Seaside Live Music at Ventura Harbor Village - Spring/Summer 2025

Enjoy live music at Ventura Harbor Village all spring and summer long. Located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.

Summer Live Music Lineup

All summer long catch the “sun-sational” sounds of Live Music Weekends every Saturday and Sunday in July and August, from 1–4 PM, on the Seaside Promenade. With a rotating lineup of talented local bands, performances are free and open to all ages.

Bands Every Saturday this Summer:

• Saturday, August 2 - Karen Eden & The Bad Apples

• Saturday, August 9 - Mary White

• Saturday, August 16 – Salty Misfits

• Saturday, August 23 – Mark Masson

• Saturday, August 30 – The CocoKnots

Steel Drums Every Sunday in July (Feat. Casey Jones & Special Guest Ben Betts)
Enjoy steel drum every Sunday in July, including Casey Jones, Sunday, July 13, 2025, special performances by coastal loop artist Ben Betts on Sunday, July 20 and Sunday, July 27. Betts’ tropical-infused, steel drum sound and layered live looping performances bring chill island vibes to the Village.

Reggae Music Every Sunday in August
Sundays in August (August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31) feature island rhythms in Ventura Harbor Village. Soak in laid-back vibes by the sea throughout August on the Village’s Seaside Promenade Stage.

More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/events. Subject to change, so check the Ventura Harbor Village first for updates.

The Harbor announced recently that paid parking will apply from 10am to 8pm Friday through Sunday and holidays at Ventura Harbor Village and neighboring beaches. Parking on Spinnaker Drive will remain free of charge. Under an hour will be free of charge. Up to 4 hours will be $1 per hour, or $10 for a day pass. Revenue will support clean restrooms, security, free community events, and facility upkeep. More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/paid-parking/2025-07-05 or venturaharbor.com/parking.

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 City of Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park - June through August

The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and the DIY Home Center present the 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts are held at 6pm on Sundays and are free of charge. (Suggested donation $2) Food trucks on hand.

All concerts will be held at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills.

The lineup:

June 15: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

July 6: DSB (Journey Tribute), followed by patriotic drone show

August 3: Queen Nation (Queen Tribute)

August 17: Brandon Ragan Project

For more information, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361 or visit www.agourahillsrec.org.

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Fiesta July 16-20, 2025

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Fiesta takes place July 16 through 20, 2025. Free admission. There will be carnival rides, food trucks, live music, local craft vendors, live music, live art, beer and wine zone, car show (Saturday) and much more. Hours are 4-10PM Wed/Thu, 4-11PM Fri, 10am-11pm Sat and 10am-8pm Sun.

Detailed schedule at www.camarillooldtown.org/heritage-days.

2025 Camarillo Community Band Summer Concerts in the Park on Thursdays, July 10 to July 31

The Camarillo Community Band's 2025 Summer Concert Series is planned at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive at Paseo Camarillo on July 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Performances will start at 7:00pm (and end at approximately 8:30 pm). Free admission. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic dinners while enjoying the show.

Presented by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks District, the 2025 conductors are:

• Bob Hackett, Music Director at Agoura High School (July 10),

• Stephen Morman, Doctoral Student, University of Southern California (July 17),

• John McQuilkin, retired instrumental music teacher from Quartz Hill High School (July 24).    

• Kirk Raymond, founder of the Camarillo Community Band (July 31).

camarillocommunityband.com

2025 Free Concerts by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor July 12 to August 30

Concerts by the Sea is a free concert series at Harbor View Park, 3600 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard near the Marine Emporium Landing at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Call 805.985.4852 or visit www.channelislandsharbor.org for more information and details about each concert.

The 2025 Lineup:

• July 12: Decadent Decades (Rock/Pop)

• July 19: Ashford Gordon (Contemporary Blues)

• July 26: Rock the Boat (Yacht Rock)

• August 2: Lil Bit of Everything (Country Rock)

• August 9: South Pasadena Transit Authority (Chicago Tribute)

• August 16: Ignition Band (Classic Rock)

• August 23: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk & Blues)

• August 30: Psychedelic Summer (60s/70s)

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

2025 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 2025.

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.

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 26: DSB - Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey Tribute)

• Friday, July 4: The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)

• Sunday, July 20: The Tina Turner Tribute

• Sunday, August 10: Stepping Feet (Dave Matthews Band Tribute)

• Labor Day Monday, September 1: Skynyrd and Frynds (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)

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

2025 Summer Music in the Park Free Concert Series in Simi Valley in June, July, August

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents the 2025 Music in the Park free concert series at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Lineup is as follows:

Saturday, June 21: Cali Country All Stars

Saturday, July 19: Bruno Mars and Britney Spears Tribute

Saturday, August 16: Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

Visit rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/music_in_the_park.php for more information. Bring your picnic basket or purchase food at the events. Parking is free, but limited. Umbrellas/canopies are okay on the perimeters but not in the main event area. Alcohol is permitted; intoxication is not. Dogs on leash allowed on the perimeters but not in the main event area.