48th Annual Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on December 13-14, 2024

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 “Candy Land.”

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)

Kids’ rides, carnival games and food vendors on the Harbor Village main lawn available starting at 4 pm. Faux snowfall and LED performers along the Harbor Village promenade at 5:30 p.m.

Visit venturaharborvillage.com for more information.

www.venturaharborvillage.com/parade-of-lights-2024

Night in Bethlehem Event in Thousand Oaks on December 13 to 15, 2024

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. The show is an outdoor live musical nativity. The reception is in an indoor area with live music and refreshments. Please bring canned food donations for Manna and Pantry Plus.

To learn more and reserve free tickets, visit nightinbethlehem.org

Holiday Sing-A-Long at The Shoppes at Westlake on Sunday, December 8, 2024

HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG - DECEMBER 8, 2024

Join the City of Westlake Village and The Shoppes at Westlake Village at the annual Holiday Sing-Along on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 3-6pm. This event will be held in the Fountain Courtyard next to Tifa and Crumbl Cookies at The Shoppes, 30770 Russell Ranch Road. 

There will be caroling and live music, a performance by the Franklin Haynes Marionettes at 4:45pm, holiday giving drive for Casa Pacifica, raffle prizes, kids’ arts and crafts, photo booth, hot cocoa, face painting, and more.

For more information, visit www.WLV.org/SingAlong.

74th Annual Santa Paula Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30, 2024

The 74th Annual Santa Paula Christmas Parade is planned for Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 6:30pm

Marching bands, toy soldiers, floats, automobiles, equestrians, community groups and Santa Claus will be part of the festivities.

Parade will be run rain or shine, eastbound on Main Street from Seventh St to Mill St.

www.spcity.org/728/Special-Events

18th Annual Simi Community Christmas Creche Exhibit on December 6-8, 2024

International Creche Exhibit & Music Performances

The 18th Annual Simi Community Christmas will take place this year Friday, December 6th through Sunday, December 8th, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 9 pm on Friday, 6-8:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday, featuring 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, musicians, dancers as well as performances by our local schools.

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:
Friday, December 6, 2024
5:30 p.m.     Hillside Middle School Choir
6:00 p.m.     Valley View Middle School Choir
6:30 p.m.     Elaine Litster - Harp
7:00 p.m.     Sinaloa Middle School Choir
7:30 p.m.     The Sedgwick Sisters
8:00 p.m.     Royal High School
8:30 p.m.     The Ae Family

Saturday, December 7, 2024
6:00 p.m. Looking Back - Band

6:30 p.m. Laura Bylund - Piano

7:00 p.m. ChannelAire Chorus

7:30 p.m. Simi Valley Community Orchestra and Choir

8:00 p.m. Paige Peel - Soloist
 
Sunday, December 8, 2024
6:00 p.m.     Seventh-day Adventist Children's Choir and Bell Choir
6:30 p.m.     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Children and Youth Choir
7:00 p.m.     Temple B'Nai Emet Choir
7:30 p.m.     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Choir

8:00 p.m. St. Rose of Lima Children’s Choir & St. Rose of Lima Master Chorale

Downtown Ventura Holiday Tree Lighting Event on Friday, December 6, 2024

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony event will take place near the old Mission San Buenaventura on Friday, Dec. 6 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.

2024 Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair on Saturday, December 7th

The Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair will take place in downtown Ventura on Saturday, December 7, 2024 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.

Tree Lighting Celebration at The Promenade at Westlake on Friday, November 22, 2024

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.

www.shoppromenade.com/events/winterland-by-caruso-2024

2024 Festival of the Trees, Ventura County in Simi Valley on November 21-23

Festival of the Trees, Ventura County is a community event that benefits cancer patients and their families with living expenses in Ventura County. View and bid on beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, shop handmade gifts in the Elf Emporium, and indulge on sweet treats in Frosty’s Sweet Shoppe.

The event takes place at the Simi Valley Town Center on Thursday, November 21 from 4-8pm and Saturday, November 23 from 10am-3pm. Tickets at the door are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 3 to 12, $4 for seniors, and free to ages 3 and under.

On Friday, November 22 from 5-8:30pm is Festival of the Trees Event Night, featuring visits with Santa and his wife, viewing and bidding on trees and wreaths, and more. $20 admission.

Event is at the west end of the Simi Valley Town Center, 1475 Simi Town Center Way.

More details and tickets at gavinsvillagefoundation.com/event-details

2024 Holidays at the Inn at the Stagecoach Inn Museum Newbury Park December 6, 7 & 8

Holidays at the Inn 2024 is planned at the Stagecoach Inn Museum December 6, 7 and 8. In 1954, Perry Como made “(Oh, There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” a hit. The Stagecoach Inn Museum adopts this theme. Volunteers and docents have roamed all over the world, “but you can’t beat home sweet home” Join in the holiday fun as they share their traditions and celebrations with our guests who come from all over the world! From menorah lighting to tree decorations to favorite family recipes to ugly holiday sweaters and much more, you will “pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze.”

Dining Room Extravaganza: The Inn’s dining room will be adorned with 8 holiday table settings, each beautifully crafted by volunteers and docents. These settings will showcase a variety of holiday traditions from different time periods, offering a glimpse into the diverse ways our community celebrates.

The Inn’s three nighttime celebrations will be lit up and the daytime event brings activities. The Museum complex will boast of the sights and sounds of the holidays. Of course, don’t miss Santa and his reindeer!

Holiday at the Inn Nightlife
12/6, 7, 8 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Ages 14+ $15, ages 5-13 $5, under 5 free
 
Holiday at the Inn
Saturday, 12/7 1-4 pm
Ages 14+ $15, ages 5-13 $5, under 5 free

Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Rd., Newbury Park  
805.498.9441 www.stagecoachinnmuseum.com