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Skaters at Ice at Canoga Park, opening night
Event News

Ice at Canoga Park returns for the 2026 winter season

December 5, 2026 · Downtown Canoga Park

The West Valley Visitors Bureau is bringing back its flagship winter celebration, with a real outdoor ice rink lacing up once again in the heart of Canoga Park on Sherman Way.

This season expands weekend programming with live music, an enlarged food-vendor row featuring West Valley makers, and new group rates for schools, teams, and private parties. Opening night kicks off a full run of skating, hot cocoa, and family fun that has quickly become a Valley holiday tradition.

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Warner Center Park summer concert stage
Event News

Warner Center summer concert series lineup announced

May 14, 2026

The free Wednesday-night concert series returns to Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, with a genre-spanning lineup running all summer long.

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New mural on Sherman Way, Canoga Park
Community Spotlight

New mural brightens Sherman Way in Canoga Park

April 2, 2026

A local artist and neighborhood volunteers unveiled a vibrant new mural celebrating the arts district's history, adding fresh color to the Sherman Way corridor.

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Shoppers on Shop-the-Valley Saturday
Economic Development

West Valley small businesses shine on Shop-the-Valley Saturday

March 8, 2026

Neighbors turned out across the region to support independent shops and restaurants, spotlighting the small businesses that give the West Valley its character.

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Bureau board members at a community event
Press Release

Bureau welcomes new board members

February 20, 2026

The West Valley Visitors Bureau announced the addition of several community and business leaders to its board, strengthening its work across the region.

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Taste of the West Valley at The Village
Event News

Taste of the West Valley returns to The Village

February 6, 2026

The region's signature food festival comes back to The Village at Westfield Topanga, gathering dozens of local restaurants and makers for an afternoon of tasting.

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Orcutt Ranch trails, West Hills
Community Spotlight

Volunteers give Orcutt Ranch trails a spring refresh

January 24, 2026

Dozens of West Hills neighbors joined a community trail day at historic Orcutt Ranch, tidying pathways and picnic areas ahead of the busy season.

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