30th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at The Promenade at Westlake on Friday, November 21, 2025

Join the Promenade at Westlake for their 30th Annual Tree Lighting ceremony and community celebration on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 4-8PM. Enjoy a whimsical holiday show featuring a variety of musical entertainment, the arrival of Santa and a fireworks finale.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early for the pre-show festivities beginning at 4PM. The evening will feature lively strolling entertainment from carolers and candy cane stilt walkers, along with the return of the beloved Holiday Market offering family-friendly activities and seasonal samplings from nearby dining favorites including Neighborly, Superba Food + Bread, Fogo de Chão and Shake Shack, among others. Attendees can also enjoy exclusive in-store experiences and dining offers from retailers and restaurants like Roche Bobois, Sephora, Red O, Bacio di Latte and more.

Holiday Market: 4PM

Show: 7:30PM

www.shoppromenade.com/events/christmas-tree-lighting-2025

Santa’s Cottage will open the following day, November 22, in collaboration with Disney+ and Hulu, 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/reservation/#id=santa-s-cottage-2025

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.

19th Annual Simi Community Christmas Creche Exhibit on December 5-7, 2025

International Creche Exhibit & Music Performances

The 19th Annual Simi Community Christmas will take place Friday, December 5th through Sunday, December 7th, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm nightly, featuring an International Creche Exhibit and music performances.

Simi Community Christmas is an admission-free, inter-faith, three-day event featuring nativity displays from around the world and nearly 20 performances by local choirs, bands and ensembles.

Event will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sinaloa Stake Center, North Foyer, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley.

Visit www.simicommunitychristmas.com for more information.

EVENT LINEUP (subject to changes):
Friday, December 5th
5:30 p.m.     TBA
6:00 p.m.     Hillside Middle School Choir
6:30 p.m.     Royal High School Choir
7:00 p.m.     Valley Middle School Choir
7:30 p.m.     Sinaloa Middle School Choir
8:00 p.m.     Channelaire Chorus
8:30 p.m.     Looking Back - Band

Saturday, December 6th
5:30 p.m.     Simi Valley Orchestra Choir
6:00 p.m.     Paige Peel - Guitarist
6:30 p.m.     Polyphonix Choir
7:00 p.m.     Laura Bylund - Pianist
7:30 p.m.     Pipe Dreams Flute Ensemble
8:00 p.m.     The Sedgewick Sisters
8:30 p.m.     Elaine Litster - Harpist
 
Sunday, December 7th
5:30 p.m.     Temple B’nai Emet Choir
6:00 p.m.     Foundations Academy Bell Choir
6:30 p.m.     Simi Valley Children & Youth Choir
7:00 p.m.     St. Rose of Lima Handbell Choir
7:30 p.m.     St. Rose of Lima Master Chorale
8:00 p.m.    Latter-Day Saint Stake Choir, joined by St. Rose Chorale for the Hallelujah Chorus Finale

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.

Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at The Collection at RiverPark on Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is hosting its annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 7-8PM. The Collection's 40 foot holiday tree is a beautiful sight!

Event to include live music, dance performance and an appearance by Santa, followed by the tree lighting and spectacular fireworks show around 8PM.

(Weather permitting. Inclement weather, such as strong winds or heavy rain, could postpone or cancel the event.)

More info at thecollectionrp.com/directory/tree-lighting-celebration

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.

Channel Islands Harbor Parade of Frights on Saturday, October 25, 2025

The 4th 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.

3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Haunted Courtyard at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum’s Haunted Courtyard features a variety of fun, family-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, games, prizes, and candy. This event is free and is perfect for all ages.

3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Parade of Frights Marketplace (Harbor View Park)

The Channel Islands Farmers’ Market will be hosting an expanded market from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Harbor View Park, located just south of Marine Emporium Landing at 3600 Harbor Blvd.

At the market, the Ventura County Harbor Department will offer reusable Parade of Frights bags to children (while supplies last), each vendor will hand out candy, there will be craft booths for children to create Halloween-themed art, inflatable jump zone, and a costume contest and costume parade. The costume parade starts at 5 p.m. and organizers will be handing out special Halloween-themed medals for all participants.

3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Wolfsburg Finest VW Club Trunk or Treat (Harbor View Park)

The Wolfsburg Finest VW Club of Oxnard will be hosting a trunk or treat featuring 20–25 cars. This family-friendly activity promises plenty of candy, creative displays, and photo-worthy moments for kids and parents alike.

Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org/event/2025-channel-islands-harbor-parade-of-frights.

Halloween in the Park in Camarillo on Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Halloween in the Park

Wednesday, October 29, 5:30-8pm

Community Center Park

1605 E. Burnley Street, Camarillo

Cost: FREE

Join in on a spooky evening out at Community Center Park on Halloween night with pumpkin painting, lawn games, food trucks, a costume contest (6pm) for all ages and trick or treating. This event is FREE to participants.

Food trucks will be on site offering tasty options for a purchased dinner or dessert.

More details at www.pvrpd.org/2025-10-29-halloween-in-the-park