2025 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard July 22 to August 13

The 2025 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp presented by American Airlines will be open for fans to attend practice sessions in Oxnard from July 22nd through August 13tth. Fans can attend all practice sessions open to the public, starting with the first workout on Tuesday, July 22nd until the final open practice on Wednesday, August 13th. Location is the River Ridge Playing Fields, accessible at 2501 Ventura Road in Oxnard.

Training Camp in Oxnard will be highlighted by the annual camp opening ceremony – Cowboys Back Together Weekend presented by American Airlines – as the team welcomes fans back to training camp on Saturday, July 26th. The Cowboys Back Together Weekend event will begin at 9:15 am as fans enjoy live entertainment, appearances by Cowboys Alumni, Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders autograph signing, exclusive merchandise, prizes, giveaways and more! The opening ceremony will take place at 11:15 am, which will include a performance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and remarks from Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones before the open practice session at 11:45 am.

On Thursday, July 31st, the team will host Heroes Appreciation Day presented by USAA to show their gratitude towards military personnel and first responders. Heroes who wear their military or first responder uniform or show their military ID will receive free general admission parking and two reserved spots on the sideline VIP structure to view practice. Capacity is limited; first come, first served.

Admission is FREE, no tickets needed. There will be autograph opportunities, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader appearances, live weekend entertainment, Cowboys merchandise for sale, food and drinks available for purchase, field access and more.

Fans will have the option to purchase VIP or Hospitality Deck Access to the training camp. Sideline Access / Early Entrance is $23 (including fees). VIP YAAMAVA’ Hospitality Deck Entrance is $115 (incl fees) Mon-Thurs and $172 (incl fees) Fri-Sun and joint practices . More info at fanexperiences.dallascowboys.com/training-camp.

More information at www.dallascowboys.com/training-camp..

2025 Schedule (gates open 2 hours before start time)

Tuesday, July 22 - 11:45 am

Wednesday, July 23 - 11:45 am

Thursday, July 24 - 11:45 am

Friday, July 25 - 4:00-6:00 pm - Oxnard Fan Night at The Collection at RiverPark featuring the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Cowboys Mascot Rowdy. This event will also include Dallas Cowboys trivia, contests, giveaways, and more. Event will also feature host ZEALE of rap duo Blackillac, plus performances by local dance crews, an appearance by a Cowboys legend and more.

Saturday, July 26 – Cowboys Back Together Weekend & Opening Ceremony - 9:15 am Doors Open. 11:15 am Opening Ceremony. 11:45 am Open Practice

Monday, July 28 - 11:45 am

Wednesday, July 30 - 11:45 am

Thursday, July 31 - Heroes Appreciation Day - 11:45 am

Saturday, August 2 - 10 am

Monday, August 4 - 11:45 am

Tuesday, August 5 - Open practice with the Los Angeles Rams at 2 pm

Thursday, August 7 - 11:45 am

Friday, August 8 - 11:45 am

(Saturday, August 9 - Preseason game vs Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium at 4 pm)

Tuesday, August 12 - 11:45 am

Wednesday, August 13 - 11:45 am

Driving Directions

Northbound on the 101 freeway from Los Angeles: Exit Oxnard Boulevard. Turn RIGHT. Make your first LEFT onto Town Center Drive. Make a LEFT onto Ventura Road. Travel 1 mile and it will be on your RIGHT before Vineyard Ave. (watch for traffic lanes at the entrance to the parking lot).

Parking at River Ridge Playing Field opens at 8 am on weekdays and 7:30 am on weekends and the cost is $20 weekdays for small vehicles (cars/trucks) and $40 for large vehicles.  Cash only.

No bicycles, backpacks (small diaper bag ok), coolers, ice chests, outside food and pets. No strollers in the bleacher area. No tailgating or alcohol allowed.

Historical Note: The Cowboys have been training in Oxnard in the majority of years since 2001 (the years they were elsewhere were 2002-2003, 2007, 2009-2011 and 2020). They also trained at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks from 1963 to 1989.

Oxnard Shake Shack Grand Opening on Thursday, March 20th

The Oxnard Shake Shack will open on Thursday, Mar. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at 711 Town Center Dr Oxnard. The Oxnard Shake Shack location will offer guests both in-Shack dining and Shake Shack’s drive-thru experience. The drive-thru features a digital menu board, a two-lane ordering system, and a separate pick-up window for convenience. The Shack will be open from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Friday – Sunday. This will be the 52nd location in the state of California.

On opening day, the first wave of guests can expect to receive custom Shake Shack tote bags featuring art from our friend and acclaimed muralist, Eric Junker. As part of Shake Shack’s mission to Stand for Something Good®, the Oxnard Shack will donate $1 for every sandwich sold at the Shack on Mar. 20 to Food Share Ventura County – providing meals to those in need located in Ventura County.

www.shakeshack.com

Party City Stores Begin Liquidation Sales

The store liquidation sales have begun at Party City. The company indicates stores to close by February. Discounts range from 5% to 50%. Local area stores in Newbury Park, Simi Valley, and Oxnard. I for one, as a periodic shopper at the Newbury Park location, am sad to see yet another large chain shut its doors. www.partycity.com

Shake Shack Opening New Location Soon in Oxnard

Shake Shack is opening a new location soon on Town Center Drive in Oxnard, next to Panda Express. That area will also feature a Marriott TownePlace Suites and Marriott SpringHill Suites, Oakmont of Riverpark Assisted Living and Memory Care, Chick-fil-A, apartments, and a Starbucks. shakeshack.com

This will be Shake Shack’s 2nd Ventura County location; its first location is at The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks, which opened on October 23, 2018.

Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard to Close Its Doors February 10th

In light of the passing of Peter Mullin in September 2023, the Mullin Automotive Museum has announced it will close its doors on Saturday, February 10th.

Peter and Merle Mullin founded the Oxnard-based museum in 2010 to educate guests about 20th-century French automotive styling and design by showcasing the finest vehicles, sculptures and artifacts from the most-esteemed French master coachbuilders. The museum boasts nearly 47,000 square feet of exhibit space in an elegantly designed structure, which was previously owned by legendary newspaper publisher Otis Chandler. In addition to its sweeping gallery spaces, the museum includes a roof garden, theater, gift shop and archival storage.

Peter was inspired by Art Deco design and was equally passionate about sharing it with the public. To continue that legacy, four of the collection’s most iconic vehicles have been donated to the Petersen Automotive Museum. The 1937 Talbot-Lago T150 CS “Teardrop,” the 1938 Hispano Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia, the 1939 Delahaye 165 and the 1938 Delahaye 145 will now become part of the Petersen Automotive Museum, which Peter helped transform into the globally respected automotive institution it is today as part of a major overhaul a decade ago.

“Sharing these ‘rolling sculptures’ and beautiful art with others was Peter’s truest passion, and the museum helped bring that vision to life,” said Merle Mullin, director of the Mullin Automotive Museum. “We are deeply indebted to our staff, docents, volunteers, visitors and supporters who have dedicated their time and passion over the past 13 years. I hope past and first-time visitors will have a chance to say goodbye before we close.”

The museum will be open on a limited basis through Saturday, Feb. 10. Visit www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com for opening dates and hours.

Founder and Director of the Mullin Automotive Museum, Peter Mullin, Passed Away on September 18th

Peter Mullin, businessman, passionate car collector and renowned philanthropist, passed away on Monday, Sept. 18. He was 82. Peter was the founder of Mullin Consulting and the founder and director of the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard. Peter was also a founding board member and former board chair at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The Mullin Automotive Museum, a crown jewel of Ventura County, will continue to share his passion with the world. The museum is an homage to French culture, automobiles, architecture, visual arts and design, furniture, lighting and sculpture of the Art Deco period that Peter felt was the apex of industrial and fine arts design. The museum is open to the public Fri/Sat from 10am to 3pm. www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com

First Thursdays Gourmet Food Trucks at Plaza Park in Oxnard

The first Thursday of the month is Gourmet Food Truck Night in Oxnard's Plaza Park, 519 South C Street. Each event brings 8 to 12 of the hottest trucks in the south land. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with live music and local vendors. Plenty of free parking on street and in public lots. More information at downtownoxnard.org/first-thursdays.

Upcoming Dates: April 6

Hundreds of Sea Lions Continue to Occupy Kiddie Beach at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard

Hundreds of sea lions continue to reside at the Kiddie Beach at the southeast end of Channel Islands Harbor, south end of Victoria Ave near Silver Strand Beach.

The migration started last month. Here are some photos at the scene from local resident D. Platt. While they are an amazing spectacle to see, be sure to keep your distance - at least 50 feet. No selfies with seals and sea lions. Marine mammals are federally protected; disturbing them can result in significant civil and criminal penalties. If you get too close, mother sea lions may abandon their pups. If you do see an injured or distressed marine mammal, call the NOAA hotline at 866-767-6114. bit.ly/SharetheShore

Crumbl Cookies Grand Opening Update for Westlake Village and Oxnard Locations

There seems to be some excitement about the opening of the Crumbl Cookies store at The Shoppes at Westlake Village, based on the number of queries we’ve received. We’ve been told that July 15th is the anticipated opening date at 30770 Russell Ranch Road, steps away from the Tifa Chocolate and Gelato. A very sweet place to visit. shoppesatwestlakevillage.com

We’ve also heard that the new Crumbl Cookies at 365 W. Esplanade Drive, Suite B in Oxnard will be opening today, July 1st. That would be today. Open 8am to 10pm Mon-Thurs and 8am to midnight Fri-Sat. Closed on Sundays. crumblcookies.com