Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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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
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
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
3rd Annual Lima Bean Fest
Oxnard Historic Farm Park Foundation & Museum
1251 Gottfried Place, Oxnard
Saturday, September 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Enjoy a Lima Bean tasting contest, music, games, kids crafts, slide show, site tours, history, lima beans for sale, and more.
Admission: Free
www.oxnardfarmpark.org/upcoming-events/the-3rd-annual-lima-bean-fest
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
Free concerts at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara on Thursday nights from 6-7:30pm during the month of July! All concerts are free to the public and held in the grassy meadow at Chase Palm Park on Cabrillo Blvd. between Garden and Calle Cesar Chavez Streets.
2026 Series Schedule
July 2 – The New Vibe (Funk with a hip hop twist)
July 9 – Jason Libs and the Liberation (Rock from the ‘70s to today)
July 16 – The Mighty Cash Cats (Johnny Cash hits and country classics)
July 23 – Spencer the Gardener (Eclectic mix of pop and surf rock)
The Rotary Club of Ventura presents the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 12 and 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura. This waterfront juried art festival features more than over 50 talented street chalk artists creating colorful murals along the village promenade overlooking the boats.
More information at www.venturaartandchalkfestival.com.
Free Movies in the Park will take place once again this summer of 2026 at Reyes Adobe Park, 30400 Rainbow Crest Drive, Agoura Hills, hosted by City of Agoura Hills Community Services. Movies start at dusk.
Save the dates:
June 20: Surf’s Up
July 11: Guardians of the Galaxy
August 15: How to Train Your Dragon
More information at www.agourahillscity.gov.
Come help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence at the Reagan Library from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, July 4, 2026!
Enjoy live music by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Band and country artist Justin Honsinger, along with appearances by Iwo Jima re-enactors and presidential look-alikes. Family-friendly activities include face painting, crafts, lawn games, carnival picnic games, and Presidential Bingo with prizes.
At 12 PM there will be a special America 250 program featuring keynote speaker, Medal of Honor Recipient General Patrick Henry Brady.
All outdoor activities are free. Regular admission applies to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and our America 250 exhibit.
Located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley, the Reagan Library is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. For museum information, ticket prices and events, visit www.reaganlibrary.com.
Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park take place on Sunday evenings from June 14 to August 23, 2026 (except the Sunday after 4th of July). All concerts start at 5:30 PM with Emerging Artists Opening Act performances. Headliners will follow shortly after and end at 8 PM.
Located at the Nora Ross Bandshell at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion at 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. There is plenty of room for a late afternoon picnic with the family while being entertained by headline performers.
Street parking is available starting at 4:30pm. For more information, visit valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts.
June 14: Dog n Butterfly - The Heart Experience
June 21: The Purple Generation - Tribute to Prince
June 28: Cali Country All-Stars
July 4: July 4th Extravaganza with Doctor Wu - The Music of Steely Dan
July 12: Flashback Heart Attach - 80s Tribute
July 19: Ridin’ The Storm Out - REO Speedwagon Tribute
July 26: Abbey Road - Beatles Tribute
August 2: New Romantics - Taylor Swift Tribute
August 9: Start Me Up - Rolling Stones Tribute
August 16: Super Soul Groove - Disco/Funk/Soul/R&B
August 23: Led Zepagain - Led Zeppelin Tribute
Parking is available at structures located at 21800 Califa Street across from the park and opens at 4 pm (3 pm for 4th of July). Parking fees ($20 online; $25 in person - cash only) are a donation to the Valley Cultural Foundation.
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