2024 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular and Other Fun Events in Thousand Oaks

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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

Community Pools at CLU & NPHS

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.

www.crpd.org/fourth

2024 City of Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park - June through August

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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.

2024 Janss Marketplace Summer Concert Series on Wednesday Nights, June 19 to July 31

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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.

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

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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.

Conejo Food & Wine Festival in Thousand Oaks on Sunday, June 23, 2024

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The Conejo Food & Wine Fest is planned for Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 1:30-5:30pm on the grounds of St. Paschal Baylon School, 155 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Open to everyone 21 years and older! Enjoy gourmet food from local restaurants and the finest selections from participating wineries.

Visit www.conejofoodandwine.com to learn more and to purchase tickets.

Charity partners are Food Share of Ventura County and Many Mansions.

2024 Free Concerts in the Park in Santa Barbara, Thursday Nights in June to August

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Free concerts at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara on Thursday nights from 6-7:30pm during the month of July! All concerts are free to the public and held in the grassy meadow at Chase Palm Park on Cabrillo Blvd. between Garden and Calle Cesar Chavez Streets.

2024 Series Schedule

June 27: The Tearaways

July 11: Brittney & The B-Sides

July 18: Area 51

July 25: Mezcal Martini

August 8: Echoswitch

www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/concerts

2024 Summer Music in the Park Free Concert Series in Simi Valley in June, July, August

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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.

2024 Heritage Square Summer Concert Series on Friday Nights, June 14 to August 16

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Oxnard's Heritage Square Summer Concert Series returns in 2024 for another 10 week run, from June 14th to August 16th. Concerts start at 6pm and end at 8:30pm, with a half hour break at 7pm.

The concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from Reggae to Big Band and from Latin Jazz to Rock.

Concert tables can be reserved in advance for a fee. Individual tickets will be available day of show starting at 5pm for $10. Unreserved spots on the lawn available free of charge (donations appreciated). More details at www.heritagesquareoxnard.com/concerts.html.

Heritage Square is located at 715 South A Street, Oxnard.

The Lineup:

  • 6/14: The Impulse Band (Classic Rock, 80s, Latin)

  • 6/21: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk, Motown, R&B)

  • 6/28: Higherground (Stevie Wonder Tribute)

  • 7/5: The Renegades Band (80s Old School Dance)

  • 7/12: Heart and Soul (Latin Rock, Funk)

  • 7/19: Vinyl Gypsies (Rock Tribute)

  • 7/26: House Arrest (60s, 80s Dance Band)

  • 8/2: Los Xiquenos (Chicano Folk, Rock en Espanol, Cumbias)

  • 8/9: Sound Effect (R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk, Rock)

  • 8/16: Los Cool Arrows (Cumbias, Rock en Espanol, Rock)

38th Annual I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival at Santa Barbara Mission May 25-27, 2024

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The I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival will be back over Memorial Day Weekend 2024, May 25-27. at the Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2100 Laguna Street. Festival hours are 10am to 6pm.

Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Santa Barbara Mission plaza each year over Memorial Day weekend using pastels on pavement to create over 100 vibrant and colorful, large scale images. The event is produced by the Children’s Creative Project.

There will also be live music and food available for purchase.

Pets are not allowed (other than service animals).

Learn more at www.imadonnarifestival.com.

Seaside Live Music at Ventura Harbor Village - Spring/Summer 2024

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Enjoy live music at Ventura Harbor Village all spring and summer long. Located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura.

The lineup:

  • Sat, May 25, 12-3pm: Morrison Drive Band

  • Sun, May 26, 12-3pm: Looking West Band

  • Sat, June 1, 1-4pm: The Jimmy Dale Band

  • Sat, June 8, 1-4pm: Tony Lee & Forbidden Fruit (Reggae/Funk/Pop)

  • Sat, June 15, 1-4pm: Cava (Cumbia/Ska/Salsa/Funk)

  • Sun, June 16, 1-4pm: Surfer Joe Band

More details at www.venturaharborvillage.com/events. Subject to change, so check the Ventura Harbor Village first for updates.