2026 Independence Day Fireworks Display in Santa Barbara on Saturday, July 4th

The City of Santa Barbara is hosting its annual Independence Day fireworks display beginning at 9pm on Saturday, July 4, 2026 off West Beach.

From noon to 8:45pm there will be live music at the West Beach bandstand. From 11am to 9pm, enjoy food and vendor booths on the Cabrillo Boulevard Sidewalk at West Beach.

Radio simulcast on 92.9 KjEE (92.9 FM) or watch a livestream of the fireworks show at KEYT.com. The show is about 20 minutes long.

More details at www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/waterfront/events/july4.asp.

2026 Hueneme Beach Festival Planned for July 11-12

The City of Port Hueneme presents the Hueneme Beach Festival the weekend of July 11-12, 2026. 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/1422/Hueneme-Beach-Festival

2026 Free Concerts by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor July 11 to September 5

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 2026 Lineup:

• July 11: Colette Lovejoy Band (Classic Rock/Soul - 60s-80s)

• July 18: Nautical Thrust (70s/80s Yacht Rock)

• July 25: Buena Onda (Latin/Soul)

• August 1: Unkle Monkey (Tropical Rock)

• August 8: Heartbreak Over Petty (Tom Petty Tribute)

• August 15: 805 Social Club (History of Pop Tribute Show)

• August 22: A Lil Bit of Everything (Rock and Country)

• August 29: Brittney & the B Sides (Dance Music 60s-Today)

• September 5: 80s Invasion (80s Tribute)

2026 Rock the Collection Summer and Fall Concert Series in Oxnard in July, August, 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.

Save the dates:

• July 29: TBA

• August 12: TBA

• August 26: TBA

• September 9: TBA

Updates at https://thecollectionrp.com/portfolio/rock-the-collection-2026

2026 Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturday, July 4th

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

Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park in Woodland Hills - June 14 to August 23, 2026

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.

The Schedule:

• 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.

2026 City of Westlake Village 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park

The 2026 City of Westlake Village 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4th will line up at 9:30 AM and proceed down the decorated four block route soon thereafter.

Participants are encouraged to decorate their bike, scooter, skateboard, or wagon in patriotic colors and join the City of Westlake Village for this wonderful patriotic celebration! Residents are also welcome to cheer participants on from the side of the parade route.

The event begins at the corner of Lakeview Canyon Road and Agoura Road and marches down the four-block Agoura Road route to Berniece Bennett Park.

The LA Donut Truck will be serving donuts and coffee before the parade. There will be food trucks at Berniece Bennett Park, along with inflatable jumpers, face painting, activity booths and more.

Visit wlv.org/254/Fourth-of-July-Parade or call 818.706.1613 for more information.

2026 Ojai Film Society Free Summer Film Series at Libbey Bowl July 2 to August 27

The Ojai Film Society announces the return of its Summer Series, presented by Hotel El Roblar. The 2026 series runs weekly in June and the 2nd half of August.

Here's the lineup:

• Thu, July 2: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

• Fri, July 10: Selena Y Los Dinos

• Fri, July 17: Cookie Queens

• Fri, July 24: Best in Show

• Thu, August 20: Arrival

• Thu, August 27: Jurassic Park

Walk-ups are welcome; RSVPs are encouraged at ojaifilmsociety.org. Films start at 7:30PM. Libbey Bowl is located at 210 S. Signal Street in Ojai.

About Ojai Film Society

Founded in 1988, the Ojai Film Society (OFS) is a volunteer-run registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to presenting independent, foreign, documentary, and classic films to the Ojai Valley—outdoors, in community, for free. Through its popular Summer Series at Libbey Bowl and year-round partnerships across the Valley, OFS fosters inclusive, intergenerational gathering around the love of film. With a growing audience of over 3,000 annual attendees and support from local sponsors and volunteers, OFS continues to be one of the largest free cultural event series in the region.

2026 4th of July Celebration at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley on Saturday, July 4th

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. 

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.).