Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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The City of Port Hueneme presents the Hueneme Beach Festival the weekend of September 7-8, 2024. Hours are 11am to 7pm both days.
Event will feature live music on two stages, great food and drinks, children’s activities, carnival rides, vendors, the popular sand sculpture contest and more at Hueneme Beach Park, located at 550 E. Surfside Dr., Port Hueneme. Free admission and parking. Learn more at huenemebeachfestival.org.
Spend your summer Sundays with great live music at the 2024 Summer Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake
The traditionally private Calabasas Lake opens its doors to concert goers, providing a scenic backdrop and ample field seating for picnickers. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and sweaters. Some fixed seating is available on a first come first served basis. All performances are free to the public.
Visit www.cityofcalabasas.com for more details. Enter at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center at 23400 Park Sorrento. Concerts start at 6pm.
The Lineup:
June 2: Summer Nights - Tribute to Grease
July 21: On Tap Band - 80s/90s Hits
August 11: L.A.vations - Tribute to U2
August 25: Blue Breeze Band - R&B/Motown
Parking available at 2 locations:
The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center – located at 23400 Park Sorrento
Free park & ride shuttle from the Calabasas Civic Center (located at 100 Civic Center Way). Shuttle hours: 4:30pm – 8:00pm. Pets are not allowed on shuttles with the exception of service animals.
The 2024 Ventura County Fair will take place July 31 to August 11 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura.
The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment. More information at www.VenturaCountyFair.org.
General Admission Prices:
Pre-sale: Ages 13-64 $15/day, Ages 6-12 $10/day, Ages 65+ $10/day, Ages 0-5 free
Regular admission (July 31-August 11): Ages 13-64 $20, Ages 6-12 $15, Ages 65+ $15, Ages 0-5 free
Parking at the Ventura County Fair is $20.00 per car. Parking at the Fairgrounds is limited. Free shuttle buses are provided from the Ventura Government Center, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Community Park, Ventura High School and San Buenaventura State Beach (with parking fee). See venturacountyfair.org/fair/free-shuttles-transportation.
The fair opens at noon on weekends and opening day and at 1pm on other weekdays. Midway closes no later than midnight and not before 11pm.
Wednesday, July 31 – $3 before 3pm
Friday, August 2 – Youth Day - Visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day with paid adult admission.
Monday, August 5 – 805 Day $5 admission before 5pm.
Tuesday, August 6 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - All Ventura County Fair visitors ages 65 or better and disabled persons and one companion will be admitted free all day. Gates will open early at 11am this day only.
Thursday, August 8 – Military Appreciation Day and First Responder Day - All military with current, valid ID and first responders admitted free.
Friday, August 9 - Food Share Day
Carnival Wristband Days will be August 1, 6 and 7. $45 for ride wristbands that can be used until 7pm these days.
Regular fair hours are 12pm to 12am daily
Entertainment Lineup (All concerts are free; VIP seats available for each concert for an additional charge.)
Wednesday, July 31 – I Love the 90’s Tour (with Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Sugarhill Gang, C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams)
Thursday, August 1 – Brantley Gilbert
Friday, August 2 – Sublime with Rome
Saturday, August 3 – Dustin Lynch
Sunday, August 4 – Los Tucanes de Tijuana y Tap Quinter
Monday, August 5 - Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias
Tuesday, August 6 – Ludacris
Wednesday, August 7 – Gary Allan
Flying U Rodeo is on 8/9 at 7pm, 8/10 at 2pm and 7pm and 8/11 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets can be purchased online or in person for $8 to $10 per ticket.
Free summer concerts at the Simi Civic Center Plaza will be back for a 11th year on designated nights in June through September 2024 from 6-9pm. Located on Tapo Canyon Road between the 118 Freeway and Alamo Street.
The lineup:
Saturday, June 29: 805 Social Club (Dance/Pop)
Saturday, July 13: Sidetracs (70s/80s Dance Party and Selena Tribute)
Saturday, July 27: Little Alice (Top 40 - 70s to Today)
Saturday, August 10: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute)
Saturday, August 24: Live From Earth (Pat Benatar and Beyond Tribute)
Saturday, September 7: The Dirty Lowdown (Yacht Rock and 80s Dance Party)
Visit www.facebook.com/concertsinthecourtyard for more information.
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.
The lineup is as follows:
Aug 15: Bruno and the Hooligans (Bruno Mars tribute)
Aug 29: Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute)
Sep 12: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac tribute)
Sep 26: Kings of Queen (Queen tribute)
Updates at thecollectionrp.com/directory/rock-the-collection
Join in on an evening of free entertainment and listen to DSB - Tribute to Journey on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park at 6:30pm.
A free shuttle is provided to and from the Oak Park Community Center.
Kona Ice and Rock n Roll Café trucks will be on hand.
Bring blankets and chairs.
rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/music_in_the_park.php
Dogs on a leash are allowed on the perimeters but not in the main event area.
No smoking/vaping is allowed outside of the designated smoking area.
Umbrellas/canopies are allowed on the outside perimeter.
Alcohol is permitted, intoxication is not. Please drink responsibly. Park Rangers will be on-site to strictly monitor alcohol consumption and enforce park rules.
No BBQ's.
The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, coordinated by the Conejo Recreation and Park District, The City of Thousand Oaks and other local sponsors, takes place on the hill behind the Hillcrest Center of the Arts in Thousand Oaks. Fireworks start at 9 p.m., with a great view from Janss Marketplace and The Oaks mall parking lots and surrounding areas! Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7 FM.
Other 4th of July activities in Thousand Oaks include the following:
Pancake Breakfast $5.00/person at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, from 8:00-11:00am, Pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice served.
Home Run Derby
Borchard Community Park – Field #2
Test your skill with a bat for only $5! Registration taken 8:30-10:30am; the swinging starts at 9:00am! Divisions: Men’s Open 16+, Women’s Open 16+, Men’s Masters 40+; awards are presented! Information/rules: 805-495-4674
SENIOR Home Run Derby - 9:00am-11:00am,
Borchard Community Park – Field #1
Presented by the Goebel Center; onsite Registration & Check-In starts at 8:30am. Men’s and women’s divisions plus age group categories; trophies are awarded! $5/person. Information: 805-381-2744
Open Swim Afternoon! - FREE Noon-4:00pm
Free open swim at the Community Pool at CLU and the Newbury Park High School pool from noon to 4pm! Stop by for a cool time! Wear sunscreen!
Concert in the Park at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue at 5pm - Featurss Hot August Nights - A Neil Diamond Tribute.
The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and the DIY Home Center present the 2024 Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts are held at 6pm on Sundays and are free of charge. (Donations are encouraged.)
All concerts will be held at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills, with the exception of the July 21st concert that will be held at the Agoura Hills High PAEC at 28545 W. Driver Avenue.
The lineup:
June 16: Fooz Fighters (Foo Fighters tribute)
July 7: Fantastic Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute) (show will be followed by a drone show after the concert)
July 21: Conejo Valley Community Concert and Jazz Bands at Agoura Hills PAEC
Aug 4: Blank Space (Taylor Swift tribute)
Aug 18: The Yacht Groove (70s/80s hits)
For more information, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361 or visit www.agourahillsrec.org.
Mark your calendars for the free Janss Marketplace Summer Concerts every Wednesday from June 19 through July 31, 2024 (except there is no concert on July 3, the day before the July 4th Spectacular at Janss Marketplace). Concerts are 6-8PM.
No reservations or tickets needed. Limited free seating provided at the outdoor concerts.
The 2024 Lineup:
June 19: K-Tel All Stars (Hits of the 70s) - Main Fountain
June 26: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) - Food Court
July 10: Live From Earth (Pat Benatar Tribute) - Main Fountain
July 17: Ticket to Ride (Beatles Tribute) - Food Court
July 24: The Dirty Lowdown (70s/80s Hits) - Main Fountain
July 31: Lose Your Illusion (Guns N’ Roses Tribute) - Food Court
More info at www.janssmarketplace.com. Janss Marketplace is located at Moorpark Road & Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks.
Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents the 2024 Music in the Park free concert series at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley. Concerts begin at 6:30pm. Lineup is as follows:
Saturday, June 15: The Garth Guy (Garth Brooks Tribute)
Saturday, July 20: Fooz Fighters (Foo Fighters Tribute)
Saturday, August 17: Queen Nation (Queen Tribute)
Visit rsrpd.org/recreation/events/summer_(june_-_august)/music_in_the_park.php for more information. Bring your picnic basket or purchase food at the events. Parking is free, but limited. Umbrellas/canopies are okay on the perimeters but not in the main event area. Alcohol is permitted; intoxication is not. Dogs on leash allowed on the perimeters but not in the main event area.
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