Happy 4th of July! #2017

Law Day 5K Run   July 1
Ventura County Bar Association Law Day 5K Run/Walk. Includes a 1 mile family fun run at 9:30am.
Time/Place: 8am / Ventura Community Park: 901 S. Kimball Road
Contact: www.runsignup.com

Concerts by the Sea   July 1-Aug. 26
Every Saturday. A wide array of musical entertainment is offered including Rock, R&B, Jazz, Blues and Swing. Visitors are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy this fun family event.
Time/Place: 4-6pm / Peninsula Park, Oxnard
Contact: 805-973-5950 / www.channelislandsharbor.org

Simi Valley Dive In Movie   July 1 & 22
Swim in the pool or lounge on the grass. Movie shown on a 30-foot inflatable screen, as well as a 10-foot pool side screen. Pool opens at 6pm, movie starts at dusk. $3 per person.
Time/Place: 6-10pm / Rancho Simi Community Pool
Contact: 805-584-4436 / www.rsrpd.org

Moorpark 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza   July 3
Live music, flag presentation, food vendors, face painting, bounce houses, fireworks and more!
Time/Place: 3:45-9:30pm / Arroyo Vista Park: 4550 Tierra Rejada Road
Contact: 805-517-6200 / www.moorparkca.gov

Free Libbey Bowl Concert   July 3
Introducing our 2017 Grand Marshal Carl Greenfield, Darrienne Gross with Kyle Caldwell and Friends plus 805 Brass. Start off the 4th of Julywith us!
Time/Place: 6:30pm / Libbey Bowl, Ojai
Contact: www.4thofjulyinojai.com

Channel Islands 4th of July 5K & 10K   July 4
Benefits the Channel Islands Harbor Foundation. This classic run takes place in the Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard Shores beach community and is flat and fast.
Time/Place: 7-10:30am / Channel Islands Harbor: 3950 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard
Contact: www.harborrun.com

4th of July Street Fair/Pushem-Pullem Parade   July 4
“Sea to Shining Sea” is this year’s theme. This showcase of handmade arts and crafts by more than 300 artisans stretches along 6 blocks of Main Street from Fir Street to Mission Park.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Main Street, Downtown Ventura
Contact: 805-654-7800 / www.cityofventura.ca.gov

Camarillo July 4th Fireworks & Fun Day   July 4
Fireworks, live music, and family fun! An extra-special, 30-minute fireworks display is planned at 9pm! Live-stream the soundtrack on by downloading the free “Pyro Spectaculars by Souza” app!
Time/Place: 4-9:30pm / Adolfo Camarillo High School
Contact: 805-383-5696 / www.ci.camarillo.ca.us

Thousand Oaks 4th of July Festivities   July 4
Borchard Comm. Center: Pancake breakfast 8-11am, Home Run Derby 8:30-10:30am, Senior Home Run Derby 9-11am. Community Pools at CLU, TOHS, & NPHS: Family Open Swim 12-4pm. Conejo Community Park: Free Concert in the Park 5-7pm. The Oaks & Janss Marketplace Parking Lots: Fireworks Spectacular 9pm.
Contact: 805-495-6471 / www.crpd.org

Simi Valley Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival   July 3-4
Carnival rides and live music. Food vendors, food trucks, craft beers, wine garden and other vendors on hand. Fireworks on Tuesday at 9pm.
Time/Place: Mon 3-10pm, Tue 12-10pm / Rancho Santa Susana Comm. Park
Contact: www.starsandstripesfireworksfestival.org

Sespe Creek Car & Cycle Show   July 4
Awards for Best of Show, 1973 & older, Best of Class, Muscle Car, Tri Five, Best Low Rider and Best Show.
Time/Place: 9am-4pm / Fillmore Central Park
Contact: 805-524-2476 / www.fillmorechamber.org

Fillmore 4th of July Lunch   July 4
Turkey burger, chili, salad, fruit, dessert, coffee and tea.
Time/Place: 11am-1pm / Active Adult Center: 533 Santa Clara Street
Contact: 805-524-3030 / www.fillmorechamber.org

Fireworks by the Sea and Festival   July 4
Channel Islands Harbor 10K Race & 5K Fun Run/Walk at 7am. 4th of July Children’s Parade at 10:30am. Marine Emporium Landing will have activities between 11am-9pm, including a crafters’ market, inflatable fun zone, a rock climbing wall and food booths. Electric Boat Parade at6pm. Fireworks begin at 9pm.
Contact: 805-290-5370 / www.channelislandsharbor.org

Westlake Village 4th of July Celebration   July 4
Parade at Lakeview Canyon Rd. to Berniece Bennett Park from 9:30am-12pm. Fireworks Extravaganza at the Westlake Village Golf Course Driving Range from 5-9:40pm: Free to attend. Entertainment begins at 6pm. Food, beverages, and goodies available for purchase.
Contact: 818-706-1613 / www.wlv.org

Ojai 4th of July Celebration   July 4
Breakfast at Chaparral Auditorim from 6-10am at 414 East Ojai Ave. Youth Freedom Run at 8:45am in front of the Ojai Post Office. Parade at10am from Country Club Dr. to Park Road. Concert, food trucks, kid zone and other vendors at 5:30pm at Nordhoff High School Stadium. Fireworks at 9:15pm.
Contact: www.4thofjulyinojai.com

Ventura Fireworks Show & Family Picnic   July 4
Celebrating family, community and country, this joyous event is spread across several acres of beautiful lawn at the Ventura College Athletic Fields, and includes a spectacular fireworks show, live music, food vendors, a Kids Fun Zone, and what we like to call ‘the friendliest hometown picnic in America!
Time/Place: 5-9:30pm / 4667 Telegraph Rd.
Contact: www.venturafireworks.com

Rock the Collection   July 6-Aug. 31
Join us Thursday evenings for a free summer concert series!
Time/Place: 6-8:30pm / The Collection RiverPark, Oxnard
Contact: 805-485-2562 / www.thecollectionrp.com

St. Rose of Lima Carnival   July 7-9
Rides, games, food, desserts, beer, wine and margarita garden, live entertainment, and more!
Time/Place: Fri 6-11pm, Sat 4-11pm, Sun 2-10pm / 1305 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley
Contact: 805-526-1732 / www.strosesv.com

Simi Valley Movies in the Park   July 8
Watch a family friendly movie under the stars on a 30-foot inflatable screen. Movies titles listed on the website. Pre-movie activity starts at 6pm, movie at dusk.
Time/Place: 6-10pm / Rancho Simi Community Park
Contact: 805-584-4436 / www.rsrpd.org

Shoreline Half Marathon, 5K and 10K   July 9
Runners will enjoy the two loop ocean front course.
Time/Place: 7-10:30am / Ventura Promenade Park
Contact: 805-258-3779 / www.shorelinehalf.com

Camarillo Concerts in the Park   July 8 & 22
FREE! Seating is open and the audience brings their own lawn chairs. You may bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the concerts or visit the food trucks available on site.
Time/Place: 7:30-9:30pm / Constitution Park
Contact: 805-987-7847 / www.ci.camarillo.ca.us

Margarita Mixoff and More Event   July 13
Admission gets you tickets to taste margaritas and appetizers. Beer, wine and soft drinks included. Adults only event. Presented by Soroptimist International of the Conejo.
Time/Place: 5:30-8pm / Los Robles Greens, Thousand Oaks
Contact: www.siconejo.org

Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair   July 13-16
Carnival rides, entertainment, beer & wine garden, kid’s fun zone, pony & camel rides, petting zoo, car show and more!
Time/Place: Thur & Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12-6pm / Camarillo Old Town – Ventura Blvd.
Contact: 805-764-1114 / www.camarillofiesta.com

Simi Valley Music in the Park   July 15
Don’t miss the annual summer concert in the park series. Tribute band starts at 6:30pm. Food concessions available at the event. Bring your blankets and low back chairs.
Time/Place: 6:30-10:30pm / Rancho Simi Community Park
Contact: 805-584-4436 / www.rsrpd.org

Surf Rodeo Music & Surf Festival   July 15-16
Over 30 bands on two stages, dozens of surf competitions, entertaining games and contests, a beachfront street fair and beer gardens on the sand, plus many more surprises.
Time/Place: 10am-8pm / Pierpont Beach, Ventura
Contact: 805-628-9083 / www.surfrodeo.org

Channel Islands Harbor Fine Arts Festival   July 15-16 & Aug. 19-20
Features accomplished artists presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings in acrylics, oils, watercolors, photography, and sculpture in glass, metal, and wood.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Harbor Landing, Oxnard
Contact: 818-813-4478 / www.westcoastartists.com

Music Under the Stars   July 15-Sept. 9
Every Saturday, listen to great bands performing irresistible sets of Rock, Swing, Salsa and Zydeco and tributes to The Who, Steely Dan, Motown, Joni Mitchell, Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman and Neil Diamond. Purchase food and coffee from onsite food trucks or bring your own. Full beverage bar.
Time/Place: 6:30-9:30pm / Olivas Adobe, Ventura
Contact: 805-658-4728 / www.cityofventura.ca.gov

Central Coast British Car Club Show   July 16
Some 150 British cars from the 1930’s and up, including post war sports cars from the 1940’s to 1970’s will be on display during the Car Show. The event includes an auto parts swap meet, food booths and entertainment.
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / Harbor View Park, Oxnard
Contact: www.centralcoastbritishcarclub.com

Tequila & Taco Music Festival   July 22-23
Bring the family and enjoy a sunny summer afternoon, sipping on an assortment of margaritas, eating delicious tacos, all while enjoying a great music lineup!
Time/Place: Sat 11am-3:30pm, Sun 11am-5:30pm / Plaza Park, Ventura
Contact: 805-628-9588 / www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com

Wine Auction Gala   July 29
Enjoy an evening filled with a gourmet dinner, fine wines, cocktails, live & silent auctions, and live music and dancing – a fun Country time affair.
Time/Place: 5-10pm / Camarillo Ranch
Contact: 805-279-8909 / www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com

Ventura YMCA Charity Run or Walk 5K   July 29
Ventura YMCA 5K and One-Mile Survivor Walk is a fundraiser for the Y’s Open Doors program. The Y works to ensure that everyone is given an equal opportunity at having membership regardless of income.
Time/Place: 8-11am / 3760 Telegraph Rd., Ventura
Contact: 805-642-2131 / www.ciymca.org

Oxnard Salsa Festival   July 29-30
Festival goers are treated to live salsa and Latin jazz bands, salsa dance lessons, a tasting tent with dozens of different varieties of salsa and hot sauces and a salsa recipe challenge. The two days also feature a vendor marketplace, international cuisine and a kids zone.
Time/Place: 11am-7pm / Plaza Park: Fifth and “B” Streets
Contact: 805-535-4060 / www.oxnardsalsafestival.com

A Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew & Food Festival   July 30
Guests spend an afternoon sampling fine wines, craft beers and gourmet foods. Dust off your boots and enjoy country western music and dancing with live performances by the popular band, Caught Red Handed. The VIP Lark Saloon, Wet Your Whistle Watering Hole filled with craft beers, silent auction, and boutique shopping will enhance the afternoon.
Time/Place: 1-4pm / Camarillo Ranch
Contact: 805-279-8909 / www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com