57th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor on December 9, 2023

Channel Islands Harbor kicks off the holidays with its 57th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights beginning at 7pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

The Ventura County Harbor Department and Harbor & Beach Community Alliance (HBCA) are teaming up to spread holiday cheer this season by hosting the 4th Annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 9, 2023 just south of Marine Emporium Landing, located at 3600 Harbor Blvd. in Oxnard. The Holiday Food & Toy Drive will benefit Food Share of Ventura County and the Spark of Love Toy Drive

Festivities at the Harbor begin at noon at Harbor View Park just south Marine Emporium Landing (3600 Harbor Boulevard Oxnard). Take your family and enjoy a variety of food options, a holiday artists’ market, live music, and children’s activities. Santa will be there to take pictures, free of charge, with your children from noon to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.channelislandsharbor.org/events..

Free Photos with Santa, Toy Drive and Winter Wonderland at Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks December 9, 10, 16 and 17

Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks Hosts Toy Drive & Winter Wonderland Event

Bring along your loved ones and meet Santa Claus at the Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks during their yearly toy drive and Winter Wonderland celebration on December 9, 10, 16, and 17. Join in all the festive fun from 10 am to 4 pm each day.

After taking a free photo with Santa, stick around for Christmas-themed coloring and games. Then, experience the magic as Hollywood Storage Center morphs into a Winter Wonderland! Santa's weather elves predict intermittent snowfall throughout each day of the event.

New, unwrapped toys will be gathered and donated to Play Conejo, the charitable division of the Conejo Recreation & Park District, which will then be distributed directly to low-income children in our neighborhood. While donations are appreciated, they are not a requirement for participation in the photo sessions and activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while having some holiday fun.

About Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks
Situated at 3425 Old Conejo Road, a half-mile off the 101 Freeway at Wendy Drive, Hollywood Storage Center of Thousand Oaks is a locally owned enterprise committed to offering a superior space for the things you cherish.

For more information about this event, call 805-804-5432 or visit HollywoodStorageCenter.com.

17th Annual Simi Community Christmas Creche Exhibit on December 1-3, 2023

International Creche Exhibit & Music Performances

The 17th Annual Simi Community Christmas will take place this year Friday, December 1st through Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm on Friday, 1-4 pm on Saturday and 5:30-9 pm on Sunday, featuring International Creche Exhibit and Music Performances.

Simi Community Christmas is an admission-free, inter-faith, three-day event featuring nativity displays from around the world and nearly 20 performances by local choirs, musicians, dancers as well as performances by our local schools.

Event will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sinaloa Stake Center, North Foyer, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley.

Visit www.simicommunitychristmas.com for more information.

EVENT LINEUP:
Friday, December 1, 2023
5:30 p.m.     Hillside Middle School Choir
6:00 p.m.     Valley View Middle School Choir
6:30 p.m.     Simi Valley High School Choir
7:00 p.m.     Sinaloa Middle School Choir
7:30 p.m.     Royal High School Choir
8:00 p.m.     St. Rose of Lima Children's Choir
8:30 p.m.     St. Rose of Lima Master Chorale

Saturday, December 2, 2023
1:00 p.m.     The Sedgwick Sisters
1:30 p.m.     ChannelAire Chorus
2:00 p.m.     Harpist Elaine Litster
2:30 p.m.     Ephraim and Lynette Green
3:00 p.m.     Simi Valley Senior Center Choir
3:30 p.m.     Paige Peel
 
Sunday, December 3, 2023
6:00 p.m.     Seventh-day Adventist Children's Choir and Bell Choir
6:30 p.m.     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Children and Youth Choir
7:00 p.m.     Temple B'Nai Emet Choir
7:30 p.m.     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Choir

Jingle Bell Jump at Janss Marketplace Thousand Oaks on Friday, November 24, 2023

Santa Claus will jump from the sky for a spectacular parachute landing at Janss Marketplace at noon on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Santa’s targeted landing location is in front of Sharky's, facing Moorpark Road. There is plenty of parking in the parking garage accessible from Hillcrest Drive or Brazil. The best viewing area is around the main fountain, near Buca di Beppo and Sharky's.

The free holiday celebration continues until 3 p.m. with face painters, magic show, kids’ crafts, story time with Mrs. Claus, live seasonal music, and photos with Santa.

Visit Santa for a Free Photo. November 24-26, 1-4 pm only!

Get a free 4”x6” printed photo of your visit with Santa when you present $25 in Janss Marketplace store receipts* or three packaged food items for Food Share Ventura County. Visits with Santa are Free. Santa’s Village is near Buca di Beppo and the Main Fountain.

*Receipts must be dated November 1-26, 2023 from Janss Marketplace stores.

janssmarketplace.com/events/jingle-bell-jump-santa-arrival

2023 Festival of the Trees, Ventura County in Simi Valley on November 15-18

Festival of the Trees, Ventura County is a community event that benefits cancer patients and their families with living expenses in Ventura County. View and bid on beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, shop handmade gifts in the Elf Emporium, and indulge on sweet treats in Frosty’s Sweet Shoppe.

Opening night is Wednesday, November 15th from 5:30-8:30pm. The evening will also include light refreshments and entertainment. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at festivalofthetrees.org or at the door.

The event continues Thursday, November 16th and Friday, November 17th from 4-8pm and Saturday, November 18th from 10am to 3pm. General admission these dates are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for ages 3-12 and free for 2 and under. Tickets available at the door.

Event is at the east end of the Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way.

47th Annual Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on December 15-16, 2023

Ventura Harbor celebrates the season with its 47th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th, 2023, starting at 6:30 pm. This year's theme is “Hula Holiday.”

The two-day fun filled event includes a carnival, seaside shopping and dining followed by the lighted boat parade at 6:30 pm. Parking and admission are free. Fireworks at 8pm! (weather permitting)

Carnival rides on the Harbor Village main lawn available starting at 4 pm. Faux snowfall and LED performers on the Harbor Village promenade at 5:30 pm.

Visit venturaharborvillage.com for more information.

www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/ventura-harbor-parade-of-lights-2023/2023-12-15/

Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, December 16, 2023

Winter Wonderland and Holiday Marketplace planned at Ventura Harbor Village from noon to 4pm on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Festivities include faux snowfall, a variety of live musicians, holiday characters, crafts and more. 

www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/winter-wonderland-2023

Christmas at the Ranch with Santa at the Camarillo Ranch House on December 5-6, 2023

The Camarillo Ranch presents its annual Christmas at the Ranch on December 5 and 6, 2023 - hours 5-8pm..

Give your family the gift of a beautifully unique Christmas experience by visiting Camarillo’s very-own historic landmark, magically transformed for the holiday season. Join the Camarillo Ranch Foundation for a special historic home tour of Adolfo Camarillo’s 1892 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion plus the 1905 Red Barn transformed into Santa’s Workshop. Learn about Camarillo family Christmas traditions as you step back in time with visions of bygone eras.

This year’s event features:

• Photos with Santa by a professional photographer ($20)

• Tours of the holiday-dressed Camarillo Ranch House (free; donations appreciated)

• Visit Santa’s Workshop in the Red Barn

• Victorian carolers

• Local craft vendors

• Festive beverages and treats for purchase

camarilloranchfoundation.com/christmas-with-santa

Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas on Saturday, December 2, 2023

Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 1-4PM. Located at 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Enjoy meeting the farm animals, partake in holiday crafts, enjoy holiday music, take photos with Santa and his lovely wife and more. Admission is $8. Under two free. www.leonisadobemuseum.org

2023 City of Oxnard Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Other Holiday Events

Many holiday season events are planned once again this holiday season in and around Downtown Oxnard. More details at www.downtownoxnard.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, November 30, 2023 5 to 9 p.m. at Plaza Park
Join this six-decade tradition and watch as Ventura County's tallest Christmas tree light up the sky. This year’s event will also include gourmet food trucks and a special holiday makers’ market. More info at 805-247-0197.

Oxnard Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10 a.m. to noon in Downtown Oxnard
Come enjoy colorful marching bands, equestrian units, local school groups, spirited floats at the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade!  Parade route goes from A & 9th Streets to west on 5th, to north on C Street, and ending at 2nd Street.

17th Annual Holly Trolley Tours

Info coming soon.

Christmas Tree Lane Drive-Through

December 10th through 31st, 2023. Nightly displays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., F & G Streets between 5th & Palm. Drive through Ventura County’s largest holiday light display in the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District. Residents provide all holiday decorations and lighting.