Westlake High School Instrumental Music 15th Annual Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 12, 2025

Westlake High School Instrumental Music Boosters presents its 15th Annual Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 11am to 3:30pm at Conejo Creek Park North, adjacent to the Thousand Oaks Library at 1379 E. Janss Road.

Enjoy a beautiful day, with great music, delicious food from gourmet food trucks, kids activities, silent auction and raffle.

Ticket prices $10 presale and $15 at the event. Food sold separately. Buy tickets and learn more at whsband.org/foodtruckfestival.

Proceeds support WHS Instrumental Music programs.

23rd Annual City of Westlake Village City Celebration Event on Saturday, October 11, 2025

The City of Westlake Village's 23rd Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 3pm to 8pm. Event will feature the White Oak Elementary Family Fun Fair, food trucks, craft beer, wine, family friendly activities, live performances, and more.

Purchase an unlimited ride bracelet for $40 or individual ride tickets for $5 each. One ride requires one ticket. Purchase your tickets at the event or visit the White Oak PFC website at whiteoakpfc.org/shop to purchase ahead of time. All proceeds benefit the White Oak PFC.

Free Family Friendly Activities (3 – 6 pm)

  • Face Painting and Balloon Animals with Daizy the Clown

  • Dance Party with Thousand Oaks DJ

  • Live Television Cameos with WLV Channel 10 News

  • Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Checkers and Corn Hole

  • Unlimited Photo Booth Access

  • Eco-friendly Arts and Crafts with Create Studio

  • Other local businesses and non-profits

Fire & Sheriff Meet N’ Greet (3 - 6 pm)

Live Performances (3 - 8 pm)

Beer and Wine Garden (3 - 8 pm) Presented and sponsored by 14 Cannons Brewing!

Local Westlake Village brewing company Fourteen Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. Fourteen Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation. Join us on the back patio of the Civic Center, and enjoy live music from local pianist Mark Anthony.

Free admission. Free open parking off of Park Terrace (look for the signs). Parking is free.

 The event takes place at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive.

Additional information at www.wlv.org/citycelebration

21st Annual Reyes Adobe Days Festival in Agoura Hills October 3-5, 2025

The City of Agoura Hills presents the 21st Annual Reyes Adobe Days October 3-5, 2025 at Reyes Adobe Park & Historical Site, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills.

The event lineup includes:

Night at the Adobe (21+ event) on Friday, October 3 from 6-9pm at the Reyes Adobe, featuring artisan vendors, beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music and site tours. Tickets $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door (includes 1 drink and food). www.reyesadobedays.org/blank-1

Reyes Adobe Days Festival on Saturday/Sunday, October 4-5 from 11am to 4pm will feature artisan vendors, beer and wine, children’s activities and entertainment, food trucks, live music and site tours.

Reyes Adobe Days Parade on Saturday, October 4 at 10am. The parade begins at the intersection of Reyes Adobe Road and Lake Lindero Road and ends at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site & Park. This year’s Grand Marshalls will be Phil Reeves and Deputy Darcy.

Reyes Adobe Days RAD 5K is on Saturday, October 4. CLICK HERE

Reyes Adobe Days Ride: Register to bike 4 miles, 40 miles, or 40 kilometers. All levels are encouraged. Rides begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 5. Register at www.bikereg.com/radride.

More info at www.reyesadobedays.org.

CineMalibu Outdoor Movie Nights on July 26 and August 23, 2025

CINEMALIBU - Summer movies hosted by the City of Malibu

Family movies under the stars! Activities prior to the movies include food trucks, special guests, raffles, an activity and more. Free admission. Movies take place at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. Movies begin at sunset; activities take place an hour before sunset. Brings chairs and blankets. No alcohol allowed.

Sat, July 26: Shrek

Sat, Aug 23: Scooby Doo

www.malibucity.org/500/Special-Events

151st Anniversary Ventura County Fair to Take Place July 30 to August 10, 2025

The 2025 Ventura County Fair will take place July 30 to August 10 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura.

The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment. More information at www.VenturaCountyFair.org.

General Admission Prices:  

Regular admission: Ages 13-64 $20, Ages 6-12 $15, Ages 65+ $15, Ages 0-5 free

Parking at the Ventura County Fair is $20.00 per car. Parking at the Fairgrounds is limited. Free shuttle buses are provided from the Ventura Government Center, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Community Park, Ventura High School and San Buenaventura State Beach (with $10 parking fee). See venturacountyfair.org/fair/parking-shuttles.

Fair hours are 12pm to 11pm daily

Special Promotion Days:

  • Wednesday, July 30 – $5 before 5pm

  • Friday, August 1 – Youth Day - Visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day with paid adult admission.

  • Tuesday, August 5 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - Ages 65+ and disabled persons (and one caregiver) will be admitted free all day.

  • Thursday, August 7 – Community Heroes Day - All military, police, fire and EMS personnel with current, valid ID and first responders admitted free.

  • Friday, August 8 - Food Share Day - Bring 5 non-perishable items to donate and receive a same-day BOGO offer on admission.

Carnival Wristband Days will be Thursday, July 31 and August 4 and 5. $45 for ride wristbands that can be used until 8pm these days.

Grandstand Concert Series Lineup (All concerts are free. Concerts start at 7pm. VIP seats available for each concert for an additional charge.)

  • Wednesday, July 30 - Beach Block Party ft. Tone Loc, Ying Yang Twins, Fat Joe, & Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa

  • Thursday, July 31 - Diplo

  • Friday, August 1 - Dirty Heads

  • Saturday, August 2 - Lee Brice

  • Sunday, August 3 - La Maquinaria Norteña & La Séptima Banda ft. Mi Banda El Mexicano

  • Monday, August 4 - Flo Rida ft. Bubba Sparxxx

  • Tuesday, August 5 - Dylan Scott ft. Cheat Codes

  • Wednesday, August 6 - Scotty McCreery ft. Kruse Brothers

Station Stage Lineup (Shows start at 9pm):

  • July 30: Foreigner Unauthorized (Foreigner Tribute)

  • July 31: Motley2 (Motley Crue Tribute)

  • August 1: Blank Space (Taylor Swift Tribute)

  • August 2: Definitely Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute)

  • August 3: Amore Prohibido

  • August 4: The Outlaw Mariachi

  • August 5: Kruse Brothers

  • August 6: Bee Gees Fever (Bee Gees Tribute)

  • August 7: The White Buffalo

  • August 8: Morgan Wallen Experience (Morgan Wallen Tribute)

  • August 9: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

  • August 10: Caliente & Juano and Friends

Announced on July 5th: Flying U Rodeo Company will be back on Friday through Sunday, August 8th (7pm), 9th (2pm and 7pm) and 10th (2pm and 7pm). Adults $10. Children $8. Rodeo tickets are in addition to fair admission. Tickets on sale at vcfair.org.

2025 Rock the Collection Summer and Fall Concert Series in Oxnard in August and September

The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard is hosting its Rock the Collection Free Concert Series this year on designated Thursday nights, 6:30-8PM at Collection Park. The series will feature everyone’s favorite rock and pop classics performed by popular tribute bands.

The lineup is as follows:

  • Aug 13: Rocketman - Elton John Tribute

  • Aug 27: The Long Run - Eagles Tribute

  • Sep 10: Wanted - Bon Jovi Tribute

  • Sep 24: The Kings of Queen - Queen Tribute

Updates at thecollectionrp.com/portfolio/rock-the-collection-2025

2025 Regal Theaters Summer Movie Express ($1 Movies) in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley

Regal Theaters presents its Summer Movie Express 2025. 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 Tuesdays and Wednesdays at designated time frames. Summer Movie Express 2025 runs June 10 to August 6.

Participating local theaters include Regal Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks (11:30am screenings), Regal Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12, 680 Ventura Boulevard (9:30am screenings), and Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 at 2751 Tapo Cyn Road (Screenings in the 10-10:30am range). Showtimes vary by theater.

The lineup:

  • June 10-11: Sing 2 and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

  • June 17-18: Trolls Band Together, If

  • June 24-25: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, The Bad Guys

  • July 1-2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, The Wild Robot

  • July 8-9: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Paw Patrol: The Movie

  • July 15-16: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

  • July 22-23: Kung Fu Panda 4, Despicable Me 4

  • July 29-30: TMNT Mutant Mayhem, The Garfield Movie

  • August 5-6: Minions: The Rise of Gru, Paddington in Peru

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

2025 Hueneme Beach Festival Planned for July 12-13

The City of Port Hueneme presents the Hueneme Beach Festival the weekend of July 12-13, 2025. Hours are 11am to 8pm both days.

Event will feature live music on two stages, great food and drinks, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendors, high school band competition, Hueneme Beach Wrestling Tournament, and more.

Hueneme Beach Park is located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme. Free admission and parking. Learn more at huenemebeachfestival.org.

2025 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
Test your skill with a bat for only $5! Registration taken 8:30-10:30am; the swinging starts at 9:00am! 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
Presented by the Goebel Center; onsite Registration & Check-In starts at 8:30am. 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! Stop by for a cool time! Wear sunscreen!

Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Features The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)

www.crpd.org/fourth

Star Spangled Rock & Country Jam & Fireworks Extravaganza in Simi Valley on Friday, July 4th

The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue. Gates open at 3pm. There will be live music, food and craft vendors, silent auction, beer and wine, a free kids’ zone (courtesy of Adventist Health Simi Valley) and, of course, fireworks at 9 pm (simulcast to music on 99.1 The Ranch).

Stage Lineup:

  • 3:15PM: The Jimi Nelson Band

  • 5PM: Ignition

  • 7PM: Justin Honsinger

Admission is FREE or you can opt for the VIP Experience for an extra special afternoon and evening that includes delicious BBQ, drinks, shaded seating for the concert and a special viewing area for the fireworks. Visit www.starspangledsimi.com for more information and tickets.

Limited onsite parking for $25. Parking and shuttle service will run from the Simi Valley Metrolink Station (5050 E. Los Angeles Ave.) and Simi Valley High School (5400 Cochran St.).