71st Annual Conejo Valley Days Carnival in Thousand Oaks June 18-21 and 24-28, 2026

Conejo Valley Days will be back in 2026 on June 18 to 21 and June 24 to 28 at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Road at the 23 Freeway).

The event will feature carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, vendors and fair food.

Admission is $10, cash only, for ages 10 and up. Ages 5 to 9 are $5. Children four and under are free. Limited parking is $5. Carnival ride tickets available online in advance or at the event.

Venue will open 5-10pm Wed/Thu, 5-11pm Fri, 1-11pm Sat and 1-9pm Sun.

Visit the Conejo Valley Days website for more details, including entertainment lineup, at www.conejovalleydays.us.

2026 Ventura County Greek Festival in Camarillo June 26-28

The 47th Ventura County Greek Festival will take place June 26, 27 and 28 at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo (5575 Santa Rosa Road).

The event features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors, and a kids' play area.

Festival times are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Check vcgreekfestival.org or call 805.482.1273 for more information. No onsite parking. Free parking and shuttle rides at the Ventura County Office of Education parking lot at 5100 Adolfo Road.

Admission is $6, which includes a raffle ticket. Free admission for kids under age 12 and active military and veterans with ID.

Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park in Woodland Hills - June 14 to August 23, 2026

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.

The Schedule:

• 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.

2026 Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park - May through September

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer! The Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park is back again in 2026.

Jackets or sweaters are recommended as the weather often cools during the latter part of the event. Concert-goers are asked to leave pets at home. Concerts are FREE and open to the public. A variety of food trucks and dessert trucks will be on site.

Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks
(off Gainsborough Road, at the intersection of Dover and Hendrix Avenues)

Time: All concerts begin promptly at 5:00pm and conclude at 7:00pm. Parking is offsite only; onsite parking is limited and reserved for cars with handicap placards.

The Lineup:

• Memorial Day Monday, May 25: Garth Guy - The Premier Garth Brooks Experience

• Saturday, July 4th: The New West Symphony

• Sunday, July 19th: Twisted Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

• Sunday, August 9th: Wild Night - Van Morrison Tribute

• Labor Day Monday, September 7th: 90’s Rock Show - Iconic Sounds of the 1990s

NOTE: Artists subject to change. Concert information: www.crpd.org/summer-concerts-in-the-park

2026 Gold Coast Gem Show at Ventura County Fairgrounds on June 6-7

The Gold Coast Gem Show is planned for Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2026 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard, Ventura. Free admission. Hours 10am to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday.

Event to feature gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, jewelry, beads, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, kids’ activities, silent auctions and gold panning. More information at goldcoastgemshow.com.

Redbird's 2026 Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow in Oxnard June 20-21

Redbird’s 2026 Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow June 20-21 in Oxnard

Redbird's Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow is a Native American cultural celebration encompassing tribal people from throughout the western hemisphere.

Native American singing, dancing, drumming, arts, crafts and food.  An authentic cultural experience and a celebration of cultural perseverance and continuity.  Public is welcome. This is a family friendly event.  The powwow takes place outdoors on the field in front of the gymnasium. There is limited covered visitor seating on the dance arena.  Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and canopies which can be set up in the open space between the dance arena and the vendors.

Please no drugs, alcohol, smoking, vaping, fireworks or firearms.  Free parking and free admission.  The powwow is hosted by Redbird, a 501(c)(3) non profit association, and sponsored by Edison International, The Moon Family Trust, Gary Pickett, Oxnard College, and the County of Ventura Department of Arts and Culture.

Saturday, June 20 from 11 AM to 7PM

Sunday, June 21 from 11AM to 6PM

Location: Oxnard College Gymnasium Field, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard

Learn more at www.RedbirdsVisions.org or email redbirds_vision@hotmail.com.

City of Agoura Hills Public Safety Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026

The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services hosts its annual Public Safety Day event on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station #89, located at 29575 Canwood St. in Agoura Hills.

This free, family-friendly event will feature a helicopter flyover (weather permitting), hands-on CPR training, fire apparatus displays, and the opportunity to explore an open ambulance. Representatives from the Lost Hills Sheriff Station and local CERT teams will also be on site to provide valuable safety information and answer questions from the community.

Guests can enjoy free hot dogs while supplies last, along with a lively Kid Zone featuring a DJ, fun attractions, and activities for children of all ages. Whether you’re interested in learning important safety skills or simply spending a fun day with family and neighbors, Public Safety Day offers something for everyone.

For more information, contact the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at 818-597-7361

49th Annual Thousand Oaks Chili Cook-Off, Car Show and Craft Brew Festival on Sunday, May 3, 2026

Mark your calendars for the 49th Annual Thousand Oaks Chili Cook-Off, Car Show & Craft Brew Festival on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Held from noon – 5pm (11:00 am entry for VIP tickets), this family friendly extravaganza will take place at Conejo Creek Park North at Janss Rd & Hwy 23 in Thousand Oaks.

There will be over 40 chili tasting booths – and included with your general admission is free unlimited chili tasting. Returning again is the popular Craft Brew Festival – an event within an event – with a multitude of participating breweries! There will also be a Classic & Custom Car Show in several style and vintage categories and live music on two stages. Also on hand will be over a dozen food trucks and beverage booths and a free kids’ fun zone.

The Chili Cook-Off is proudly presented by the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks, with 100% of the net proceeds going to local charities. Tickets will be available in advance, along with more information at www.chili-cook-off.com  

Touch-A-Truck at Thousand Oaks Community Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026

The Conejo Recreation & Park District’s 2026 Touch-A-Truck will be held on Saturday, June 20th from 10:00am-2:00pm at Thousand Oaks Community Park, 2525 N. Moorpark Rd. in Thousand Oaks.

This popular event allows kids to have fun kicking the tires, honking the horns, and climbing up into the driver’s seat of their favorite trucks and construction vehicles such as a garbage truck, an Army truck, tractor, excavator, dump truck, school bus, fire engine, ambulance, bulldozer, police cruiser, SWAT vehicle, K-9 and search and rescue vehicles, motorcycles, and more.

In addition to dozens of trucks and vehicles of all shapes and sizes, there will be fun activities, including arts and crafts, a kids’ construction zone, jolly jumps, and a motorized train ride. The parking lot fills up quickly, so be prepared to park at the Thousand Oaks High School parking lot. Admission is free for all ages. For information, visit www.crpd.org/truck

2026 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular and Other Fun Events in Thousand Oaks

The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, coordinated by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, The City of Thousand Oaks and other local sponsors, takes place on the hill behind the Hillcrest Center of the Arts in Thousand Oaks. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., with a great view from Janss Marketplace and The Oaks mall parking lots and surrounding areas!  Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7 FM.

Other 4th of July activities in Thousand Oaks include the following:

Pancake Breakfast $5.00/person at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, from 8:00-11:00am, Pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice will be served.

Home Run Derby
Borchard Community Park – Field #2 8-11am
Test your skill with a bat for only $5! Divisions: Men’s Open 16+, Women’s Open 16+, Men’s Masters 40+. Information/rules: 805-495-4674

Senior Home Run Derby - 9:00am-11:00am
Borchard Community Park – Field #1
Men’s and women’s divisions plus age group categories. $5/person. Information: 805-381-2744

Community Pools at CLU & NPHS

Open Swim Afternoon! - FREE Noon-4:00pm  
Free open swim at the Community Pool at CLU and the Newbury Park High School pool from noon to 4pm!

Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Features The New West Symphony

www.crpd.org/fourth