Independence Day Fireworks

Most events are Friday with the exception of Moorpark’s festivities, which will be held tonight.

CAMARILLO

Camarillo Airport, 229 Durley Ave.

* Gates open: 2 p.m.

* Admission: Free

* What you will see: A 20-minute fireworks show.

* Number of shells in show: 600-650

* Other events: magicians, five bands, games for kids, Confederate Air Force flying demonstration and aircraft display.

FILLMORE

Fillmore High School football field, 555 Central Ave.

* Gates open: 6 p.m., entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m.

* Admission: Free

* What you will see: More than 30 minutes of fireworks.

* Number of shells: 260

* Other events: car show, horseshoe tournament, arts and crafts, music and chili cook-off in the Historic Downtown Business District.

* Information: 524-0351

MOORPARK (Today)

Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road

* Gates open: 7 p.m.

* Admission: Free

* What you will see: “Rock & Roll Mania,” a concert featuring the Hodads, preceding a 20-minute fireworks show.

* Number of shells in show: 226

* Information: 531-9100

OJAI

Nordhoff High School stadium, 1401 Maricopa Highway

* Gates open: 4 p.m.

* Admission: $4 adult, $6 at the door, $10 pre-sale family pass

* What you will see: A 23-minute fireworks show.

* Number of shells in show: More than 350

* Other events: Lions Club breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m.; 9 a.m., one-mile and half-mile run for kids, followed by a parade at 10 a.m. ending at Sarzotti Park. Music and entertainment will continue into the afternoon.

* Information: 646-4295

Libbey Bowl, Signal Street and Ojai Avenue

* Channel Islands Symphony Orchestra will host a 6 p.m. concert at Libbey Bowl. Ventura County Channelaires will perform a pre-concert show: $10 adults pre-sale, $13 at the gate, free for youth 17 and under who attend with a parent.

* Information: 497-1902

SANTA PAULA

Veterans Memorial Park, Ventura Street and S. 10th Street

* Gates open: Dusk

* Admission: Free

* What you will see: 30-minute fireworks display

* Number of shells in show: 260

* Other events: 11 a.m. festivities include food booths, games and live music all day. Contests for best decorated bicycle and tricycle in five age divisions. Antique plane display, trolley and airplane rides and petting zoo.

* Information: 525-6697

SIMI VALLEY

Simi Valley High School football field, 5400 Cochran St.

* Gates open: 2:30 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m.

* Admission: Advance tickets, $6 for adults, $3 for children; at the door, $7 for adults, $5 for children.

* What you will see: Skydivers followed by a “pyro-musical,” an aerial display accompanied by music and narration. Show will also feature a ground exhibition.

* Number of shells in show: 229

* Other events today: Concerts at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum starting at 10 a.m. with a 1st Division Marine Band from Camp Pendleton performing at 2:30 p.m.

* Information: 584-4400

THOUSAND OAKS

The Oaks mall parking lot, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive

* Gates open: 9 p.m.

* Admission: Free

* What you will see: 30-minute fireworks show accompanied by patriotic music program.

* Number of shells in show: 537

* Other events: a day of holiday activities including a nature walk, pancake breakfast, home-run derbies for men, women and seniors.

* Information: 381-2747

Conejo Community Park, 165 W. Jeaunine Drive

* Conejo Pops Orchestra will perform a traditional salute to the Fourth of July. Beginning at 5 p.m., the show will feature the Sherwood Singers.

* Information: 381-2747

VENTURA

Ventura College football field, 4667 Telegraph Road

* Gates open: 5 p.m.

* Admission: $8 adults, $5 children under 12, discounted tickets available at Vons and McDonald’s.

* What you will see: The Rotary Club fund-raiser features a 30-minute pyro-spectacular fireworks show preceded by food, games and entertainment, including the Johnny Olin Band. Kazoos will be sold for those wishing to participate in the Kazoo Band and family sing-along.

* Number of shells in show: 630

* Information: 642-6797

Main Street, downtown

* 22nd annual Ventura Street Fair, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Ventura. Food, music, 400 artisans and children’s “Old McDonald’s Farm”-theme parade from Hemlock to Chestnut streets; free.

* Information: 654-7830

The Dudley House, corner of Ashwood and Loma Vista

* Open house at 1892 Victorian farmhouse, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Event will include display of classic Ford Thunderbirds and art exhibits. Tours are available. Free.

* Information: 644-3286