camarillo Old Town Friday Night Car Cruises return with a showcase of classic and collector automobiles. Centered at Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Old Town Camarillo, the series features more than 200 classic cars and creates a lively setting for enthusiasts and owners to appreciate these timeless rides.

Movies at the Park brings a bit of magic to Thousand Oaks Community Park with a free outdoor screening of Wicked: For Good. Family activities begin one hour before showtime, and the film starts at sundown. Attendees can settle in with blankets and lawn chairs for a relaxing evening under the stars. The tale continues for Elphaba and Glinda, blending memorable music with themes of friendship that fans of both characters can enjoy. It is an all-ages outing filled with songs, camaraderie, and a story that lingers for good.

Conejo Players Theatre presents a spirited staging of Beetlejuice JR, a musical comedy based on the beloved film. The story follows Lydia Deetz, an offbeat teenager grieving her mother, who moves with her father into a house still occupied by a recently departed couple and an unruly troublemaker from the afterlife. When Lydia enlists this chaotic guide to scare away the living, mischief multiplies and a wild collision between the world of the living and the beyond unfolds. This production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Directed by Ritchie Filippi and produced by Dana Marley-Kolb. A sensory friendly performance is part of the engagement.

Parents and children can share a free Playful Parent Class focused on growth and connection. Sessions encourage sensory exploration and motor coordination, create time for parents and kids to bond, and offer social interaction for everyone. The setting is safe, clean, and supportive, and there is a playful introduction to gymnastics. Multiple sessions are offered, and participants may take part in one or all three.

Savor the season’s freshest flavors at the Newbury Park Farmers Market, a weekly, family-friendly gathering that brings together local farmers, food producers, and artisans. Explore a variety of stands offering crisp produce, gourmet foods, baked treats, and flowers, along with unique handmade goods, all in one convenient stop.

The 29th Annual Fall Harvest Festival brings a giant pumpkin patch and a full farm experience with pick-your-own fruit, vegetables, and flowers. The grounds are filled with games, rides, photo spots, live entertainment, themed weekends, bands, and more. Weekend schedules include performances, demonstrations, and all entertainment. Tractor-drawn wagon rides circle the farm, and daily visits to the Animal Center offer time with the animals. Admission varies by day. Weekday entry is sold at the gate only, while weekend admission is available online only. Weekend tickets are issued for specific dates and entry windows; guests may arrive at the start of their chosen window up until the next one. Have tickets ready on your phone or printed for faster entry. All visitors go through a security screening. Tickets are nonrefundable, but holders can transfer to another available date or time within the festival at the same price when space allows. Online tickets are required on weekends with timed entries in accordance with County of Ventura guidelines. With 50 acres to explore there is room to spread out, though popular attractions can have lines at peak times. A reserved entry time spaces arrivals and is not a private tour. Weekday afternoons are often a quieter time, while mornings can be busier with school tours. Holidays that fall on weekdays may draw larger crowds, and Fridays are typically the most popular weekday. Traffic can slow at opening and closing because there is a single entrance and exit, so plan for arrival and departure. Ways to save include free admission for children under 2 and free parking. Seniors 65+, military, veterans, and emergency first responders receive a $2 admission discount with valid ID. Current season pass holders and Full Frequent Farmer Card holders receive free admission on weekdays. Food and drinks are available at the Farm Markets, Country Store, and a mobile snack cart during the week. On festival weekends, food booths serve a wide variety of favorites such as tri-tip sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, roasted corn, fish tacos, chicken strips, loaded potatoes, quesadillas, shaved ice, kettle corn, donuts, pumpkin pie, and more. Acres of pumpkins, fruits, and vegetables are ready for picking throughout the festival. For everyone’s comfort and safety, please note: no dogs or outside animals, no coolers, only small standard-size backpacks, purses, and diaper bags, no smoking or e-cigarettes anywhere on the farm, and no weapons. All bags are subject to inspection at entry. Weekend walk-ins are not guaranteed admission.

The ETI Corral 37 Ranch Horse Show takes place at Conejo Creek Equestrian Park. This ranch horse show is set within an equestrian venue.