Olivas Adobe Holiday Candlelight Tours in Ventura on Sunday, December 11, 2022

The public is invited to experience what the holidays were like in late 19th century Ventura with a free Holiday Candlelight Tour of the City of Ventura’s historic Olivas Adobe, located at 4200 Olivas Park Drive – on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Tours take place from 5:30-7:30PM.

Tours are free, however, registration is required and space is filling fast. Call 805-658-4726 to make your reservation.

The Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters, in historical costumes, will take you on a tour through the house, decorated in different holiday traditions, while performing historical skits.

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1935/Events-at-the-Olivas-Adobe-Historical-Pa

Ventura County Ballet Company Presents "The Nutcracker" December 3, 10, 11, 2022

Ventura County Ballet Company will perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo at 2pm and 7pm on December 3rd, 3pm on December 10th and 1pm and 5pm on December 11th.

Tickets at www.venturacountyballet.com.

Crawl-o-Ween Bar Crawl in Downtown Ventura on October 23 Benefitting Three Local Nonprofits

Boos, bars and beneficiaries! Come celebrate Halloween on this fun bar crawl in Downtown Ventura benefitting three non-profits.

Join NextGen Rotary on Sunday, October 23rd for a Halloween-themed bar crawl down Main Street in Downtown Ventura. Purchase of the Crawl-O-Ween Passport includes 1 specialty drink at 5 different bars/restaurants. Tickets are $55.

This is the ONLY Halloween Bar Crawl in Downtown Ventura that benefits nonprofits and includes drinks!

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To register before this event sells out, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/crawl-o-ween-2022-tickets-403543849517 or email hello@nextgenrotary.com for more information.

Email: hello@nextgenrotary.com

Costumes are optional but HIGHLY encouraged. A contest will be held at 2:30pm at Winchesters with prizes awarded for "best individual costume" and "best duo costume".

Proceeds go to the Surfrider Foundation, Food Share and NextGen Rotary.

Attendees must be 21 or over. Drink responsibly.

All sales are final. No refunds.

Please bring valid ID and cash to tip all the amazing servers!!

Participating Bars & Restaurants

• Ventura Coast Brewing Company

• Winchesters

• The Six Social House

• The Blue Agave

• D argans Irish Pub

• VIP Location: The Twist

Veteran's Day Commemoration Event at the Reagan Library on November 11, 2022

To honor the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event on Friday, November 11. The day’s activities include live musical entertainment, a civil war encampment, a military vehicle display and a program honoring all branches of our military.

Live musical entertainment begins at 10:30 a.m. The program, which begins at 11:00 a.m., includes an honor guard, live music, and remarks by keynote speaker and US Army Veteran Brad Taylor. Brad Taylor served for 21 years, retiring as a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, with his final assignment as the Assistant Professor of Military Science at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He is now a New York Times bestselling author of his Pike Logan series; with more than 15 installments and more than 3 million copies sold.

Following the program, Mr. Taylor will be signing copies of his latest book, End of Days.

Outdoor events and the program are free to attend; however, reservations are recommended to attend the program. For more information, and/or to reserve seats and pre-purchase books, please click here. Museum admission rates apply to visit the Reagan Museum and Air Force One Pavilion, including our special exhibit which opens on November 11, An American Christmas Story. Veterans with valid ID will receive free admission to the Museum on November 11. Active military members with valid ID are always free.

July 4th Celebration at Bethany Church on the Hill in Thousand Oaks

Join the 4th of July fun and see the best panoramic view of Conejo Valley's Independence Day fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Bethany Church on the Hill in Thousand Oaks. Games for kids, food and fun.

Questions? Call (805) 495-7029 or visit www.bethanyto.org

Location: 200 W. Bethany Court, Thousand Oaks

Annual Chanukah Family Celebration at Simi Valley Town Center on Sunday, November 28, 2021

The annual Chanukah Celebration at the Simi Valley Town Center will take place from 3:30pm to 5pm on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Center Court.

There will be fun and activities (balloon artist and crafts, etc...) from 3:30-5:00 including the lighting of a giant Menorah.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call (805) 577-0573 or go to chabadsimi.org/chanukah.

City of Fillmore Winter Fest Event at Central Park on Saturday, December 4, 2021

The City of Fillmore presents “Winter Fest” from 9am to 2pm on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Central Park, 250 Central Avenue.

Event includes Lions Club Parade, food trucks, holiday boutique shopping, carolers and more.

Additional details and updates at www.fillmoreca.com/departments/parks-and-recreation-department/events.

Santa's Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane at Fillmore City Hall on Friday, December 10th

The City of Fillmore Recreation Department is hosting Santa’s Stroll Down Candy Cane Lane event on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 5-9PM at Fillmore City Hall, 250 Central Avenue.

Food trucks, holiday boutique shopping, FREE pictures with Santa! + your last chance to donate towards the Fillmore City Fire Department collection of brand new toys & coats for the youth of Fillmore that are in need.

www.fillmoreca.com/departments/parks-and-recreation-department/events

Village Voices Chorale "Holiday Joy" Concert in Westlake Village December 3-4

Welcome in the holiday season with The Village Voices Chorale’s heart-warming concert Here We Come A'Caroling on Friday, December 3 at 8 pm and Saturday, December 4 at 2:30 pm at the United Methodist Church, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village.

Reminisce with traditional carols like "Carol of the Bells", the fun-loving "Little Saint Nick" and the haunting refrains of S'Vivon, a Chanukah favorite. To purchase tickets, visit villagevoices.org ($20 for advance purchases and $25 at the door).

For questions, call 818-383-0903.

For your health and safety, protocols will be in effect, according to current public health guidance and law. Be prepared to show ID with proof of vaccination or negative PCR test and to practice proper masking.

10th Annual Purrs & Paws Holiday Boutique and Marketplace in Ojai on Saturday, December 4, 2021

The 10th Annual Purrs & Paws Holiday Boutique and Marketplace is scheduled to return on Saturday, December 4th for a day filled with holiday spirit, shopping, and fun!

This event, organized by the Humane Society of Ventura County’s Animal Ambassadors, will be open from 9:00am until 4:00pm and will be held at 414 East Ojai Avenue at the Chaparral Auditorium and adjacent lawn. Admission and parking are free.

With more than 30 vendors, you will find fun, festive, and unique crafts, artistic creations, and vintage items. This is a perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts including fashion accessories, jewelry, gift baskets, fabric creations, pottery, baby items, bath and body products, plants, and an array of unique holiday decor.

www.hsvc.org/purrs_and_paws_2021