Ag Museum Kids: Art Program
August 1st @ 1pm at Agriculture Museum of VC
Spend a fun afternoon with your kids while they learn about art and local history while drawing and painting. Recommended for children ages 6-12.
Ventura County Fair
July 31st – August 11th @ 10am – 9pm at Ventura County Fairgrounds
The annual fair is back! Rides, concerts, rodeos, fair food, and the livestock auction. There’s tons of fun for the whole family.
Corn Shucking Contest
August 1st @ 4pm at Ventura County Fairgrounds
Teams of two will have 90 seconds to shuck as many ears of corn as possible! The winning team will be awarded $25!
The Long Run “Experience the Eagles”
August 2nd @ 5:30pm at Ronald Reagan Library
Enjoy a night of rock n’ roll entertainment with a gourmet dinner. The event will pay tribute to the Eagles and Creedence. Tour the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and the Air Force One!
Hike to Two Trees
August 3rd @ 8:30am at Barlow Canyon Entrance
Start your morning with a short hike to the historic Two Trees in Ventura. The 3 mile round trip hike averages about 60-90 minutes. What a great way to kick off your weekend! Pre-registration is required.
Fishing Frenzy!
August 3rd @ 10am at Conejo Creek North Park
Hundreds of magnetic fish will be swimming in the creek for your kids to catch with their magnetic fishing poles. Crafts, games, and Captain Carl’s Mobile Tide Pool will all be part of the fun. Five dollars per child.
Hot August Nights: Beer, Wine & Blues Train
Every Saturday in August @ 6:30pm at Fillmore & Western Railway
Spend an evening tasting beer from Wolf Creek Brewery and wine from Reyes Winery. This train ride through Heritage Valley is only $35 per person and comes with three free tastings.
Free First Sunday: We Dig the Past
August 4th @ 12pm at Museum of Ventura County
Bring the kids for interactive, archeology themed activities in the Children’s Garden.
5th Annual Chowder Festival
August 4th @ 2pm at Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Chowder, wine, beer, live music, and more! A Sunday afternoon at the harbor is bound to be a good time.
Harmon Canyon Sunset 5k
August 7th @ 6pm at Ventura Land Trust
This 2,100 acre property is preparing to open to the public for hiking, biking, trail running, and nature loving. You will get to be one of the first to explore this area! Entry fee is $30.
Rock the Collection: Summer Concert Series
August 8th @ 6:30pm at The Collection at Riverpark
Enjoy this free and kid friendly concert! Click the link to view the band lineup.
Wings Over Camarillo Air Show
August 17th – 18th @ 9am at Camarillo Airport
Take the family for a fun day at the air show, car show, and festival.
Santa Paula Jazz and Art Festival
August 17th @ 6pm at Downtown Santa Paula
Live jazz music, art, food, and local vendors make it easy to enjoy this summer evening. This is a great opportunity to support local businesses!
Brew Fest 2019
August 22nd @ 4pm at Conejo Creek North Park
Receive unlimited tastings of the best local craft breweries, fine wines, and restaurants when you attend this fun event. Your attendance will support the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation.
Simi’s Endless Summer Beer Fest
August 24th @ 5pm at Rancho Park Duck Pond
The Rotary Club of Simi Sunset brings you 20 craft breweries, unlimited beer tastings, and some of the best food trucks in town!
Throwback Thursday Food Truck Festival
August 29th @ 5pm at Camarillo Ranch House
Another TBT Food Truck Festival on the last Thursday of the month! Local food trucks, beer, wine, and live entertainment. You can even catch a tour of the historical Camarillo Ranch House.
3rd Annual Night Out for the Dogs
August 30th @ 5:30pm at Spanish Hills Country Club
Hosted by the Oxnard Police K9 Unit, this event will include live entertainment, beer & wine tasting, dancing, dinner, and silent & live auctions. The event is sure to sell out, so purchase your tickets now!
17th Annual Ventura Nationals Hotrod Custom Car & Motorcycle Show
August 31st @ 9am at Ventura County Fairgrounds
Live music, awards, vendors, and classic cars will be on display. A custom car giveaway will be presented by the Lost Angels Children’s Project.
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VC Fair Junior Livestock Auction
August 10th @ 8am at Ventura County Fairgrounds (Clark Pavilion)
Support local kids’ 4-H, FFA, and Grange projects by attending this live auction. Meet the pigs, goats, lamb and more that have been raised and trained by kids in Ventura County. Attendance is free with fair admission.
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