Ventura County's 40th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on January 19, 2026

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The 40th Annual Ventura County Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is Monday, January 19, 2026.

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. Gaye Theresa Johnson. $10 admission includes refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.mlkventuracounty.com.

Holiday Open House at Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley on Sunday, December 7, 2025

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The Simi Valley Historical Society invites the community to a Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, behind the Madera Target store.

The event is free! The park will be decorated for the holidays with Santa available for pictures until 2 p.m. Activities include face painting, live holiday music, historical demonstrations, holiday shopping, vintage and antique cars on display, and more.

Historic buildings will be decorated with docents giving informal tours.

Unique shopping of handmade crafts, wood toys and gifts in the Simi Store.

For more information, visit www.simihistory.com/holiday-open-house or call 805-526-6453.

Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas on Saturday, December 6, 2025

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Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 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 more. Admission is $8. Under two free. www.leonisadobemuseum.org

Chanukah Celebration at the Camarillo Premium Outlets on Thursday, December 18, 2025

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Chabad of Camarillo invites you to its Chanukah Celebration on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6pm at the Camarillo Premium Outlets, near the Brooks Brothers store. Join the celebration for the lighting of the 10 foot menorah, hot latkes and donuts, dreidels, gelt, and raffles! Everyone is welcome. More info at chabadcamarillo.com or (805) 383-7882.

Community Chanukah Festival in Moorpark on Sunday, December 14, 2025

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The Chabad of Moorpark Jewish Center invites the community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at its annual Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 4:30-5:30PM at the Mission Bell Plaza, 593 Los Angeles Avenue.

Event to include a glowing menorah, gelt drop, free hot latkes and donuts, music, crafts and games, entertainment, hot coffee and drinks and more. Event is free of charge.

For more information, visit www.JewishMoorpark.com or call 805-CHABAD-2 (242-2232)

Holiday Movie Marathon at the High Street Arts Center in Moorpark on Saturday, December 20, 2025

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The City of Moorpark and the High Street Arts Center host their annual Holiday Movie Marathon on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10am to 6pm at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High Street. Admission is free. Concession stand will be open to purchase snacks and refreshments! www.moorparkca.gov/772/Holiday-Movie-Marathon

Star of Wonder at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Saturday, December 13th

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Come kick off the Christmas season at Star of Wonder on Saturday, December 13th from 3pm-7pm at Calvary Community Church! 

Free admission • Open to everyone • Bring your friends and family!

Star of Wonder is Calvary’s Christmas festival, packed with festive fun and cozy vibes. Slide down a real snow hill, visit the Shepherd’s Petting Zoo, and don’t forget to swing by the free Candy Shoppe for a sweet treat to take home.

The kids will love the inflatable play zone. There’s plenty of space to jump, bounce, and burn off that candy energy!

Come hungry because the food trucks will be serving up all kinds of delicious eats, and there’ll be coffee and hot cocoa to keep you cozy. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with your people and your community!

Get more information at calvarywestlake.org/star-of-wonder

2025 Annual Community Holiday Dinner in Thousand Oaks on December 25th

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Local community members in need are invited to join Temple Adat Elohim in the congregation’s festively decorated social hall, located at 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, for a delicious hot turkey meal with all the fixings. Guests will also enjoy listening to holiday music. Gifts will be available for children.

The Annual Community Holiday Dinner takes place on Thursday, December 25, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at 2420 E. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks. Event is free and open to everyone - nonsectarian - all are welcome.

More information at www.adatelohim.org/connect/social-action/holiday-dinner.

75th Annual Santa Paula Holiday Parade on Friday, November 28, 2025

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The 75th Annual Santa Paula Christmas Parade will take place on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 7pm. The event is hosted by the City of Santa Paula in partnership with the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce and Santa Paula Optimist Club.

Marching bands, toy soldiers, floats, automobiles, equestrians, community groups and Santa Claus will be part of the festivities.

Parade will be run rain or shine, eastbound on Main Street from Seventh St to Mill St.

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