Happy HOLIDAYS!
‘Tis the season for Holiday and Christmas Fun in Ventura County!
The holiday magic in and around Ventura County is one of our favorite things about where we call home! From holiday festivals to magical theater to Christmas tree farms or ways to help others, we’ve got you covered. No matter how you choose to celebrate, we hope your holidays are merry and bright!
Continue to check back throughout December as we add even MORE Holiday Events to enjoy with your family!
(We do our best to make sure all details are up to date and accurate but please.Ccheck the events website before attending the event. Just click the event title or website in description.)
Thank you Ashley Andrew – The Mama Coach for sponsoring this guide and helping families enjoy the magic of the holidays together.
Ashley is a Pediatric Registered Nurse dedicated to making parenthood easier by providing evidenced-informed solutions to empower and support your family.
Say goodbye to anxiety and overwhelm and hello to a thriving family! Ashley provides in-home services in the Ventura County area including:
- Custom Sleep Consults & Support
- Breast, Bottle & Starting Solids Support
- Custom Newborn Support before and after baby comes
- Private CPR & Choking Classes
Learn more by visiting them at www.ashleyandrew.themamacoach.com.
Looking for more HOLIDAY and CHRISTMAS MAGIC this season. Click the images below to check out our other holiday guides.
HOLIDAY EVENTS + ACTIVITIES
Letters to Santa
November 17 – December 16 2023
2751 Park View Court
Oxnard, CA 93036
Get ready to spread the holiday cheer with Santa’s Mailbox: Letters to Santa, a heartwarming activity that captures the magic of the season. This enchanting activity is designed to engage children and families in a delightful holiday tradition: writing letters to Santa Claus. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, this is your chance to make your holiday wishes known to the jolly man himself.
Families are invited to bring their own custom cards or write their special messages on complimentary postcards available at Guest Services (2751 Park View Court). You can then drop off your letters to Santa in the dedicated North Pole mailbox located on Collection Boulevard right outside of the Annex Food Hall. Santa and Mrs. Claus will personally respond to every letter that includes a return address and is placed in the mailbox by December 16th. Let the holiday magic begin!
FREE
Find more info on the website.
Gingerbread Scavengerhunt
November 17 – December 24, 2023
2751 Park View Court
Oxnard, CA 93036
Look high and low for the gingerbread. Add some extra fun to your visit with a seasonal scavenger hunt that will have you exploring every exciting nook and cranny of The Collection. Stop by Guest Services on Park View Court to pick up your Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt and begin your adventure! Once guests have completed the scavenger hunt and at least 15 hidden gingerbread, they are invited back to Guest Services to enter to win a fun holiday surprise!
FREE
Find more info on the website.
Wild Lights and Ocean Nights
DATES: Various Nights November 22 – December 28 2023
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
Embark on a self-guided, 45-minute expedition throughout the Zoo, where you’ll encounter dynamic light displays, immersive interactive attractions, picture-perfect moments, and a touch of seasonal enchantment.
Dive ‘Under the Sea’ at Rajah’s Retreat and venture into the ‘Illuminated Jungle,’ featuring a captivating ‘Glow in the Dark Garden.’ Your journey commences with a warm welcome from Santa’s Workshop and a magnificent 12-foot-tall Holiday Tree.
New this year – Visit with SANTA! December 10th & December 17th.
Adult (13+) $17
Children (3-12) $14
Seniors $14
Members $3 off
Check website for value nights.
Find more info on the website.
Christmas on the Farm - Underwood
DATES: November 24 – December 24 2023
9am – 5pm
Underwood Family Farms
Included with admission:
• Animal Center
• Holiday Photo Ops
• Tractor-Drawn Wagon Rides
• Holiday Store
• Combine & Harvester Slides
• Pick Your Own Fields (pickings an additional fee)
• Letters for Santa
• Animal Shows (11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm Weekends & 11/24 Only)
• Reindeer! – 12/9, 12/10, 12/16, 12/17 9am – 5pm
• Visits with Santa – Weekends & 11/24 11am – 4pm ONLY through Dec. 23
Santa visits are included with admission! Snap your own pics!
Weekdays: $10.00
Weekends: $14.00
Find more info on the website.
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
DATES: Various Dates November 24 – December 27, 2023
5pm – 10pm
King Gillette Ranch
26800 West Mulholland Hwy
Calabasas, CA 91302
Holiday Road is the newest and most exciting holiday experience in Los Angeles.
You can expect to see larger than life holiday installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, countless candy canes and all your favorite holiday cheer! Join us this season at Holiday Road for the most wonderful time of the year!
Find more info on the website.
Christmas Magic "Music and Stories of the Holidays" – Moorpark
DATES: December 1 – December 10, 2023
Moorpark, CA
Find more info on the website.
Festival of Trees - Thousand Oaks
DATES: Now through December 8, 2023
View this year’s contestants below or visit the Oaks Shopping Center (2nd Floor, next to the Girl Scouts) and VOTE for your favorite tree.
Find more info on the website.
Gingerbread House Exhibit & Tours – Oxnard
DATES: Every Saturday from December 9 – January 6, 2023
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Heritage Square
731 South A Street
Oxnard, California 93030
Come see the Square decorated at the best time of the year including a holiday inspired display of gingerbread creations at Heritage Square Hall. While visiting us, take our guided tour experience of the former houses’ exteriors w/select interiors.
Tours $5 per person (gingerbread exhibit free to view).
Find more info on the website.
Christmas Parade – Oxnard
DATES: December 2, 2023
10am – 12pm
Enjoy the sights and sounds of 2300 participants in 100 entries including colorful marching bands, equestrian units, local school groups, floats and a visit from Santa! 8,000 guests line the streets to watch this yearly spectacle.
Find more info on the website.
Cookies with the Clauses – Camarillo
DATES: December 2, 2023
10am – 1pm
Community Center
1605 Burnley st.
Families are invited to join us for Cookies with the Clauses. Come dressed in your holiday best or spread Chrismas cheer in your holiday pajamas for photos with Santa and Mrs. Clause. Enjoy crafts and decorate cookies while listening to Christmas music fill the air.
Find more info on the website.
Holiday on High Street
DATES: December 2, 2023
4pm – 8pm
Mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and let’s make unforgettable memories together.
FREE Admission.
Find more info on the website.
Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair
DATES: December 2, 2023
1583 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001
Sip, sing, and shop your way through a Holiday spirit-filled Downtown Ventura! Snowfall transforms Main St. into a Winter Wonderland.
From 12 PM – 8 PM, Main Street will be lined with hundreds of local vendors selling a wide variety of crafts and goods. There will be artists, non-profit organizations, crafters, commercial, and food/drink vendors.
Find more info on the website.
Holiday Arts & Music Festival
DATES: December 2, 2023
1pm – 5pm
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Woodland Hills, California 91367
- Food Trucks
- Free Photo with Santa
- Free Snow Area
- Holiday Music
- Holiday Arts & Crafts for Children
- Vendors & other Small Businesses to support
- And much more!
Admission is FREE.
Find more info on the website.
Holiday Open House - Strathearn Park & Museum
December 3, 2023
11am – 3pm
Strathearn Historical Park and Museum
137 Strathearn Place
Simi Valley, CA 93065
The event is free! Take photos with Santa, enjoy entertainment, cars, historical buildings and more.
Unique shopping of handmade crafts, wood toys and gifts in the Simi Store.
Find more information on the website.
Chanukah Celebration - Simi Valley
December 7, 2023
6:30pm
Center Court
Simi Valley Town Center
Simi Valley Town Center wishes you a joyous 8 day festival and a lifetime of light.
Find more information on the website.
Night in Bethlehem - Thousand Oaks
December 8 – 10, 2023
6:30pm
1600 Erbes Rd.
Thousand, CA 91362
Shows every 30 minutes from 5:45 PM to 8 PM.
The town is an outdoor interactive Town of Bethlehem to learn about the culture. The show is an outdoor live musical nativity. The reception is an indoor area with live music and refreshments. Bring your friends and family to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. A free, outdoor community event.
Find more information on the website.
Christmas Parade and Santa Village – Camarillo
DATES: December 9, 2023
Parade starts at 10am
Bring out your chairs or blankets for the curb and line up along the streets of Camarillo to watch the Annual Christmas Parade, then do some holiday shopping at Santa’s Village with a variety of holiday vendor booths. Enjoy some tasty snacks from food vendors while you walk through booths, participate in activities, and wait in line to visit Santa for a photo.
Admission: FREE
- Parade
- Holiday shopping
- Photos with Santa (digital photo booth with Selfie Booth 805)
- Food Trucks
- Vendors
- Letters to Santa
- Crafts
- Inflatable
- and More!
Find more info on the website.
Camarillo Old Town Glow & Holiday Village
DATES: December 9, 2023
4pm – 9pm
Studio Channel Islands Art Center
2222 Ventura Blvd.
Camarillo, CA
You will gain entry to this celebration with your GLOW Tickets. Enjoy snowy fun, a train ride, dazzling light displays, and delightful holiday food and drink vendors. Use your Giveaway Tickets to win the many themed Gift Baskets. Plus, indulge in adult holiday drinks to add a little sparkle to your evening! Our evening will conclude at 9 PM.
Pre-sale Glow Ticket Per Person $10. At the Door Glow ticket $15. Children under 2 years old get in FREE (Children under 2 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during the event).
Find more info on the website.
Annual Parade of Lights
DATES: December 9, 2023
12pm- 9pm
Channel Islands Harbor – Parade starts at 7pm
The Channel Islands Harbor will kick off the holidays with its 57th annual holiday Parade of Lights. The title of the event is “Santa’s Workshop Creates a Spark of Love.” Boater’s are encouraged to decorate their entries with a “Santa’s Workshop” theme.
Admission is FREE.
Find more info on the website.
Christmas Party Simi Valley Community Market & Letters to Santa – Simi Valley
DATES: December 9, 2023
10am – 2pm
Simi Valley, CA
Come to our Christmas Celebration! And most importantly Santa is coming!!! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be joining us on the 9th of December from 10-2pm. Stop by grab a photo and get some Christmas shopping done with you’re here.
Find more info on the website.
An Old Fashion Holiday
DATES: December 9, 2023
1pm – 4pm
Experience the Stagecoach Inn Decorated for the Holidays
Wear your boots, jackets & “Roaring 20s” garb as we celebrate the Holiday Season in style. Witness the Stagecoach Inn Museum beautifully decorated for the holidays, enjoy music, crafts, storytelling and more …
Come see Santa Claus, don’t forget to bring your list!
Single Tickets – $8 Member $10 Non-Member
Children (5-12) – $5 Children Under 5 – Free
Find more info on the website.
The Nutcracker – Oxnard
DATES: December 9 – December 10, 2023
December 9 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
December 10 at 2:00 PM
Join Clara and her brave Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Rat Queen and journey to the exotic Kingdom of Sweets. Thrill to beautiful music, 200 glorious costumes and exquisite sets. There’s magic at every turn from a Christmas tree growing before your eyes to the Snow King and Queen and their dancing snowflakes. The global cast also features Ukrainian ballet star Hanna Chudinova and Jack Stewart, who toured England in The Nutcracker and Swan Lake.
A complimentary Sugar Plum Cookie Party for children 12 and under adds to the wonder of this not-to-be missed experience for the whole family.
Adults: $20 / $25 / $30 / $40 / $50 + applicable fees
Children Under 12, Seniors, Military: $10 / $20 + applicable fees
Find more info on the website.
The Nutcracker – Ventura
DATES: December 9 and 10, 2023
Ventura County Ballet is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to bringing world-class, professional dance performances to our communities and beyond.
Find more info on the website.
Chanukah Festival and Concert
DATES: December 10, 2023
4pm – 6:30pm
494 E Main St.
Ventura, CA
Join us for Light Up Downtown: Chanukah 2023 in Downtown Ventura on Sunday, December 10th, 4-6:30pm at California & Main St.! Enjoy a live concert, artistic performances, dreidel games, and the grand Menorah lighting!
Find more info on the website.
Harbor Parade of Lights – Santa Barbara
DATES: December 10, 2023
5:30pm
500 E. Montecito Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Mark your calendars to get in the holiday spirit Santa Barbara style and head down to the Waterfront for an afternoon and evening of fun at the 37th Annual parade of Lights! This year, the theme is Holiday Disco Extravaganza!
The parade will be capped off by a brief fireworks show. Best viewing locations for the boat parade and fireworks include Stearns Wharf, the breakwater, West Beach, and East Beach.
Find more info on the website.
Santa to the Sea
DATES: December 10, 2023
Join the Santa to the Sea toy drive and community fundraiser. Sign up for the Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 2-Person Relay, a 5K run, or the 1K Kids Fun Run.
Find more info on the website.
Holly Trolley, The Holiday Tour – Oxnard
DATES: December 12 – December 14, 2023
Climb aboard a grand double-decker for a 50-minute guided tour of Heritage Square’s Gingerbread Exhibit and Oxnard’s Historic District’s spectacular display of holiday lights and décor.
The tour starts at Heritage Square for hot cocoa and cookies.
Prepaid reservations are a must.
Find more info on the website.
Parade of Lights
DATES: December 15 – 16, 2023
1583 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001
This year’s theme is Hula Holiday! We’re looking forward to a colorful boat parade, with a tropical island vibe!
Admission is FREE and parking is complimentary.
Find more info on the website.
Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market
DATES: December 16, 2023
12pm – 4pm
1583 Spinnaker Dr.
Ventura, CA 93001
Santa & his reindeer fly into Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday December 16th for the annual Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace from Noon – 4PM Festivities include faux snowfall, a variety of live musicians, holiday characters, crafts and more!
Admission is FREE and parking is complimentary.
Find more info on the website.
Christmas Tree Lane - Oxnard
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F & G Streets
Oxnard, California 93030
Oxnard’s annual Christmas Tree Lane along F & G Streets continues its decades-long tradition. Pour yourself some hot chocolate and walk or drive through this holiday wonderland of decorated houses on “F” & “G” Streets between 5th & Palm in the Oxnard National Historic District (walkers be given guidance to travel in the direction of traffic to improve flow).
FREE admission.
Find more info on the website.
Santa Claus' Party - Simi Valley
DATES: December 16, 2023
Center Court
Simi Valley Town Center
Come celebrate with Santa Claus! On December 16th there will be over 17 tons of fresh snow delivered right to center court at the Simi Valley Town Center.
Starts at 8:00 AM, play all DAY!
Multiple Snow Shows all day | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM
Enjoy lovely Holiday Music
Play in FRESH snow!
Say hi to Santa!
Find more info on the website.
'A Frozen Story' on ice – Iceoplex Simi Valley
DATES: December 16, 2023
131 W. Easy St.
Simi Valley, CA
Step into a winter wonderland with ‘A Frozen Story’ on ice! Join us for a magical Christmas production that will warm your heart and chill your senses. Don’t miss out on the enchantment—grab your tickets now at www.tcypc.tix.com!
Find more info on the website.
HOLIDAY MUSIC AND CONCERTS
Christmas Magic - Music and Stories of the Holidays
DATES: December 1 – December 10, 2023
45 East High Street
Moorpark, CA 93021
High Street Arts Center’s joyful holiday show features teen and adult cast members from seasons past returning to the stage to sing your favorite holiday songs and tell the stories behind them.
Find more info on the website.
Holiday Arts & Music Festival - Valley Cultural Foundation
DATES: December 2, 2023
Warner Center Park
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Take your FREE photo with Santa! Food trucks, Free Snow Area and Crafts! Free event.
Find more info on the website.
