Summer Solstice Celebration

Savor the longest day of the year (well, a few days later) with the annual Summer Solstice celebration, complete with a lively parade, music, shopping and more. Free to attend.

2022 Summer Movies in the Park

The City of Lompoc Parks & Recreation Division is pleased to invite the community to free Movies in the Park this summer at Ryon Memorial Park. Three times this summer, movies will be shown on a giant inflatable screen in the old section of Ryon Park. Disney’s Encanto on Friday, June 24 Spiderman: No Way […]

Ventura County Greek Festival 2022

This event is presented by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors and a kids’ play area. The food at this event is DELICIOUS!

SYV Pride Event

Gay pride will come out in Solvang June 25 when the city hosts the first Santa Ynez Valley Pride Event and Parade. Organizers Adriana Reyes of People Helping People and Golzar Meamar, CEO of SYV Pride. The event will include a festival, live band and/or DJ in Solvang Park’s gazebo, three or four food trucks, […]

Summer Live Music Series

After a two year pause, Carmel Plaza is thrilled to announce the return of the popular Summer Live Music Series. Every Friday throughout the month of July, the Plaza invites you to come enjoy live music by the region's most talented and popular musicians, sip on premier local wines, and experience samplings of savory appetizers […]

National Marine Sanctuaries 50th Anniversary Events

National Marine Sanctuaries 50th Anniversary Events Discover Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary -- find public events and activities celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System or site anniversaries on this interactive events map: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/50/events.html

Steel Drum Sundays At Ventura Harbor Village

Sway to the summer sounds of the steel drum at Ventura Harbor Village from noon-3 pm every Sunday until Labor Day weekend! Enjoy the beachy sounds while sipping on colorful cocktails or an iced coffee, wander the coastal shops, and enjoy the fresh salty sea air. Steel drummer will be located on the outdoor Seaside […]

Independence Day July 4th Fireworks

Independence Day July 4th Festivities Independence Day Parade, Festival & Fourth of July Fireworks in Solvang The parade starts at 11:00, followed by a BBQ at Solvang Park, and afternoon activities and evening fireworks at 9:00 p.m. at Old Mission Santa Ines.

Carmel’s Fourth of July in the Park

Join us for an old-fashioned, family-style celebration in Devendorf Park across from Carmel Plaza on Ocean Avenue with Monterey County Pops! (MCP!) debuting its return with a live performance on July 4 in Carmel. The 90-minute concert will begin at 2 p.m. Before the main show, there will be an open rehearsal and soundcheck from […]

West Coast Cub Fly-in

This event is not just for pilots – but also welcomes spectators. Visitors can walk among the aircraft, observe the flying events, and interact with the pilots. Among the popular events are pilot proficiency contests held on Saturday afternoon. 1801 N H St.

Tequila & Taco Music Festival

Top shelf tequila sampling, gourmet street tacos, craft beer, award-winning margaritas, arts & crafts vendors, and live music all day. Pretty hard to think of anything more summertime happy.

Gilroy Garlic Festival Concert

Join the Gilroy Garlic Festival Association for a great concert! KRTY will bring in songwriters from Nashville for a concert among the vines at the beautiful Clos La Chance Winery on Wednesday, July 13. The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association has raised more than $12 million for community groups and charities since 1979.