Create a whimsical teacup bird feeder that adds charm to any outdoor space. Participants will assemble and decorate a functional feeder, perfect for attracting birds while enhancing garden décor. Limited to 12 people

Class fee $20 - materials fee $10 (China)

Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Thousand Oaks’ own Jungleland.

We will also be crowning this years Don Wyatt McCrea & Doña Robin Britt. Enjoy live music, dinner, museum tours and participate in our annual silent auction.

We’ve added a balloon artist to our activities!

Enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while learning the timeless art of plein air painting. Participants will be guided through the process of observing natural light, color, and landscape composition while painting on location. Instruction will focus on capturing the essence of a scene quickly and effectively using either acrylics or watercolors. This class is suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a peaceful and inspiring opportunity to create art in a natural setting. Limit 15 people.

The cost is $30 per class, plus a materials fee. Will pay at the class.

This class will be held offsite and is Limited to 6 people. The class is full.

Experience the unique art of marbling, where paint floats on water to create one-of-a-kind patterns. This special field trip offers a hands-on opportunity to explore this historic technique and produce stunning marbled designs and a silk scarf to take home.

Class fee $20 and materials fee of $20 for the silk scarves and paints.

LINE DANCING WITH THE VENTUCKY STOMPERS!

Grab your boots, bring your friends, and come ready to step and stomp at this fun-filled 4th of July afternoon of line dancing and two-stepping with DJ Rick and the Ventucky Stompers, complete with lessons for beginners and seasoned line dancers

Enjoy Ax throwing, rope making, bean bag toss, sssnake painting and much more!

Step back into the early days of photography and experience the fascinating 19th-century wet plate collodion process. Participants will observe and take part in the preparation of photographic plates, including coating, sensitizing, exposing, and developing images by hand. This class offers a unique opportunity to understand how early photographers captured portraits and landscapes, producing one-of-a-kind images on glass or metal. Attendees will gain an appreciation for the artistry, precision, and historical significance of this remarkable photographic technique. Limit 25 people.

The cost is $30 per class, plus a materials fee.

For more information or to register, email i_santha@yahoo.com

This community’s favorite is back!  Bring the whole family to pan for gold, lasso like a cowgirl or cowboy, see a blacksmith fire-up the forge, and play pioneer games. Wear your Western costume and join the fun!

Churn butter, hike the trails, play pioneer games and unleash your creativity with hands-on crafts. It's going to be a day filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories!" This year there will be the Button & Bows square dancing in the morning and the Ventucky Stompers Line Dancing in the afternoon.   

Parking is available on Ventu Park Road, off Lynn Road at Stagecoach Park and handicap parking is available on Susan Drive adjacent to Stagecoach Park.

$12 Seniors, Adults & Teens | $5 Children 5 to 12 | FREE Children 4 and younger and CVHS Members with card.

Immerse yourself in the elegance and tradition of Chinese tea culture paired with the refined art of brush calligraphy. Participants will be introduced to the customs and etiquette of traditional tea preparation and service, learning about the significance of tea in Chinese history and daily life. The class will also include guided instruction in basic brush strokes and calligraphy techniques, allowing attendees to practice writing characters with ink and brush. This enriching experience blends cultural appreciation with artistic expression in a calm and engaging environment.  Limit 10 people.

The cost is $30 per class, plus a materials fee.

For more information or to register, email i_santha@yahoo.com

Discover the delicate art of paper quilling as you roll, shape, and design intricate patterns. Participants will create a beautiful decorative piece using colorful paper strips in this engaging and artistic class.

Class fee $20

For registration or more information, sign up by emailing i_santha@yahoo.com.

Enjoy crafts, games, a photo op, gold panning, and experience or participate in a May pole dance! This will be a day filled with fun or all ages.

Each class offers guided instruction in limited groups, allowing attendees to learn authentic techniques while connecting with the past in a meaningful way. Classes are held at the Stagecoach Inn Museum and are open to adults and are held at the Stagecoach Inn Museum from 10:00- am to 2:00 pm.  Space is limited.

The cost is $30 per class, plus a materials fee.

For more information or to register, email i_santha@yahoo.com

Want to learn more about Conejo Valley History? Got any time on your hands? Have a New Year’s Resolution to Become a Volunteer? Do you like antiques? Join us to learn a bit of Conejo Valley history that you will be able to share with the community.

You don’t want to miss this one! Bring your kids or grandkids or just come and have a grand time yourself!

Hop on over to the Stagecoach Inn Museum and bring the kids and grandchildren to hunt for “Conejos”, while the whole family enjoys exploring historic structures and interacting with costumed docents. A map is included with admission for marking bunny sightings to be turned in for a prize in this frolicking outdoor hunt around the beautiful museum grounds.

Our Conejo Hunt this year will send “kids” of all ages hunting for several numbered metal art “Conejos” made by our blacksmith Bobby Mensinger and there will be new baby animals to look for this Spring to add to the fun... ducklings, chicks, and of course baby bunnies.

 Have your picture taken with our resident Easter Bunny and we’ll have crafts and “bunny” sack races and frolicking about to the sweet sounds of a local live band.

The hunts include metal art by Blacksmith Bobby Mensinger of 4M Metalworks, which is also available for purchase in the Gift Emporium.

Join us for a day of creativity. Classes are held at the Stagecoach Inn Museum and are open to adults and are held at the Stagecoach Inn Museum from 10:00- am to 2:00 pm. 

The cost is $20 per class - For registration or more information, sign up by emailing i_santha@yahoo.com.

Whether it's St. Patrick's Day or not, everyone has a little luck o' the Irish in them.

Get ready to dive into a world of enjoyment with fantastic exhibits, lively games, creative crafts, and music! Get crafty with our Junior Docents doing Shamrock Cookie Decorating, competing in our signature Shamrock Metal Hunt.