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3rd Annual Lima Bean Fest
Oxnard Historic Farm Park Foundation & Museum
1251 Gottfried Place, Oxnard
Saturday, September 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Enjoy a Lima Bean tasting contest, music, games, kids crafts, slide show, site tours, history, lima beans for sale, and more.
Admission: Free
www.oxnardfarmpark.org/upcoming-events/the-3rd-annual-lima-bean-fest
The 4th of July Celebration at Channel Islands Harbor offers a full day of activities, entertainment, and great food. Come and enjoy exhibits, an artists’ market, children’s rides and games and finish the day with a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m. Free event.
www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2026-fireworks-by-the-sea
Free concerts at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara on Thursday nights from 6-7:30pm during the month of July! All concerts are free to the public and held in the grassy meadow at Chase Palm Park on Cabrillo Blvd. between Garden and Calle Cesar Chavez Streets.
2026 Series Schedule
July 2 – The New Vibe (Funk with a hip hop twist)
July 9 – Jason Libs and the Liberation (Rock from the ‘70s to today)
July 16 – The Mighty Cash Cats (Johnny Cash hits and country classics)
July 23 – Spencer the Gardener (Eclectic mix of pop and surf rock)
The Rotary Club of Ventura presents the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 12 and 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura. This waterfront juried art festival features more than over 50 talented street chalk artists creating colorful murals along the village promenade overlooking the boats.
More information at www.venturaartandchalkfestival.com.
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.agourahillscity.gov.
Come help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence at the Reagan Library from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, July 4, 2026!
Enjoy live music by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Band and country artist Justin Honsinger, along with appearances by Iwo Jima re-enactors and presidential look-alikes. Family-friendly activities include face painting, crafts, lawn games, carnival picnic games, and Presidential Bingo with prizes.
At 12 PM there will be a special America 250 program featuring keynote speaker, Medal of Honor Recipient General Patrick Henry Brady.
All outdoor activities are free. Regular admission applies to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and our America 250 exhibit.
Located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, the Reagan Library is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For museum information, ticket prices and events, visit www.reaganlibrary.com.
Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park take place on Sunday evenings from June 14 to August 23, 2026 (except the Sunday after 4th of July). All concerts start at 5:30 PM with Emerging Artists Opening Act performances. Headliners will follow shortly after and end at 8 PM.
Located at the Nora Ross Bandshell at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion at 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. There is plenty of room for a late afternoon picnic with the family while being entertained by headline performers.
Street parking is available starting at 4:30pm. For more information, visit valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts.
June 14: Dog n Butterfly - The Heart Experience
June 21: The Purple Generation - Tribute to Prince
June 28: Cali Country All-Stars
July 4: July 4th Extravaganza with Doctor Wu - The Music of Steely Dan
July 12: Flashback Heart Attach - 80s Tribute
July 19: Ridin’ The Storm Out - REO Speedwagon Tribute
July 26: Abbey Road - Beatles Tribute
August 2: New Romantics - Taylor Swift Tribute
August 9: Start Me Up - Rolling Stones Tribute
August 16: Super Soul Groove - Disco/Funk/Soul/R&B
August 23: Led Zepagain - Led Zeppelin Tribute
Parking is available at structures located at 21800 Califa Street across from the park and opens at 4 pm (3 pm for 4th of July). Parking fees ($20 online; $25 in person - cash only) are a donation to the Valley Cultural Foundation.
The annual Ventura Rotary fireworks event at Ventura College will not be held in 2026, but will be back on July 4, 2027.
INSTEAD, the City of Ventura is hosting a free community fireworks show on Friday, July 3, 2026 in Downtown Ventura. The fireworks will be launched from the top of the parking garage on Santa Clara Street, with viewing throughout downtown, including Plaza Park. There will be live music from 7-9PM, with fireworks starting at 9PM.
Ventura Rotary is sponsoring the musical simulcast for the fireworks show on KBBY 95.1 or www.951KBBY.com.
Additionally on July 3rd, Ventura Harbor Village presents 250 minutes of live music to celebrate America’s 250th, from 1-4PM.
Learn more at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2791/250-Anniversary-Events
Oxnard's Heritage Square Summer Concert Series returns in 2026 for another 11 week run, from June 12th to August 21st. Concerts start at 6pm and end at 8:30pm, with a half hour break at 7pm.
Concert tables can be reserved in advance for a fee. Individual tickets will be available day of show starting at 5pm for $14. Unreserved spots on the lawn available free of charge (donations appreciated). More details at www.heritagesquareoxnard.com/concerts.html.
Heritage Square is located at 715 South A Street, Oxnard.
The Lineup:
6/12: Grupo Monitor (Cumbias, Norteña, Rock en Español & Pop)
6/19: The Soul Collective (R&B/Soul)
6/26: Psychedelic Summer Band (Woodstock Tribute)
7/3: Stars, Stripes and Sounds at Plaza Park / In Stone / Caliente 805 Band
7/10: Impulse Too Band (Classic Rock, '80s & Latin Favorites)
7/17: The Company Band (Old School R&B, Latin & Soul)
7/24: The Renegades Band (Pop, Funk & R&B)
7/31: Heart and Soul (Latin Rock & Funk)
8/7: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk, Motown & R&B)
8/14: Vinyl Gypsies (Classic Rock Tribute)
8/21: Los Cool Arrows (Cumbias, Rock en Español & Rock)
The Channel Islands Harbor 4th of July Family Parade is back on Saturday, July 4, 2026! The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Albacore Way, travels north up Harbor Blvd. and ends at Cabezone Circle, home to Marine Emporium Landing.
You must have a 4th of July Children’s Parade form filled out and submitted prior to participating. More information at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2026-4th-of-july-family-parade.
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