Christmas and Other Holiday Season Events Around Ventura County

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Here is a compilation of local area Thanksgiving, Christmas and other winter holiday events in and around Ventura County for the 2025 holiday season…parades, Santa visits, carnivals, nativity displays, entertainment and more!

This list will be updated regularly as we move our way through the winter holiday season! Submit additions here.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Sat 12/13: Camarillo Christmas Parade (10AM)

Sat 12/13: Santa’s Village at Camarillo Community Center (10AM-2PM)

Sat 12/13: Peppermint Kids Club at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard (10:30AM)

Sat 12/13: Whizin Winter Walk in Agoura Hills (11AM-6PM)

Sat 12/13: Santa at Malibu Country Mart (Noon-4PM)

Sat 12/13: Holiday Celebration at the Camarillo Premium Outlets (1-4PM)

Sat 12/13: Star of Wonder Free Family Festival at Calvary Community Church (3-7PM)

Sat 12/13: Los Robles Children’s Choir “Holiday Wonder” Concert (3PM)

12/12-12/13: 49th Annual Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights & Fireworks (6:30PM)

Sat 12/13: 59th Annual Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor (7PM)

Sat 12/13: A Very Merry Moorpark Holiday Concert (7PM)

12/12-12/14: Night in Bethlehem Event in Thousand Oaks (5:45-8PM)

12/13-12/14: Dudley House Holiday Boutique in Ventura (11AM-5PM)

12/13-12/14: Breakfast with Santa in Moorpark (must RSVP by 12/10)

Sun 12/14: Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5K in Oxnard

Sun 12/14: Family Holiday Event at Oak Park Community Center ($5 Presale) (11AM-2PM)

Sun 12/14: Holiday Dinner & Tour at the Reagan Library (RSVP)

Sun 12/14: 17th Annual Chanukah Festival in Moorpark (4-5:30PM)

Sun 12/14: Chanukah Celebration at The Village at Dos Vientos in Newbury Park (4:30-6PM)

Mon 12/15: Chanukah Celebration at The Shoppes at Westlake Village (5:30PM)

Tue 12/16: Community Menorah Lighting at the Simi Valley Town Center (6:30-8PM)

Tue 12/16: Menorah Lighting at The Commons at Calabasas (6:30PM)

Wed 12/17: Holiday Event at the Las Posas Plaza in Camarillo (3-7PM)

Thu 12/18: Holiday Lunch & Tour at the Reagan Library (RSVP)

Thu 12/18: Chanukah Celebration at the Camarillo Premium Outlets (6PM)

Thu 12/18: Reading of the Names Event at The Oaks Mall (6PM)

12/20-12/21: Santa at the Santa Susana Depot in Simi Valley (1-4PM)

Sat 12/20: Little Oaks Breakfast with Santa at Lazy Dog Thousand Oaks (8-10AM; RSVP)

Sat 12/20: Holiday Movie Marathon at High Street Arts Center in Moorpark (10AM-6PM)

Sat 12/20: Winter Wonderland and Holiday Marketplace at Ventura Harbor Village (12-4PM)

Sun 12/21: Holly Jolly Half Marathon, 5K and 10K in Camarillo

Thu 12/25: Community Holiday Dinner at Temple Adat Elohim Thousand Oaks (11:30-1:30)

Sun 12/21: Chanukah Festival at Ventura Harbor Village (2PM)

Sun 12/21: Chanukah Celebration and Chocolate Gelt Drop in Camarillo (2:30-4:30PM)

Sun 12/21: Menorah Lighting Celebration at the Reagan Library (4:30PM)

Mon 12/29: A Magical Cirque Christmas at the Fred Kavli Theatre Thousand Oaks (7PM)


CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS

Seasonal Adventures Christmas Trees in Thousand Oaks (450 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd) and Simi Valley (1898 1/2 Simi Town Center Way) open 11/28 to 12/22 or until sold out. www.seasonaladventures.com/trees

Christmas Ranch Tree Farm at 1586 Pederson Road in Thousand Oaks has reopened this year.

Big Wave Dave’s Christmas Tree Lots in Ventura, Camarillo, Moorpark (Underwood Family Farms) and Santa Barbara open 11/28 to 12/23

Hagle Tree Farm in Somis (“Cut Your Own”)

Prancer’s Farm in Santa Paula

Newbury Park High School Baseball Boosters Christmas Tree Lot in the Newbury Park Library Parking Lot

Bennett’s Best Christmas Tree Lots in Agoura Hills (4995 Kanan Road and 28900 Roadside Drive)

Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge Christmas Tree Lot at Carlson Building Materials on Thousand Oaks Blvd open 11/28 to 12/14 (or when sold out)

The Four Seasons of Fun Adventurelands Christmas tree lot is on the east side of the Simi Valley Town Center parking lot. Inflatables on hand for the kids (for a fee). See www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581115013603

The Y’s Men of Simi Valley Christmas Tree Lot is at the YMCA, 3200 Cochran Street, opening December 5th through the 19th. More info and hours at ysmenofsimivalley.com/christmas-trees.

Honeybear Christmas Tree lot at 1929 Johnson Drive in Ventura. www.honeybearchristmastrees.com


Residential and Other Light Displays

Here we will post some local area displays that we found to be of particular note - entertaining, beautiful and bright. Keep in mind that residential displays usually don’t have set hours and are often impacted by the elements (e.g. rain and wind). List will be updated as we confirm displays are in place. CONTACT US FOR ADDITIONS

CONEJO VALLEY DISPLAYS

Back again for another holiday season, this entertaining residential holiday display at 2768 Baywater Place in Thousand Oaks is simulcast to music on 87.9 FM. Learn more and vote for your favorite songs at www.baywaterlights.com. Bring canned goods to drop off if you can for the Manna Food Bank.

Residential 50,000 light and music display on Via Patricia (cross street Via Ricardo) in the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park is back up and running this year. Simulcast to music on 89.7 FM. Perennially one of the most entertaining displays around town.

A visually appealing holiday light display at a residence on Flaming Star Avenue and Shenandoah Street in Thousand Oaks (take Lynn Road to Avenida de las Flores and head west) is back again this year for the holiday season. Light, bright and fun!

Fun animated residential display simulcast to music at a home on Mapleleaf Ave (cross street Madrid) in Newbury Park. Music simulcast on 97.7 FM.

Very bright display with large Rudolph, snowman and other features at 982 Golden Crest Avenue in Newbury Park. Neighboring home is also very bright and festively decorated, with giant Rudolph. Bring an unwrapped toy for their Toy Drive and/or make a financial donation to the High Fives Foundation, supporting athletes in recovery,. Photos with Live Santa December 5, 7, 12-14, 19, 21-23 from 6-9PM (weather permitting). Local Station 32 firefighters may also stop by, when their schedule permits.

Fun, festive, colorful, synchronized light display at 538 Brisbaine Avenue, Newbury Park 5PM-10PM nightly. Simulcast to music on 100.5 FM.

Once again this year, there's a particularly festive, brightly lit residence on Shetland Place in the North Ranch section of Thousand Oaks. While you’re there, drive Upper Ranch Road and Golf Course Drive for some festive lighting on some beautiful trees.

The Tattersall Team invites the public to its Holiday Light Show every Friday/Saturday/Sunday in December from 5:30-8:30PM at 4903 Pathfinder Avenue, Westlake Village. This fantastic show, which took a breather in 2024, features fun decorations, lights, music and faux snow. Bring non-perishable food and unwrapped gift donations for the local Manna Food Bank. This is a really good one! www.facebook.com/events/1288645669732997/

See a festive display at 3337 Lang Ranch Parkway in Thousand Oaks. Visit @langranchholidays for updates.

A fun residential display is back again this year with music and brightly lit cast of cartoon characters at a home on Donald Avenue, just east of Wendy Drive, in Newbury Park.

Holiday lights show simulcast to music at 1455 Valley High Avenue in Thousand Oaks, nightly through January 3rd.

Bright, colorful display is back yet again this year at a home at the corner of Holloway Street and Wendy Drive in Newbury Park.

Gorgeous display is back again this year at a home on Middle Crest Drive, south of Thousand Oaks Boulevard, in Agoura Hills.

There is a pretty and bright display that populates the entire front yard of 1170 Earlham Court in Oak Park, south of Pathfinder Ave. Dozens of lighted snowmen and other cartoon characters.

Beautiful Christmas light display at a home on Kingham Court in Agoura Hills (north of T. O. Blvd, off of Grey Rock Road).

Festive, colorful and bright displays at several homes on Yew Drive in Newbury Park. Take Borchard, turn south on Carob, then an immediate left on Yew.

Lots of lights, lighted figures and lighted palm trees at a home at the corner of Bernadine St and Wauneta St in Newbury Park.

Another display full of colorful lights and decorations at a home on Camino Dos Rios, west of Lynn Road, on the right (north) side

Neat display at a home on Montgomery Road, just south of Janss Road in Thousand Oaks that has been up consistently for the holiday season for many years.

The outstanding high-tech light show set to music is back again this year at a home on Doone Street (cross street Warwick) in Thousand Oaks. Several nearby homes are nicely decorated with holiday cheer too.

Fun holiday display at a home at the end of the cul de sac on Summerfield Street off of Mountclef across from CLU in Thousand Oaks.

Christmas spirit on display at two homes on Verde Vista Drive (across from Cambria St) in Thousand Oaks (near CLU, north of Olsen).

NEARBY CITY DISPLAYS

Fantastic multi-family residential holiday light display on Gemini and Waverly Ave and Saturn Street in Camarillo is back again. Great one to bring the kids to….lots of cartoon character decorations and a great area to park the car, stroll and enjoy. Take Arneill to Dunnigan St, east to Gemini Avenue.

Huge and awesome neighborhood display in the area of Timberdale and Pinedale Roads in Moorpark (just west of Moorpark High School, off of Countrywood Drive). Dozens of homes decorated in bright lights and decorations.

Auburn Lane Community at Summerwood Avenue (at Cochran) in Simi Valley has thousands of Christmas lights strung from house to house over the streets of the entire neighborhood and most every home is decorated. Santa will make an appearance from 6:15-9:15PM on Sat 12/13. (Overflow parking at Phoenix Ranch School, just west of the neighborhood, at 4974 Cochran St. See www.facebook.com/auburnlane.

12/7-12/26: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lane along F & G Streets between 5th and Palm in the Downtown Oxnard Historic District is a perennially great display you need to experience. Nightly 6PM-10PM

Candy Cane Lane is a group of homes located in the vicinity of Lubao Avenue at Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills that has been fun to drive through for over 60 years.


Previous Events

Sun 11/16: Christmas Snow Show Kickoff at Simi Valley Town Center (8PM)

Wed 11/19: Tree Lighting Celebration at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard (7PM)

Fri 11/21: Tree Lighting Event at The Promenade at Westlake (4-8PM)

Sat 11/22: Tree Lighting Event at the Simi Valley Town Center (4-9PM)

Thu 11/27: Five07 Turkey Day Dash 5K and Zack Zernik Mile in Thousand Oaks

Thu 11/27: Ventura Turkey Trot 5K

Thu 11/27: Thanksgiving Day 5K in Simi Valley

Thu 11/27: Ojai Family Fund 3 Mile Fun Run Turkey Trot

Fri 11/28: 75th Annual Santa Paula Holiday Parade (7PM)

11/28-11/30: Dudley House Holiday Boutique in Ventura (11AM-5PM)

Sun 11/30: City of Fillmore Annual Tree Lighting and Night Market (5-8PM)

Tue 12/2: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Port Hueneme City Hall (5:30-7PM)

12/2-12/3: Christmas at the Ranch at the Camarillo Ranch House (5-8PM)

Thu 12/4: Oxnard Christmas Tree Lighting and Makers’ Market (5-9PM)

Thu 12/4: Santa Lucia Celebration of Lights at Cal Lutheran (6PM)

Fri 12/5: City of Agoura Hills Holidays on the Hill (4-8PM)

Fri 12/5: Camarillo Old Town Glow and Holiday Walk (5-8PM Ticket Required)

Fri 12/5: Holidays at the Inn at the Stagecoach Inn Museum (6:30-8:30PM)

Fri 12/5: Holiday Tree Lighting Event in Downtown Ventura (5-8PM)

Sat 12/6: City of Agoura Hills Holidays on the Hill (10AM-3PM)

Sat 12/6: Camarillo YMCA Run for Holiday Fun 5K/10K

Sat 12/6: Simi Valley Family YMCA Breakfast with Santa Event (8:30-11:30AM)

Sat 12/6: Oxnard Christmas Parade (10AM)

Sat 12/6: Holiday Market at Santa Paula Art Museum (10AM-4PM)

Sat 12/6: Holidays in the Village in Thousand Oaks (11AM-8PM)

Sat 12/6: Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair (12-8PM)

Sat 12/6: Holiday Roundup at the Leonis Adobe in Calabasas (1-4PM)

Sat 12/6: Holidays at the Inn at Stagecoach Inn Museum (1-4PM, 6:30-8:30PM)

Sat 12/6: Holiday on High Street in Moorpark (3:30-7:30PM)

Sat 12/6: New West Symphony “Winter Dreams” Concert in Thousand Oaks (7PM)

12/5-12/7: Holiday Art Market at Studio Channel Islands in Camarillo

12/5-12/7: Christmas Concerts at Cal Lutheran

12/5-12/7: Simi Community Christmas Creche Exhibit and Music (5:30-8:30PM)

12/6-12/7: Dudley House Holiday Boutique in Ventura (11AM-5PM)

Sun 12/7: Holiday Craft Fair and Toy Drive at Santa Paula Aviation Museum (10AM-2PM)

Sun 12/7: Holiday Open House at Strathearn Historical Park in Simi Valley (11AM-2PM)

Sun 12/7: Holiday Sing-A-Long at The Shoppes at Westlake Village (3-6PM)

Sun 12/7: New West Symphony “Winter Dreams” Concert in Camarillo (3PM)

Sun 12/7: Westlake Village Symphony Holiday Candlelight Concert (4PM)

Sun 12/7: Camarillo Community Band Christmas Concert (4PM)

4th of July Fireworks, Parades and Other Events Around Ventura County

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America's 249th birthday is Friday, July 4, 2025! Here is a compilation of local holiday events and activities in celebration of Independence Day.

Fireworks Display Summary for 2025:

  • Thursday 7/3: Moorpark, Fillmore

  • Friday 7/4: Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Channel Islands Harbor, Santa Paula, Santa Barbara, Woodland Hills

  • Sunday 7/6: Agoura Hills (Drone Show)

4th of July celebration parades to take place in Westlake Village, Ventura, Ojai, Channel Islands Harbor and Carpinteria (June 28).

Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park

The annual Conejo Recreation and Park District and City of Thousand Oaks 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is launched from the hill behind the Hillcrest Center for the Arts in Thousand Oaks. Best viewing will be at Janss Marketplace and The Oaks Mall parking lots. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Patriotic music simulcast by KHAY 100.7.

Other CRPD 4th of July events around town include a $5 family Pancake Breakfast and Home Run Derby in the morning at Borchard Park in Newbury Park, Concert in the Park at 5pm at Conejo Community Park and free swimming from noon to 4pm at CLU and NPHS pools.

Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks once again will be hosting a free viewing of the fireworks along with live music and family activities starting at 5pm on the 4th. Wristbands required to gain access to entertainment and activities on the rooftop of the parking garage starting at 5pm. (Two additional paid ticket options for early access available at THIS LINK.)

Independence Day Festivities at the Stagecoach Inn Museum in Newbury Park will take place on Wednesday, July 2nd from 1-4PM.

Bethany Church on the Hill in Thousand Oaks at 200 West Bethany Court once again opens its incredible views to the public with a 4th of July Fireworks Viewing from its parking lot. Starts at 6pm and fills up quickly - they have free children’s activities, inflatables and more. BBQ available for purchase. www.bethanyto.org

Pancake Breakfast from 8am to noon at the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge, 158 N. Conejo School Road. Pancakes, bacon or sausage links, coffee and juice for $6. Live music from 2-5pm featuring Unkle Monkey.

Westlake Village

The Westlake Village 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park starts at 9:30am at the corner of Lakeview Canyon and Agoura Roads, culminating at Berniece Bennett Park.

The City of Westlake Village presents its 10th Annual Fireworks Spectacular Show from the Westlake Village Golf Course, with additional viewing locations available. Activities begin at 6pm, including family-friendly activities, music and food trucks. The show will start at 9:10pm.

Moorpark (3rd of July)

The City of Moorpark presents its 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road once again. A fun family event with festivities (games, food, entertainment) starting at 4pm. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the gate. Onsite parking $5 (advance purchase only.)

Simi Valley

The Reagan Presidential Library 4th of July Celebration is back this year from 10am to 3pm on July 4th, featuring patriotic music, family entertainment, games, crafts and more.

The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley presents the Star-Spangled Rock & Country Jam and Fireworks Celebration on July 4th at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E. Los Angeles Avenue. Gates open at 3pm. There will be music, food and craft vendors, beer and wine, shopping and a free kids’ fun zone. And of course, fireworks! Event is free of charge but VIP passes are available.

Calabasas

The City of Calabasas is hosting the Lakeside Fun Run 4 and 2 mile runs in the morning and Summer Splash Party at the Tennis & Swim Center from noon to 5pm, as well as a pet show at 11 a.m.

Camarillo

The City of Camarillo is hosting a July 4th Fireworks Show at the Camarillo Premium Outlets again this year at 9pm. Park and enjoy the fireworks. Last entry is 8:45 pm.

Free recreational swim at the Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center, 1030 Temple Avenue, from 1-4 pm.

Oxnard/Channel Islands Harbor

The Channel Islands Harbor 4th of July Family Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Albacore Way, travels north up Harbor Blvd. and ends at Cabezone Circle, home to Marine Emporium Landing. Then from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. there will be farmers’ market vendors and other activities at Harbor View Park.

The Channel Islands Harbor will be offering activities and entertainment all day, followed by Fireworks by the Sea at 9pm on the 4th of July.

The educational tall ship Mystic Whaler will be hosting a viewing party for the Fireworks by the Sea from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Guests will view the fireworks from Mystic Whaler's deck while they enjoy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/MysticOceanAdventures ($55 adults, $35 12 and under).

Heritage Square Oxnard is hosting a 4th of July concert from 4-8:30pm featuring two bands. Table seating available at www.oxnarddowntowners.org/event-details/fourth-of-july-at-heritage-square-the-gamble-band-the-soul-revival-band or sit on the lawn and enjoy the music for a requested donation of $5.

Ventura

The City of Ventura 4th of July Street Festival and Annual Pushem-Pullem Parade are back this year, with the parade starting at 10am, street fest on Main Street and side streets with artisans, food booths, vendor displays and live music.

Ventura Rotary hosts its Annual Fireworks Show and Family Picnic this year on July 4th at the Ventura College Athletic Fields starting at 5pm, featuring a family picnic, live music, kids' fun zone, followed by fireworks show at 9pm. Tickets $12 ($13 day of event) for ages 13+ and $6 for ages 4-12. Family of 4 pre-sale pass is $36 (online only).

Ojai

The annual Ojai Independence Day Parade will take place at 10am on Friday, July 4th.

Live music and fireworks show will take place on July 4th at Nordhoff High School Stadium, starting at 6 pm (gates open at 5:30pm). Fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm. Presale tickets for the nighttime event are available at www.4thofjulyinojai.com. $13 (plus fees) adults, $6 (plus fees) for kids, $30 (plus fees) family of 4 pass. (pre-sale)

Free concert on Thursday, July 3rd at Libbey Bowl at 6pm featuring the Ojai Band.

Pancake breakfast at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 East Ojai Ave from 7am to 10am on July 4th hosted by the Ojai Lions Club. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for kids.

Fillmore

The Sespe Creek 4th of July Car Show, Chili Cook-Off & Cornhole Tournament will take place in downtown Fillmore on Friday, July 4th from 9 am to 4 pm.

The City of Fillmore is hosting its annual fireworks show on Thursday, July 3rd at 9pm at the Fillmore Middle School athletic field, 532 A Street. Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the show from their homes and city parks. www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=233

Santa Paula

The City of Santa Paula invites the community to a day of celebration capped by a spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at the new Santa Paula Creek Regional Sports Park at Harvest at Limoneira (301 Harvest Loop). Festivities kick off in the afternoon from 4-8:30PM and include live music at the amphitheater, food trucks, face painting, lawn games, inflatable jumpers, and the City Corps Wagon Train. The fireworks show begins at 9:00 PM. Admission and parking are free.

Agoura Hills

There will be a fun Patriotic Drone Show after the free concert at Chumash Park on Sunday, July 6th (featuring DSB - Journey Tribute).

Woodland Hills

Valley Cultural Foundation presents a July 4th Extravaganza at 6pm, featuring live music, then fireworks at 9pm.

Carpinteria

The 28th Annual Rods and Roses Classic Car Show will take place from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, June 28th in Downtown Carpinteria, followed by an Independence Parade at 3:30pm.

Santa Barbara

The City of Santa Barbara is planning fireworks at West Beach at 9 p.m. this year and there will be other festivities during the day.

Malibu

The City of Malibu does not host a public fireworks display but the LA County Fire Dept approves permits for private fireworks displays off of barges in the ocean.

Some Great Residential Holiday Light Displays Around Ventura County

One of our favorite winter holiday activities is driving around and looking at the light displays around town. There are colorful lights all over the place but these four really stand out! If you are aware of other neat residential Christmas light displays around Ventura County, please let us know!

The holiday light display by the Higgins family at 1566 El Dorado Drive in Thousand Oaks is a 20 minute display synchronized with music and over 150,000 lights. We're talking Disneyland in the Conejo Valley here. Spectacular!

The Fuchs residence on Via Patricia (near Via Ricardo intersection) in the Dos Vientos section of Newbury Park is back again this year wiith another 50,000+ light display synchronized with music. Outstanding!

A great destination each year is the neighborhood in the vicinity of Gemini Street and Waverly Avenue south of Dunnigan Street in Camarillo each year. Numerous homes are lit up and decorated with cartoon characters, trains, Santas, snowmen, and plenty of lights and othe

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Los Robles Master Chorale Performs Six Concerts of Serious Works a Year

By Nancy Needham

Singers from areas that include Ventura County, Santa Clarita and Pasadena come together in Oak Park once a week for three hours to rehearse serious choral works.

The Los Robles Master Chorale, a 100-voice community choral ensemble, has performed in Ventura County for over 34 years. Membership has more than doubled since it began on the campus of Moorpark College in 1978.

"Those who come to listen will hear excellence in music. They will always come again," Master Chorale Executive Director Lenard Geres said.

The singers are all talented volunteers. Many are trained professionals. Their artistic director Lesley Leighton is on a mission to preserve Southern California's rich choral music tradition. She's a long-standing Los Angeles Master Chorale member and principal artist who has traveled the world performing.

The Master Chorale performs at local churches four times a year with two performances at Christmas time. The Consort Singers, a 26 member group taken from the Master Chorale, perform twice a year--in the fall and spring. The Master Chorale has yearly auditions in June.

For more information, visit www.losroblesmasterchorale.org.