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

The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026 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).

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.).

2026 Fireworks Spectacular in Santa Paula on Saturday, July 4th

The City of Santa Paula invites the community to a day of celebration capped by a spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Santa Paula Creek Sports Park at Harvest at Limoneira. Festivities kick off in the afternoon from 4-8:30PM and include live music at the amphitheater, food trucks, face painting, lawn games, inflatable jumpers, and the City Corps wagon train. The fireworks show begins at 9:00 PM. Admission and parking are free.

This community celebration is made possible through a partnership between the City and the Santa Paula Rotary Club, which raises funds for the fireworks display. Donations are still needed to support the show and can be mailed to SP Rotary-Fireworks, P.O. Box 809, Santa Paula, CA 93061.

www.spcity.org

Ojai 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026

Ojai 4th of July Celebration and fireworks show will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Nordhoff High School Stadium, 1401 Maricopa Highway, starting at 6 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm). Fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm. Presale tickets for the nighttime event will be available at www.4thofjulyinojai.com.

Free concert on Friday, July 3, 2026, 6 pm at Libbey Bowl.

Also:

Pancake breakfast at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 East Ojai Ave from 7am to 10am on July 4th hosted by the Ojai Lions Club. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids.

Youth Freedom Run at 9am at Libbey Park.Register at 8:45am.

4th of July Parade at 10am along Ojai Avenue, starting at Country Club Drive. 2026 parade theme “Happy 250th Birthday, USA.”

CineMalibu Outdoor Movie Nights on July 11 and August 22, 2026

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 11: Kicking & Screaming

Sat, Aug 22: The Sandlot

www.malibucity.org/500/Special-Events

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

40th Annual Sespe Creek 4th of July Car Show, Chili Cook-Off & Cornhole Tournament in Downtown Fillmore on Saturday, July 4, 2026

The 40th Annual Sespe Creek 4th of July Car Show, Chili Cook-Off & Cornhole Tournament will take place in downtown Fillmore on Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 9 am to 4 pm.

In addition to 250+ cars, there will be a chili cook-off, cornhole tournament, live music, food and drink vendors, craft/retail vendors, and more. Main stage entertainment will be at Central Avenue and Sespe Street.

More details at sespecreekevents.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SespeCreekCarShow.

Safe Boating Expo at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturday, May 16, 2026

In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard Station Channel Islands will host its 16th Annual Safe Boating Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Harbor East Park, 3874 Murre Way, Oxnard. Admission and parking are free.

Event to include free tours of first responder vessels, in-water rescue demos at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., food truck, booths, raffle prizes, and more.

More detailed information at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/16th-annual-channel-islands-harbor-safe-boating-expo.

2026 Movies in the Park in Moorpark - June to October

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 13: The Goonies

• July 11: Cars

• August 8: The Princess and the Frog

• September 12: Super 8

• October 10: ParaNorman

More information at www.moorparkca.gov/movies

2026 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 2026 Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts are held at 6pm on Sundays and are free of charge. (Suggested donation $2) Food trucks will be on hand.

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

The lineup:

June 14: Skynyrd Reloaded (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)

July 5: Disco Inferno (followed by patriotic drone show)

August 2: Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)

August 16: Turn the Page (Bob Seger Tribute)

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

2026 Sun Sets Summer Concert Series on Sunday Nights at Calabasas Lake - June to August

Spend your summer Sundays with great live music at the 2026 Summer Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake

The traditionally private Calabasas Lake opens its doors to concert goers, providing a scenic backdrop and ample field seating for picnickers. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and sweaters. Some fixed seating is available on a first come first served basis. All performances are free to the public.

Visit www.cityofcalabasas.com for more details. Concerts start at 6pm.

The Lineup:

• June 14: Billy Nation - Billy Joel Tribute

• July 19: Jumping Jack Flash - Rolling Stones Tribute

• August 2: Gold Rush Country

• August 23: Fantastic Diamond - Neil Diamond Tribute

Parking available at 2 locations:

• The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center – located at 23400 Park Sorrento.

• Free park & ride shuttle from the Calabasas Civic Center (located at 100 Civic Center Way).  Shuttle hours:  4:30pm – 8:00pm. Pets are not allowed on shuttles with the exception of service animals.