Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Frights on Saturday, October 25, 2025

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The 4th Annual Parade of Frights at Channel Islands Harbor is a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Prior to the Parade of Frights, a variety of organizations and businesses will be offering Halloween-related events and activities starting at 3 p.m.

3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Haunted Courtyard at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum’s Haunted Courtyard features a variety of fun, family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, games, prizes, and candy. This event is free and is perfect for all ages.

3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Parade of Frights Marketplace (Harbor View Park)

The Channel Islands Farmers’ Market will be hosting an expanded market from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Harbor View Park, located just south of Marine Emporium Landing at 3600 Harbor Blvd.

At the market, the Ventura County Harbor Department will offer reusable Parade of Frights bags to children (while supplies last), each vendor will hand out candy, there will be craft booths for children to create Halloween-themed art, inflatable jump zone, and a costume contest and costume parade. The costume parade starts at 5 p.m. and organizers will be handing out special Halloween-themed medals for all participants.

3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Wolfsburg Finest VW Club Trunk or Treat (Harbor View Park)

The Wolfsburg Finest VW Club of Oxnard will be hosting a trunk or treat featuring 20–25 cars. This family-friendly activity promises plenty of candy, creative displays, and photo-worthy moments for kids and parents alike.

Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2025-channel-islands-harbor-parade-of-frights.

Inaugural Pumpkin Paddle at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturday, October 25th

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The Channel Islands Harbor will host its inaugural Pumpkin Paddle at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, inviting kayakers and paddleboarders to dress up in costume and celebrate Halloween on the water. This new event is part of the Harbor’s ongoing 60th anniversary celebrations, bringing the community together for festive and family-friendly activities.

Event will start at East Bank Day Dock (between Fisherman’s Wharf and the public launch ramp), then paddle to the docks at Peninsula Park.

Costume Contest

Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. A costume contest will be held following the paddle, with winners receiving gift cards to dine at local Harbor businesses SeaFresh Channel Islands and Harbor Mart. The grand prize winner will receive 4 tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain, courtesy of Cumulus Media.

Registration & Giveaways

Registered participants will receive:

  • A pair of festive pumpkin sunglasses

  • Additional Harbor giveaways

BE SURE TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE A GIVEAWAY

Need Equipment?

If you don’t own a kayak or paddleboard, don’t worry – there are several ways to get on the water.

Hopper Boat Rentals and Channel Islands Kayak Center both offer rentals within the harbor.

2025 Free Concerts by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor July 12 to August 30

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Concerts by the Sea is a free concert series at Harbor View Park, 3600 Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard near the Marine Emporium Landing at Channel Islands Harbor on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Call 805.985.4852 or visit www.channelislandsharbor.org for more information and details about each concert.

The 2025 Lineup:

  • July 12: Decadent Decades (Rock/Pop)

  • July 19: Ashford Gordon (Contemporary Blues)

  • July 26: Rock the Boat (Yacht Rock)

  • August 2: Lil Bit of Everything (Country Rock)

  • August 9: South Pasadena Transit Authority (Chicago Tribute)

  • August 16: Ignition Band (Classic Rock)

  • August 23: Brandon Ragan Project (Funk & Blues)

  • August 30: Psychedelic Summer (60s/70s)

2025 Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor on Friday, July 4th

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The 4th of July Celebration at Channel Islands Harbor offers a full day of activities, entertainment, and great food. Come and enjoy exhibits, an artists’ market, children’s rides and games and finish the day with a spectacular fireworks show at 9 p.m. Free event.

www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2025-fireworks-by-the-sea

Celebration of the Whales Festival at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, April 13, 2025

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The 26th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival is planned for Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 11am to 3pm at the Channel Islands Harbor, 3350 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard.

This year’s event will feature a community “paint a whale” mural project, chalk art, shopping, free kayaking and standup paddleboarding, a children’s 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/2025-celebration-of-the-whales-festival.