Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase in Pasadena January 1-3, 2025

Looking for something fun to do after the Rose Parade in Pasadena? Check out the Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. last entry), Thursday, January 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. last entry), and Friday, January 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (3 p.m. last entry) to get an up close view of the beautiful floats appearing in the Rose Parade.

Senior citizens and disabled visitors welcome for an early viewing on January 2nd from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Rose Parade floats are required to be completely covered by flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds or bark. You will enjoy seeing this incredible work up close and with your camera handy!

The Post Parade Showcase is extremely popular, so be sure to get there early!

Wear comfortable walking shoes! Viewing all the floats will require walking a distance of approximately 2.5 miles and will take at least two hours.

For more information and parking/shuttle options, visit tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/floatfest.

Location: End of Parade route on Sierra Madre Blvd

Admission: $25 (free for ages 5 and under). Buy tickets in advance at https://tickets.sharpseating.com/p/tickets11/events/floatfest-a-rose-parade-showcase.

Holiday Open House at Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley on Sunday, December 1, 2024

The Simi Valley Historical Society invites the community to a Holiday Open House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2024 at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, behind the Madera Target store.

The event is free! The park will be decorated for the holidays with Santa available for pictures until 2 p.m. Activities include face painting, live holiday music, historical demonstrations, holiday shopping, vintage and antique cars on display, and more.

Historic buildings will be decorated with docents giving informal tours.

Unique shopping of handmade crafts, wood toys and gifts in the Simi Store.

For more information, visit www.simihistory.com or call 805-526-6453.

38th Annual Spring Art & Crafts Festival in Newbury Park on March 1, 2025

The Conejo Recreation & Park District hosts its 38th Annual Art & Crafts Festival on March 1, 2025 at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. The free event runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm and will take place rain or shine.

More than 30 artisans and craft persons present their unique artistry at the event. 

For further information about becoming a vendor, call 805-381-2791 or email boc@crpd.org.

www.crpd.org/events/spring-art-crafts-festival

74th Annual Santa Paula Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30, 2024

The 74th Annual Santa Paula Christmas Parade is planned for Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 6:30pm

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.

www.spcity.org/728/Special-Events

Simi Valley Police Department Touch A Truck Event on Saturday, November 30, 2024

The Simi Valley Police Department is hosting its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, November 30, 2024 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 Spark of Love.

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.

Downtown Ventura Holiday Tree Lighting Event on Friday, December 6, 2024

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony event will take place near the old Mission San Buenaventura on Friday, Dec. 6 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.

Chanukah Family Festival at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, December 26, 2024

Chanukah Family Festival at Janss Marketplace Food Court in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 5-7pm.

The free event features the lighting of a giant menorah, jelly doughnuts, hot latkes and cocoa, comedy show, face painting and crafts, DJ, and Hassidic break dancers. Visit www.JewishTO.org or call 805.493.7776 for more information.

janssmarketplace.com/events/chanukah-family-festival-3

Tree Lighting Celebration at The Promenade at Westlake on Friday, November 22, 2024

Join the Promenade at Westlake for their annual Tree Lighting ceremony and community celebration on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 4-8PM. Enjoy a whimsical holiday show featuring a variety of musical entertainment, the arrival of Santa and a fireworks finale. The show will be hosted by actor Neal McDonough.

Pre-show festivities include strolling entertainment, kids’ activities and a curated holiday market featuring a variety of treats from your favorite restaurants and retailers. Nearby eateries like La La Land Kind Café, Shake Shack, Sweetfin, soon-to-open Bacio di Latte and Neighborly, amongst many more, will offer food samples and seasonal goodies.

Holiday Market: 4-7PM

Ceremony: 7-8PM

Santa’s Cottage will open the following day, November 23, in collaboration with Disney+ and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, offering families a heartwarming setting to create unforgettable photo memories and holiday keepsakes through December 24. Advance bookings are highly encouraged; walk-in reservations are subject to availability.

www.shoppromenade.com/events/winterland-by-caruso-2024

2024 Holidays at the Inn at the Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park December 6, 7 & 8

Holidays at the Inn 2024 is planned at the Stagecoach Inn Museum December 6, 7 and 8. In 1954, Perry Como made “(Oh, There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” a hit. The Stagecoach Inn Museum adopts this theme. Volunteers and docents have roamed all over the world, “but you can’t beat home sweet home” Join in the holiday fun as they share their traditions and celebrations with our guests who come from all over the world! From menorah lighting to tree decorations to favorite family recipes to ugly holiday sweaters and much more, you will “pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze.”

Dining Room Extravaganza: The Inn’s dining room will be adorned with 8 holiday table settings, each beautifully crafted by volunteers and docents. These settings will showcase a variety of holiday traditions from different time periods, offering a glimpse into the diverse ways our community celebrates.

The Inn’s three nighttime celebrations will be lit up and the daytime event brings activities. The Museum complex will boast of the sights and sounds of the holidays. Of course, don’t miss Santa and his reindeer!

Holiday at the Inn Nightlife
12/6, 7, 8 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Ages 14+ $15, ages 5-13 $5, under 5 free
 
Holiday at the Inn
Saturday, 12/7 1-4 pm
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

58th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor on December 14, 2024

Channel Islands Harbor kicks off the holidays with its 58th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights beginning at 7pm on Saturday, December 14, 2024. This year’s theme is “Sleigh Bells & Spurs: A Rockin’ Rodeo Boat Parade.”

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/events.