2024 City of Oxnard Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Other Holiday Events

Many holiday season events are planned once again this holiday season in and around Downtown Oxnard. More details at www.downtownoxnard.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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.

Oxnard Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 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.

18th Annual Holly Trolley Tours

Info coming soon.

Christmas Tree Lane Drive-Through

December 8th through 26th, 2024. 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.

17th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival on Saturday, December 7, 2024

The 17th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival, presented by Oxnard Recreation & Community Services, is planned for Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard. This festive event includes food and arts and crafts vendors, live music and a kids’ zone. More info at www.oxnardrecevents.com/tamale-festival.html

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 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, from 12pm-3pm and will feature caroling, live music, arts and crafts, photo booth, hot cocoa and more.

There will also be a Holiday Giving and Food Drive for Casa Pacifica and Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank.

Local community leaders, non-profit groups, businesses and invited to join in and sing a song. To sign your group up, go to www.WLV.org/SingAlong and click on the link to register. The deadline to register is Wednesday, December 4th.

For more information and a detailed schedule, visit www.WLV.org/SingAlong.

2024 Simi Valley SnowFest Event on Sunday, November 3rd

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is holding its annual SnowFest event on Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Rancho Madera Community Park, 556 Lake Park Dr. Simi Valley.

Event to include sledding, snow lots, kids’ attractions, vendor expo and food vendors. $10 for all day wristband for snow slides and kids’ attractions. Free access to snow lot.

More information at rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/snowfest.php or call 805.584.4475. (Note: Inclement weather can cancel event)

Simi Valley Police Department Touch A Truck Event on Saturday, November 30, 2024

The Simi Valley Police Department is hosting its annual Touch A Truck event on Saturday, November 20, 2024 from 9am to 2pm at the Simi Valley City Hall front parking lot, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. In lieu of admission, please bring new, unwrapped toys to be donated to Spark of Love.

There will be trucks and equipment on display from the Simi Valley Police Department, Ventura County Fire, Public Works, and various other public and private organizations. Everyone, especially kids will be allowed access to these vehicles and adults will be able to interact with those persons that use the vehicles and equipment.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds to not only support the Holiday Toy Drive, but also to support unfunded programs, services and technology for the Simi Valley Police Department. These include support for the K9 program, "Save a Life" AED program, Police Explores, SWAT, Bicycle Patrol, Every 15 Minutes program, Crime Prevention, Parenting Project, and many other worthy programs.

Learn more at svpf.org/touch-a-truck.

2024 Peace Pumpkin Fest in Camarillo on Saturday, October 26th

The 14th Annual Peace Pumpkin Fest at Peace Lutheran Church, 71 Loma Drive, Camarillo is planned for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 3pm.  Free admission.  Tickets can be purchased for attractions such as hay rides, face painting, carnival games, inflatables, petting zoo, hot dogs and more. www.peacecamarillo.com/pumpkin-fest.html

"Day of the Horse" Showdeo Event in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, October 26, 2024

Don’t miss this great tradition celebrating the history and culture of our vibrant equestrian community in the Conejo Valley.

Day of the Horse on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 11 am to 2 pm is a free family event open to the public and is full of fun activities aimed to educate and spread knowledge about horses. This open house event is located on our 30-acre Conejo Creek Equestrian Park that is part of the Conejo Recreation & Park District.

Activities will include horse riding demonstrations, barrel racing, dressage, kids activities and more. Several food trucks will be on hand. Very entertaining!

More info at eticorral37.org/day-of-the-horse

Location: 1350 E. Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks

Scene at the 2022 Showdeo event.

22nd Annual City of Westlake Village City Celebration Event on Saturday, October 19, 2024

The City of Westlake Village's 22nd Annual City Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3pm to 8pm. Event will feature the White Oak Elementary Family Fun Fair, food trucks, craft beer, wine, family friendly activities, live performances, and more.

Purchase an unlimited ride bracelet for $40 or individual ride tickets for $5 each. One ride requires one ticket. Purchase your tickets at the event or visit the White Oak PFC website at whiteoakpfc.org/shop to purchase ahead of time. All proceeds benefit the White Oak PFC.

Free Family Friendly Activities (3 – 6 pm)

  • Face Painting and Balloon Animals with Daizy the Clown

  • Dance Party with Thousand Oaks DJ

  • Live Television Cameos with WLV Channel 10 News

  • Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Checkers and Bag Toss

  • Unlimited Photo Booth Access

  • Eco-friendly Arts and Crafts with CreAte Studios!

  • Other local businesses and non-profits

Fire & Sheriff Meet N’ Greet (3 - 6 pm)

Live Performances (3 - 8 pm)

Beer and Wine Garden (3 - 8 pm) Presented and sponsored by 14 Cannons Brewing!

Local Westlake Village brewing company Fourteen Cannons will be selling craft beer and wine on the back patio to adults 21 years old and up. Fourteen Cannons has generously donated all beer and wine for this event, and all sales will support the Westlake Village Community Foundation. Join us on the back patio of the Civic Center, and enjoy live music from local pianist Mark Anthony.

Free admission. Free open parking off of Park Terrace (look for the signs). Parking is free.

 The event takes place at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive.

Additional information at www.wlv.org/citycelebration

Rancho Simi Heritage Halloween and Magic in the Park on Saturday, October 19, 2024

Rancho Simi Heritage Halloween and Movie in the Park is planned at Strathearn Historical Park & Museum on October 19, 2024 from 4PM to 8:30 PM. Located at 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Event to include old time games, trick or treating, costume parade and magic show.

4-6pm Old-time Games
6-7:15pm Trick-or-Treating
7:30-8pm Costume Parade
8-8:30pm: Magic Show

rsrpd.org/recreation/events/fall_(september_-_november)/heritage_halloween.php