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The Kevin Cordasco Foundation and the City of Calabasas present The 2nd Annual Calabasas Classic 5K Run/Walk for the Heroes of Childhood Cancer on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Calabasas Civic Center. Event features 5K at 9:30am and Kids Dash at 9am. Cost is $54 per person. Kids Dash is $32.80.
Learn more and register at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Calabasas/KCFCalabasas5KRun.
The City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division presents the popular Music Under the Stars series, Saturday nights beginning July 12 through September 6, 2025. Performances run from 7:30 to 9:30 pm outdoors at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, near Ventura Harbor. Concerts start at 7:30 pm & gates open at 6:30 pm for dining. Visit www.cityofventura.net/mus for more information and to purchase tickets (beginning May 7th).
Dine, dance & delight to great performances at Ventura’s most historic party site! Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy nine Saturday nights of summer magic “dancing with the stars” on a majestic wooden ballroom floor. Bring your own dinner or purchase it from a gourmet food truck on site. Full beverage service on hand.
The Lineup:
July 12: 4 Lads from Liverpool (Beatles Tribute)
July 19: Dark Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute)
July 26: Psychedelic Summer (Woodstock Era Tribute Band)
August 2: Stone Soul (Soul/Motown)
August 9: Petty & the Heartshakers (Tom Petty Tribute)
August 16: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
August 23: Conjunto Oye (Salsa Orchestra Band)
September 6: Classic Journey (Journey Tribute)
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.
Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) will host its 25th Annual Pooch Parade on Sunday, August 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join C.A.R.L. and its adoptable rescue dogs for a day of fun in the sun at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. This year’s theme is “Rescue Roundup” And if you’re inclined, dress yourself and your pup up in bandanas, cowboy hats, and western wear.
Help support C.A.R.L.’s mission, meet some of its adoptable rescue dogs and enjoy a “biggity” day filled with vendor booths and canine-centered activities.
Learn more and register at poochparade.org.
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 Tequila & Taco Music Festival is planned for Saturday/Sunday, July 19-20, 2025 from 1-9PM at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Get delicious Mexican cuisine from some of the best local food vendors and trucks, try tequila samples from more than 20 top-shelf tequila brands, sip on ice-cold margaritas beachside, and enjoy live performances, and more.
Tickets are on sale now at: www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com
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