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.

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.).

2026 Fireworks Spectacular in Santa Paula on Saturday, July 4th

The City of Santa Paula invites the community to a day of celebration capped by a spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at Santa Paula Creek Sports Park at Harvest at Limoneira. Festivities kick off in the afternoon from 4-8:30PM and include live music at the amphitheater, food trucks, face painting, lawn games, inflatable jumpers, and the City Corps wagon train. The fireworks show begins at 9:00 PM. Admission and parking are free.

This community celebration is made possible through a partnership between the City and the Santa Paula Rotary Club, which raises funds for the fireworks display. Donations are still needed to support the show and can be mailed to SP Rotary-Fireworks, P.O. Box 809, Santa Paula, CA 93061.

www.spcity.org

Ojai 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026

Ojai 4th of July Celebration and fireworks show will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Nordhoff High School Stadium, 1401 Maricopa Highway, starting at 6 pm (gates open at 5:30 pm). Fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm. Presale tickets for the nighttime event will be available at www.4thofjulyinojai.com.

Free concert on Friday, July 3, 2026, 6 pm at Libbey Bowl.

Also:

Pancake breakfast at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 East Ojai Ave from 7am to 10am on July 4th hosted by the Ojai Lions Club. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids.

Youth Freedom Run at 9am at Libbey Park.Register at 8:45am.

4th of July Parade at 10am along Ojai Avenue, starting at Country Club Drive. 2026 parade theme “Happy 250th Birthday, USA.”

CineMalibu Outdoor Movie Nights on July 11 and August 22, 2026

CINEMALIBU - Summer movies hosted by the City of Malibu

Family movies under the stars! Activities prior to the movies include food trucks, special guests, raffles, an activity and more. Free admission. Movies take place at Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway. Movies begin at sunset; activities take place an hour before sunset. Brings chairs and blankets. No alcohol allowed.

Sat, July 11: Kicking & Screaming

Sat, Aug 22: The Sandlot

www.malibucity.org/500/Special-Events

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 Hosts Summer Movie Camp June through August 2026

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 and other AMC theatres are hosting $3 movies on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am and 2pm for its Summer Movie Camp, June 22 to August 12, 2026. The lineup is as follows:

• June 22 and 24: Paddington in Peru

• June 29 and July 1: David

• July 6 and 8: How to Train Your Dragon

• July 13 and 15: The LEGO Movie

• July 20 and 22: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

• July 27 and 29: The Bad Guys 2

• August 3 and 5: The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants

• August 10 and 12: Muppet Treasure Island

More info at www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp.

2026 Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park - May through September

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer! The Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park is back again in 2026.

Jackets or sweaters are recommended as the weather often cools during the latter part of the event. Concert-goers are asked to leave pets at home. Concerts are FREE and open to the public. A variety of food trucks and dessert trucks will be on site.

Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks
(off Gainsborough Road, at the intersection of Dover and Hendrix Avenues)

Time: All concerts begin promptly at 5:00pm and conclude at 7:00pm. Parking is offsite only; onsite parking is limited and reserved for cars with handicap placards.

The Lineup:

• Memorial Day Monday, May 25: Garth Guy - The Premier Garth Brooks Experience

• Saturday, July 4th: The New West Symphony

• Sunday, July 19th: Twisted Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

• Sunday, August 9th: Wild Night - Van Morrison Tribute

• Labor Day Monday, September 7th: 90’s Rock Show - Iconic Sounds of the 1990s

NOTE: Artists subject to change. Concert information: www.crpd.org/summer-concerts-in-the-park

2026 Oxnard Insect Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, June 6th

The City of Oxnard Recreation and Community Services Division hosts its 6th Annual Oxnard Insect Festival at Plaza Park, 500 S. C Street on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Experience the world of insects through educational exhibits and enriching experiences. There will also be insects to touch, insects to taste, photo opps, bounce houses, live music and more. Free admission.

More information at www.oxnardrecevents.com/insect-festival.html

2026 Boogie Nights Summer Run Series in Ventura May 20 to July 22

The Boogie Nights Summer Run Series is back for a 10 week run in 2026 on Wednesday nights from May 20th through July 22nd, starting at 6:20 pm. 5K start/finish is at the Ventura Promenade in front of Aloha Steakhouse and The Crowne Plaza. Free kids fun run starts at 6 pm.

Chip timing and a t-shirt for those that register for the series and flat course along the Ventura Promenade. Cost is less than $20 per race or $139 for the entire 10 week series, including t-shirt. Drinks and a light meal from Aloha Steakhouse can be added to your registration.

Learn more and sign up at runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Ventura/BoogieNightsSummerRunSeriesVentura.