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.
Find events in Ventura County and surrounding areas in this section, by category at this link and in the Events Calendar. Community events of broad public interest can be submitted at this link for possible inclusion in this section (at our discretion).
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The Moorpark Country Days Parade will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025 on Historic High Street between Moorpark Ave. and Spring Rd. in Moorpark. The parade, with the theme “Celebrating Moorpark’s Hometown Pioneers,” will begin at 10 a.m. Street fair will begin after the parade at about 11:30am or noon, until 4pm.
Visit www.facebook.com/MoorparkCountryDays for more information.
The 39th Annual California Avocado Festival takes place October 4 and 5, 2025. Festival hours 10am to 10pm Saturday and 10am to 6pm Sunday.
One of the largest free festivals in California with over 60 music acts on three stages.
The AvoEXPO TENT is home to Avocado agricultural photos, historical photos, lessons in avocado grafting, FFA restored antique tractors, and the Largest Avocado Contest.
The FOOD VENUE will have plenty of avocado dishes so come hungry, and enjoy some avocado creations!!!
There will also be merchant booths with local vendors, a ferris wheel, guacamole contest and much more.
The events are located in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue
Visit www.avofest.com for more information.
The 41st Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day is set for Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9am-noon, at beaches and waterways throughout California. Get involved locally with @vccoastcleanupday to remove trash and plastic pollution that has been accumulating in our County since the last Coastal Cleanup Day.
Learn more and find a local cleanup site to join at www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html.
Enjoy live music at Ventura Harbor Village all spring and summer long. Located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.
Summer Live Music Lineup
All summer long catch the “sun-sational” sounds of Live Music Weekends every Saturday and Sunday in July and August, from 1–4 PM, on the Seaside Promenade. With a rotating lineup of talented local bands, performances are free and open to all ages.
Bands Every Saturday this Summer:
Saturday, August 2 - Karen Eden & The Bad Apples
Saturday, August 9 - Mary White
Saturday, August 16 – Salty Misfits
Saturday, August 23 – Mark Masson
Saturday, August 30 – The CocoKnots
Steel Drums Every Sunday in July (Feat. Casey Jones & Special Guest Ben Betts)
Enjoy steel drum every Sunday in July, including Casey Jones, Sunday, July 13, 2025, special performances by coastal loop artist Ben Betts on Sunday, July 20 and Sunday, July 27. Betts’ tropical-infused, steel drum sound and layered live looping performances bring chill island vibes to the Village.
Reggae Music Every Sunday in August
Sundays in August (August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31) feature island rhythms in Ventura Harbor Village. Soak in laid-back vibes by the sea throughout August on the Village’s Seaside Promenade Stage.
More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/events. Subject to change, so check the Ventura Harbor Village first for updates.
The Harbor announced recently that paid parking will apply from 10am to 8pm Friday through Sunday and holidays at Ventura Harbor Village and neighboring beaches. Parking on Spinnaker Drive will remain free of charge. Under an hour will be free of charge. Up to 4 hours will be $1 per hour, or $10 for a day pass. Revenue will support clean restrooms, security, free community events, and facility upkeep. More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/paid-parking/2025-07-05 or venturaharbor.com/parking.
Dive into a world of wonder as Imaginarium brings its newest adventure, “Atlantis,” to the Camarillo Premium Outlets starting Friday, August 15th through Sunday, October 12th. The limited-run event will also feature daily, pulse-pounding performances by John’s Adrenaline Circus, included with general admission.
Spanning over 1 1/2 acres and featuring over five million lights, the walk-through experience will transport guests into a glowing, interactive realm inspired by the mythical lost city. Visitors will journey through nine illuminated undersea worlds, each combining ambient soundscapes, fantastical displays and vibrant color to reimagine Atlantis in spectacular fashion.
For tickets or more information, visit www.imaginarium360.com.
The Camarillo Wings Association will host the 2025 Wings Over Camarillo Air Show with support from volunteers from the Southern California Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, EAA Chapter 723 and the Ventura County 99s.
The event will take place August 16 and 17, 2025 at the Camarillo Airport. Gates open at 9am. Aerial performances run from noon to approximately 4pm.
The air show includes aerobatic performances from classic warbirds from the CAF, military aircraft, experimental aircraft, and more. On the ground will be a classic car show, aircraft display models, food vendors, craft beer, STEM Pavilion, robotics exhibition, and more.
This 43rd-anniversary event will feature a unique tribute to our military veterans that includes a recreation of wartime air combat with stunning pyrotechnics of fire and controlled explosions. Military aircraft, past and present, will be on display for an up-close and personal one-of-a-kind experience. This year, visitors can enjoy a Flight Line Preview from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and the pilots and crew will be on hand to answer any questions and talk about the unique history of the aircraft.
Visit www.wingsovercamarillo.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
Sat, July 26: Shrek
Sat, Aug 23: Scooby Doo
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 Memorial Field 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.
The Zack Zernik Memorial Scholarship 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. The Zack Zernik Mile begins at 8 am, followed by the 5K at 8:30 am.
Learn more and register at www.five07turkeydaydash.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.
For information on becoming a sponsor, email kjorrey@hospiceoftheconejo.org or call (805) 495-2145.
The 2025 Ventura County Fair will take place July 30 to August 10 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura.
The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment. More information at www.VenturaCountyFair.org.
General Admission Prices:
Regular admission: Ages 13-64 $20, Ages 6-12 $15, Ages 65+ $15, Ages 0-5 free
Parking at the Ventura County Fair is $20.00 per car. Parking at the Fairgrounds is limited. Free shuttle buses are provided from the Ventura Government Center, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Community Park, Ventura High School and San Buenaventura State Beach (with $10 parking fee). See venturacountyfair.org/fair/parking-shuttles.
Fair hours are 12pm to 11pm daily
Wednesday, July 30 – $5 before 5pm
Friday, August 1 – Youth Day - Visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day with paid adult admission.
Tuesday, August 5 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - Ages 65+ and disabled persons (and one caregiver) will be admitted free all day.
Thursday, August 7 – Community Heroes Day - All military, police, fire and EMS personnel with current, valid ID and first responders admitted free.
Friday, August 8 - Food Share Day - Bring 5 non-perishable items to donate and receive a same-day BOGO offer on admission.
Carnival Wristband Days will be Thursday, July 31 and August 4 and 5. $45 for ride wristbands that can be used until 8pm these days.
Grandstand Concert Series Lineup (All concerts are free. Concerts start at 7pm. VIP seats available for each concert for an additional charge.)
Wednesday, July 30 - Beach Block Party ft. Tone Loc, Ying Yang Twins, Fat Joe, & Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa
Thursday, July 31 - Diplo
Friday, August 1 - Dirty Heads
Saturday, August 2 - Lee Brice
Sunday, August 3 - La Maquinaria Norteña & La Séptima Banda ft. Mi Banda El Mexicano
Monday, August 4 - Flo Rida ft. Bubba Sparxxx
Tuesday, August 5 - Dylan Scott ft. Cheat Codes
Wednesday, August 6 - Scotty McCreery ft. Kruse Brothers
Station Stage Lineup (Shows start at 9pm):
July 30: Foreigner Unauthorized (Foreigner Tribute)
July 31: Motley2 (Motley Crue Tribute)
August 1: Blank Space (Taylor Swift Tribute)
August 2: Definitely Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute)
August 3: Amore Prohibido
August 4: The Outlaw Mariachi
August 5: Kruse Brothers
August 6: Bee Gees Fever (Bee Gees Tribute)
August 7: The White Buffalo
August 8: Morgan Wallen Experience (Morgan Wallen Tribute)
August 9: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
August 10: Caliente & Juano and Friends
Announced on July 5th: Flying U Rodeo Company will be back on Friday through Sunday, August 8th (7pm), 9th (2pm and 7pm) and 10th (2pm and 7pm). Adults $10. Children $8. Rodeo tickets are in addition to fair admission. Tickets on sale at vcfair.org.
Save the date for Summer Seaside Movie Nights, August 9, September 6, and October 11, 2025 starting after sunset at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Plan to arrive early to enjoy live DJ or bands, and grab dinner and dessert at one of the Village's seaside restaurants. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and low chairs.
All events are pending weather conditions. Visit www.VenturaHarborVillage.com for pre-show activities and event updates.
Here is the lineup:
Saturday, August 9: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.- Pre-show entertainment starts at 7pm. Movie begins just after sunset around 8pm.
Saturday, September 6: Jaws - Pre-show entertainment starts at 6:30pm. Movie begins around 7:30pm.
Saturday, October 11: Hocus Pocus - Pre-show entertainment starts at 5:30pm. Movie begins after sunset, around 6:30pm.Costumes encouraged. Prizes awarded.
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