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The Simi Scoop – May 22–25 | Memorial Day, Music Fest & What’s Happening in Simi
Your guide to live music, local events, and where to be this long weekend in Simi.
Where Simi Valley Locals stay in the know. No fluff.
Good morning, Simi Valley!
Ready for a big holiday weekend?
The Happy Face Music Festival is bringing the beats back to Rancho Santa Susana Park with food, drinks, and a full day of live music.
Memorial Day ceremonies will offer moments to pause and reflect — including the LAST TIME the AV Wall will make it’s way to Simi Valley.
Making waves this week? Dump truck traffic. If you've noticed more big rigs on the roads, you're not alone.
Let’s get to it.
🙂 Happy Face Music Festival 2025
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend at the Happy Face Music Festival—Simi Valley’s favorite feel-good tradition returns on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 11AM-7PM, at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park. Presented by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, this all-ages celebration blends live music, food, drinks, and community fun.
Five high-energy bands will take the stage throughout the day:
🎵 11:35 AM The Ultimate Rock Band
🎵 1:05 PM The Yacht Groove (Yacht Rock Hits)
🎵 2:35 PM Boys of Summer (Eagles Tribute)
🎵 4:05 PM Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute)
🎵 5:45 PM Fast Times (80s Rock & New Wave)
General Admission or VIP Premier Pass available and Children 16 & under: Free
🙂 Get Tickets All proceeds from the festival support local charities.
🎖️ The AV Wall Returns to Simi Valley — One Last Time
This Memorial Day weekend, Simi Valley will once again host the Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall, affectionately known as the AV Wall. This half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., bears the names of 58,281 U.S. service members who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. The wall will be on display at Rancho Tapo Community Park from Friday, May 23, at 3:00 PM through Tuesday, May 27, at 8:00 AM.
This visit marks the third and final time the AV Wall will be displayed in Simi Valley, as it is set to retire from travel at the end of 2025.
Full AV Wall Schedule of events can be found at:Vietnam Memorial Wall
The AV Wall will be accessible to the public 24 hours a day during its stay. It's a powerful opportunity to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Civic News
Simi Valley State of the City Address – May 28
Mayor Dee Dee Cavanaugh will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address on Wednesday, May 28, at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. The event, themed "Rooted in Community, Building Our Future," will highlight key city priorities, accomplishments, and upcoming projects. Admission is free, but reservations are required.
🚛 Fire Debris Trucks Stir Concerns in Simi Valley
Simi Valley residents have noticed a significant uptick in dump truck traffic along the 118 Freeway and near the Simi Valley Landfill. These trucks are transporting debris from the recent Palisades and Eaton fires as part of a massive cleanup effort led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Simi Valley Landfill has received a substantial share of this debris, contributing to the overall removal of over 1 million tons of material from the burn areas.
While officials assure that the debris is managed safely—with materials wetted down to minimize dust and trucks properly tarped—some community members express concerns about potential environmental and health impacts. Calls for increased air quality monitoring near the landfill have been made to ensure the safety of local residents.
The cleanup is expected to continue through the summer, with the Army Corps aiming to complete the operation ahead of schedule.
🗓️ What’s Happen’
Here’s everything cool, fun, and local going down this Friday through Sunday ⤵️
Friday, May 23
🍅 Simi Valley Certified Farmers' Market
📍 Simi Valley Civic Center Plaza – 2757 Tapo Canyon Rd
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Shop fresh produce, artisanal foods, flowers, and handcrafted goods — all from local growers and vendors. Happening year-round, rain or shine.
🎶 Friday Night Live: Natalie Wattre
📍 Nectar of The Dogs Wine – 791 Chambers Ln UNIT 110, Simi Valley, CA 93065
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kick off Memorial Day weekend with an intimate live music night featuring Natalie Wattre. She’ll be rocking the room with audience song requests, great vibes, and a glass (or two) of local wine.
Event Info
🎭 Hairspray
📍 Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
🕗 8:00 PM
Kick off your weekend with the high-energy musical Hairspray. Big hair, big dreams, and even bigger dance numbers.
Get tickets
🎶 King Sol & The Vibes
📍 Harley's Valley Bowl
🕗 8:30 PM
Catch a set of Latin reggae rock from this lively band at Harley’s.
Event details
Saturday, May 24
🙂 Happy Face Music Festival
📍 Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
🕥 11 AM – 7:00 PM
Live music, food vendors, beer garden, kids zone, and more — all benefiting mental health awareness.
Festival info
🎶 LIVE Music + PIZZA: Fireside Acoustic Band
📍 Nectar of The Dogs Wine – 791 Chambers Ln UNIT 110, Simi Valley, CA 93065
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fireside Acoustic Band returns to the tasting room for a laid-back evening of live music featuring acoustic hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. River’s House Pizza will be on-site serving up handmade, wood-fired pies. Wine, tunes, and pizza — what else do you need?
Event Info
🎸 Nearvana, Everlong, and Not No Doubt
📍 Harley's Valley Bowl
🕢 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Experience tributes to Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and No Doubt in one electrifying night.
Event Details
🎭 Hairspray
📍 Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
🕑 2:00 PM & 🕗 8:00 PM
Can’t get enough? Catch either the matinee or evening show.
Get tickets
Sunday, May 25
🎭 Hairspray Matanee
📍 Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
🕑 2:00 PM
Final performance of the weekend.
Get Tickets
🎶 Reggae Sunday – No Voodoo Here
📍 Harley's Valley Bowl
🕒 3:00 PM
Chill reggae set, great food, and perfect Sunday vibes.
Event Details
🎤 Comedy Night
📍 Simi Valley Cultral Arts Center
🕗 8:00 PM
Enjoy a night of laughter with local comedians.
Event Details
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🌤️ Simi Valley Weather Forecast (May 22–25, 2025)
Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday | 84°F | 54°F | Mostly Sunny 🌤️ |
Friday | 78°F | 54°F | Mostly Sunny 🌤️ |
Saturday | 76°F | 53°F | AM Clouds, PM Sun ⛅ |
Sunday | 80°F | 54°F | AM Clouds, PM Sun ⛅ |
☀️ Expect classic late-May weather — cool mornings with low clouds that clear up for sunny afternoons. Perfect for festivals, patio time, and everything in between.
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Did You Know? The name “Simi” comes from the Chumash word “Shimiji,” which means “windy place” or “the string of winds.
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