Free and Nearly Free Movies All Summer Long Around Ventura County 2026

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Stay cool this summer of 2026 with several hundred free and nearly free ($1 to $6) movies in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas!

Rancho Simi Rec & Park District Movies in the Park at Rancho Madera Community Park, 556 Lake Park Drive. Pre-movie activities start at 6:30 p.m.

  • June 12: A Minecraft Movie

  • August 7: The LEGO Batman Movie

Also, Dive-In Movie “Rango” at the Rancho Pool at 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, on Sat, July 11th. $7 admission.

Oak Park Movie at Oak Canyon Community Park on Friday, June 19th featuring The Greatest Showman.

City of Westlake Village Movie in the Park on Saturday, July 18th, featuring Shrek.

City of Moorpark Movies in the Park on Saturday nights at Arroyo Vista Community Park.

  • June 13: The Goonies

  • July 11: Cars

  • August 8: The Princess and the Frog

  • September 12: Super 8

  • October 10: ParaNorman

City of Agoura Hills Summer Movies in the Park on Saturday nights at Reyes Adobe Park.

  • June 20: Surf’s Up

    July 11: Guardians of the Galaxy

    August 15: How to Train Your Dragon

Free Movies at the Park at Thousand Oaks Community Park on Friday evenings.

  • August 14: Zootopia 2

  • September 12: Wicked: For Good

Studio Movie Grill at the Simi Valley Town Center is offering $6 Children's Summer Movies (includes small popcorn and small drink) 10am Mondays through Thursdays from June 23 to August 7.

  • June 8-11: The Wild Robot (PG)

  • June 15-18: The Secret Life of Pets (PG)

  • June 22-25: The Land Before Time (G)

  • June 29 - July 2: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

  • July 6-9: The Bad Guys 2 (PG)

  • July 13-16: Shrek 2 (PG)

  • July 20-23: Kung Fun Panda (PG)

  • July 27-30: Dog Man (PG)

  • August 3-6: Trolls (PG)

CineMalibu Summer Movies at Malibu Bluffs Park on Saturday evenings:

  • Sat, July 11: Kicking & Screaming

    Sat, Aug 22: The Sandlot

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 hosts Summer Movie Camp - $3 family movies for 8 weeks - Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am and 2pm, from June 23 to August 13.

  • 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

Regal Theaters in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, and Simi Valley present the Regal Summer Movie Express - $1 family movies Mondays through Thursdays from June 1 to August 13. Times vary by theater. www.regmovies.com/promotions/summer-movie-express

  • 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

The Ojai Film Society presents a series of free summer films at Libbey Bowl on designated nights in July and the 2nd half of August.

  • 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

Cinemark Theatres Summer Movie Clubhouse at Century Riverpark and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and some Tuesday mornings from June 1 to August 6.

  • June 1-4: Paddington

  • June 8-11: Sonic the Hedgehog

  • June 15-18: KPOP Demon Hunters Sing-Along

  • June 22, 24, 25: Shrek Forever After

  • June 29, July 1, 2: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

  • July 6, 8, 9: A Minecraft Movie

  • July 13, 15, 16: Dog Man

  • July 20, 21, 22, 23: How to Train Your Dragon

  • July 27, 29, 30: The Bad Guys 2

  • August 3, 4, 5, 6: Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie

Kids Summer Movie Series at Plaza Stadium 14 in Oxnard and Roxy 11 in Camarillo feature $3 family movies at 10am (Camarillo) and noon (Oxnard) on Wednesdays, from June 24 to July 29.

Roxy Stadium 11 in Camarillo:

  • June 24: The Iron Giant

  • July 1: Beethoven at Roxy Stadium

  • July 8: Babe

  • July 15: Free Willy

  • July 22: The Great Muppet Caper

Plaza Stadium 14 in Oxnard

  • June 24: Migration

  • July 1: How to Train Your Dragon

  • July 8: The Bad Guys 2

  • July 15: Dog Man

  • July 22: Kung Fu Panda 4

  • July 29: The Wild Robot

Simi Valley Town Center Summer Movie Nights

City of Port Hueneme Free Movies in the Park

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

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

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

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

Seaside Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor Village

  • Sat, August 22: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

  • Sat, September 19: Shrek

Movies/dates subject to change. Contact organizers to confirm.

AND HOW ABOUT FREE CONCERTS IN AND AROUND VENTURA COUNTY

Labor Day Weekend Events In Ventura County and Surrounding Areas

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Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It is a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The second Labor Day holiday was on September 5, 1883. In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday.

Oregon was the first state to officially enact Labor Day as a holiday by law on February 21, 1887, followed that year by Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. Since then, all 50 states have made Labor Day a state holiday.

2026 Labor Day weekend events around Ventura County and nearby areas:

Fri-Sun, Sep 4-6: The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools in Agoura Hills

Fri-Mon, Sep 4-7: Malibu Chili Cook-Off and Carnival

Sat, Sep 5: Ventura Nationals at Ventura County Fairgrounds (9AM-5PM)

Sat, Sep 5: Live Music at Harbor View Park at Channel Islands Harbor (4-6PM)

Sat, Sep 5: Free Concert at the Plaza in Simi Valley - Ticket to Ride (6-9PM)

Sat/Sun, Sep 5-6: Aloha Beach Festival in Ventura

Sat/Sun, Sep 5-6: C-Street Classic Surf Contest in Ventura

Mon, Sep 7: CRPD Concert in the Park - 90’s Rock Show - Iconic Sounds of the 1990s (5PM)

LOCAL AREA BEACHES IN VENTURA COUNTY, MALIBU AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Several Dozen Things to See and Do in the City of Oxnard

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The City of Oxnard was incorporated on June 30, 1903. Covering an area of just over 39 miles, of which 70% is land, Oxnard is the most populous city in Ventura County, with nearly 208,000 residents in 2016.

Oxnard's namesake is Harry T. Oxnard, who opened a beet factory in 1899 and taught local farmers the ins and outs of growing sugar beets. The land for the factory was purchased from Thomas S. Rice (of Rice Avenue fame) and the first plant manager was Major J. A. Driffill, who later became mayor.

There's plenty to see and do in Oxnard, and we've summed up some of our favorite activities below.

Great beaches in Oxnard include Mandalay Shores, Hollywood Beach and Silver Strand Beach, which are highlighted at THIS LINK.

Speaking of beaches, ‘ololkoy Beach Park (formerly Oxnard Beach Park) is a nice park with a pirate-themed, accessible playground area, large grassy area, restrooms and quick access to the beach.

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum located at the Channel Islands Harbor is home to world class maritime art, ship models and other maritime items. Open Thursday through Monday from noon to 4pm.

Channel Islands Harbor is a great place to beat the heat with the family, offering a variety of activities, such as fishing trips, boat cruises, eateries, water sports, shopping and special events year-round.

Oxnard Beach Park

Oxnard Beach Park

There's a nice bike path in Oxnard that takes you from Oxnard Beach Park to Channel Islands Harbor that we enjoy from time to time.

The Henry T. Oxnard Historic District is located on F and G Streets, between Palm and 5th Streets. The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Most of the 144 historic homes and buildings in the area were built before 1925 and includes Mission/Spanish revival, bungalow/craftsman and Colonial Revival architecture.

A great time to check out the Historic Oxnard District is during the two weeks preceding Christmas each year, when dozens and dozens of residents decorate their homes in lights and holiday decor for Christmas Tree Lane.

The Oxnard Performing Arts Center hosts concerts, musicals, speakers and other performances year-round. At over 1,600 seats, it is one of the largest venues in Ventura County.

The Collection at RiverPark is an outdoor shopping center located on the northeast side of the 101 between the Oxnard and Vineyard exits. The 650,000 sq ft center includes a combination of entertainment, retail, restaurants, open space with fountains, parks and playgrounds and quality art. Activities at The Collection include Century RiverPark Movie Theater and Levity Live Comedy Club, Jump ‘n Jammin Children’s Entertainment Center, Red Door Escape Room, Slime Kitchen, The Mighty Axe, and Lucky Strike.

Swing for the fences at Who's on First Batting Cages in Oxnard. What's on second? I don't know's on third. Who? First base.

Hollywood Beach

Hollywood Beach

River Ridge Golf Course is a public golf course offering two 18-hole courses as well as footgolf!

Skateboarders and in-line skaters are on a roll at the City of Oxnard Bedford Pinkard Skate Park near Channel Islands High School. Pinkard is a former City Council member who was a supporter of many youth and community programs.

The Elite Theatre Company, located at Fisherman's Wharf at Channel Islands Harbor, Fisherman's Wharf, is host to musicals, plays, comedies and more.

The Dallas Cowboys have held Summer Training Camp for a number of years at River Ridge Fields at Oxnard's Marriott Residence Inn. Practices and scrimmages taking place in August are open to the public and free of charge. Check for updates at www.dallascowboys.com/trainingcamp.

Free Concerts and Live Music All Summer Long Around Ventura County

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We’re looking forward to another outstanding summer of free live music throughout Ventura County and surrounding areas here in 2026! The compilation below has links to more detailed information.

Concerts subject to change. List will be updated regularly as new events are added.

Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village/Newbury Park

  • Free Concerts in the Park in Thousand Oaks starting at 5pm

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

    • Saturday, July 4: The New West Symphony

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

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

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

  • Saturday Night Concerts at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village at 7pm

    • Saturday, June 6: Stone Soul, Motown Dance Party

    • Saturday, July 25: Tom Petty/Stevie Nicks Tribute

    • Saturday, August 15: 90s Rockshow

    • Saturday, August 22: Surf City All Stars

  • City of Westlake Village TGIF Series of free events (time/locations below)

    • May 29: Agoura High School and Lindero Canyon Middle School Jazz Bands at Berniece Bennett Park at 7pm (food trucks at 6pm)

    • June 12: Thousand Oaks DJ, World Cup Watch Party of the USA vs Paraguay match at Berniece Bennett Park at 6pm (activities start at 5pm)

    • August 7: 5-Star Theatricals at 31200 Oak Crest Drive at 7pm (food trucks at 6pm)

  • The Promenade at Westlake hosts live entertainment on Saturdays from 6:30-9:30PM from Memorial Day weekend (May 23) through Labor Day weekend (September 5) near the fountain.

  • City of Thousand Oaks Pop-Up Arts & Music Festival every Friday/Saturday from June 5 to June 27 at 7PM. Eight free concerts at eight locations. (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS)

Agoura/Oak Park/Calabasas/Woodland Hills

  • City of Agoura Hills Free Summer Concerts in the Park at Chumash Park. Concerts start at 6pm on the following Sunday nights:

    • June 14: Skynyrd Reloaded (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)

    • July 5: Disco Inferno (followed by patriotic drone show)

    • August 2: Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute)

    • August 16: Turn the Page (Bob Seger Tribute)

  • Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park in Woodland Hills on Sunday nights from June 14 to August 23 (except the July 4th Saturday event) at 5:30PM (emerging artist) followed by headline acts.

    • June 14: Dog n Butterfly - The Heart Experience

    • June 21: The Purple Generation - Tribute to Prince

    • June 28: Cali Country All-Stars

    • July 4: July 4th Extravaganza with Doctor Wu - The Music of Steely Dan

    • July 12: Flashback Heart Attack - 80s Tribute

    • July 19: Ridin’ The Storm Out - REO Speedwagon Tribute

    • July 26: Abbey Road - Beatles Tribute

    • August 2: New Romantics - Taylor Swift Tribute

    • August 9: Start Me Up - Rolling Stones Tribute

    • August 16: Super Soul Groove - Disco/Funk/Soul/R&B

    • August 23: Led Zepagain - Led Zeppelin Tribute

  • Sun Sets Summer Concert Series at Calabasas Lake on Sunday nights at 6pm.

    • June 14: Billy Nation - Billy Joel Tribute

    • July 19: Jumping Jack Flash - Rolling Stones Tribute

    • August 2: Gold Rush Country

    • August 23: Fantastic Diamond - Neil Diamond Tribute

  • Music in the Park at Oak Canyon Community Park in Oak Park at 6:30pm

    • Saturday, July 11 - Fantastic Diamond - Nel Diamond Tribute

  • The Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge is hosting a free summer concert series starting May 24th. More info at THIS LINK.

Moorpark/Simi Valley

  • Summer Music in the Park Free Concerts at Rancho Simi Community Park on Saturday nights at 6:30pm.

    • Saturday, June 20: Wallen Outlaws (Morgan Wallen Tribute)

    • Saturday, July 18: TLR (Eagles Tribute)

    • Saturday, August 15: Buffett Beach (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)

  • City of Moorpark Concerts in the Park at Arroyo Vista Park at 6pm

    • June 27: Fast Times (80s Music)

    • July 25: The 805 Social Club (Pop)

    • August 22: Blue Breeze Band (Soul/R&B)

    • September 26: Country Nation

  • Concerts at the Plaza at the Simi Valley Civic Center Plaza takes place from 6-9pm on the following Saturday nights:

    • 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: America Made (Toby Keith Tribute)

    • 8/22: JACK’D (Dance Band)

    • 9/5: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)

Camarillo/Oxnard/Port Hueneme/Ventura/Santa Paula

Santa Barbara

Free Thursday Night Concerts at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara on Thursday nights, July 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 6-7:30pm.

Have something to add to this list? CONTACT US!!

Check the Events Calendar for things going on around town as well as the Local Events and Community Forum sections of Conejo Valley Guide.

4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Other Events Around Ventura County

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America's 250th birthday is Saturday, July 4, 2026! Here is a compilation of local holiday events and activities in celebration of Independence Day.

Fireworks Display Summary for 2026:

  • Friday 7/3: Moorpark, Ventura, Fillmore

  • Saturday 7/4: Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Ojai, Camarillo, Channel Islands Harbor, Santa Paula, Santa Barbara, Woodland Hills

  • Sunday 7/5: Agoura Hills (Drone Show)

4th of July celebration parades to take place in Westlake Village, Ventura, Ojai, Channel Islands Harbor and Carpinteria (June 27).

Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park

The annual Conejo Recreation and Park District and City of Thousand Oaks 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is launched from the hill behind the Hillcrest Center for the Arts in Thousand Oaks. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7.

Other CRPD 4th of July events around town include a $5 family Pancake Breakfast and Home Run Derby in the morning at Borchard Park in Newbury Park, Concert in the Park at 5pm at Conejo Community Park and free swimming from noon to 4pm at CLU and NPHS pools.

CRPD also to host afternoon family games and activities at Conejo Community Center at 1175 Hendrix Ave. in Thousand Oaks. Festivities include a Youth Home Run Derby (1:00-3:00pm), Diaper Derby Baby Races (1:00-1:20pm), Potato Sack Races (1:25-1:45pm), Three-Legged Races (1:50-2:10pm), a Water Balloon Toss (2:15-2:35pm), Tug-of-War (2:40-3:00pm), and a Hula Hoop Contest (3:05-3:25pm). Also enjoy interactive musical experiences with the New West Symphony Music Van (1:00-3:30pm).

Independence Day Festivities at the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park will take place on July 4th from 1-4PM.

Westlake Village

The Westlake Village 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park starts at 9:30am at the corner of Lakeview Canyon and Agoura Roads, culminating at Berniece Bennett Park.

The City of Westlake Village presents its 11th Annual Fireworks Spectacular Show from the Westlake Village Golf Course, with additional viewing locations available. Activities begin at 6pm, including family-friendly activities, music and food trucks. The show will start at 9:10pm.

Westlake Yacht Club at 32119 Lindero Canyon Road opens its clubhouse to the public on the 4th of July for a Pancake Breakfast from 8:30am to 10:30am ($12; $6 under 10 yrs), Decorated Boat Contest and Boat Parade (11am judging, 11:30am parade), Sailboat Race at 1pm, live music 4:30-7pm, along with a mini bar, BBQ, jumbo hot dogs, and more. Flyer at THIS LINK.

Moorpark (3rd of July)

The City of Moorpark presents its 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road once again. A fun family event with festivities (games, food, entertainment) starting at 4pm. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the gate. Onsite parking $5 (advance purchase only.)

Simi Valley

The Reagan Presidential Library 4th of July Celebration is back this year from 10am to 3pm on July 4th, featuring patriotic music, family entertainment, games, crafts and more.

The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration on July 4th at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue. Gates open at 3pm. There will be music, food and craft vendors, beer and wine, shopping and a free kids’ fun zone. And of course, fireworks! Event is free of charge but VIP passes are available.

Calabasas

The City of Calabasas is hosting the Lakeside Fun Run 4 and 2 mile runs in the morning and Summer Splash Party at the Tennis & Swim Center from noon to 5pm.

Camarillo

The City of Camarillo is hosting a July 4th Fireworks Show at the Camarillo Premium Outlets again this year at 9pm. Park and enjoy the fireworks. Last entry is 8:45 pm.

The Commemorative Air Force Museum in Camarillo is hosting a 4th of July Celebration from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, apple pie, WWII aircraft and exhibits, cockpit tours, a selfie booth, and more. $5 admission; kids under 12 free.

Oxnard/Channel Islands Harbor

The Channel Islands Harbor 4th of July Family 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. Then from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. there will be farmers’ market, over 40 local artisans, live music, and other activities at Harbor View Park.

The Channel Islands Harbor will be offering activities and entertainment all day, followed by Fireworks by the Sea at 9pm on the 4th of July.

The Oxnard Downtowners is hosting a Stars, Stripes & Sounds America 250 Celebration at Plaza Park (500 S. C St) on Friday, July 3rd, from 3-9:30pm. Event to feature live music, classic cars, food vendors and food trucks, beer garden, entertainment, and more.

Ventura

The annual Ventura Rotary fireworks 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.

Additionally on July 3rd, Ventura Harbor Village presents 250 minutes of live music to celebrate America’s 250th, from 1-4PM.

The City of Ventura 4th of July Street Festival and Annual Pushem-Pullem Parade are back this year, with the parade starting at 10am, street fest on Main Street and side streets with artisans, food booths, vendor displays and live music.

Ojai

The annual Ojai Independence Day Parade will take place at 10am on July 4th.

Live music and fireworks show will take place on July 4th at Nordhoff High School Stadium, starting at 6 pm (gates open at 5:30pm). Fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm. Presale tickets for the nighttime event are available at www.4thofjulyinojai.com. $14.64 (includes fees) adults, $8.24 for kids, $33.85 for family of 4 pass. (pre-sale)

Free concert on Thursday, July 3rd at Libbey Bowl at 6pm featuring the Ojai Band.

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.

Fillmore

The Sespe Creek 4th of July Car Show, Chili Cook-Off & Cornhole Tournament will take place in downtown Fillmore on July 4th from 9 am to 4 pm.

The City of Fillmore is hosting its annual fireworks show on Friday, July 3rd at 9pm at the Fillmore Middle School athletic field, 532 A Street. Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the show from their homes and city parks.

Santa Paula

The City of Santa Paula invites the community to a day of celebration capped by a spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at the Santa Paula Creek Regional Sports Park at Harvest at Limoneira (301 Harvest Loop). 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.

Agoura Hills

There will be a fun Patriotic Drone Show after the free concert at Chumash Park on Sunday, July 5th (featuring Disco Inferno).

Woodland Hills

Valley Cultural Foundation presents a July 4th Extravaganza at 6pm, featuring live music, then fireworks at 9pm.

Carpinteria

The 29th Annual Rods and Roses Classic Car Show will take place from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, June 27th in Downtown Carpinteria, followed by an Independence Parade at 3:30pm.

Santa Barbara

The City of Santa Barbara is planning fireworks at West Beach at 9 p.m. this year and there will be other festivities during the day.

Malibu

The City of Malibu does not host a public fireworks display but the LA County Fire Dept approves permits for private fireworks displays off of barges in the ocean.

Stay Cool in the Pool! Community Swimming Throughout Ventura County

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Stay cool this summer and year-round at some of these community swimming pools, water parks and splash pads in Ventura County and surrounding areas. For updates and additions, contact us!

Conejo Valley (Conejo Recreation & Park District)

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Community Pool at Cal Lutheran University Samuelson Aquatics Center is a year-round facility, offering recreational and lap swimming 7 days a week during the summer months. Call 805.241.0894 or visit www.crpd.org. General admission is $4. Water is heated 80 to 84 degrees year round.  www.crpd.org/aquatics.

Newbury Park High School Community Swimming Pool is at 456 Reino Road. Open during the summer only. Entry fee $4 per person. Call 805.750.7296 or visit www.crpd.org/recreational-swim for more information. Summer hours 6/15-8/14 (Saturdays end 8/1) are noon-3pm M-Sat and also 6-8pm on Wed. Closed on Sundays.

Thousand Oaks High School Community Swimming Pool is at 2323 N. Moorpark Road is open during the summer only. Call 805.496.8564 or visit www.crpd.org/recreational-swim for more information. Summer hours 6/15-8/13 Mon—Thurs noon to 3pm. (Closed Fri-Sun.)

Conejo Valley/Agoura - Other

Children’s Splash Pad/Water Area at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park. Hours of operation are 10am to 7pm. Splash Pad season is Memorial Day to Labor Day. Free of charge. 818.865.9304

Kids love the Interactive Fountain at Janss Marketplace.

Moorpark/Simi Valley

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District offers a large community swimming pool at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue. Pool hours at www.rsrpd.org/recreation/aquatics.php. 2026 open recreation hours are 1-3pm M-F 6/19 to 8/13 and 1-4pm Sat/Sun 6/6 to 9/13. Admission $5 for ages 3 to 49 and $3 ages 50+.

Rancho Tapo Splash Pad

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Childrens' Splash Pad Area at Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi. Free. Opens Saturday, May 23, 2026 and runs through Labor Day, September 7, 2026. Hours are 11am to 2pm and 3-7pm daily (closed for maintenance 2-3pm). www.rsrpd.org/business_detail_T9_R45.php

Simi Valley Aquatics is available for swim lessons and birthday parties only.

Simi Valley Family YMCA heated indoor swimming pool open 7 days/week.

Camarillo/Oxnard

Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center offers an indoor swimming pool with eight swimming lanes, a one meter diving board, 65 foot spiral water slide and more. (A swim test is required to use the slide (ages 7+) and diving board.) Pool heated between 81 and 83 degrees. Open Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat for recreational swim from 1:30-4pm 6/15/26 to 8/22/26. $4 for ages 4+, free to ages 3 and under and $3 ages 60+. Visit www.pvrpd.org/aquatic-center or call 805.987.8198. 

Camarillo Family YMCA swimming pool open Mon-Sat. Call 805.484.0423 or visit www.ciymca.org/locations/camarillo-family-ymca

There's a "Pop Jet Fountain" at The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard, on Town Center Drive in front of the Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar and adjacent to Larsen's Grill.

Ventura and Up the Coast

Ventura Aquatic Center has a 25 meter recreational pool, 50 meter competition pool, playground pool, two slides, and more! Open swim free for ages 2 and under, $11 for ages 3 and up. Visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/612/Aquatics or call 805.654.7511 for details. BEST TO RESERVE A SPOT IN ADVANCE AS CAPACITY IS LIMITED.

Casitas Water Adventure features a Lazy River, Mega Play Unit Structure with 2 water buckets and 5 slides (2 for children; 3 for teens/adults), Splash Pad and Lagoon. The 2026 season runs from May 23 to August 7 (weekdays); Labor Day (for weekends). Weekend morning sessions 10:30 am to 2 pm and afternoon sessions 3 to 6:30 pm. Weekday hours are 11am to 6pm.

Call 805.649.2233 or visit www.casitaswater.org/casitas-water-adventure to learn more and reservations.casitaswater.org/passes to reserve a spot. Cost is $23 per person on weekdays and $28 for weekends. Free entry for under two years of age.

Ventura Family YMCA has 2 indoor heated swimming pools and is open 7 days/week. www.ciymca.org/swim

Carpinteria Community Pool is located at 5305 Carpinteria Avenue. Day passes are $5 for 12 and under, $7.00 for ages 13-64, $5 for seniors 65+. Recreational swimming on weekdays varies; Saturdays from 11am to 3pm. Visit carpinteriaca.gov/parks-and-recreation/carpinteria-community-pool for more information.

The Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center at Marina Park in Ventura is a U.S. Sailing Association certified facility for lessons in sailing, kayaking and navigation for all ages.

Other Places Around Town

The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center located at 23400 Park Sorrento is open 7 days/week. Pool hours vary. Visit www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/community-services-parks-recreation/tennis-swim-center or call 818.222.2782. Pools heated to 82 degrees year-round.

Malibu Community Pool at Malibu High School, 30215 Morning View Drive. Outdoor pool heated to 82 degrees. $3 per person. Visit www.malibucity.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Malibu-Community-Pool-7 or call 310.589.1933 for details.

The Fillmore Aquatics Center at 575 1st Street opens Memorial Day through Labor Day each year for recreational swimming Monday through Saturday. Recreational swim $3. More information and time frames at www.fillmoreca.com/176/Parks-Recreation or 805.524.4902. 

And let's not forget the incredible BEACHES close by! CLICK HERE for links to over 40 public beaches throughout Ventura County, stretching north to Carpinteria and south to Malibu.

Water Parks Outside of Ventura County

Knott's Soak City in Buena Park (about 70 miles from Thousand Oaks)

Legoland California Water Park in Carlsbad (135 miles from Thousand Oaks)

Raging Waters Water Park in San Dimas (75 miles from Thousand Oaks)

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Valencia (50 miles from Thousand Oaks)

Hansen Dam Aquatic Center in Lakeview Terrace with a large pool, cabanas and two water slides. 

Upcoming 5K, 10K and Other Ventura County Area Running and Fitness Events

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Start training for upcoming 5K, 10K, half marathon and other Ventura County running and fitness events! We've made it easy for you to find a local race by tracking local events right here. So go on, get moving, lace up those shoes and start training!

Training for a marathon? Check out 26.2 Training Tips for Your First Marathon!

Running Clubs in the Local Area

Ventura Running Club www.venturarunningclub.com Sunday beach runs at the Ventura Pier, Wednesday track workouts and social event.

Inside Track Running Club has been training in Ventura since 1976. Saturday long runs, Tuesday intervals, Thursday hills and Sunday easy runs. runsignup.com/Club/CA/Ventura/InsideTrackRunningClub

Thousand Oaks Pacers www.runpacers.org/thousandoaks/about Running club founded in 2014.

Future Track Running Pack futuretrackrunningpack.org Founded in 1988 in Agoura Hills. Tuesday night track workouts at Oak Park High School and more.

The Pacific Coast Track Club hosts training sessions on Sunday mornings at the Camarillo High School track and Ojai community track. Individual training sessions also available. Email mgenebyme@gmail.com for more information or visit www.facebook.com/genebyrne101.

Conejo Valley Run Club was established in 2024 for all levels of runners, meeting for local are runs every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. www.instagram.com/conejovalleyrunclub

Newbury Park Elite Endurance offers personalized coaching an training plans. Visit www.newburyparkendurance.com to learn more.

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For great running shoes from local businesses that know a lot about them, try the following: