Family Events & Fun Things To Do With Kids in Ventura County | December 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.  We love December and the opportunities we have to bundle up the family, grab some hot cocoa, and make your days merry and bright!  Use this guide to December family events in Ventura County to make great memories and spend time with those you love.

SENDING A LITTLE LOVE: We hope this holiday season is full of warm and happy moments.  But for any family struggling with hard things, this time of year can be challenging. As another wild year comes to a close, we hope everyone can find some peace and magic, no matter their circumstances. We love each family in this amazing community.

We hope you enjoy all the December Family Events in Ventura County.  Tag us, we love connecting with the families in our community. (Click on each link for more information).

Honeybear Christmas Trees

Honeybear Christmas Trees is a new, Ventura Native and Family Owned Christmas Tree Lot! We provide high quality, freshly cut trees, wreaths, and garland straight from Oregon. Enjoy your own bottle of honey complimentary with each tree purchase, while supplies last. Come check out our family friendly atmosphere, kids corner, and visits from Santa Claus! We are proud to be giving back to our community through fundraising opportunities for local school and sport organizations.

Learn more and check out the beautiful trees on our website HERE.

Montalvo Little League
1929 Johnson Dr.
Ventura CA 93003

HOLIDAY HOURS:
Monday-Sunday
9:00am-8:00pm

Family Events & Things to do With The Kids
in Ventura County December 2024

Dec. 1, 2024

Community Tree Lighting – Fillmore
Giant Tree Lighting – Orchard Community Church
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Holiday Open House – At Strathearn Historical Park and Museum
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Letters to Santa – The Collections
Festival of the Trees – The Oaks

Dec. 2, 2024

Festival of the Trees – The Oaks
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections

Dec. 3, 2024

Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections
Festival of the Trees – The Oaks

Dec. 4, 2024

Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections
Festival of the Trees – The Oaks

Dec. 5, 2024

Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market – Oxnard
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
First Thursdays Food Trucks & Winter Art Crawl – Oxnard
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections
Festival of the Trees – The Oaks

Dec. 6, 2024

Tree Lighting & Snow – Downtown Ventura
Christmas Magic – Moorpark
FREE Christmas Party Extravaganza – Ventura
Camarillo Old Town Glow & Holiday Village – Camarillo
The Great Junk Hunt – Ventura
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Santa’s Kick-Off Christmas Market – Santa Paula
Wild Lights & Ocean Nights – America’s Teaching Zoo
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections
Festival of the Trees – The Oaks

Dec. 7, 2024

Christmas Parade – Oxnard
Oxnard Tamale Festival – Oxnard
Christmas Magic – Moorpark
Santa Pancake Breakfast – Santa Paula
Holiday on High Street – Moorpark
Winter Art Market – Simi Valley
Cookies with the Clauses – Camarillo
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
The Great Junk Hunt – Ventura
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Channel Islands Harbor Food & Toy Drive – Oxnard
Wild Lights & Ocean Nights – America’s Teaching Zoo
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Winterfest – Thousand Oaks
Jingle Bell Hike – Thousand Oaks
Goleta Parade – Goleta
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Ventura Winter Wine Walk  – Ventura
Letters to Santa – The Collections
Festival of the Trees – The Oaks

Dec. 8, 2024

Christmas Magic – Moorpark
The Nutcracker – Oxnard
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Parade of Lights – Santa Barbara
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Holiday Candlelight Tours – Olivas Adobe Historical Park
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections

Dec. 9, 2024

Chanukah Festival – Ventura Harbor
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections

Dec. 10, 2024

Gingerbread House Decorating Party – Santa Paula
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Letters to Santa – The Collections
Holly Trolly, The Holiday Tour – Oxnard
Chanukah Concert & Festival – Ventura

Dec. 11, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

Holiday for Heroes – Simi Valley
Holly Trolly, The Holiday Tour – Oxnard
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections

Dec. 13, 2024

Christmas Magic – Moorpark
Night in Bethlehem – Thousand Oaks
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Parade of Lights and Fireworks – Ventura Harbor
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Wild Lights & Ocean Nights – America’s Teaching Zoo
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections

Dec. 14, 2024

Christmas Magic – Moorpark
Parade of Lights and Fireworks – Ventura Harbor
Christmas Parade and Santa Village – Camarillo
Parade of Lights – Oxnard
Night in Bethlehem – Thousand Oaks
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Holiday Arts & Music Festival – Woodland Hills
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Wild Lights & Ocean Nights – America’s Teaching Zoo
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections
Nutcracker Afternoon Tea – Santa Barbara

Dec. 15, 2024

Christmas Magic – Moorpark
Night in Bethlehem – Thousand Oaks
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Holiday Dinner and Tour – Reagan Library
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections

Dec. 16, 2024

Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections
Letters to Santa – The Collections
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley

Dec. 17, 2024

Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections

Dec. 18, 2024

Santa Tours – Santa Paula
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections

Dec. 19, 2024

Santa Tours – Santa Paula
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections

Dec. 20, 2024

Santa Tours – Santa Paula
Christmas Jeep Parade – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Wild Lights & Ocean Nights – America’s Teaching Zoo
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections

Dec. 21, 2024

Santa Paddle – Ventura Harbor
Wild Lights & Ocean Nights – America’s Teaching Zoo
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Holiday Golf Cart Parade – Simi Valley
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market – Ventura Harbor
Nutcracker Afternoon Tea – Santa Barbara
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections

Dec. 22, 2024

Wild Lights & Ocean Nights – America’s Teaching Zoo
Holiday Experience – Simi Valley
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections

Dec. 23, 2024

Holiday Lights & Dinner Cruise Aboard the Scarlett Belle – Oxnard
Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Wild Lights & Ocean Nights – America’s Teaching Zoo
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections

Dec. 24, 2024

Snow Shows – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas
Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt – The Collections

Dec. 25, 2024

Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard

Dec. 26, 2024

Chanukah Festival – Ventura Harbor
Christmas Tree Lane Lights – Oxnard
Zoppé Italian Circus – Ventura
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas

Dec. 27, 2024

Zoppé Italian Circus – Ventura
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas

Dec. 28, 2024

Zoppé Italian Circus – Ventura
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience – Calabasas

Dec. 29, 2024

Zoppé Italian Circus – Ventura
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley
Menorah Lighting – Simi Valley

Dec. 30, 2024

Zoppé Italian Circus – Ventura
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley

Dec. 31, 2024

Zoppé Italian Circus – Ventura
Circus Caballero – Simi Valley