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The City of Moorpark presents its 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. Gates open and festivities - live music, activities, games, food vendors, etc. - start at 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $8 advance purchase or $10 cash at the gate.
Onsite parking $5 - must be purchased in advance.
Visit moorparkca.gov/578/3rd-of-July-Fireworks-Extravaganza for more information.
The Rotary Club of Moorpark presents the Moorpark Mammoth Run 5K/10K and Family 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Runners can enjoy the beauty of Moorpark's unique landscape and compete in a fast, mostly flat 5k/10k race. There's also a 1 mile fun run/walk planned. Everyone gets a T-shirt (1 per family in the fun/run walk), goody bag, free raffle ticket and participation ribbon. Winners get medals. Registration and check-in begin at 7:00am.
All proceeds will benefit local charities through the Moorpark Rotary Foundation and this year a portion of the proceeds will go toward the eradication of polio. All donations to polio will be matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The event will take place at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Races start at 8:30am. Learn more at www.moorparkmammothrun.com.
The City of Moorpark presents Movies in the Park at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Movies begin at dusk. Gates open an hour prior. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy the movie. Vendors available, or bring your own snacks. No animals allowed (except service animals). Free admission.
The Saturday night lineup:
June 14: The Wizard of Oz (G)
July 12: Surf’s Up (PG)
August 9: Ant-Man (PG)
September 13: Sonic 3 (PG)
More information at www.moorparkca.gov/movies
The City of Moorpark is hosting Summer Concerts in the Park at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Free admission! Concerts start at 6 p.m. Gates open an hour prior.
The Lineup:
June 28: Electric Vinyl (Classic Rock)
July 26: Yachty by Nature (Yacht Rock)
August 23: Juano and Friends (Rock, Cumbia, Oldies, R&B)
September 27: The Spazmatics (80s)
Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in the grass and enjoy the music. Food vendors will be onsite, but you are welcome to bring outside food and beverages (beer and wine okay, no hard alcohol). No canopies or umbrellas will be allowed within 100 feet of the stage. No animals allowed in the event space except service animals.
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 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, May 31 from 11 AM to 7PM
Sunday, June 1 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.
Moorpark Field of Valor Event
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025
Flag viewing 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Opening Ceremony 1 p.m.
Closing Ceremony 4 p.m.
Tierra Rejada Park
11900 Mountain Trail Street, Moorpark (located on the northeast corner of Tierra Rejada Rd. and Mountain Trail St., next to the Von’s shopping center)
FREE Admission
The Moorpark Field of Valor is a patriotic tribute honoring all Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel for their dedication and service to our nation, preserving our security, our independence, and our freedom. Flags will be proudly be displayed, each dedicated in honor of a friend or family member.
The proceeds from the Moorpark Morning Rotary’s Field of Valor event will go to various non-profit organizations that provide direct support to local veterans and the families of our deployed military.
A company or individual can sponsor or purchase flag(s) (3ft x 4ft) honoring a deceased veteran friend or family member.
The Moorpark Field of Valor event on Memorial Day will include color guards, bagpipes and a moving tribute to our community’s latest fallen hero. Throughout the event various guest speakers, concerts and singers will provide an exciting and magnificent tribute to our deceased veterans.
Bring the entire family along with your blanket, picnic basket, and personal tributes to this FREE event.
More information at moorparkmorningrotary.com/page/moorpark-field-of-valor
Spring Spectacular is the The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College’s largest fundraising event of the year, with entertaining animal meet and greets all day.
Spring Spectacular 2025 will take place the weekends of March 22-23 and 29-30 from 10 am to 5 pm. Event to feature 3 shows, discovery stations and Ira’s Kingdom! Stay all day and enjoy the fun! Food truck will be on site, or bring your lunch to picnic in the sun!
Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors. Ages 2 and under free of charge.
For directions and questions, visit zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/spring-spectacular. The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is located at 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark.
The 2nd Annual Moorpark Apricot Festival and Art Fair takes place on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 11am to 5pm at Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road.
This street fair will feature art and craft vendors, food trucks, apricot offerings, live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities, animals shows, and more. Visit www.moorparkapricotfestival.com for more information.
Moorpark Recreation Dept hosts the 2nd Annual "Cinco de Mile" Family 5K Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 11am at the Arroyo Vista Community Center. Run or walk, play la loteria, enjoy music, prizes, taco lunch and a t-shirt. Learn more and sign up at www.moorparkca.gov/cinco
The City of Moorpark presents its Earth Festival and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 9am to 1pm. There will be tree giveaways (first 100 households) seed packet giveaways, recycled crafts and eco-friendly vendors.
The Community Yard Sale is a gathering of many families and non-profits selling used items including housewares, clothing, toys and more at the Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark from 9 am to 1 pm. Free to the public. www.moorparkca.gov/663/Earth-Festival-Community-Yard-Sale
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