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The New West Symphony at Conejo Community Park
The New West Symphony at Conejo Community Park - Celebrate the Fourth of July with the New West Symphony as CRPD’s Summer Concerts in the Park continues with a festive holiday performance. Expect a patriotic summer evening with a professional orchestra and a community celebration atmosphere. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks. Info: click here
Ojai 4th of July Parade
Martin Amini
Godspell
Read It & Eat It
Tacoma Defiance at Ventura County FC
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The bands · live music in ventura county
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25+ venues. Clubs, theaters, breweries, and parks hosting live music across Ventura County.
31Ventura Music Hall
6Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach
6Bank Of America Performing Arts Center - Fred Kavli Theatre
5Libbey Bowl
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4th of July in Ventura County 2026
Every fireworks show, parade, and celebration across the county this year, night by night. Which shows are free, which are July 3 instead of the Fourth, and where to take the family.
Memorial Day in Ventura County 2026
Five Memorial Day ceremonies across the county, free admission at Ventura Botanical Gardens, a tall ship at the harbor, and what else is open Monday.
House of Bamboo in Camarillo: A Tiki Bar That Earned Its Hype
I finally made it to the House of Bamboo in Old Town Camarillo. The two-week reservation was worth it.
4th of July 2026: every fireworks show & parade in Ventura County
Seven fireworks shows from the Oxnard harbor to Ojai's stadium, plus parades, a car show, and an America 250 celebration. Times, spots, and which shows are free — some light up July 3, the rest on the Fourth.
About Ventura County Local
Everything happening in Ventura County, in one place.
Ventura County Local is an independent guide to what's happening across the county — from concerts at the Ventura Theater to harbor festivals in Oxnard, hiking days in Ojai, farmer's markets in Thousand Oaks, and the Friday night neighborhood things you'd only hear about word-of-mouth. The site aggregates events from dozens of local sources, hand-picks the best, and publishes a weekly digest every Thursday.
Alongside events, we maintain a directory of 1,750 local businesses, a blog covering Ventura County neighborhoods and real estate, and seasonal guides for things like Mother's Day brunch, holiday lights, and birthday freebies. Everything's free to use, free to submit, and updated continuously.