Presidents' Day Celebration at the Reagan Library on Monday, February 16, 2026

Celebrate our Founding Fathers during the Reagan Library’s 33rd Annual Presidents’ Day Celebration at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This family-friendly event features interactive activities, crafts, live musical performances, and special appearances by presidential and first lady look-alikes. Highlights include performances by the Justin Honsinger band and the Los Angeles Police Department Concert Band.

Presidents' Day activities are free to the public. Regular Museum admission rates apply to view the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum and the spectacular Air Force One Pavilion. For more information, please call 805-577-4057. www.reaganfoundation.org

Arbor Day Celebration in Calabasas on Saturday, March 21, 2026

The City of Calabasas will host an Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Gates Canyon Park, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Calabasas.

The event is free and residents are welcome to come out and get involved in helping to create a beautiful and healthy environment in Calabasas.

www.cityofcalabasas.com/government/public-works/environmental-igr-division/arbor-day

Chanukah Celebration in Newbury Park on Sunday, December 14, 2025

Chabad of Newbury Park's annual Chanukah Celebration will take place on Sunday, December 14, at The Village at Dos Vientos, 350 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park, from 4:30- 6:00 p.m.

The event will feature the lighting of the menorah, live musical performance, latkes and donuts, and Chanukah crafts, and gelt drop. Free admission, all are welcome. For more information, visit chabadnewburypark.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2025 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, December 4, 2025 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 6, 2025, 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.

19th Annual Holly Trolley Tours

Dates for this year’s Holly Trolley Tours are 12/16, 12/17 and 12/18. More details TBA.

Christmas Tree Lane Drive-Through

December 7th through 26th, 2025. 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.