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Simi Scoop – June 5 – June 8 | Caps, Gowns, and Crafts
Your guide to live music, local events, and where to be this weekend in Simi.
Where Simi Valley Locals stay in the know. No fluff.
Good morning, Simi Valley!
First weekend of summer break and Simi Valley isn’t easing in.
We’ve got graduations lighting up the stadiums, a lobster truck rolling into town for one day only, and a weekend lineup packed with live music, crafts, gardening, dancing, and even a dunk tank (we’re looking at you, Library Carnival).
Let’s jump in.
Main Scoops
🎓 Graduation Day is here, Simi Valley!
Whether you’ve got a senior in the mix or just live near a high school, it’s hard to miss the celebration. Packed stadiums, car horns, and cheering families mean only one thing: the Class of 2025 is walking.
TODAY: Thursday, June 5th, Simi Valley High, Royal, and Santa Susana will all hold their graduation ceremonies. Expect traffic, limited parking, and lots of proud parents snapping photos.
So whether you’re tossing a cap, waving from the bleachers, or just a fellow resident — congrats, grads!
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🦞 Rollin’ in for One Day Only: Cousins Maine Lobster Foodtruck
📍 49 Strathearn Pl (Near Target on Madera)
🕚 Thursday, June 5 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Simi, get ready to feast East Coast–style. Cousins Maine Lobster is pulling into Simi with buttery lobster rolls, lobster tots, tacos, and more seafood goodness. They're only in town for a few hours, so skip lunch plans and treat yourself to something crave-worthy. 🦞
💎 Heist in the Heart of Simi
In a crime that feels straight out of a movie, burglars broke into Dr. Conkey’s Candy & Coffee Co. just before midnight on May 25 — but they weren’t after sweets. After spray-painting security cameras, they tunneled through the wall into 5 Star Jewelry next door. Over 3–4 hours, they cut open the safe and stole nearly everything: gold, diamonds, watches, and precious customer items.
Owner Jonathan Youssef said over $2 million was lost — but the hardest part? Many pieces belonged to customers. “They weren’t just things. They were memories,” he told KTLA.
This isn’t an isolated case. Similar high-tech heists have hit Glendale and L.A. in recent weeks. The FBI is now involved.
A fundraiser has been started to help 5 Star Jewelry recover: GiveSendGo – 5 Star Jewelry
If you saw or heard anything that night near Cochran St., contact SVPD. Every detail helps.
Civic News
🏙️ 🏗️ Could Big Changes Be Coming to the Simi Valley Town Center?
Simi Valley’s Town Center Mall may be in for a major transformation. The City Council recently voted 4–1 to let developer Steelwave LLC begin the process of proposing a mixed-use redevelopment — combining housing and updated retail.
No plans have been approved yet. This vote simply allows the developer to formally submit a proposal in the future. Early concepts could bring:
Up to 375 new homes — potentially more under state density laws
A reduction of the mall’s retail footprint by about 45%
New townhomes or duplexes alongside refreshed shopping and dining
The site has struggled for years, with many empty storefronts and the last anchor tenant closing in 2024. Supporters see mixed-use as a way to revive the area, while others are concerned about losing one of Simi’s last major commercial spaces.
Steelwave has one year to submit plans, which will include opportunities for public input and further City Council review.
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Music, Events, Food, & Fun This Weekend in Simi Valley
June 6 – June 8, 2025
✨ All times local | Events subject to change
Friday, June 6th
🍅 Simi Valley Certified Farmers' Market
📍 2757 Tapo Canyon Rd
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Shop local produce, baked goods, and handmade items — rain or shine.
👉 Market Info
🎶 Autumn Wine at Chuy’s
📍 Chuy's Baja Grill – 1397 E Los Angeles Ave
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Classic Rock favorites live at Chuy's.
🎶 The Arena
📍 The Arena – 999 Enchanted Way
🕗 8:00 PM
Band TBA
🎶 The Dirty Lowdown
📍 Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
🕣 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
‘70s & ‘80s dance party, no cover, 18+ 👉 More Info
Saturday, June 7th
🛍️ Junk in the Trunk Swap Meet
📍 Rancho Santa Susana
🕗 8:00 AM -12:00 PM
Community swap meet, deals galore. 👉 More Info
🔨⚾ Kids Home Depot Workshop
📍 Simi Valley Home Depot
🕘 9:00 AM
Free building, fun for kids! This Saturday, register below! And arrive early! 👉 Register Now
🍈 Melons & Cucumbers Gardening Workshop
📍 Strathearn Historical Park
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Learn how to grow refreshing summer crops. 👉 Register Now
📚 TOP EVENT Kids Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival
📍 Simi Valley Public Library
🕙 Saturday, June 7 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Trying to figure out what to do with the kiddos on the first day of Summer Break? Look no further than the Simi Library! Carnival games, magic by California Joe, a dunk tank, and reading sign-ups for all ages — this one’s a win for the whole family. Come “Level Up at Your Library” and kick off a summer of fun and literacy.
👉 More Info
🎨 TOP EVENT CraftFest (CRAFTS and so much MORE!)
📍 Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center 🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Free entry
Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center is throwing its annual handmade bash — and it’s a good one. Over 50 local artists will fill the lawn and plaza with goods like jewelry, soaps, woodwork, and other handcrafted treasures.
🕺 Free line dancing lessons from Carol Thomsen at 11 AM and 1 PM. 🍦 Ice Cream Social to support youth arts. 🌮 And yes — 12 different food vendors to satisfy every craving.
More Info »
Art, crafts, music, dancing, and local flavor eats — what more could you want from a Saturday?
🏓 Pickleball Tournament (Sat & Sun)
📍 Sinaloa Middle School
🕙 10:00 AM
Serve & Smash for Scholarships. 👉 More Info - Register to Play
🚗 Cruise Night at Rock N Roll Cafe
📍 Rock N Roll Cafe
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Muscle cars, hot rods, race cars, antiques — if it turns heads, it’s welcome here. Cruise in, show off your ride, enjoy raffle prizes, great music, and food from Rock N Roll Cafe
👉 Event Info
🎶 Adam & Sam + Pizza
📍 Nectar of the Dogs Wine
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Acoustic covers + River’s House Pizza! 👉 More Info
🎶 Country Vision
📍 Chuy’s Baja Grill – Simi West
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Grab your boots and hit the floor for a fun night of country hits.
🎶 Rincon Rockers
📍 PC’s Bar
🕗 8:00 PM
Classic rock & blues.
🎶 The Material Reunion Show
📍 The Arena
🕗 8:00 PM
With Cold Weather Kids & Greater View. 👉 Tickets and Info
Sunday, June 8th
🏓 Pickleball Tournament Play Continues (Sat & Sun)
📍 Sinaloa Middle School
🕙 TBA
Serve & Smash for Scholarships. 👉 More Info - Register to Play
🎶 Reggae Sunday feat. Skunkdub
📍 Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Chill, food, and live tunes. 👉 More Info
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☀️Simi Valley Weather Forecast (June 5–June 8)
Date | High / Low | Conditions |
|---|
Thu 6/5 | 80°F / 56°F | 🌤️ Mostly sunny |
Fri 6/6 | 82°F / 58°F | ☀️ Sunny |
Sat 6/7 | 85°F / 60°F | ☀️ Sunny and warm |
Sun 6/8 | 88°F / 61°F | 🔥 Hot and clear |
Did You Know?
Simi Valley is home to one of the largest Native American cave painting sites in Southern California.
The Burro Flats Painted Cave, tucked in the hills near the Santa Susana Pass, features sacred Chumash pictographs estimated to be hundreds of years old. The exact location is kept secret to preserve the site, but it’s protected by NASA and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
History... right in our backyard.
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