Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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The City of Port Hueneme presents the Hueneme Beach Festival the weekend of July 11-12, 2026. Hours are 10am to 8pm both days.
Event will feature live music on two stages, great food and drinks, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendors, , and more.
Hueneme Beach Park is located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme. Free admission and parking. Learn more at huenemebeachfestival.org/1422/Hueneme-Beach-Festival
Concerts at the Plaza is a free Saturday evening concert series at the Simi Civic Center Plaza on Tapo Canyon Road off the 118 in Simi Valley, in the Regal Cinema Plaza Food Court. Concerts run from 6-9pm. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show.
2026 Lineup:
7/11: Soul Jukebox & The Funky Divas (Dance Soul)
7/18: Sonic Kiss (Duran Duran Tribute)
7/25: The Way (80s/90s Hits)
8/1: Pre-Existing Condition (Classic Rock) and Pretty Boy Floyd (Hollywood glam band - not a tribute band!
8/15: American Made (Toby Keith Tribute)
8/22: JACK’D (Dance Band)
9/5: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)
More info at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576638880865
About Event Organizer, The East Coast Pizza Company
Located in the heart of Simi Valley’s Civic Center Plaza, The East Coast Pizza Company is a family-owned restaurant serving up authentic, handcrafted pies in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Proud supporter of local events and community connections.
Ventura Rotary’s annual 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.
Learn more at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2791/250-Anniversary-Events
Conejo Recreation and Park District presents free Movies at the Park at Thousand Oaks Community Park, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks this summer. Movies start at sundown. Family activities start an hour before the movie. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinner. FREE!
The lineup:
Friday, August 14: Zootopia 2
Friday, September 25: Wicked: For Good
More information at www.crpd.org/movies
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! and Goat
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.
The 11th Anniversary 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular hosted by the City of Westlake Village is planned for Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Fireworks will be launched from the Westlake Village Golf Course at approximately 9:10pm.
Gates open at 5pm. No outside alcohol allowed - beer and wine will be available for purchase. Event also to include inflatable jumpers for the kids, putting contest, live music, various food trucks and more.
Offiste parking available at Townsgate and Lakeview Canyon and Lakeview Canyon and Agoura Road.
The event is free and open to the public. Additional information at www.wlv.org/fireworks
Studio Movie Grill at the Simi Valley Town Center is offering a Children’s Summer Series to escape the summer heat once again this summer of 2026. $6 ticket includes small drink and small popcorn.
Details at www.studiomoviegrill.com/movie/children's-summer-series but are summarized below. Movies are on Mondays through Thursdays at 10am.
June 8-11: The Wild Robot (PG)
June 15-18: The Secret Life of Pets (PG)
June 22-25: The Land Before Time (G)
June 29 - July 2: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
July 6-9: The Bad Guys 2 (PG)
July 13-16: Shrek 2 (PG)
July 20-23: Kung Fun Panda (PG)
July 27-30: Dog Man (PG)
August 3-6: Trolls (PG)
The 2026 Kids Summer Movie Series will take place at the Plaza Stadium 14, 255 West Fifth Street, Oxnard and Roxy Stadium 11, 5001 Verdugo Way, Camarillo. Series will consist of 9 weeks of movies for only $3 per film. Movies are at noon (Oxnard) and 10am (Camarillo) on Wednesdays. The lineup is as follows:
Roxy Stadium 11 in Camarillo:
June 24: The Iron Giant
July 1: Beethoven at Roxy Stadium
July 8: Babe
July 15: Free Willy
July 22: The Great Muppet Caper
Plaza Stadium 14 in Oxnard
June 24: Migration
July 1: How to Train Your Dragon
July 8: The Bad Guys 2
July 15: Dog Man
July 22: Kung Fu Panda 4
July 29: The Wild Robot
More information at santarosacinemas.com
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 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
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!
Afternoon Family Games and Activities: Beginning in the afternoon, families can head to Conejo Community Center, located at 1175 Hendrix Ave. in Thousand Oaks, for a variety of classic Fourth of July activities and friendly competitions. Festivities include a Youth Home Run Derby (1:00-3:00pm), Diaper Derby Baby Races (1:00-1:20pm), Potato Sack Races (1:25-1:45pm), Three-Legged Races (1:50-2:10pm), a Water Balloon Toss (2:15-2:35pm), Tug-of-War (2:40-3:00pm), and a Hula Hoop Contest (3:05-3:25pm). Attendees can also enjoy interactive musical experiences with the New West Symphony Music Van (1:00-3:30pm).
Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Features The New West Symphony
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
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