Free events in Oxnard, CA

Caring for a loved one with dementia can bring deep emotions, including grief that begins while a person is still present but changed in memory or mood. This free support group focuses on that experience, offering a welcoming place to talk openly, relate with others who understand, and learn practical ways to manage the feelings that come with anticipatory grief. Attendees can share their stories, feel supported, and take away tools to help navigate this complex journey.

A welcoming community soundbath offers a calm space to rest and feel supported. It is free to attend, and donations are optional, with participation open to everyone regardless of ability to pay. Arrive in comfortable layers and, if you prefer, bring a blanket or pillow for extra coziness. Blankets, mats, pillows, and eye masks are also provided so you can settle in with ease.

This free class for parents and young children nurtures sensory exploration and motor skill development. Each session supports parent child bonding and offers chances for both kids and adults to connect with others in a safe, clean, and supportive setting. Activities provide a playful introduction to gymnastics. The class is available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and families can choose to attend a single session or participate in all three.

Enjoy a free Playful Parent Class designed to nurture early movement and family connection. Activities focus on developing sensory awareness and motor skills, creating meaningful parent child bonding moments, and encouraging social interaction for both children and adults. The setting is safe, clean, and supportive, and the class offers a fun introduction to gymnastics. Sessions are available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with the option to attend one or more.

The Camarillo Old Town Friday Night Car Cruises return with a showcase of classic and collector automobiles. Centered at Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Old Town Camarillo, the series features more than 200 classic cars and creates a lively setting for enthusiasts and owners to appreciate these timeless rides.

Parents and children can share a free Playful Parent Class focused on growth and connection. Sessions encourage sensory exploration and motor coordination, create time for parents and kids to bond, and offer social interaction for everyone. The setting is safe, clean, and supportive, and there is a playful introduction to gymnastics. Multiple sessions are offered, and participants may take part in one or all three.

The largest arts festival in the area fills Ventura with creativity, showcasing work by more than 200 artists across dozens of locations alongside local performers, poets, and filmmakers. This free, family-friendly celebration features art in galleries, businesses, restaurants, and on the grounds of Mission Park. The route begins on Main Street Downtown and continues up Ventura Avenue, highlighting stops such as the Museum of Ventura County, the new Vita Arts campus at Garden and Main, Working Artists Ventura, and the Bell Arts Factory, with many additional venues in between featuring local artists and musicians. Maps and signage will help visitors navigate it all. Entertainment spans two stages, one at the Albinger Archeological Museum across from Mission Park and another at California and Main, with popular local bands, theater groups, and dancers. A cinema festival takes place at the Downtown Century 10 theaters, while poets gather at the Museum of Ventura County Pavilion. Expect street painting, a dedicated children’s area, large-scale installations, and live demonstrations in painting and pottery. This two-day gathering brings together neighborhoods, businesses, and the arts community, powered by an enthusiastic all-volunteer team.