Holiday Sing-A-Long at The Shoppes at Westlake on Sunday, December 7, 2025

HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG - DECEMBER 7, 2025

Join the City of Westlake Village and The Shoppes at Westlake Village at the annual Holiday Sing-Along on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 3-6pm. This event will be held in the Fountain Courtyard next to Tifa and Crumbl Cookies at The Shoppes, 30770 Russell Ranch Road. 

There will be caroling and live music, magician Brian Hoffman at 4:45pm, food drive for Manna, holiday giving drive for Casa Pacifica, book drive, raffle prizes, photo booth, hot cocoa and face painting.

For more information, visit www.WLV.org/SingAlong.

2025 Holidays at the Inn at the Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park December 5 and 6

Holidays at the Inn 2025 is planned at the Stagecoach Inn Museum December 5 and 6.

Experience the magic of the season as the museum halls and grounds are adorned with festive and historically inspired decorations. During the nighttime celebrations, guests will enjoy a spectacular tree lighting ceremony that sets the tone for a memorable evening. Roving carolers will fill the air with classic holiday melodies, creating a cheerful atmosphere throughout the complex.

Children are invited to participate in holiday crafts, offering hands-on fun and creativity. For those looking to begin their holiday shopping, a Marketplace will be available, featuring a variety of unique gifts and seasonal items.

The museum complex will be alive with the sights and sounds of the holidays, providing a truly immersive experience for visitors of all ages. Don’t miss a special visit from Santa and his Reindeer—note that the reindeer will be present on Saturday only!

Holidays at the Inn
Friday 12/5 6:30-8:30PM and Saturday 12/6 1-4PM and 6:30-8:30PM
Ages 14+ $15, ages 5-13 $5, under 5 free

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park  
805.498.9441 www.stagecoachinnmuseum.com

59th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor on December 13, 2025

Channel Islands Harbor kicks off the holidays with its 59th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights beginning at 7pm on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This year’s theme is “Rudolph’s Rock n’ Roll Regatta!”

Festivities at the Harbor begin at noon at Harbor View Park just south Marine Emporium Landing (3600 Harbor Boulevard Oxnard). Take your family and enjoy a variety of food options, a holiday artists’ market, live music, and children’s activities. Santa will be there to take pictures, free of charge, with your children from noon to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2025-parade-of-lights

21st Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, November 22, 2025

The Simi Valley Town Center is hosting its 21st Annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, November 22, 2025 (postponed from November 15 due to rain in forecast) from 4-9PM, featuring dance performances, the Moorpark Jazz Band, arrival of Santa Claus, “snow” fall and shows in the center court and more. Hosted by five-time Grammy nominee, Bridget Brady.

More info at simivalleytowncenter.com/event/21st-christmas-tree-lighting

Downtown Ventura Holiday Tree Lighting Event on Friday, December 5, 2025

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony event will take place near the old Mission San Buenaventura on Friday, Dec. 5 from 5pm-8pm. Live music starts at 5pm. Santa arrives at 6:55pm, followed by the tree lighting. Snowfall in downtown at 7:05pm! Free event open to the public. Presented by Downtown Ventura Partners, Mission Basilica San Buenaventura, and the City of Ventura.

Kids' Swap and Sell at Rancho Simi Rec & Park Center in Simi Valley on Saturday, December 6, 2025

The Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District is hosting Kids Swap N’ Sell on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 7:30 am to 11 am at Guardian Activity Center, 4201 Guardian St, Simi Valley. Youth vendors can sell their gently used toys, sports equipment and clothes or swap them with other vendors. www.rsrpd.org

14th Annual Autism Society of Ventura County Aut2Run 5K/10K 1 Mile Run Event in Camarillo on Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Autism Society of Ventura County hosts its 12th Annual charity “Aut2Run!” race at California State University Channel Islands on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

The event features a 10K trail run, 5K Run/Walk, 15K "Hero Run" (10K and 5K combined), 1 mile walk/run and a Fun-K. Open to competitive runners, casual walkers, families & the community. Learn more and register at www.aut2run.org.

Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Ventura County. ASVC is a local chapter of the national Autism Society, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of all affected by Autism. ASVC was founded in 1994 by local parents and educators to provide support groups, community events, information and resources to families and individuals on the Autism Spectrum.

2025 Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair on Saturday, December 6th

The Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair will take place in downtown Ventura on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12 pm-8 pm.

The day kicks off with the Holiday Street Fair starting at 12 pm from the Museum of Ventura County through the 600 block of Main Street with vendors and live entertainment. Shop artists, crafters, non-profit organizations, commercial and food vendors. The street fair and entertainment are free and open to the public!

At 4 pm, the Ventura Winter Wine Walk gets started! The wine walk will showcase world class wineries in your favorite downtown businesses. Each guest will receive a tasting cup and a map of the participating tasting sites in downtown Ventura. Each tasting site will have a designated area set up for Wine Walk guests to sample the amazing wines! Wine tasting will end at 7 pm.

Learn more and buy tickets at www.venturawinterwinewalk.com.

26th Annual Malibu Veterans Day Public Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025

26th Annual Malibu Veterans Day Ceremony

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The community is invited to join in celebrating veterans and current members of the military who have served our country and our community at the 26th Annual Malibu Veteran’s Day Public Ceremony, Tuesday, November 11, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Malibu City Hall

This year’s theme, “Veterans: Stronger Together, United We Stand,” celebrates the strength, unity, and sacrifice of veterans and their families. The program includes a color guard, guest speaker, and musical performances by the Pepperdine University Choir, along with stories shared by local veterans.

Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to enjoy refreshments from 12:30 to 1:30 PM at City Hall.

Event is hosted by the City of Malibu in partnership with the Malibu Navy League, Pepperdine University, and the Malibu Association of Realtors.

Malibu City Hall is located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu. 

www.malibu.org/events/details/veterans-day-public-ceremony-16301

Simi Valley Police Department Touch A Truck Event on Sunday, December 14, 2025

The Simi Valley Police Department is hosting its annual Touch A Truck event on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 9am to 2pm at the Simi Valley City Hall front parking lot, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. In lieu of admission, please bring new, unwrapped toys to be donated to Operation Blue Christmas.

There will be trucks and equipment on display from the Simi Valley Police Department, Ventura County Fire, Public Works, and various other public and private organizations. Everyone, especially kids will be allowed access to these vehicles and adults will be able to interact with those persons that use the vehicles and equipment.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds to not only support the Holiday Toy Drive, but also to support unfunded programs, services and technology for the Simi Valley Police Department. These include support for the K9 program, "Save a Life" AED program, Police Explores, SWAT, Bicycle Patrol, Every 15 Minutes program, Crime Prevention, Parenting Project, and many other worthy programs.

Learn more at svpf.org/touch-a-truck.