Events in and around Ventura County and surrounding areas, including Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Somis, Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ojai, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara and Port Hueneme.
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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.
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.
The City of Agoura Hills hosts Holidays on the Hill - A Season of Celebration. Holidays on the Hill on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 4:00-8:00pm and on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 10:00am-3:00pm. Admission to the event is free.
Event will feature artisan vendors,entertainment, light food and refreshments, Santa photos and more.
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 Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 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.
The 3rd Annual Holidays in the Village, A European Marketplace, which celebrates the warmth and joy of the holiday season--all with a European flair, will take place Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Oaks parking lot (W. Wilbur Rd. and W. Thousand Oaks Blvd.) in Thousand Oaks. Visitors can shop for unique holiday gifts from 60 vendors in a festive, family atmosphere. The Marketplace features traditional European foods and beverages including bratwurst, soft pretzels, Aebleskiver and other pastries, warm mulled wine, apple cider and hot cocoa. A Kris Kringle children's village with Kris Kringle himself includes face-painting, Art Trek specialty crafts, a holiday train and a teddy bear scavenger hunt sponsored by the Southeast Ventura County YMCA. Carolers and live music will entertain visitors throughout the day. Admission and parking are free. The Marketplace is hosted by the two Rotary Clubs of Westlake Village. Proceeds support local nonprofits.
For more information, visit www.HolidaysInTheVillage.org or email info@holidaysinthevillage.org.
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, 2025 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.
Ventura Harbor celebrates the season with its 48th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th, 2024, starting at 6:30 pm. This year's theme is “Candyland.”
The two-day fun filled event includes a carnival, seaside shopping and dining followed by the lighted boat parade at 6:30 pm. Parking and admission are free. Fireworks at 8pm! (weather permitting)
Carnival rides on the Harbor Village main lawn available starting at 4 pm. Faux snowfall and pop-up performers on the Harbor Village promenade at 5 pm.
Visit venturaharborvillage.com for more information.
www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/parade-of-lights-2024/2024-12-13
Winter Wonderland and Holiday Marketplace planned at Ventura Harbor Village from noon to 4pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Festivities include faux snowfall, a variety of live musicians, holiday characters, Santa & Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, face painting, crafts and more.
www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/winter-wonderland-and-holiday-marketplace-2024
The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard is hosting its annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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
Night in Bethlehem is a live nativity event to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at 1600 Erbes Road, Thousand Oaks on Friday, December 13th through Sunday, December 15th, 2024. Shows every 30 minutes from 5:45 PM to 8 PM.
The town is an outdoor interactive Town of Bethlehem to learn about the culture. The show is an outdoor live musical nativity. The reception is an indoor area with live music and refreshments.
Bring your friends and family to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. A free outdoor community event. Please bring canned food donations for Manna and Pantry Plus.
To learn more and reserve tickets, visit nightinbethlehem.org
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