If February break will be a staycation for you this year, we have plenty of ideas for local family fun in Ventura County and nearby areas.
Get out your calendar, gather the kids, and get a plan in place for the week. Incorporate some indoor fun, some outdoor adventures, some yummy food, and some downtime, too.
First thing’s first... check these resources:
- Our EVENT CALENDAR to see all the local fun activities happening during February vacation in Ventura County
Next, here's an A-to-Z list of our favorite places for kid-friendly fun!
A - Amazing eating experience at the Conejo Valley Restaurant Week.
B - Bowling at Bowlero Oxnard
C - Curious about US Navy Seabee? Visit the U.S Navy Seabee Museum
D - Donuts!!! Heart-shaped donuts at Rolling Pin.
E - Enjoy craft chocolates at Ex-Voto.
F - February is America Heart Health Month, pick up a Bingo Sheet at the Children's or YA desk at the Camarillo Library, bring it back and entered into a Raffle Drawing.
G - Game Day! Rent a fun game at Zanders Game House, Camarillo
H - Head over to Pixies General Stores in Ojai; it has so many fun things for kids.
I - Ira's Birthday Celebration will be a great party at the America's Teaching Zoo, Moorpark
J - Jumping fun at Jump N Jammin at The Collection, Oxnard
K - Kids are welcome at any fit4mom fitness class. Check the Ventura, Oxnard and Camarillo editions.
L - Love vintage Candy and toys? Visit Rocket Fizz in Ventura.
M - Markers, yarn, beads, cake decorating -- stop by Michaels or Joann Fabrics for some craft supplies and get crafting!
N - Need sports fun? MSA has vacation week sports-focused programs for ages 4-14.
O - Ojai has so much family fun, our top 2 recommendations are Libbey Park and Bart's Books!
P - Put on your skis or snowboard and spend a day at Foster Park.
Q - Quality time at the library. Find great books to read or participate in a special library program.
R - Ready, Set, Glow - a fun sensory Glow in the Dark party for adults and Kids at the Hideout Playground.
S - Strey Cellar will be hosting Sleeping Beauty for an hour of magic, crafts, singing and more fun.
T - Take a ride for the last time at the Ventura Harbor Arcade, which is closing in the spring.
U - U-pick is one of our favorite family local activities! You’ll love picking blueberries at Gerry Ranch!
V - Valentine Card Exchange at Earthy Mama Artisan Market - kids can bring their Valentine Boxes to exchange cards and shopping for moms and dads.
W - World of Play is a friendly indoor play space for children to play, explore and have lots of FUN.
X - eXplore some of our amazing local parks. Check this list for Camarillo Parks.
Y - Young Artist Ensemble present The Jungle Book (Feb 4- -20)
Z - Zip to Color Me Mine at the Collection to paint
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