Carnival Kicks Off To Support Calabasas Schools

CALABASAS, CA — Local residents can support Calabasas schools while enjoying a carnival this holiday weekend.

The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools kicked off its annual carnival to support the Las Virgenes Unified School District Friday. The carnival runs through Monday at Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive.

Admission to the carnival is free but ride and tickets can be purchased ahead of time using this link.

Every year, this carnival attracts between 10,000 and 15,000 guests. Last year's carnival was a big hit, outselling years previous and featuring a beer and wine garden for the first time.

The foundation helps fund local schools through donations with a focus on decreasing class sizes, adding counselors and involving the local community in public education, according to the organization's website. The foundation is run by parents on a volunteer basis and has donated over $1.5 million to the district since 2011, according to its website.

"Great teachers. Insightful counselors. Without them, your child’s school is nothing but rooms, buildings and furniture," the foundation said on its website.

The carnival is open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; and 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.