Pumpkin Patches in Ventura County and Adjacent Areas

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The star of the Halloween show is the pumpkin. According to my favorite resource Wikipedia, the name pumpkin originated from the ancient Greek word pepon ("large melon"). The French called it pompom. The British changed it to pumpion. Then American colonists changed it to pumpkin.

Pumpkins are gourd-like squashes and technically are a fruit. They can range in size from 1 lb to 1,000 lbs.

But who cares about all that...what we REALLY want to know is, where are the pumpkin patches in Ventura County and surrounding areas for the 2026 fall season!? Well, here are some choices...but make sure to call before you go for hours, etc.

OTHER HALLOWEEN EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES AROUND VENTURA COUNTY

Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch will be operating its pumpkin patch again this year at the Pacific View Mall under the big tent in the Trader Joe's/Target parking lot from September 30 through October 31, 2026. Free admission to the pumpkin patch, with kids’ activities, photo opportunities and more. Open Mon-Thu 11am to 8pm, Fri-Sun 10am to 9pm. Closes 6pm 10/31. Visit bigwavedaveschristmastrees.com/pumpkin-patch.html

Conejo Family Farms at 5937 Ridge View Street in Camarillo is back at the bottom of the Conejo Grade for its 2nd year. There is a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, bounce house, weekend music, and more. Open Wed/Thu 2:30-7:30pm, Fri 2:30-8:30pm, and Sat/Sun 10am-8:30pm. General admission ages 6+ $15 Wed-Fri and $20 Sat/Sun. $10 for seniors, military, first responders.Visit www.conejofamilyfarms.com for more information. From Thousand Oaks, take the 101 north to Camarillo Springs Road, go south to Ridge View Street and take a right. The patch will be on the right.

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Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch at 3277 E. Ojai Avenue in Ojai will be open 7 days a week from 10am to 7pm from October 3-31, 2026. They offer tiny to extra-large “Big Mac” pumpkins, squash, gourds, Indian corn and seasonal produce. More details at boccalipumpkins.com.

Prancer's Pumpkin Patch Santa Paula is located at 18540 East Telegraph Road and their Fall Fest will take place September 26 to November 1, 2026. Pumpkin patch events on weekends from 10am to 6pm with the following themes:

  • 9/26-9/27: Heroes at the Farm

  • 10/3-10/4: Animals at the Farm

  • 10/10-10/11: Wild West on the Farm

  • 10/17-10/18: Fiesta at the Farm

  • 10/24-10/25: Harvest at the Farm

Fall fest includes 10 acres of pumpkin patch, wagon hay ride, animal center, corn field expedition, farm games, live entertainment and more. Weekday pumpkin patch 10am to 6pm. Visit prancersfarm.com for admission prices and more information.

Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch just east of the Simi Valley Town Center.

Stu Miller's Pumpkin Patch just east of the Simi Valley Town Center.

The 2026 Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest Festival in Moorpark is back from September 26 to October 31 at 3370 Sunset Valley Road. Admission includes huge pumpkin patch, tractor-drawn wagon rides, corn maze, giant tractor display, hay pyramids, animal center, and many other family-friendly activities. Themed weekend events include animal shows, pig races, live performers, roaming entertainment and more. Weekday admission is $16 at the gate only. Weekend admission varies from $25 to $30 per person purchased online. Children 2 and under and parking are free. More details at www.underwoodfamilyfarms.com/fall-harvest.

The Underwood Farm Center in Somis at 5696 Los Angeles Avenue also has a pumpkin patch along with its year-round animal center. Open 9am to 6pm.

McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins is located at 5100 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura. Call 805.644.1235. They are open the entire month of October. Hours Mon-Wed 9am-6pm, Thu-Sun 9am-7pm Check their Instagram page at www.instagram.com/mcgrathgreatpacificpumpkins for updates. Admission in 2025 was $3; 2026 TBA. Pumpkin patch, hay maze, corn maze, etc.

The Four Seasons of Fun Adventureland pumpkin patch at the Simi Valley Town Center in the parking lot open daily during the month of October. Hours Mon-Thu 4-9pm, Fri 4-10pm, Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm. Bounce houses, petting zoo, and food truck. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122141724183037167&set=pb.61581115013603.-2207520000

The Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch will be hosting a pumpkin patch at Pierce College, 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills. The patch will be open daily from October 1 to 31, 2026. Hours 4-9pm Mon-Thu, 4-10pm Fri, 11am-10pm Sat and 11am-9pm Sun. Free admission and parking. Attractions require tickets. www.seasonaladventures.com/pierce-college

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Halloween Events and Activities In and Around Ventura County

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Halloween season is upon us again! Halloween 2026 looks to be a fun time with this compilation of Halloween events taking place in Ventura County and surrounding areas.

Dates/times subject to change; contact event organizers to confirm. This list will be updated regularly. For calendar view, click here.

Pumpkin Patches in Ventura County and Surrounding Areas

EVENTS COMING UP

Fri, Oct 2: Dia de los Muertos Opening Reception at The Collection at RiverPark (6PM)

Sun, Oct 11: Victorian Halloween at the Olivas Adobe in Ventura (12-4PM; RSVP)

Fri, Oct 16: Movie Night at Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch in Ventura (Sundown)

Sat, Oct 17: Trail or Treat at Camarillo Grove Park (10AM-1PM; $10 hike requires RSVP)

Sun, Oct 18: Calabasas Pumpkin Festival (10AM-5PM)

Sun, Oct 18: Tropical Trunk or Treat at Iceoplex Simi Valley (2:15-6PM)

Wed, Oct 21: 5th Annual Trunk or Treat in Camarillo Hosted by VCDCSS (4-6PM)

Wed, Oct 21: 5th Annual Spook-Tacular Celebration in Port Hueneme (5-8PM)

Thu, Oct 22: Oxnard Police Department Trunk or Treat Spooktacular (5-7PM)

Fri, Oct 23: City of Malibu Bu Bash Halloween Carnival (Ages 2-10) (3-6PM)

Fri, Oct 23: Spooky Swim at Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center in Camarillo (5:30PM) (RSVP)

Fri, Oct 23: Spooktacular Bash at Camarillo Community Center (5-7PM Age 50+)

Fri, Oct 23: Movie Night at Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch in Ventura (Sundown)

Sat, Oct 24: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest in Camarillo (10AM-1PM)

Sat, Oct 24: Peace Pumpkin Fest in Camarillo (10AM-3PM)

Sat, Oct 24: Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village (Noon)

Sat, Oct 24: Pumpkin Party at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas (1-4PM)

Sat, Oct 24: Halloween Haunt in the Park at Plaza Park in Oxnard (4-7PM)

Sat, Oct 24: Halloween Haunted Trail, Costume Contest and Trick or Treat Street in Thousand Oaks (6-9PM)

Sat, Oct 24: Parade of Frights at Channel Islands Harbor (7PM)

Oct 24-25: Boo at the Zoo at The Teaching Zoo in Moorpark

Sun, Oct 25: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Oxnard Performing Arts Center (5-9PM)

Wed, Oct 28: Candy Crawl at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard (4-6PM)

Wed, Oct 28: Halloween in the Park in Camarillo (5:30-8PM)

Thu, Oct 29: Downtown Ventura Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treating (3-7PM)

Sat, Oct 30: Seaside Trick or Treat at Ventura Harbor Village (4-6PM)

Sat, Oct 31: Halloween “BooFest” Event in Old Town Camarillo (Noon-3PM)

Sat, Oct 31: Halloween Carnival in Oak Park (Noon-3PM)

Sat, Oct 31: Halloween Carnival in Simi Valley (1-4PM)

Sat, Oct 31: Halloween Event at Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park (1-4PM)

Sat, Oct 31; Halloween Night Market Dia De Los Muertos in Ventura (2-9PM)

Sat, Oct 31: Haunted High Street Event in Moorpark (4-7PM)

Oct 31-Nov 1: Boo at the Zoo at The Teaching Zoo in Moorpark

Sun, Nov 1: Dia De Los Muertos Festival in Downtown Ventura (11AM-6PM)

Sat, Nov 7: 4th Annual Festival de los Muertos Event in Newbury Park (4-8PM)

ONGOING EVENTS

Sep 18 to Oct 31: Conejo Valley Farms Pumpkin Patch in Camarillo

Sep 25 to Nov 1: Reign of Terror Haunted House at Janss Marketplace Thousand Oaks

Sep 25 to Nov 1: Nights of the Jack Halloween Experience at King Gillette Ranch

Sep 26 to Oct 31: Underwood Family Farms Fall Harvest on the Farm in Moorpark

Sep 26 to Nov 1: Fall Festival at Prancer’s Farm in Santa Paula

Oct 16-31: Boo at the Zoo at the Santa Barbara Zoo

PAST EVENTS

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.

Simi Valley Running Club is free and they host weekly Thursday night runs and monthly trail runs. Join their Strava group at www.strava.com/clubs/1614815

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

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:

Thu-Mon, Sep 3-7: Simi End of Summer Carnival at the Simi Valley Town Center

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: Santa Paula Labor Day Parade (10AM)

Mon, Sep 7: Labor Day Tractor Fair at Santa Paula Agriculture Museum (11AM-2PM)

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

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

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+.

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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. 

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 29: 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.

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

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