Father's Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, June 16, 2024

The Father’s Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, June 16, 2024 from 10 am to 3 pm will feature an eclectic mix of custom cars, hot rods, low riders, motorcycles and classics. It is the perfect day to show off your rides and reconnect with friends and family. Also on hand will be food trucks, raffle, music and numerous vendors.

Proceeds for the event will benefit Food Share of Ventura County.

This car show is open to all solo riders, car clubs and all vehicle types, including motorcycles.

In addition to the car show at Harbor View Park on Father’s Day, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum will also be hosting a Father’s Day Celebration event, which will feature classic cars and boats.

Learn more at www.channelislandsfathersdaycarshow.com

Celebration of the Whales Festival at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, April 7, 2024

The 25th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival is planned for Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 10am to 3pm at the Channel Islands Harbor, 3350 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard.

The event will feature family fun, chalk art, shopping, kids’ fun zone and more.

Activities will be held at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market and a “Gray Whale Migration Trail” that runs through Harbor View Park that connects the two activity centers.

Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2024-celebration-of-the-whales-festival

Ventura County's 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on January 15, 2024

The 38th Annual Ventura County Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is Monday, January 15, 2024.

The event starts at 8 a.m. with a gathering at Plaza Park, 500 South C Street in Downtown Oxnard, followed by a "Freedom March" to the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC), 800 Hobson Way.

Then at the OPAC is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance program that starts at 9am, featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Irene G. Pinkard, Director of the Pinkard Youth Institute. $10 admission includes refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.mlkventuracounty.com.

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..

16th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival on Saturday, December 2, 2023

The 16th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival, presented by Oxnard Recreation & Community Services, is planned for Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard. This festive event includes food and arts and crafts vendors, live music and a kids’ zone. More info at www.oxnardrecevents.com/tamale-festival.html

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.

Oxnard Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2023

The City of Oxnard, Disabled American Veterans, Salvation Army, Knights of Columbus, Military Officers Association of America and Boy Scouts of America are hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard, 500 South C Street, on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. The outdoor ceremony will take place next to the Veterans Memorial at Plaza Park. Event will feature speakers that include Captain Robert “Barr” Kimnach III, Commanding Officer, Naval Base Ventura County, Mayor John C. Zaragoza, Jess Herrera, President of the Oxnard Harbor District Board of Commissioners and Sal Gonzales, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army Veteran.

www.oxnard.org/11-3-23-oxnard-hosts-veterans-day-ceremony-on-nov-11-2023

Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at The Collection at RiverPark on Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is hosting its annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 7-8PM. The Collection's 40 foot holiday tree is a beautiful sight!

Event to include live music, dance performance and an appearance by Santa, followed by the tree lighting and spectacular fireworks show around 8PM.

More info at thecollectionrp.com/directory/tree-lighting-celebration

2nd Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard on Saturday, October 21, 2023

The City of Oxnard presents its 2nd Annual Fall Festival at Plaza Park on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event will include live entertainment, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, food vendors and more. Free admission. www.oxnardrecevents.com/fall-festival.html

Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Frights on Saturday, October 28, 2023

The 2nd Annual Parade of Frights at the Channel Islands Harbor is a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Prior to the Parade of Frights, a variety of organizations and businesses will be offering Halloween-related events and activities.

Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2nd-annual-parade-of-frights.