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Simi Scoop – Dec. 11th - 14th | Bright Lights, Little City
Your guide to live music, local events, and where to be this weekend in Simi.
Good morning, Simi Valley!
We have a TON of stuff happening in town these next few days. Be sure to make it all the way through the Extra Sprinkles section today, I don’t want any of you to miss out!
Let’s jump in:
Main Scoops
Where are the best lights in Simi? Lots of houses and neighborhoods have gone above and beyond, but in my opinion none hold a candle, or maybe a Christmas light to Auburn Lane. On Saturday, Auburn Lane takes it to another level: for one festive night, the whole loop lights up with music, cocoa, carolers, and visits from Santa and the Grinch.
The evening kicks off with the Polyphonix Choir, followed by roaming carolers, sweet treats from Bree’s Cakes, and a card-making station where kids can create holiday cards for local nursing homes. Families are invited to stroll, sip, sing, and soak up the lights — all while helping support James Storehouse Charities with a new, unwrapped toy.
Visiting Auburn Lane to see the lights is a tradition of ours, maybe you’ll want to make it one of yours too!
📅 Saturday, December 13
⏰ 6:15–9:15 PM
📍 Auburn Lane Neighborhood (2355 Cottontail for toy donations)
🎁 Toy drive benefitting James Storehouse Charities
✨ Open to the entire Simi community
The Weekly Crave
If you’ve ever cruised down LA Ave between Sycamore and Sequoia with your windows down around lunchtime, then you’ve been entranced by the amazing BBQ smells of Green Acres getting their tri-tip sandwiches ready. Think it’s tough not pulling over every time you pass by? Try growing up down the street from Green Acres, getting the whiffs of tri-tip nearly every day!
Some places just scream Simi Valley and Green Acres is one of them. It’s part deli, part butcher shop, part produce stand, and part epic BBQ lunch spot.
I’d say the deli is the star of the show: oversized sandwiches stacked with Boar’s Head meats, fresh bread, and veggies that actually taste like something. The tri-tip is legendary…I’m sure many of you know. If you don’t know…this is your PSA.
Add in the produce market, the holiday décor, and the friendly staff who seem to remember everyone, and it’s no wonder Green Acres has become a pre-holiday tradition for so many Simi families.
📍 2918 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley
The Local Topping
If your kids can’t resist sirens, shiny trucks, or waving at every police car in town, this one’s for you. The Simi Valley Police Foundation is rolling out some of the coolest vehicles in the city for a hands-on community day where kids (and let’s be honest, plenty of parents) can climb inside real police units, explore specialty equipment, and meet the officers who keep Simi safe. Expect patrol cars, motorcycles, SWAT gear, K-9 fun, and plenty of “Whoa, look at that!” moments.
Bring your cameras, bring your questions, bring your kids’ endless enthusiasm.
📍 Rancho Simi Community Park
📅 Sunday, December 14
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
🔗 Learn more: https://svpf.org/touch-a-truck
✨ Extra Sprinkles Dec. 11th - 14th, 2025
Fun This weekend in Simi Valley
All times local | Events subject to change
Thursday, December 11th
Wrap Gift Books for a Good Cause – 10 AM–5 PM • Simi Valley Library – Wrap books for kids in need.
Tail‑Gating Thursday – 1 PM–9 PM • Nectar of the Dogs Wine – Jerseys, snacks, wine and football fun.
A Christmas Carol Live – 3 PM • Simi Valley Senior Center – Reader’s theatre with cocoa & treats.
Circus Caballero – 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center – High‑flying circus under the big top.
Experience the Eagles Holiday – 7:30 PM • SVCAC – The Long Run performs Eagles holiday hits.
Friday, December 12th
Wrap Gift Books for a Good Cause – 10 AM–5 PM • Simi Valley Library – Book wrapping continues.
Little House Cast Reunion – 10 AM–5 PM • Strathearn Park – Cast meet‑and‑greets & tours.
Unkle Monkey – 6 PM–9 PM • Simi Hills Golf Course – Patio tunes with scenic views.
Circus Caballero – 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center – Acrobats, animals and winter magic.
Polyphonix Presents: “Comfort and Joy” 7:30 PM • St. Francis Episcopal Church (280 Royal Ave.)
Holiday choral concert benefiting Forever Found. Tickets sold at the door.
Nuncrackers! – 8 PM • SVCAC – Nunsense Christmas musical mayhem.
Dirty Lowdown – 8:30 PM–11:30 PM • Rock N Roll Pizza Bar – 70s/80s classics; 18+
Saturday, December 13th
Wrap Gift Books for a Good Cause – 10 AM–5 PM • Simi Valley Library – Wrap books for local children..
Little House Cast Reunion – 10 AM–5 PM • Strathearn Park – Day 2 of cast reunion & tours.
Nuncrackers! (Matinee) – 2 PM • SVCAC – Nunsense musical matinee.
Circus Caballero – 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center – Spectacular big‑top performance..
Live Music + Pizza: Chris Hartz Trio ‘3 Play’ – 6 PM–9 PM • Nectar of the Dogs Wine – Classic rock covers & wood‑fired pizza.
Zaremba – 6 PM–9 PM • Simi Hills Golf Course – Outdoor music on the patio.
Auburn Lane – Santa Night - 6:15–9:15 PM • Auburn Lane Neighborhood
Choir, carolers, Santa, the Grinch, cocoa, crafts & toy drive.
The Zeros, Ras‑1 & Gerbil Toy Drive – 7:30 PM–11:30 PM • Rock N Roll Pizza Bar – Punk/reggae show benefiting Toys for Tots
Nuncrackers! (Evening) – 8 PM • SVCAC – Second showing of the musical.
Sunday, December 14th
Wrap Gift Books for a Good Cause – 10 AM–5 PM • Simi Valley Library – Wrap and label children’s books.
Little House Cast Reunion – 10 AM–5 PM • Strathearn Park – Last chance to meet the cast.
Touch-A-Truck: Simi Valley Police Foundation- 10 AM–2 PM • Rancho Simi Community Park - Explore police vehicles, meet officers, kid-friendly demos.
An American Christmas Exhibit – 10 AM–5 PM • Reagan Library – 26 decorated trees celebrating U.S. history.
Circus Caballero – 12 PM, 3 PM & 6 PM • Simi Valley Town Center – Final day of circus fun.
Nuncrackers! (Matinee) – 2 PM • SVCAC – Final matinee of nuns’ comedy.
Reggae Sunday with Morning Drive Duo – 6 PM–8 PM • Rock N Roll Pizza Bar – Free reggae grooves for all ages
Blue Christmas – Raymond Michael’s Elvis Tribute – 7:30 PM • SVCAC – Elvis impersonator singing holiday favorites.
***Hanukkah begins at nightfall!***
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☀️ Simi Valley Weather Forecast (Dec. 11th-14th)
Day | Forecast | High / Low | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Thu 12/11 | Mostly sunny | 69° / 43° | Cool morning, bright afternoon |
Fri 12/12 | Sunny skies | 70° / 46° | Mild and clear — great event day |
Sat 12/13 | Mostly sunny | 68° / 47° | Perfect weather for Santa Night |
Sun 12/14 | Partly sunny | 67° / 46° | Comfortable day, light clouds |
Simi Fun Fact: While the main town set for Little House on the Prairie was in Big Sky Ranch, outskirts, homestead, and nature shots were filmed throughout Simi Valley hills and surrounding ranchland.
Simi’s dry golden grass and rolling hills matched the look of the Midwest prairie better than anywhere else in California.
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-Jeff
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