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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Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District presents Spring Into Summer Showcase at Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley St, Camarillo on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 10am to 2pm. Free event to include community picnic, food trucks, live music, karoake, nonprofits, cornhole tournament, and more. Visit www.pvrpd.org/2025-03-22-spring-into-summer-showcase for more information.
The Father’s Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 10 am to 3 pm will feature an eclectic mix of custom cars, hot rods, low riders, motorcycles and classics. It is the perfect day to show off your rides and reconnect with friends and family. Also on hand will be food trucks, raffle, music and numerous vendors.
Proceeds for the event will benefit Food Share of Ventura County.
This car show is open to all solo riders, car clubs and all vehicle types, including motorcycles.
In addition to the car show at Harbor View Park on Father’s Day, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum will also be hosting a Father’s Day Celebration event, which will feature classic cars and boats.
Learn more at www.channelislandsfathersdaycarshow.com
Conejo Valley Days will be back in 2025 on June 19 to 22 and June 25 to 29 at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Road at the 23 Freeway).
The event will feature carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, vendors and fair food.
Admission is $10, cash only, for ages 10 and up. Ages 5 to 9 are $5. Children four and under are free. Active military free with current ID. Limited parking is $5. Carnival ride tickets available online in advance or at the event.
Venue will open 5-10pm Wed/Thu, 5-11pm Fri, 1-11pm Sat and 1-9pm Sun.
Visit the Conejo Valley Days website for more details, including entertainment lineup, at www.conejovalleydays.us.
Redbird's Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow is a Native American cultural celebration encompassing tribal people from throughout the western hemisphere. Singing, dancing, drumming, flute music, arts, crafts, jewelry, food, cultural demonstrations and information. Everyone is welcome. Free admission. A family friendly, outdoor gathering.
Saturday, May 31 from 11 AM to 7PM
Sunday, June 1 from 11AM to 6PM
Location: Oxnard College Gymnasium Field, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard
The Stagecoach Inn Museum hosts its Annual Pioneer Jamboree from 1pm to 4 pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025, on the museum’s grounds at 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.
Bring the whole family to pan for gold, lasso like a cowgirl or cowboy, see a blacksmith fire-up the forge, and play pioneer games. Wear your western costumes (optional) and join the fun!
Activities include storytelling; cursive writing; fossil digging; rock painting; giant bubble making, and more! You can even try your hand at using a washboard… for laundry or for making music!
There are two parking locations- one next to the Museum on Ventu Park Road and one behind the Museum on Susan Drive.
General admission is $10. Children age 5 to 12 are $5 and under 5 are free. Conejo Valley Historical Society Members are free. Annual CVHS Family Memberships can be purchased online or at the door for as little as $50.
For further information, call the museum at (805) 498-9441 or visit www.stagecoachinnmuseum.org.
The City of Oxnard Recreation and Community Services Division hosts its 5th Annual Oxnard Insect Festival at Plaza Park, 500 S. C Street on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Experience the world of insects through educational exhibits and enriching experiences. There will also be insects to touch, insects to taste, photo opps, bounce houses, live music and more. Free admission.
More information at www.oxnardrecevents.com/insect-festival.html
Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents the 2025 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 21: Cali Country All Stars
Saturday, July 19: Bruno Mars and Britney Spears Tribute
Saturday, August 16: Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin 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.
Valley Cultural Foundation’s Free Concerts at Warner Park take place on Sunday evenings from June 15 to August 24, 2025 (except the Sunday after 4th of July). All concerts start at 5:30 PM with Emerging Artists Opening Act performances. Headliners will follow shortly after and end at 8 PM.
Located at the Nora Ross Bandshell at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion at 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. There is plenty of room for a late afternoon picnic with the family while being entertained by headline performers.
Street parking is available starting at 4:30pm. For more information, visit valleycultural.org/concerts-events/concerts.
June 15: No Duh - A Tribute to No Doubt
June 22: DJ Quik
June 29: Mamase - A Tribute to Michael Jackson
July 4: Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza on Friday, July 4th, from 6-9:30PM
July 13: Twisted Typsy - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
July 20: Kenny Hale - The Music of Neil Diamond
July 27: Surfin’ - Tribute to The Beach Boys
August 3: Live From Earth - Pat Benatar Tribute
August 10: Which One’s Pink - Pink Floyd Tribute
August 17: DSB - Tribute to Journey
August 24: Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars Tribute
Parking is available at structures located at 21800 Califa Street across from the park and opens at 4:30 pm (3 pm for 4th of July). Parking fees ($15 - cash only; $25 on July 4th) are a donation to the Valley Cultural Foundation.
Summer evenings in Westlake Village provide the perfect backdrop for a great entertainment series. The annual TGIF Westlake Village series offers families a series of free performances at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Events start at 7 pm, with food available for purchase from a variety of great food trucks at 6pm.
The lineup:
Friday, May 30: Jazz Night with Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School Jazz Bands
Friday, June 20: Stone Soul (Motown Tribute)
Friday, August 1: TBA
Saturday Concerts in the Park at Berniece Bennett Park, 31800 Village Center Road:. Events start at 7 pm with food available for purchase at 6 pm:
Saturday, June 7: Queen Legion (Queen Tribute)
Saturday, July 26: Rebel Heart (Country Hits)
Saturday, August 9: Smooth Sounds of Santana (Santana Tribute)
Saturday, August 23: Hot Yacht (Rock Dance Party)
More information and updates at www.wlv.org. All details are subject to change.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer! The Conejo Recreation & Park District Summer Concerts in the Park is back again in 2025.
Jackets or sweaters are recommended as the weather often cools during the latter part of the event. Concert-goers are asked to leave pets at home. Concerts are FREE and open to the public.
Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks
(off Gainsborough Road, at the intersection of Dover and Hendrix Avenues)
Time: All concerts begin promptly at 5:00pm and conclude at 7:00pm. Parking is offsite only; onsite parking is limited and reserved for cars with handicap placards.
The Lineup:
Memorial Day Monday, May 26: DSB - Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey Tribute)
Friday, July 4: The Springsteen Experience (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)
Sunday, July 20: The Tina Turner Tribute
Sunday, August 10: Stepping Feet (Dave Matthews Band Tribute)
Labor Day Monday, September 1: Skynyrd and Frynds (Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute)
NOTE: Artists subject to change. Concert information: www.crpd.org/events/summer-concerts-in-the-park
Conejo Valley Guide covers events, activities and things to do throughout Ventura County and surrounding areas.
