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Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1-4PM. Located at 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Enjoy meeting the farm animals, partake in holiday crafts, enjoy holiday music, take photos with Santa, and more. Admission is $8. Under two free. www.leonisadobemuseum.org
Chabad of Camarillo invites you to its Chanukah Celebration on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6pm at the Camarillo Premium Outlets, near the Brooks Brothers store. Join the celebration for the lighting of the 10 foot menorah, hot latkes and donuts, dreidels, gelt, and raffles! Everyone is welcome. More info at chabadcamarillo.com or (805) 383-7882.
Dive into a world of wonder as Imaginarium brings its newest adventure, “Atlantis,” to the Camarillo Premium Outlets starting Friday, August 15th through Sunday, January 4, 2026 (extended). The event also features daily, pulse-pounding performances by John’s Adrenaline Circus, included with general admission.
Spanning over 1 1/2 acres and featuring over five million lights, the walk-through experience transporta guests into a glowing, interactive realm inspired by the mythical lost city. Visitors journey through nine illuminated undersea worlds, each combining ambient soundscapes, fantastical displays and vibrant color to reimagine Atlantis in spectacular fashion.
For tickets or more information, visit www.imaginarium360.com.
11/21-1/4 Hours:
Friday Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 30: 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Monday, Dec. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 11: Closed
Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13: 6 to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 14: 6 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026: 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
The Chabad of Moorpark Jewish Center invites the community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at its annual Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 4:30-5:30PM at the Mission Bell Plaza, 593 Los Angeles Avenue.
Event to include a glowing menorah, gelt drop, free hot latkes and donuts, music, crafts and games, entertainment, hot coffee and drinks and more. Event is free of charge.
For more information, visit www.JewishMoorpark.com or call 805-CHABAD-2 (242-2232)
The City of Moorpark and the High Street Arts Center host their annual Holiday Movie Marathon on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10am to 6pm at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High Street. Admission is free. Concession stand will be open to purchase snacks and refreshments! www.moorparkca.gov/772/Holiday-Movie-Marathon
Many holiday season events are planned once again this holiday season in and around Downtown Oxnard. More details at www.downtownoxnard.org.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 5 to 9 p.m. at Plaza Park
Join this six-decade tradition and watch as Ventura County's tallest Christmas tree light up the sky. This year’s event will also include gourmet food trucks and a special holiday makers’ market. More info at 805-247-0197.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10 a.m. to noon in Downtown Oxnard
Come enjoy colorful marching bands, equestrian units, local school groups, spirited floats at the annual Oxnard Christmas Parade! Parade route goes from A & 9th Streets to west on 5th, to north on C Street, and ending at 2nd Street.
Dates for this year’s Holly Trolley Tours are 12/16, 12/17 and 12/18. More details TBA.
December 7th through 26th, 2025. Nightly displays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., F & G Streets between 5th & Palm. Drive through Ventura County’s largest holiday light display in the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District. Residents provide all holiday decorations and lighting.
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
Holiday on High Street is planned for Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 3:30-7:30pm on historic High Street in Moorpark. Event will feature Santa, snow, rides, vendors, and holiday cheer. Updates at www.facebook.com/HolidayonHighStreet
The Moorpark Groundhog Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is planned for Saturday, February 7, 2026. Event proceeds benefit Moorpark High School’s cross country and track programs. All ages and abilities are welcome. All participants age 11 and under who complete the 5k will received a finisher medal. There will also be a “Catch the Groundhog” 1 mile fun run for kids 11 and under which will be held on the track with finisher medals for all.
Post-race festivities include the awards ceremony with age group medals plus refreshments, vendors and a raffle of wonderful prizes donated by local businesses.
Moorpark High School is located at 4500 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. There will be plenty of free parking close to the race start.
For more information and online registration, visit www.moorparkgroundhogday5k.org.
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.
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