Year in Review

2025

A look back at the celebrations, traditions, and unforgettable moments that have brought our community together throughout the seasons.

Year in Review

2025

A look back at the celebrations, traditions, and unforgettable moments that have brought our community together throughout the seasons.

A Year at Conejo Gardens

Many Moments. Countless Memories. One Amazing Community.

May – October 2025
June 28, 2025
CANCELLED
December 13, 2025
May – October 2025
June 28, 2025
CANCELLED
December 13, 2025

2025 At A Glance

8

Events Held

151

Total RSVPs

214

RSVP Attendees

196

Actual Attendees

10

Walk-Ins

92%

Turnout

Historical Attendance Notice

Attendance figures for the 2022 CineArts Festival screenings are based solely on event photographs, as no paper attendance records were retained.

No photographs were available for the September and October 2022 screenings. Consequently, only the two hosts are documented as attending these events, although actual attendance may have been higher.

One additional unidentified guest from the August 2022 screening has been included in the attendance totals based on photographic evidence.

Historical Attendance Notice

Historical attendance figures for the 2023 CineArts Festival and Pride BBQ Festival are based solely on event photographs, as no paper attendance records were retained.

No photographs were available for the June and September 2023 CineArts Festival screenings. Consequently, only the two hosts are documented as attending these events, although actual attendance may have been higher.

Five additional unidentified guests have been included in the CineArts Festival attendance totals based on photographic evidence: two in July, one in August, and two in October 2023.

CineArts Festival

Bringing the Big Screen to the Garden.

SEASON OPENER

May 10
The Princess Bride
(1987)

JUNE FEATURE

Jun 14
But I'm a Cheerleader
(1999)

JULY FEATURE

Jul 12
The Fifth Element
(1997)

AUGUST FEATURE

Aug 9
The Boys in the Boat
(2023)

SEPTEMBER FEATURE

Sep 13
Little Shop of Horrors
(1986)

SEASON FINALE

Oct 11
Coraline
(2009)
100

RSVPs Parties

131

Actual Attendees

9

Walk-Ins

9

Walk-Ins

96%

Turnout

10 hr 26 min
Total Run Time
74°F
Average Temperature
10 hr 26 min
Total Run Time
74°F
Average Temperature
Movie Council

The Hearts Behind the Big Screen. 

Jason
McAllister

Co-Founder

Taylor
McAllister

Co-Founder

Carlos
Rangel

Director

Christine
Guerrero

Director

Christopher
Bates

Director

Kevin
Azero

Director

The Mission

Our Movie Council is a dedicated group of ambassadors who champion the CineArts Festival experience.  They volunteer their time, support our community, and help create unforgettable movie nights in the garden.

Pride BBQ Festival
Bringing people together to learn, support, and celebrate our differences!

June 28, 2025

23

Total RSVPs

32

Actual
Attendees

1

Walk-Ins

82%

Turnout

Friendsgiving Feast
Celebrating the Season of Gratitude.

CANCELLED

37

Total RSVPs

0

Actual Attendees

0

Walk-Ins

N/A

Turnout

HO HO HOlidays
Bringing Holiday Magic to the Garden.

December 13, 2025

28

Total RSVPs

33

Actual Attendees

0

Walk-Ins

85%

Turnout

2025 Awards

First On The List

Elaine Ribeiro

Most first RSVPs for the CineArts Festival season.

Perfect Attendance

Christine Guerrero

Attended all scheduled CineArts Festival screenings.

Attendance Award

Top attendees with the highest CineArts Festival screening attendance.

Ultimate Attendance

Arjun Pundarika

Attended every event for the season at Conejo Gardens.

Slushy Statistics

A cool and refreshing addition to our summer events!

1,920oz
Total Made

N/A
Total Consumed

N/A
Consumption Ratio

N/A
Fan Favorite
(Based on highest consumption)

1,920oz
Total Made

N/A
Total Consumed

N/A
Consumption Ratio

N/A
Fan Favorite
(Based on highest consumption)

Slushies joined Conejo Gardens in June 2025.
Consumption tracking began in August 2026.

Potluck Highlights

Amazing food. Even better company.

Side Dishes

14
Guest Contributions

Desserts

18
Guest Contributions

Beverage Items

12
Guest Contributions

44 potluck contributions shared by our guests throughout 2025.

Our Community Partners

We are grateful to our amazing community partners who help make this year’s event series extra special.

Our Food Partners

We are grateful to our wonderful food partners who help make this year’s event extra special. Be sure to support these businesses and check them out!

Growing Community Giving Back

Each year, our events come together to support one not-for-profit organization. This year’s donations benefit:

This total reflects all donations received through all of our events during the 2025 season.

View Growing Community Giving Back for our annual fundraising progress.

Our Donors

We are grateful for everyone who helps make this experience and our mission possible.

Together, we can continue making a difference in our community.

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Bringing the Big Screen to the Garden.

Bringing people together to learn, support, and celebrate our differences!

Celebrating the Season of Gratitude.

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