Celebrate America's Birthday at the Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026

America's 250th birthday is Saturday, July 4, 2026. The Stagecoach Inn invites you to a fun celebration with children’s old-time games, crafts, music, prizes and more that day from 1 to 4PM in celebration of Independence Day and the historical opening of the Grand Union Hotel (aka Stagecoach Inn) in July 1876.

Enjoy free ice cream (while supplies last), craft making and live music while cooling your heels exploring the museum complex both indoors and out. Also there will be line dancing with the Ventucky Stompers.

Costumed docents will be demonstrating tools, machinery, gadgets and various “modern conveniences” that households and businesses enjoyed in the mid-late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Some of the items that may be demonstrated include a sausage stuffer, butter churner, miniature sewing machine for travel, iron and laundry equipment, woodworking tools and working blacksmith forge.

“Can you Spot” items will be placed around the property for the kids to find.

The Stagecoach Inn Museum welcomes visitors on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 pm. Regular admission is $10 per person; $5 for children 5 to 12. Children under 5 and Conejo Valley Historical Society Members (with membership card) are free.

40th Annual Sespe Creek 4th of July Car Show, Chili Cook-Off & Cornhole Tournament in Downtown Fillmore on Saturday, July 4, 2026

The 40th Annual Sespe Creek 4th of July Car Show, Chili Cook-Off & Cornhole Tournament will take place in downtown Fillmore on Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm.

In addition to 250+ cars, there will be a chili cook-off, cornhole tournament, live music, food and drink vendors, craft/retail vendors, and more. Main stage entertainment will be at Central Avenue and Sespe Street.

More details at sespecreekevents.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SespeCreekCarShow.

2026 Regal Theaters Summer Movie Express ($1 Movies) in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley June 1 to August 13

Regal Theaters presents its Summer Movie Express 2026. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During the summer, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 on Monday through Thursday at designated time frames. Summer Movie Express 2026 runs June 1 to August 13.

Participating local theaters include Regal Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks (11:30am screenings), Regal Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12, 680 Ventura Boulevard (11am screenings), and Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 at 2751 Tapo Cyn Road (11am).

The lineup:

  • June 1-4: Sing and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

  • June 8-11: David and Kung Fu Panda 4

  • June 15-18: KPop Demon Hunters and The Wild Robot

  • June 22-25: The Bad Guys 2 and The Garfield Movie

  • June 29-July 2: A Minecraft Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog 2

  • July 6-9: How to Train Your Dragon and Sonic the Hedgehog 3

  • July 13-16: Scoob!

  • July 20-23: Animal Farm and The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants

  • July 27-30: Dog Man and Paddington in Peru

  • August 3-6: Charlie the Wonderdog and Despicable Me 4

  • August 10-13: The Sandlot and Muppets: Treasure Island

Visit www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express for more information.

2026 City of Agoura Hills Summer Movies in the Park - June 20, July 11 and August 15

Free Movies in the Park will take place once again this summer of 2026 at Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills, hosted by City of Agoura Hills Community Services. Movies start at dusk.

Save the dates:

June 20: Surf’s Up

July 11: Guardians of the Galaxy

August 15: How to Train Your Dragon

More information at www.agourahillsrec.org.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K/10K Run/Walk at Dos Vientos in Newbury Park on Saturday, December 19, 2026

The Jewel Levine Foundation presents the Jingle Bell Jog at Dos Vientos 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 19, 2026. Event starts and ends at Dos Vientos Community Park, 4801 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. and takes place in and around the streets of the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park. 10K starts at 8:30am; 5K at 8:45am.

Learn more and register at runsignup.com/Race/CA/NewburyPark/DosVientosJingleBellJog.

Safe Boating Expo at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturday, May 16, 2026

In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard Station Channel Islands will host its 16th Annual Safe Boating Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Harbor East Park, 3874 Murre Way, Oxnard. Admission and parking are free.

Event to include free tours of first responder vessels, in-water rescue demos at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., food truck, booths, raffle prizes, and more.

More detailed information at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/16th-annual-channel-islands-harbor-safe-boating-expo.

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 Hosts Summer Movie Camp June through August 2026

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 and other AMC theatres are hosting $3 movies on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am and 2pm for its Summer Movie Camp, June 22 to August 12, 2026. The lineup is as follows:

  • June 22 and 24: Paddington in Peru

  • June 29 and July 1: David

  • July 6 and 8: How to Train Your Dragon

  • July 13 and 15: The LEGO Movie

  • July 20 and 22: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

  • July 27 and 29: The Bad Guys 2

  • August 3 and 5: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants

  • August 10 and 12: Muppet Treasure island

More info at www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp.

2026 Movies in the Park in Moorpark - June to October

The City of Moorpark presents Movies in the Park at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Movies begin at dusk. Gates open an hour prior. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy the movie. Vendors available, or bring your own snacks. No animals allowed (except service animals). Free admission.

The Saturday night lineup:

  • June 13: The Goonies

  • July 11: Cars

  • August 8: The Princess and the Frog

  • September 12: Super 8

  • October 10: ParaNorman

More information at www.moorparkca.gov/movies

Memorial Day Event at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley on May 25, 2026

Visit the Reagan Library this Memorial Day to honor the fallen men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

This special program, which begins at 9:30 a.m., will feature musical performances by the Royal High School Wind Ensemble and soloist Angelina Hayward, presentation of the colors by the Reagan Detachment Color Guard, and an invocation by Lieutenant Commander Rick Robledo.

The ceremony will also include remarks by Gold Star Son Jeff Evans, Ventura County Gold Star Father Bob Allen, and Commanding Officer Daniel Brown of Naval Base Ventura County.

The program is free; reservations recommended. Held outdoors at the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument, museum admission is required to tour the Reagan Museum and the new America 250 exhibition.

www.reaganfoundation.org/events/memorial-day-commemoration-at-the-reagan-library-2026

2026 City of Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park - June through August

The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and the DIY Home Center present the 2026 Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts are held at 6pm on Sundays and are free of charge. (Suggested donation $2) Food trucks will be on hand.

All concerts will be held at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills.

The lineup:

June 14: Skynyrd Reloaded (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)

July 5: Disco Inferno (followed by patriotic drone show)

August 2: Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)

August 16: Turn the Page (Bob Seger Tribute)

For more information, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361 or visit www.agourahillscity.gov.