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The Thanksgiving Day 5K takes place at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Run along the Arroyo bike path, lined with beautiful trees for shade through the center of Simi Valley and along the Arroyo Creek. Aid stations every 1.5 miles. Race starts at 8am. This is a rain or shine event.
Visit www.ThanksgivingDay5k.com to learn more and sign up.
Five07 presents the 2025 Turkey Day Dash on Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025. Register for the 5K road race or the Zack Zernik Mile (run/walk) at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, 60 West Olsen Road.
Proceeds from the event will benefit three local non-profits - Hospice of the Conejo, Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Foundation and Ventura County Council of Boy Scouts.
The Zack Zernik Mile is named for a Conejo Valley native and lifelong “Dasher” who lost his life in January 2023 at the age of 22. Zachary “Zack” Zernik, a graduate of Thousand Oaks High School, was climbing near Mount Boney outside Newbury Park when he lost his footing and fell.
New this year: the Zack Zernik Memorial Scholarship, which will be awarded to two high school students. Winners will be announced before the start of the mile. To apply, go to turkeydaydash.org/zack-zernik-scholarship.
Festivities start at 7 am, mile run/walk (untimed) at 8 am and 5K at 8:30 am.
Learn more and register at www.turkeydaydash.org. Early sign-up and family discounts available. All participants will receive a custom Dash T-shirt as well as a swag bag with items from local vendors.
The 10th Anniversary 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular hosted by the City of Westlake Village is planned for Friday, July 4, 2025.
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 Roads.
The event is free and open to the public. Additional information at www.wlv.org/fireworks
Viewing locations are available at Westlake Village Golf Course or Calvary Community Church and surrounding areas.
The Channel Islands Harbor 4th of July Family Parade is back on Friday, July 4, 2025! The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Albacore Way, travels north up Harbor Blvd. and ends at Cabezone Circle, home to Marine Emporium Landing.
You must have a 4th of July Children’s Parade form filled out and submitted prior to participating. More information at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/4th-of-july-family-parade-2025.
The Rotary Club of Ventura is hosting its annual Fireworks Show and Family Picnic on Friday, July 4th at the beautiful Ventura College athletic fields.
Gates open at 5 pm with a spectacular fireworks show at 9 pm. The evening also includes live music, food trucks, and a Kids Fun Zone with bounce houses, inflatable attractions and organized games.
Tickets can also be purchased in advance online or at the gate. Visit venturafireworks.com for updates and for the link to purchase tickets in advance.
Guests may bring a picnic, including food, coolers, non alcoholic drinks (in plastic or aluminum), blankets and soft folding chairs. Small umbrellas are allowed, however pop-ups and large umbrellas are not allowed. Please, no pets and no BBQs/stoves.
America's 249th birthday is Friday, July 4, 2025, but the Stagecoach Inn invites you to a fun celebration with children’s old-time games, crafts, music, prizes and more on Wednesday, July 2nd from 1 to 4PM in celebration of Independence Day and the historical opening of the Grand Union Hotel (aka Stagecoach Inn) in July 1876.
Enjoy free ice cream (while supplies last), craft making and live music while cooling your heels exploring the museum complex both indoors and out.
Visit Timber School and recite the Pledge of Allegiance with children rewarded with a prize, and then follow the dusty trail to Pioneer House and children who can identify one or more traditional 4th of July foods will also win something to take home.
Costumed docents will be demonstrating tools, machinery, gadgets and various “modern conveniences” that households and businesses enjoyed in the mid-late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Some of the items that may be demonstrated include a sausage stuffer, butter churner, miniature sewing machine for travel, iron and laundry equipment, woodworking tools and working blacksmith forge.
“Can you Spot” items will be placed around the property for the kids to find.
The Stagecoach Inn Museum welcomes visitors on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 pm. Regular admission is $10 per person; $5 for children 5 to 12. Children under 5 and Conejo Valley Historical Society Members (with membership card) are free.
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/2025-fireworks-by-the-sea
The 28th Annual Rods & Roses Car Show is planned for 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025 in downtown Carpinteria. Following the car show is the annual Carpinteria Independence Parade at 3:30 pm. https://rodsnroses.com
The 2025 City of Westlake Village 4th of July Parade on Friday, 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.
The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025 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).
Stage Lineup:
3:15PM: The Jimi Nelson Band
5PM: Ignition
7PM: Justin Honsinger
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.).
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