Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K in Oxnard on Sunday, December 14, 2025

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The Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K is planned for Sunday, December 14, 2025

The half marathon begins at the giant Santa located at 2801 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard and ends at Marine Emporium Landing in the Channel Islands Harbor. The half marathon and 5K start at 7:30am and the quarter marathon starts at 7:50am. There’s also a Kids 1K at 8:30am.

This point to point course starts at the historic Santa Claus, off the 101 freeway, runs through Oxnard’s famous strawberry fields, then through downtown Oxnard and beautiful Plaza Park. Next will be historic Candy Cane Lane, where the homes are decorated for the holidays. Finally, you’re off to the Pacific Ocean, the beach, and finishing at the Marine Emporium Landing in the Channel Islands Harbor.

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The 5K and kids 1K starts and finishes at the Marine Emporium Landing.

Santa to the Sea supports the Nyeland Acres community through food distributions, a toy giveaway, and scholarships to Oxnard College.

For more information or to register visit www.santatothesea.com.

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 2024 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)

4th of July Family Parade at Channel Islands Harbor on Friday, July 4, 2025

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The Channel Islands Harbor 4th of July Family Parade is back on Friday, July 4, 2025! The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Albacore Way, travels north up Harbor Blvd. and ends at Cabezone Circle, home to Marine Emporium Landing.

You must have a 4th of July Children’s Parade form filled out and submitted prior to participating. More information at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/4th-of-july-family-parade-2025.

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

2025 Kids Summer Movie Series at Plaza Stadium 14 in Oxnard and Roxy 14 in Camarillo June 18 to August 13

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The 2025 Kids Summer Movie Series will take place at the Plaza Stadium 14, 255 West Fifth Street, Oxnard and Roxy Stadium 14, 5001 Verdugo Way, Camarillo. Series will consist of 6 weeks of movies for only $3 per film. Movies are at noon on Wednesdays. The lineup is:

June 18: The Bad Guys

June 25: Paddington 2

July 2: The LEGO Movie

July 9: The Wild Robot

July 16: The Croods

July 23: The LEGO Movie 2

July 30: Captain Underpants

August 6: Smallfoot

August 13: Scoob!

More information at santarosacinemas.com/Pages/2025-summer-kids-series-camarillo-and-oxnard

2025 Heritage Square Summer Concert Series on Friday Nights, June 13 to August 22

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Oxnard's Heritage Square Summer Concert Series returns in 2025 for another 10 week run, from June 13th to August 22nd. Concerts start at 6pm and end at 8:30pm, with a half hour break at 7pm.

Concert tables can be reserved in advance for a fee. Individual tickets will be available day of show starting at 5pm for $10. Unreserved spots on the lawn available free of charge (donations appreciated). More details at www.heritagesquareoxnard.com/concerts.html.

Heritage Square is located at 715 South A Street, Oxnard.

The Lineup:

  • 6/13: The Brandon Ragan Project (Funk, Motown, R&B)

  • 6/20: Los Amigos 805 (R&B, Country, Rock)

  • 6/27: Heart and Soul (Latin Rock, Funk)

  • 7/11: The Impulse Band (Classic Rock, 80s, Latin)

  • 7/18: The Rayford Bros. (Country, Rockabilly, Blues, Surf)

  • 7/25: Thee Almighty Majestics (Rock and Roll, Corridos y Romanticas)

  • 8/1: Los Cool Arrows (Cumbias, Rock en Espanol, Rock)

  • 8/8: Sound Effect (R&B, Soul, Pop, Funk, Rock)

  • 8/15: Los Xiquenos (Chicano Folk, Rock en Espanol, Cumbias)

  • 8/22: House Arrest (60s-80s Dance Band)

Chowderfest Event at Channel Islands Maritime Museum on Sunday, September 14, 2025

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After a hiatus since 2019, the annual CHOWDERFEST event will be back on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from, 2-6pm at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.

The event will feature live music from local bands, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of culinary delights and community camaraderie. Guests can also explore the museum's exhibits, as admission is included with the event ticket. Fifteen local restaurants will be participating at the events

Tickets are priced at $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Given the event's popularity, advance purchase is highly recommended. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased online on the museum’s website.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.

Tickets available at cimmvc.org. Additional information about the event at www.cimmvc.org/post/chowderfest-is-back.

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.

Father's Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, June 15, 2025

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The Father’s Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, June 15, 2025 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