Star of Wonder at Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village on Saturday, December 13th

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Come kick off the Christmas season at Star of Wonder on Saturday, December 13th from 3pm-7pm at Calvary Community Church! 

Free admission • Open to everyone • Bring your friends and family!

Star of Wonder is Calvary’s Christmas festival, packed with festive fun and cozy vibes. Slide down a real snow hill, visit the Shepherd’s Petting Zoo, and don’t forget to swing by the free Candy Shoppe for a sweet treat to take home.

The kids will love the inflatable play zone. There’s plenty of space to jump, bounce, and burn off that candy energy!

Come hungry because the food trucks will be serving up all kinds of delicious eats, and there’ll be coffee and hot cocoa to keep you cozy. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with your people and your community!

Get more information at calvarywestlake.org/star-of-wonder

2025 Annual Community Holiday Dinner in Thousand Oaks on December 25th

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Local community members in need are invited to join Temple Adat Elohim in the congregation’s festively decorated social hall, located at 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, for a delicious hot turkey meal with all the fixings. Guests will also enjoy listening to holiday music. Gifts will be available for children.

The Annual Community Holiday Dinner takes place on Thursday, December 25, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at 2420 E. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks. Event is free and open to everyone - nonsectarian - all are welcome.

More information at www.adatelohim.org/connect/social-action/holiday-dinner.

75th Annual Santa Paula Holiday Parade on Friday, November 28, 2025

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The 75th Annual Santa Paula Christmas Parade will take place on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 7pm. The event is hosted by the City of Santa Paula in partnership with the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce and Santa Paula Optimist Club.

Marching bands, toy soldiers, floats, automobiles, equestrians, community groups and Santa Claus will be part of the festivities.

Parade will be run rain or shine, eastbound on Main Street from Seventh St to Mill St.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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.