Get Out: A Weekend Guide

The weekend's coming, and if you don't have plans for it yet, Patch can help. Here's a list of events and activities taking place not too far away! We haven't included too many Halloween-themed events here because we'll also feature a separate guide for those activities.

Julius Ceasar: Griot Theatre presents its inaugural production, Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Employing women and artists of color in non-traditional roles, this production is set against the backdrop of Game of Thrones to create a fresh and compelling take on this classical work. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Lutheran Church, 17500 Burbank Blvd., Encino. Tickets are 25.

Conejo Open Space Trail Work Day: The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency will host its 22nd annual trail work day from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Meet at the Conejo Community Center at 350 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks (enter through the botanic garden entrance at Jeaunine Drive and Gainsborough Road). No experience necessary!

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival: The annual festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas. There will be live music, wildlife shows, inflatable rides and carnival rides as well as pumpkin-flavored goodies, drinks and craft items available for purchase. Admission is $5.

Fall Family Festival: This annual event hosted by the Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Warner Center at 6360 Topanga Canyon Blvd. (next to Crate and Barrel), Woodland Hills. There will be live music, children's rides, Zumba, a watermelon-eating contest, tug of war, and more. As well food and arts and crafts will be available for purchase. Admission is free.

Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair: The street fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday on Moorpark Road between Hillcrest and Wilbur roads in Thousand Oaks. There will be live music, a children's zone with gams, crafts, bounce houses and more. Handmade products and food and drinks will be available for purchase.