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The Child Abuse Prevention Council’s 8th Annual 5K Run/Walk and Community Fair will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at ‘olol’koy Beach Park in Oxnard (1601 S. Harbor Blvd.). 5K begins at 8 a.m. Learn more and register at www.partnership5k.org.
The Camarillo Community Band's 2026 Summer Concert Series is planned at Constitution Park, Carmen Drive at Paseo Camarillo on July 9, 16, 23, and 30.
Performances start at 7:00pm (and end at approximately 8:30 pm). Free admission. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic dinners while enjoying the show. The band will be conducted by:
Bob Hackett, Music Director at Agoura High School (July 9).
Zach Borquez, Oak Park High School director (July 16),
Tommy Militello, Agoura High School and Wright Middle School music director (July 23)
John McQuilkin, retired instrumental music teacher from Quartz Hill High School (July 30).
Presented by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District.
The City of Port Hueneme presents the Hueneme Beach Festival the weekend of July 11-12, 2026. Hours are 10am to 8pm both days.
Event will feature live music on two stages, great food and drinks, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendors, , and more.
Hueneme Beach Park is located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme. Free admission and parking. Learn more at huenemebeachfestival.org/1422/Hueneme-Beach-Festival
Concerts at the Plaza is a free Saturday evening concert series at the Simi Civic Center Plaza on Tapo Canyon Road off the 118 in Simi Valley, in the Regal Cinema Plaza Food Court. Concerts run from 6-9pm. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show.
2026 Lineup:
7/11: Soul Jukebox & The Funky Divas (Dance Soul)
7/18: Sonic Kiss (Duran Duran Tribute)
7/25: The Way (80s/90s Hits)
8/1: Pre-Existing Condition (Classic Rock) and Pretty Boy Floyd (Hollywood glam band - not a tribute band!
8/15: American Made (Toby Keith Tribute)
8/22: JACK’D (Dance Band)
9/5: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)
More info at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576638880865
About Event Organizer, The East Coast Pizza Company
Located in the heart of Simi Valley’s Civic Center Plaza, The East Coast Pizza Company is a family-owned restaurant serving up authentic, handcrafted pies in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Proud supporter of local events and community connections.
Ventura Rotary’s annual event at Ventura College will not be held in 2026, but will be back on July 4, 2027.
INSTEAD, the City of Ventura is hosting a free community fireworks show on Friday, July 3, 2026 in Downtown Ventura. The fireworks will be launched from the top of the parking garage on Santa Clara Street, with viewing throughout downtown, including Plaza Park. There will be live music from 7-9PM, with fireworks starting at 9PM.
Ventura Rotary is sponsoring the musical simulcast for the fireworks show on KBBY 95.1 or www.951KBBY.com.
Learn more at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/2791/250-Anniversary-Events
The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard is hosting its Rock the Collection Free Concert Series this year on designated Thursday nights, 6:30-8PM at Collection Park. The series will feature everyone’s favorite rock and pop classics performed by popular tribute bands.
Save the dates:
July 29: The K-Tel All Stars (70s Tribute)
August 12: DSB (Journey Tribute)
August 26: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
September 9: That’s What I Like (Bruno Mars Tribute)
Updates at https://thecollectionrp.com/portfolio/rock-the-collection-2026
The Ojai Film Society announces the return of its Summer Series, presented by Hotel El Roblar. The 2026 series runs weekly in July 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.
Conejo Recreation and Park District presents free Movies at the Park at Thousand Oaks Community Park, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks this summer. Movies start at sundown. Family activities start an hour before the movie. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic dinner. FREE!
The lineup:
Friday, August 14: Zootopia 2
Friday, September 25: Wicked: For Good
More information at www.crpd.org/movies
Regal Theaters presents its Summer Movie Express 2026. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During the summer, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 on Monday through Thursday at designated time frames. Summer Movie Express 2026 runs June 1 to August 13.
Participating local theaters include Regal Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks (11:30am screenings), Regal Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12, 680 Ventura Boulevard (11am screenings), and Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 at 2751 Tapo Cyn Road (11am).
The lineup:
June 1-4: Sing and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
June 8-11: David and Kung Fu Panda 4
June 15-18: KPop Demon Hunters and The Wild Robot
June 22-25: The Bad Guys 2 and The Garfield Movie
June 29-July 2: A Minecraft Movie and Sonic the Hedgehog 2
July 6-9: How to Train Your Dragon and Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 13-16: Scoob! and Goat
July 20-23: Animal Farm and The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
July 27-30: Dog Man and Paddington in Peru
August 3-6: Charlie the Wonderdog and Despicable Me 4
August 10-13: The Sandlot and Muppets: Treasure Island
Visit www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express for more information.
The 11th Anniversary 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular hosted by the City of Westlake Village is planned for Saturday, July 4, 2026.
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 and Lakeview Canyon and Agoura Road.
The event is free and open to the public. Additional information at www.wlv.org/fireworks
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