33rd Annual Ventura County Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration in Oxnard on Saturday, June 15, 2024

Ventura County’s 33rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration is planned for Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 10am to 5pm at Plaza Park, 500 South C Street in Oxnard. Free event commemorates Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, marking the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. Event to feature live music, local artists, great food and more. Visit www.juneteenthoxnard.org for more information.

Redbird's 22nd Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow in Oxnard June 7-9, 2024

Redbird’s 22nd Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow June 7-9, 2024 in Oxnard

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.

Friday, June 7 from 6-9 PM Open flute circle. All wind instrument players welcome and hand drums are also welcome.

Saturday, June 8 from 11 AM to 7PM: Gourd dance and intertribal powwow.

Sunday, June 9 from 11AM to 6PM: Gourd dance and intertribal powwow.

Location: Oxnard College Gymnasium Field, 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard

www.RedbirdsVisions.org

2024 Fireworks Spectacular in Westlake Village on Thursday, July 4th

The annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular hosted by the City of Westlake Village is planned for Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Fireworks will be launched from the Westlake Village Golf Course at approximately 9:10pm.

Gates open at 5pm. No outside alcohol allowed - beer and wine will be available for purchase. Event to also include inflatable jumpers for the kids, putting contest, live music, various food trucks and more.

Offiste parking available at Townsgate and Lakeview Canyon Roads.

The event is free and open to the public. Additional information at www.wlv.org/fireworks

Viewing locations are available at Westlake Village Golf Course or Calvary Community Church and surrounding areas.

2024 Independence Day Fireworks Display in Santa Barbara on Thursday, July 4th

The City of Santa Barbara is hosting its annual Independence Day fireworks display beginning at 9pm on Thursday, July 4, 2024 off West Beach.

From noon to 8:50pm there will be live music at the West Beach bandstand. Free face painting 2pm on Stearns Wharf.

Radio simulcast on 92.9 KjEE or watch a livestream of the fireworks show at KEYT.com. The show is about 20 minutes long.

More details at www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/waterfront/events/july4.asp.

Lil' Ranchers Summer Roundup at Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Tuesdays, July 9 to August 6, 2024

Mark your calendars for "Lil' Ranchers Days" at the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas on Tuesdays, July 9th through August 6th, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:30am. Fun for the entire family with activities & live kids music, feeding the ranch animals and more! 

Admission:
- Members free
- Non-members: $8/person (2 y/o & up)
- Under 2 free

www.leonisadobemuseum.org

2024 Ventura 4th of July Street Fair and Children's Pushem-Pullem Parade

The City of Ventura 4th of July Street Fair will be back on Thursday, July 4, 2024 along Main Street from Fir Street to Ventura Avenue as well as side streets Chestnut, Oak and California.

The street fair features over 100 arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, food trucks, a car exhibit, and family-friendly activities. Open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is free to the public.

The 47th Annual Children’s Pushem - Pullem Parade is at 10 a.m.  Assemble at Cemetery Park at Main and Crimea Streets at 9:30 a.m.  The parade proceeds down Main Street to Fir Street at 10 a.m.

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1737/4th-of-July-Street-Fair-Pushem-Pullem-Pa

Star Spangled Rock & Country Jam & Fireworks Extravaganza in Simi Valley on Thursday, July 4th

The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue. Gates open at 3pm. There will be live music, food and craft vendors, silent auction, beer and wine, a free kids’ zone (courtesy of Adventist Health Simi Valley) and, of course, fireworks at 9 pm (simulcast to music on 99.1 The Ranch).

Stage Lineup:

• 3:15PM: Silver Lining

• 5PM: FamDamly

• 7PM: Forever Rod (Rod Stewart tribute)

Admission is FREE or you can opt for the VIP Experience for an extra special afternoon and evening that includes delicious BBQ, drinks, shaded seating for the concert and a special viewing area for the fireworks. Visit www.starspangledsimi.com for more information and tickets.

Limited onsite parking for $25. Parking and shuttle service will run from the Simi Valley Metrolink Station (5050 E. Los Angeles Ave.) and Simi Valley High School (5400 Cochran St.).

2024 Studio Movie Grill Children's Summer Series in Simi Valley June to August

Studio Movie Grill at the Simi Valley Town Center is offering a Children’s Summer Series to escape the summer heat once again this summer of 2024. $6 ticket includes small drink and small popcorn. 

Details at www.studiomoviegrill.com/movie/children's-summer-series but are summarized below. Movies are on Mondays through Thursdays at 11am.

• June 10-13: The Bad Guys (PG)

• June 17-20: Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)

• June 24-27: Migration (PG)

• July 1-4: Trolls Band Together (PG)

• July 8-11: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (PG)

• July 15-18: Abominable (PG)

• July 22-25: The Land Before Time (G)

• July 29-August 1: Sing 2 (PG)

• August 5-8: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG)

2024 Moorpark Field of Valor Event on Monday, May 27th

Moorpark Field of Valor Event

Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024

Flag viewing 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Opening Ceremony 1 p.m.

Closing Ceremony 4 p.m.

Tierra Rejada Park

11900 Mountain Trail Street, Moorpark (located on the northeast corner of Tierra Rejada Rd. and Mountain Trail St., next to the Von’s shopping center)

FREE Admission

The Moorpark Field of Valor is a patriotic tribute honoring all Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel for their dedication and service to our nation, preserving our security, our independence, and our freedom. Flags will be proudly be displayed, each dedicated in honor of a friend or family member.

The proceeds from the Moorpark Morning Rotary’s Field of Valor event will go to various non-profit organizations that provide direct support to local veterans and the families of our deployed military.

A company or individual can sponsor or purchase flag(s) (3ft x 4ft) honoring a deceased veteran friend or family member.

The Moorpark Field of Valor event on Memorial Day will include color guards, bagpipes and a moving tribute to our community’s latest fallen hero. Throughout the event various guest speakers, concerts and singers will provide an exciting and magnificent tribute to our deceased veterans.

Bring the entire family along with your blanket, picnic basket, and personal tributes to this FREE event.

More information at moorparkmorningrotary.com/page/moorpark-field-of-valor

Butterflies Alive! Exhibit at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Open May 25 to September 2, 2024

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History opens its popular summer exhibit Butterflies Alive! on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Guests are invited to walk through a serene garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter freely around them. Various butterfly species cycle through the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion during the summer, so no two visits are the same.

The exhibit is included in admission and open Wednesday to Monday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last entry into the pavilion is at 4:00 PM. Reservations are recommended at sbnature.org/tickets. Admission to the museum is $19 for ages 18-64, $17 for 65+ and 13-17, $14 for ages 2-12 and free for toddlers under age 2.

The Museum is also offering volunteer opportunities to guide guests through the unique experience. Adults who are able to commit to one 2.5-hour shift per week are encouraged to apply at sbnature.org/volunteer. Bilingual English/Spanish speakers and those available to volunteer on weekends are especially helpful in sharing this community favorite with the public.

If you would like to support the butterfly care and habitat maintenance of this exquisite exhibit, you can do so and receive recognition on the Museum’s Wall of Wings. To donate, please visit sbnature.org/donate or contact Development Assistant Robert Shutt at 805-682-4711 ext.110 or RShutt@sbnature2.org.

About the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Powered by Science. Inspired by Nature. Founded in 1916, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world. The Museum seeks to connect people to nature for the betterment of both, and prides itself on being naturally different. For more information, visit sbnature.org.