We gather a list of events throughout the 805 to enjoy. Happy celebrating!
CAMARILLO
4th of July Fireworks and Family Fun Day
Fireworks, live music, and family fun at Camarillo's 2017 Independence Day celebration. An extra-special, 30-minute fireworks display is planned at 9:00 p.m.! Live-stream the soundtrack on your mobile device by downloading the free “Pyro Spectaculars by Souza” app from your app store! Click here for more information.
CARPENTARIA
The 20th Annual Rods and Roses Classic Car Show will take place on Saturday, July 1st, from 10 am to 3 pm, followed by an Independence Day Parade at 5 pm.
FILLMORE
Fillmore & Western "Firecracker Train"
The Fillmore & Western "Firecracker Train" departs at 6:30PM for a BBQ dinner and ride, topped off with a viewing of the City of Fillmore fireworks display. www.fwry-blog.com
GOLETA
Goleta Fireworks Festival
This event occurs in the city of Goleta, CA, minutes north of Santa Barbara. This annual event is held in Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Rd, behind Camino Real Marketplace in the city of Goleta. The festival runs 4pm-9:30pm and includes live musical entertainment. Activities for kids include inflatable jumpers, face painting and much more. Great food & beverages are a prelude to a spectacular fireworks display at 9pm. Tickets are available at the gate of the event. The festival is a family-friendly, alcohol-free event. For more information, see www.goletafireworks.org
Elks Lodge Family Fun Fair
This event occurs in the city of Goleta, CA, minutes north of Santa Barbara. 4th of July Family Fun Fair. Celebrating the American family with an all-day family fun fair. July 4th, 11-am-5pm. Free admission. Full BBQ tri-ip and chicken dinner Noon-4:30pm, hamburgers & hot dogs. Music & entertainment for the whole family. Bingo, pull-tabs, raffle, pony rides, children's crafts area. Local arts & crafts on sale. Santa Barbara Elks Lodge, 150 N. Kellog Ave, Goleta. (805) 964-6858
MOORPARK
3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza
The City of Moorpark is pleased to announce the annual Fireworks Extravaganza to be held on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Plan to arrive early as close to 12,000 people attend this event annually. Click here for more information on the extravaganza!
NEWBURY PARK
Borchard Community Center 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park
Pancake Breakfast 8:00 - 11:00am
All you can eat, only $3 per person. Info: 805-381-2791
All you can eat, only $3 per person. Info: 805-381-2791
Home Run Derby 8:30 - 10:30am
Take the challenge- men's/women's and age divisions, $5/person. Info: 805-495-4674
Take the challenge- men's/women's and age divisions, $5/person. Info: 805-495-4674
Senior Home Run Derby 9:00-11:00am
Test your skills for only $5/person - multiple divisions. Info: 805-381-2744
Test your skills for only $5/person - multiple divisions. Info: 805-381-2744
For more information click here.
FREE Family Open Swim from noon to 4pm at the Community Pool at CLU and Newbury Park High School pools. 805-241-0894
OJAI
Ojai 4th of July Celebrations
4th of July concert and fireworks show will take place at Nordhoff High School Stadium, starting at 5 pm. Fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm. For more information of the days festivities visit www.4thofjulyinojai.com.
4th of July Parade at 10am - 2017 theme is "Ojai Centennial: Celebrating the Libbey Legacy" with Grand Marshall, Carl Greenfield.
July 3rd free concert on Monday, 6pm at Libbey Bowl. Live entertainment with the 805 Brass and others. Apple Pie Contest at 6:30pm. www.libbeybowl.org.
OXNARD
15th Annual Channel Islands 4th of July 5K & 10K
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20th Annual Fireworks by the Sea and 4th of July Children's Parade @ Channel Islands Harbor for more information on this annual event please visit www.channelislandsharbor.org.
SANTA BARBARA
54th Annual 4th of July Parade
The 54th Annual 4th of July Parade in Santa Barbara will take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, beginning at 1 p.m. at Micheltorena Street, proceeding down State Street to Old Town Barbara, ending at Cota Street. www.pcvf.org/fourth-of-july.
Santa Barbara City College 4th of July
Santa Barbara City College is proud to host a family-friendly 4th of July viewing at their Main Campus. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy views of the fireworks show at the Santa Barbara Waterfront. Food Trucks will be on site from 4 - 8 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, but please be advised that no alcoholic beverages are allowed on campus or in parking lots. Campus rules regarding alcohol and smoking will be enforced. Viewing areas will be located on the West Campus Great Meadow and the East Campus Winslow Maxwell Overlook. For more information, including a map of the campus, click here.
SIMI VALLEY
Reagan Library Presidential Library 4th of July Celebration
To celebrate our Nation’s 241st birthday, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is hosting a day full of family-fun activities. This year’s celebration includes patriotic concerts, family entertainment, games, crafts, and more. All outdoor activities are free; admission rates apply to view the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and the Air Force One Pavilion. For more information please visit www.reaganfoundation.org/events.
Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival
SOLVANG
Solvang 4th of July Parade
This event occurs in the city of Solvang, CA, 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara. The annual parade begins at 11am on Mission Drive in the city of Solvang and travels down Mission Drive, turns on Fourth Street and back to Copenhagen Drive. Festivities continue at Mission Santa Ines and feature food, fun music and culmintae with a fireworks display when the sun sets. The event is free to the public. For more information, visit www.solvangusa.com.
THOUSAND OAKS
Conejo Community Park 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks
Concert in the Park - FREE 5:00 - 7:00pm
Patriotic and Americana music performed by the Conejo Pops Orchestra! Plus, patriotic games & crafts for the kids.
Patriotic plus country, it just doesn't get any better! Join us for the Independence Day performance. Special guests Jenna Ryin & Alana Marie start the concert off with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem, followed by the Walking Phoenixes, taking the stage Johnny Cash-style with their signature "all black" 3-piece suits to perform not only some of Cash's biggest hits, but also a number of country-style patriotic selections such as "Born in the USA," "American Soldier," "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue," "Made in America," "Proud to Be An American," "God Bless the USA," and "Stars, Stripes and the Eagles Fly." www.thewalkingphoenixes.com; Bring your blankets, lawn chairs & picnics! Concert begins promptly at 5pm. For more information click here.
The Oaks & Janss Marketplace Parking Lots, Thousand Oaks
Fireworks Spectacular - FREE 9:00pm
Best viewing is from The Oaks and Janss Marketplace parking lots. Visit www.janssmarketplace.net for more information
Best viewing is from The Oaks and Janss Marketplace parking lots. Visit www.janssmarketplace.net for more information
Ice Cream Social & Birthday Celebration at Stagecoach Inn Museum 51 South Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park.
Call (805) 498-9441 or visit www.stagecoachmuseum.org for more information.
VENTURA
42nd Annual 4th of July Street Fair
The City of Ventura 4th of July Street Festival and 42nd Annual Pushem-Pullem Parade are free, with the parade starting at 10am, street fest on Main Street and side streets with over 200 artisans, food booths, vendor displays and live music. Click on image above for more details.
2017 Rotary Club of Ventura 4th of July Fireworks Show and Family Picnic
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'! www.venturafireworks.com.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE
4th of July Fireworks Show in Westlake Village
The 4th Annual Fireworks Spectacular Show will be presented by the City of Westlake Village on July 4, 2017. The fireworks will be fired from the Westlake Village Golf Course at 9:10 pm all the show will run 18 minutes. For more information on this show please click here.
48th Annual City of Westlake Village 4th of July 2017 Parade- Please click here for the days schedule of activities.