2026 Movies in the Park in Port Hueneme June 27 to September 12

The City of Port Hueneme Recreation & Community Services hosts its 2026 Movies in the Park series. The first two showings will be held at Hueneme Beach Park on the sand. The third film will be hosted at Bolker Park, The 4th film will be back at Hueneme Beach Park.

The lineup:

June 27 at 8:15PM: Lilo & Stitch (Hueneme Beach Park)

July 25 at 8:15PM: Mulan (Hueneme Beach Park)

August 15 at 8PM: Zootopia 2 (Bolker Park)

September 12 at 7:15PM: Pirates of the Caribbean (Hueneme Beach Park)

Movie nights are subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions or other factors.

More info at www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/1389/2026-Movies-in-the-Park

"A Gathering of Joy," Obon Festival on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Oxnard Buddhist Temple

The Annual Obon Festival, "A Gathering of Joy" will take place at the Oxnard Buddhist Temple, 250 South "H" Street, Oxnard on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 1 pm to 8 pm. FREE admission and fun for the entire family, including food, games and dancing. For more information visit www.oxnardbuddhisttemple.org/activities/obon or call (805) 483-5948.

5th Annual Touch-a-Truck Event at Hueneme Beach on Saturday, October 10, 2026

The City of Port Hueneme presents its 5th Annual Touch-a-Truck event at Hueneme Beach, 550 Surfside Drive on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 11am to 3pm. Free event will feature trucks and vehicles, arts and crafts, food trucks, music and more. Free parking in lots A and B and along Surfside Drive. www.ci.port-hueneme.ca.us/1382/Touch-a-Truck

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Fiesta July 15-19, 2026

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Fiesta takes place July 15 through 19, 2026. Free admission. There will be carnival rides, food trucks, live music, local craft vendors, live music, live art, beer and wine zone, car show (Saturday 10am-3pm) and much more. Hours are 4-10PM Wed/Thu, 4-11PM Fri, 10am-11pm Sat and 10am-8pm Sun.

Detailed schedule at www.camarillooldtown.org/heritage-days.

We Crawl This Town - So Cal 5K and Beer Mile Relay in Camarillo on June 13, 2026

We Crawl This Town- So Cal 5k and Beer Mile Relay is planned for June 13, 2026 at 3841 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Camarillo at 8 a.m.

Starting with the widely popular beer send off toast (21+ runners only), you will embark on a fast and flat course starting and finishing from Institution Ale Company in Camarillo. Along the way you will run a significant portion of your race on the beautiful bike path over looking the Calleguas Creek before ultimately finishing back at the brewery and joining a beer sampling event and live music.

If running the 5K, be sure to stick around for the beer 1 mile relays where teams go head to head in a one of a kind race format.

Learn more and sign up at runsignup.com/Race/CA/Camarillo/WeCrawlthisTown

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.

Lil' Ranchers Summer Roundup at Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Tuesdays, July 7 to August 4, 2026

Mark your calendars for "Lil' Ranchers Days" at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Tuesdays, July 7th through August 4th, 2026 from 9:30am to 11:30am. Fun for the entire family with activities & live kids music, feeding the ranch animals and more! 

Admission:
- Members free
- Non-members: $10/person (2 y/o & up)
- Under 2 free

www.leonisadobemuseum.org

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)

Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Ventura on Saturday, August 22, 2026

Ventura Land Trust’s annual benefit, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, returns on Saturday, August 22, 2026 to Majestic Ventura Theater (NEW LOCATION), 26 South Chestnut Street, Ventura. The festival takes place from 1-7PM, with film showings at 2PM (family-focused matinee) and 7PM.

The film festival features nearly two hours of environmental and activism films indoors, and a community street festival outdoors.

Tickets for the film screenings and more information at www.venturalandtrust.org/wild-scenic-film-festival.

39th Annual A Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew and Food Festival on July 26, 2026

A Taste of Camarillo - Wine, Brew & Food Festival will take place on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at the Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo, from noon to 4:30 pm.

This is perhaps the longest running wine, brew and food festival in Ventura County. Guests spend an afternoon sampling fine wines, craft beers and gourmet foods on the grounds of the historic Camarillo Ranch. Sample fine wines and local restaurants, enjoy live music and dancing, boutique shopping and more. 21+ only event. No children or pets allowed.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tasteofcamarillo.com.