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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
The City of Camarillo proudly presents the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show hosted at the Camarillo Premium Outlet parking lots. This FREE community event is open to the public and provides a safe and fun filled evening to enjoy the fireworks display from the comfort of your vehicle. The show is set to promptly begin at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Fireworks are best viewed from the Camarillo Premium Outlet parking lots and immediate surrounding areas. Tune in live to FM radio station 95.1 KBBY to listen to the fireworks soundtrack while you watch the show.
Please note the following:
Plan to arrive early to park. Spaces are first-come, first-serve, and cannot be reserved.
Road closures will go into effect at 8:45 p.m. with no vehicle entry access to the parking lots after that time.
This is a smoke-free event, and no alcohol or illegal substances is permitted under any circumstance.
For your safety and protection, please refrain from bringing large picnic setups.
Personal fireworks are prohibited at the event & illegal throughout the City. To report the use of illegal fireworks in Camarillo, call the Camarillo Police Department Non-Emergency Line at (805) 654-9511.
Updates at www.cityofcamarillo.org/fireworks.
The City of Moorpark presents its 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday, July 3, 2026 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.
Conejo Valley Days will be back in 2026 June 24 to 28 at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Road at the 23 Freeway).
The event will feature carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, vendors and fair food.
Admission is $10, cash only, for ages 10 and up. Ages 5 to 9 are $5. Children four and under are free. Limited parking is $5. Carnival ride tickets available online in advance or at the event. Kids 9 and under FREE on opening day, June 24th.
Venue will open 5-10pm Wed/Thu, 5-11pm Fri, 1-11pm Sat and 1-9pm Sun.
Visit the Conejo Valley Days website for more details, including entertainment lineup, at www.conejovalleydays.us.
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