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The City of Moorpark presents its 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Gates open and festivities start at 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $8 advance purchase or $10 cash at the gate.
Onsite parking $5 - must be purchased in advance.
Visit moorparkca.gov/578/3rd-of-July-Fireworks-Extravaganza for more information.
The City of Moorpark presents Movies in the Park at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Movies begin at dusk. Gates open an hour prior. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy the movie. Vendors available, or bring your own snacks. No animals allowed (except service animals). Free admission.
The Saturday night lineup:
June 8: The Wedding Singer
July 13: Shrek
August 10: Trolls
September 14: School of Rock
More information at www.moorparkca.gov/movies
The City of Moorpark is hosting Summer Concerts in the Park at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Free admission! Concerts start at 6 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m.
The Lineup:
June 22: The Smokin’ Cobras (Rockin’ Oldies)
July 27: Smith (Country/Pop/Rock)
Aug 24: The Kings of 88 (Classic Piano Rock)
Sept 28: Moorpark Symphony Orchestra
Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in the grass and enjoy the music. Food vendors will be onsite, but you are welcome to bring outside food and beverages (beer and wine okay, no hard alcohol). No canopies or umbrellas will be allowed within 100 feet of the stage. No animals allowed in the event space except service animals.
The Moorpark Apricot Festival and Art Fair will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 11am to 5pm on Historic High Street in Moorpark.
This street fair will feature art and craft vendors, food trucks, apricot offerings, live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities and more. Visit www.moorparkapricotfestival.com for more information.
Redbird's Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow is a Native American cultural celebration encompassing tribal people from throughout the western hemisphere. Singing, dancing, drumming, flute music, arts, crafts, jewelry, food, cultural demonstrations and information. Everyone is welcome. Free admission. A family friendly, outdoor gathering.
Friday, June 7 from 6-9 PM Open flute circle. All wind instrument players welcome and hand drums are also welcome.
Saturday, June 8 from 11 AM to 7PM: Gourd dance and intertribal powwow.
Sunday, June 9 from 11AM to 6PM: Gourd dance and intertribal powwow.
Location: Oxnard College Gymnasium Field, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard
The City of Moorpark presents its Earth Festival and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9am to 1pm. There will be tree giveaways (1st 100 households), seed packet giveaways, milkweed giveaways, recycled crafts and eco-friendly vendors.
The Community Yard Sale is a gathering of many families and non-profits selling used items including housewares, clothing, toys and more at the Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark from 9 am to 1 pm. Free to the public. www.moorparkca.gov/663/Earth-Festival-Community-Yard-Sale
Spring Spectacular is the America's Teaching Zoo's largest fundraising event of the year, with entertaining animal meet and greets all day.
Spring Spectacular 2024 will take place the weekends of March 16-17 and 23-24 from 10 am to 5 pm. Event to feature 3 shows, discovery stations and Ira’s Kingdom! Stay all day and enjoy the fun! Food truck will be on site, or bring your lunch to picnic in the sun!
Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors. Ages 2 and under free of charge.
For directions and questions, visit zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/spring-spectacular. The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is located at 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark.
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO IMMINENT RAIN IN FORECAST
The Annual City of Moorpark Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark.
Admission is paid per child (adults enter free with paid children) and must be purchased in advance. Infants under one enter free with paid sibling.
Wristbands purchased 3/1-3/22: $10 per child
Wristbands purchased 3/25-3/29: $13 per child
If available, wristbands may be sold at the event for $16 per child.
Wristbands are your child's admission to the event and allow them to participate in one (1) time-specific egg hunt, and unlimited access to carnival games, attractions, and crafts.
To purchase wristbands you must come in person to the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center (4550 Tierra Rejada Road, open Mon-Fri 8:30-6:00).
Children will enjoy an event full of Easter fun with age-appropriate egg hunts, photo opps with the Easter Bunny, crafts, carnival games, and attractions (bounce houses, slide, obstacle course, and petting zoo).
How it works: Bring your favorite basket, collect as many eggs as you can, and turn them all in for a prize! For safety reasons, parents are allowed in hunts only as indicated in the schedule. Strollers and pets are not allowed in any egg hunt. All hunts are age specific. Please note that each hunt has a maximum capacity. A Family Hunt is available toward the end of the event if your hunt is full. Prizes distributed at this event are not recommended for children under 3 years of age.
More info at moorparkca.gov/egghunt.
Motion Flux, featuring new works by Moorpark College dance students and faculty, with an array of dance styles, will take place April 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 pm and April 20 at 2 pm. Come support young dance artists’ talent in their choreographic and performance experiences. Motion Flux is a show to touch your soul through dance. Tickets $15.00 at moorparkcollege.edu/pac. Save 20% when you purchase online. Moorpark College Performing Arts Center is located at 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark.
Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s most perfect score, Sweeney Todd is lush, operatic, and full of soaring beauty, pitch-black comedy and stunning terror. Don’t miss these outstanding musical performances!
March 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 at 8:00pm
Matinees on March 17, 23, 24, 30 at 2:00pm
Tickets: $20 for Adults, $15 for Students and Seniors.
Save 20% when you purchase advance tickets online at moorparkcollege.com/pac
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