2024 Ventura County Greek Festival in Camarillo June 28, 29 and 30

The 45th Ventura County Greek Festival will take place June 28, 29 and 30 back, after 10 years offsite, at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo.

The event features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors, petting zoo, and a kids' play area.

Festival times are 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Check vcgreekfestival.org or call 805.482.1273 for more information. No onsite parking. Free parking and shuttle rides at the Ventura County Office of Education parking lot at 5100 Adolfo Road.

Admission is $6, which includes a raffle ticket. Free admission for kids 12 and under and active military, veterans and first responders with ID.

4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Event at Janss Marketplace on Thursday, July 4, 2024

The public is invited to the best FREE Conejo Valley July 4th community celebration and fireworks viewing at Janss Marketplace. The event, which begins at 5 p.m., features live music, children’s entertainment, and food booths. The patriotic holiday celebration finale fireworks at 9 p.m. are presented by Conejo Recreation and Park District and City of Thousand Oaks.

Entry is free to the July 4th event activities and fireworks viewing area on the rooftop at Janss Marketplace, located at 275 North Moorpark Road East in Thousand Oaks. Bring folding chairs and arrive early to ensure access to the shopping center’s rooftop event area.

THREE NEW TICKET OPTIONS THIS YEAR in addition to free general admission:

• Free Admission (as in prior years) - wristband and rooftop access at 5pm; wristband pickup at fountain area

• $10 Early Bird Access - wristband access at 3pm at the fountain area, 4pm access to rooftop deck, kids four and under are free

• $30 Reserved Ticket - wristband access at 3pm in the fountain area, 4pm access to rooftop deck, $10 food voucher per ticket at participating restaurants, access to reserved area, high-top tables, space for lawn chairs and blankets; kids 4 and under free

• $120 Reserved Bundle Four-Pack + Parking - receive 4 wristbands, pickup at 3pm, access to rooftop at 4pm, 4 $10 food vouchers, reserved parking on Level 3 of parking garage, access to reserved area, high-top tables, space for lawn chairs and blankets; kids 4 and under free

Visit janssmarketplace.com/events/4th-of-july-fireworks-spectacular to RSVP

2024 Regal Theaters Summer Movie Express ($1 Movies) in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley

Regal Theaters presents its Summer Movie Express 2024. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During the summer, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at designated time frames. Both movies play both days. Summer Movie Express 2024 runs June 11 to August 7.

Participating local theaters include Regal Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, Edwards Camarillo Palace Stadium 12, 680 Ventura Boulevard, and Regal Simi Valley Civic Center Stadium 16 at 2751 Tapo Cyn Road.

The lineup:

• June 11-12: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

• June 18-19: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and The Angry Birds Movie 2

• June 25-26: Despicable Me 3 and Migration

• July 2-3: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Movie

• July 9-10: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse and Paw Patrol: The Might Movie

• July 16-17: Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sonic The Hedgehog

• July 23-24: Trolls Band Together and Sonic the Hedgehog 2

• July 30-31: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile and Kung Fu Panda 3

• August 6-7: Minions: The Rise of Gru and Sing 2

Visit www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express for more information.

Summer Palooza at Community Center Park in Camarillo June 21 and 22, 2024

Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District presents the 2nd Annual Summer Palooza at Community Center Park, 1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo on Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd from 5pm to 8pm, followed by an outdoor movie at 8:30pm (Finding Nemo on Friday night and Finding Dory on Saturday night.)

Free event to include live music, food trucks, beer garden, touch-a-truck, kids zone, lawn games, cornhole tournament, vendors and more. www.pvrpd.org

City of Santa Paula 4th of July Drone Show on Thursday, July 4, 2024

The Rotary Club of Santa Paula Rotary is sponsoring this year’s first ever Fourth of July drone show in partnership with the City of Santa Paula. This innovative and environmentally conscious alternative will allow the community to celebrate this Fourth of July holiday with a spectacular visual experience with increased safety for both people and animals, since drones do not produce loud noises that can distress pets and wildlife. It will also reduce the risk of accidents and fire hazards providing a safer celebration for everyone.

The drone show, featuring 150 drones, promises to illuminate the sky with 12 to 15 minutes of stunning displays synchronized to music and will take place at Harding Park (1300 E. Harvard Blvd) between 9pm and 9:30pm on July 4th; however, spectators are welcome to start entering the fields around 5pm for an evening packed with family fun including lawn games, a jolly jump, a wagon train, delicious food trucks and unique vendors. Parking is limited to street options, so plan please ahead. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the show from our three grassy viewing areas. www.spcity.org

69th Annual Conejo Valley Days Carnival in Thousand Oaks June 20-23 and 26-30, 2024

Conejo Valley Days will be back in 2024 starting June 20th through 23rd and June 26th through 30th 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.

Venue will open at 5pm on weekdays and 1pm on weekends.

Visit the Conejo Valley Days website at www.conejovalleydays.us.

Sea Center Celebrates World Oceans Day with Free Admission in Santa Barbara on June 8, 2024

Sea Center Celebrates World Oceans Day with Free Admission

Sea Center on Stearns Wharf Celebrates World Oceans Day

Come celebrate World Oceans Day at the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf during a festival from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Free admission from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM will be made possible with the generous support of the UCSB Associated Students Coastal Fund and the Stearns Wharf Merchants Association.

During the festival, guests can meet an array of community partners dedicated to ocean conservation and celebration, including Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, California State Parks, UCSB's Caselle Lab, The Fish Reef Project, Channel Islands Naturalist Corps, Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute, Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area, Channel Islands Restoration, and Celebration Cruises, who will be raffling off a Lil’ Toot trip package at their table.

The Sea Center features life-size models of a Gray Whale mother and calf, touchpool habitats where guests can touch sea stars and sea anemones, a Wet Deck modeled after a scientific research vessel’s lab, and Shark Cove, where visitors can get up close with small local sharks. In addition to exploring the Sea Center’s interactive exhibits, guests can enjoy storytimes, meeting the Sea Center's very own Toothy the Shark, an announcement of the winners of a marine-themed student art contest, and a display by the Harbor Patrol’s fireboat.

Scheduled activities:

• Storytimes and appearances by Toothy the Shark at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

• Art contest winners announced at 1:00 PM

• Harbor Patrol Fireboat Display at 3:00 PM

No reservations required. For more information and upcoming events, please visit sbnature.org/calendar. 

38th Annual Sespe Creek 4th of July Car Show in Fillmore on Thursday, July 4, 2024

The Sespe Creek 4th of July Car Show will take place in downtown Fillmore on Thursday, July 4, 2024 from 9 am to 4 pm.

In addition to cars, numerous food booths, craft vendors and local organizations will be on hand to share their goods and services with the community. More details at sespecreekevents.org.

Celebrate America's Birthday at the Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2024

America's 248th birthday is Thursday, July 4, 2024, but the Stagecoach Inn invites you to a fun celebration with children’s old-time games, crafts, music, prizes and more on Wednesday, July 3rd from 1 to 4PM in celebration of Independence Day and the historical opening of the Grand Union Hotel (aka Stagecoach Inn) in July 1876!

Enjoy free ice cream (while supplies last), craft making and live music while cooling your heels exploring the museum complex both indoors and out.

Visit Timber School and recite the Pledge of Allegiance with children rewarded with a prize, and then follow the dusty trail to Pioneer House and children who can identify one or more traditional 4th of July foods will also win something to take home.

Costumed docents will be demonstrating tools, machinery, gadgets and various “modern conveniences” that households and businesses enjoyed in the mid-late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Some of the items that may be demonstrated include a sausage stuffer, butter churner, miniature sewing machine for travel, iron and laundry equipment, woodworking tools and working blacksmith forge.

“Can you Spot” items will be placed around the property for the kids to find!

Experience what life was like in the early days of the Conejo Valley. Several exhibits are augmented with QR code signage, offering “Virtual Tour” video enhancements via your smart phone.

The Stagecoach Inn Museum welcomes visitors on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 pm. Regular admission is $10 per person; $5 for children 5 to 12, children under 5 and Conejo Valley Historical Society Members (with Membership card) are free.

2024 Channel Islands Harbor 4th of July Electric Boat Parade

Central Coast Electric Boats and Channel Islands Yacht Club present their annual 4th of July Electric Boat Parade around the east and west channels of Channel Islands Harbor on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 2PM. Sponsored by Central Coast Electric Boats and the Channel Islands Yacht Club. centralcoastelectricboats.com