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.

AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 Hosts Summer Movie Camp June through August 2024

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AMC Dine-In Thousand Oaks 14 and other AMC theatres are hosting $3 movies on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11am and 2pm for its Summer Movie Camp, June 24 to August 14, 2024. The lineup is as follows:

  • June 24 and 26: Minions: The Rise of Gru

  • July 1 and 3: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

  • July 8 and 10: Sing

  • July 15 and 17: Sing 2

  • July 22 and 24: The Secret Life of Pets

  • July 29 and 31: Migration

  • August 5 and 7: Despicable Me 2

  • August 12 and 14: Despicable Me 3

More info at www.amctheatres.com/events/summer-movie-camp.

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

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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 Tequila & Taco Music Festival in Ventura on Saturday, July 13th

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The Tequila & Taco Music Festival is planned for Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 1-9PM at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Get delicious Mexican cuisine from some of the best local food vendors and trucks, try tequila samples from more than 20 top-shelf tequila brands, sip on ice-cold margaritas beachside, and enjoy live performances by Ozomatli, the Ying Yang Twins, Outlaw Mariachi, and more. Tickets are on sale now at: www.tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com

2024 Seaside Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor Village on July 20, August 17 and September 21

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Save the date for Summer Seaside Movie Nights, July 20, August 17 and September 21, 2024 starting after sunset at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn, 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. Plan to arrive early to enjoy live DJ or bands, and grab dinner and dessert at one of the Village's seaside restaurants. Movie-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and low chairs.

All events are pending weather conditions. Visit www.VenturaHarborVillage.com for pre-show activities and event updates.

Here is the lineup:

Saturday, July 20: Barbie - Join in the fun with the sensational movie hit “Barbie” for a seaside beach ball bash with live DJ spinning the tunes ahead of the film, plus a Barbie & Ken and Barbie movie costume contest for prizes! Come relax, unwind, and "Just Beach" by the seashore. (PG-13)

Saturday, August 17: 60th Anniversary of The Endless Summer – Join in celebrating this timeless surf classic for the 60-year anniversary showing. With their surfboards as luggage, wave riders Robert August and Mike Hynson travel from one coastline to the next, trying the waves in Hawaii, Africa, Australia, Tahiti. (Rated PG)

Saturday, September 21: Hook - Arghh mateys!! Peter Pan is BACK! Dress in yer best pirate gear to relish in a Robin Williams family - fun classic - Hook! Join the Lost Boys, Wendy, John, and Tinker Bell on an adventure through Neverland. Be sure to keep a weather eye out for pirates! (Rated PG-13)

2024 Summer Concert Series at Constitution Park in Camarillo June 29 to August 10

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Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District and the City of Camarillo present the 2024 Summer Concert Series. Features free concerts at Constitution Park, 601 Carmen Drive. Admission is free. Concerts start at 7pm.

The Lineup:

Saturday, June 29 - Smith (Country/Pop/Rock)

Saturday, July 13 - Savor (Santana Tribute)

Saturday, July 27 - Dark Desert Highway (Eagles Tribute)

Saturday, August 10 - 805 Social Club (Cover Band)

Residents are welcome to bring low folding chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner to enjoy during the concerts. Food trucks will be on site offering tasty options for a purchased dinner or dessert. Seating is on the lawn with first-come, first-serve basis. Residents will be allowed to save their spot in advance by placing their chairs on the grass, no earlier than 5pm the Friday before the concert.

More info at www.pvrpd.org/summer-concert-series

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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