Ventura County Calendar of Events
Thousand Oaks Pop-Up Arts & Music Fest Through July 1
The festival features “pop-up” public performances at various locations throughout Thousand Oaks. The goal of the festival is to provide residents with an opportunity to actively participate in and enjoy the arts without having to come to the theatre. Bring their own chair/blanket, food and drink and come enjoy great entertainment on a summer evening. 805-449-2787 / www.bapacthousandoaks.com
Summer Palooza June 30-July 1
Day 1: Enjoy kicking off the summer with Live Music, Food Trucks, Lawn Games, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Vendors, and more! Don’t leave when the party ends and stay for Movies in the Park showing DC League of Super-Pets at sunset! Day 2: Live Music, Food Trucks, Lawn Games, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Vendors, and more!
Fri 4-8pm / Camarillo Community Center www.pvrpd.org
Simi Valley Town Center Live Music Through Sep. 4
Bring The Family To Enjoy Great Live Music! See website for schedule. / Center Court www.simivalleytowncenter.com
Camarillo Community Band Summer Series July 6, 13, 20 & 27
The Camarillo Community Band is made up of volunteer instrumentalists who perform music for the enjoyment of Camarillo and surrounding communities.
7pm / Constitution Park
https://camarillocommunityband.com
Heritage Square Summer Concerts July 7-Aug. 18
Get ready for a sensational 10-week season of performances from perennial fan favorites plus some exciting new acts to our community stage.
6-8:30pm / Downtown Oxnard
805-483-7960 / www.heritagesquareoxnard.com
Channel Islands Harbor Fine Arts Festival July 8-9
With 45 talented artists showcasing their original masterpieces across various mediums, this extraordinary free event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of fine art and fine crafts.
10am-5pm / Harbor Landing, Oxnard
818-813-4478 / www.westcoastartists.com
Camarillo Summer Concert Series July 8 & 22, Aug. 5
Food trucks arrive at 5pm.
7pm / Constitution Park www.pvrpd.org
Engel & Volkers Westlake Village
Cris.Epstein@evrealestate.com
818-269-4377 | DRE 01385089
Channel Islands Harbor Concerts by the Sea July 8-Sep. 2
Don’t forget to bring your picnics, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy this fun family event.
4-6pm / Harbor View Park www.channelislandsharbor.org
Camarillo Old Town
Heritage Days Midsummer Block Party July 12-16
Local food vendors and trucks, live music, art, car show, and carnival rides. Beer gardens are open to ages 21 and over. See website for schedule. / Camarillo Old Town
805-465-9336 / www.camarillooldtown.org
Camarillo Movie in the Park July 14
Tonight's movie is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Live Music, Food Trucks, and Lawn Games!
6pm / Community Center Park
805-482-1996 x116 / www.pvrpd.org
Moorpark Movies in the Park July 14
National Lampoon's Vacation. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in the grass and enjoy the movie! We will have vendors onsite, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks too! No animals allowed (except service animals), and no alcohol allowed. Photo opps and fun pre-show activities. Free admission.
8:15pm / Arroyo Vista Community Park
805-517-6200 / www.moorparkca.gov/movies
Simi Valley Music in the Park July 15
Adelaide Pilar, a Latin artist, will be performing. Bring a blanket or chairs. Spaces cannot be roped off. Food vendors available on-site or enjoy a picnic in the park.
6:30-9:30pm / Rancho Simi Community Park www.rsrpd.org
Westlake Village Saturday Concert in the Park July 15
Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) Food Trucks open or service beginning at 6pm. All Attendees are welcome to pack their own picnic dinner and encouraged to bring their own folding chairs or blankets to the park.
6-9pm / 31800 Village Center Road www.wlv.org
Tequila & Taco Music Festival July 15-16
Enjoy an afternoon sipping on an assortment of Margaritas and eating delicious tacos, all while listening to a great lineup of live music! Sat 1-9pm, Sun 12-6pm / Ventura County Fairgrounds
www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com/ventura
Shoreline Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 10K July 16
We will have reusable cups for you to purchase on race day or at packet pickup. Or bring your own.
Emma Wood State Beach Group Campgrounds, Ventura 805-258-3779 / www.shorelinemarathon.com
Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair July 18-21
Carnival rides, food and crafts vendors, entertainment, a car show, kids’ activities, and a beer and wine garden. We’ve been to this event a number of times and always enjoy the live music and carnival setting. Old Town Camarillo www.visitcamarillo.com
X Games 2023 July 21-23
Featuring top Skate, BMX, and Moto X athletes competing for gold medals and cash prizes.
Ventura County Fairgrounds Event Center www.xgames.com
Moorpark Concerts in the Park July 22
Ignition - Classic Rock. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit in the grass and enjoy the music! Food vendors will be onsite, but you are welcome to bring outside food.
6pm / Arroyo Vista Park www.moorparkca.gov
Dive-In Movies - Finding Nemo July 22
While a movie is playing, you will be able to swim and play in the pool! Mister Softee will have a food truck onsite. Life jackets will be available.
6-9pm / Rancho Simi Community Pool www.rsrpd.org
Thousand Oaks Summer Concert July 23
The Pat Benatar Experience. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax too the sounds of summer! A variety of gourmet Food Trucks and Dessert Trucks will be on-site and available for purchase. 5pm / Conejo Community Park www.crpd.org
Friday Night Cruise July 28
Friday Night Cruises are a free to the public event. Classic and Collector car enthusiasts cruise into Old Town for Cars, Music, local Eats and drinks and much more.
4-7pm / 2222 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo www.camarillooldtown.org
Ventura Music Festival July 28-30, Aug. 4-6
The mission is to bring world-class music to the community, foster audienceartist relationships, and enhance the joy of music through diverse offerings for all ages.
Ventura College Performing Arts Center
805-648-3146 / www.venturamusicfestival.org
Outdoor Movie Nights: The Goonies July 29
Grab your blankets + low chairs and have some summer fun. Our outdoor movies are FREE. There will be fresh popped kettle corn and refreshments available on the lawn.
7:45pm / Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn
805-477-0470 / www.venturaharborvillage.com
Oxnard Salsa Festival July 29-30
Enjoy salsa bands & salsa dancing, spicy foods & ice-cold drinks. Drop by the Vendor Marketplace for artisan shopping and bring the little ones by the Kids Zone for rides, games and crafts. And of course, enjoy a cold beer or margarita while you salsa the day away!
11am-7pm / Plaza Park www.oxnardsalsafestival.com
Taste of Camarillo July 30
Guests spend an afternoon sampling fine wines, craft beers and gourmet foods on the grounds of the historic Camarillo Ranch. Sample fine and wines and local restaurants, live music and dancing, boutique shopping and more. 21+ only
12-4:30pm / Camarillo Ranch www.tasteofcamarillo.com
4th of July Celebrations
All events take place on July 4 unless otherwise noted.
Calabasas Lakeside Fun Run
7:45am / Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
Summer Splash Party
12-5pm / Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
818-222-2782 / www.cityofcalabasas.com
4th of July Spectacular & Fireworks
5-9:30pm / Calabasas High School Football Field
818-880-6461 / www.cityofcalabasas.com
Camarillo July 4th Fireworks
9pm / Camarillo Premium Outlets, www.ci.camarillo.ca.us
Fillmore
Fireworks Show - July 3 9pm / Fillmore Middle School
Sespe Creek July 4th Car Show
9am-3:30pm / Downtown Fillmore, www.sespecreekevents.org
Moorpark July Fireworks Extravaganza - July 3
4-9:30pm / Arroyo Vista Comm. Park, www.moorparkca.gov
Ojai Parade, Celebration & Fireworks - July 3-4
Monday: Concert 6pm / Libbey Bowl
Tuesday: Parade 10am / Ojai Avenue, Festivities & Fireworks
5:30-9:15pm / Nordhoff H.S., www.4thofjulyinojai.com
Oxnard
4th of July Family Parade
10:30-11:30am / Channel Islands Harbor
4th of July Electric Boat Parade
2-4pm / Channel Islands Harbor
Fireworks by the Sea
9pm / Channel Islands Harbor, channelislandsharbor.org
Simi Valley
Reagan Library 4th of July Celebration
10am-3pm / 40 Presidential Dr., www.reaganfoundation.org
Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam & Fireworks
3-9:30pm / Rancho Santa Susana Community Park 805-807-5100 / www.starspangledsimi.com
Thousand Oaks
Fourth of July Activities & Fireworks
8am-9:30pm / Various Locations, www.crpd.org
Summer Concert - The Swing Dolls
5-9:30pm / Conejo Community Park, www.crpd.org
July 4th Spectacular w/Fireworks
5-9:30pm / Janss Marketplace, www.janssmarketplace.com
Ventura
Fireworks Show & Family Picnic
5-9pm / Ventura College, www.venturafireworks.com
4th of July Street Fair & Pushem-Pullem Parade
10am-4pm / Downtown District, www.cityofventura.ca.gov
Westlake Village
4th of July Parade
9:30am / Lakeview Cynn & Agoura to Berniece Bennett Park
Fireworks Spectacular
9pm / Westlake Village Golf Course, www.wlv.org
Woodland Hills
Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza & Fireworks
6-9:30pm / Warner Center Park, www.valleycultural.org