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The 4tjh 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.
Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2025-channel-islands-harbor-parade-of-frights.
The 28th Annual Oxnard Multicultural Festival is presented by the City of Oxnard's Community Relations Commission.
The festival is held annually on the first Saturday of October. The festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity of its residents and the city’s history. People of every culture come together to learn and discover their shared values in an atmosphere that honors all.
The festival offers a variety of performing groups, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, demonstrations and hands-on activities for the entire family. Admission is always free. The 2025 event is Saturday, October 4th from 10am to 4pm at Plaza Park, 500 South C Street in Oxnard.
More information at www.oxnard.gov/event/multicultural-festival.
More than 120 British cars from the 1930s and up will be on display during the 34th Annual Central Coast British Car Club Show to be held from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Harbor View Park, Channel Islands Harbor, 3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard. There will also be food trucks, vendors, DJ and a raffle.
For more information, visit centralcoastbritishcarclub.com.
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.
The Collection at Riverpark in Oxnard is hosting its Rock the Collection Free Concert Series this year on designated Thursday nights, 6:30-8PM at Collection Park. The series will feature everyone’s favorite rock and pop classics performed by popular tribute bands.
The lineup is as follows:
Aug 13: Rocketman - Elton John Tribute
Aug 27: The Long Run - Eagles Tribute
Sep 10: Wanted - Bon Jovi Tribute
Sep 24: The Kings of Queen - Queen Tribute
Updates at thecollectionrp.com/portfolio/rock-the-collection-2025
The 2025 Kids Summer Movie Series will take place at the Plaza Stadium 14, 255 West Fifth Street, Oxnard and Roxy Stadium 11, 5001 Verdugo Way, Camarillo. Series will consist of 9 weeks of movies for only $3 per film. Movies are at noon (Oxnard) and 10am (Camarillo) 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
The Annual Obon Festival, "A Gathering of Joy" will take place at the Oxnard Buddhist Temple, 250 South "H" Street, Oxnard on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1 pm to 8 pm. FREE admission and fun for the entire family, including food, games and dancing. For more information visit www.oxnardbuddhisttemple.org or call (805) 483-5948.
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)
Ventura County’s 34th Annual Juneteenth Celebration is planned for Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10am to 5pm at Plaza Park, 500 South C Street in Oxnard. Free event commemorates Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, marking the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. Event to feature live music, local artists, great food and more. Visit www.juneteenthoxnard.org for more information.
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.
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.
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