The holiday season is such a festive time of year to explore different communities as they become illuminated with lights and decorations. Many communities host free tree lighting ceremonies. We have compiled a list of some tree lighting ceremonies in Ventura County.
So, grab your calendar and carve out some time to make some holiday memories or continue building long-standing traditions with your kids. These are the sweet things they’ll remember and carry with them, long after those new toys are packed away. We hope you enjoy the tree lighting ceremonies in Ventura County with your family.
Tree Lighting Celebration - The Collections Riverpark Oxnard
2751 Park View Ct.
Oxnard, CA 93036
November 15, 2023
7pm – 8pm
Welcome the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Celebration. The festivities begin at 7pm on stage with a holly jolly band from our friends at Music Freqs, a fun dance performance from Hip-Hop Mindset followed by a special appearance by Santa himself.
The magical evening will conclude with the lighting of the tree and a spectacular firework show around 8:00pm.
Find more info on the website.
Tree Lighting Ceremony - Promenade at Westlake
140 PROMENADE WAY
THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362
November 17, 2023
5pm – 8pm
Enjoy a whimsical holiday show featuring a variety of musical entertainment, the arrival of Santa and a firework finale.
Pre-show festivities include strolling entertainment, kids’ activities, in-store offers and a curated Holiday Market featuring a variety of treats from your favorite restaurants and retailers.
Find more info on the website.
Tree Lighting Celebration & Snow - Simi Valley
Simi Valley Town Center
Simi Valley
November 18, 2023
4pm – 9pm
An amazing night with performances from the Simi Valley Town Center Dance Studios and the Moorpark Jazz Band! Santa will be there and photos available with Santa upon scheduling!
Snow will fall in center court to kick off our Snow Shows! The magical evening will conclude with the lighting of the tree and a spectacular firework show.
Find more info on the website.
Tree Lighting - The Alley Moorpark
330 – 444 ZACHARY St.
Moorpark, CA 93021
November 25, 2023
Join us all day for live music and a Holiday Market out on Zachary St. complete with a REAL SNOW SLEDDING HILL starting at 12pm till the snow melts away.
Santa will be by at 2pm for pictures and then back at 6pm for the tree lighting (and snow!)
Find more info on the website.
Tree Lighting Ceremony - Port Hueneme
250 N Ventura Road
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
November 28, 2023
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Enjoy the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, with the festivities beginning at 5:30pm and the tree lighting at 6:00pm sharp! Join Santa while we kick off the holiday season with arts & crafts, snow sledding, refreshments, a Santa letter-writing station, and of course, pictures with Santa!
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Fillmore's Community Tree Lighting
250 Central Avenue
Fillmore CA 93015
December 1, 2023
6pm – 7pm
This FREE event is open to the entire community!
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Tree Lighting & Snow Downtown Ventura
Downtown Ventura, in front of mission
Ventura CA 93015
December 1, 2023
5:30pm – 8pm
This FREE event is open to the entire community! Bring the whole family for a festive night including, choir performances, visit from Santa, snow in Downtown and Holiday Tree Lighting.
Find more info on the website.
Orchard Community Church - Giant Tree Lighting
8180 Telephone Rd.
Ventura, CA 93004
Dec. 3, 2023
5-7pm
This FREE event is open to the entire community!
- Staged Photo Ops
- Photo Booth
- Live Music
- Caroling Choir
- Hot Chocolate & Popcorn
- Kids Craft & Face Painting
- Cookie Decorating
- S’more Station
- Christmas Bingo
- Petting Zoo
- & MORE!!!
Dinner is available for purchase.
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Santa Barbara Harbor Parade of Lights
Santa Barbara, CA
December 10, 2023
5pm
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!
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.
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