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Chabad of Ventura presents “Light Up Downtown” Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 3-5PM at the corner of California and Main St in Downtown Ventura. Event to feature entertainment, face painting, donuts and more. Visit www.lightupdowntown.info for more information.
The Chabad of Moorpark Jewish Center invites the community to celebrate the Festival of Lights at its annual Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 4:30-6PM 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)
Additional event on the 26th. RSVP at dlh@JewishMoorpark.com
Chabad of Camarillo hosts its annual Chanukah Celebration on Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 4-6PM at Constitution Park in Camarillo. Free admission. RSVP at chabadcamarillo/chanukah. Event to include a lighting of the menorah, free donuts and latkes, music, Chanukah gelt drop for the kids and more.
Chabad of Camarillo invites you to its Chanukah Celebration on Wednesday, December 30, 2024, 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. live music and raffles! Everyone is welcome. More info at chabadcamarillo.com or (805) 383-7882.
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.
The 21st Annual David Mann Chopperfest is planned for Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
This event features vendors, a new and used part swap meet, new and old school bike show, an art exhibit, live blues and rock bands, a tribute to David Mann, beer, food and more! $15 pre-sale; $20 at the door. Kids 12 and under free. Military with ID $15.
More information at www.chopperfestival.com or call 805.217.2113.
The City of Moorpark and the High Street Arts Center announce a Holiday Movie Marathon on Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 10am to 6pm at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High Street. Admission is free. www.moorparkca.gov/772/Holiday-Movie-Marathon
Looking for something fun to do after the Rose Parade in Pasadena? Check out the Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. last entry), Thursday, January 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. last entry), and Friday, January 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (3 p.m. last entry) to get an up close view of the beautiful floats appearing in the Rose Parade.
Senior citizens and disabled visitors welcome for an early viewing on January 2nd from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Rose Parade floats are required to be completely covered by flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds or bark. You will enjoy seeing this incredible work up close and with your camera handy!
The Post Parade Showcase is extremely popular, so be sure to get there early!
Wear comfortable walking shoes! Viewing all the floats will require walking a distance of approximately 2.5 miles and will take at least two hours.
For more information and parking/shuttle options, visit tournamentofroses.com/events-calendar/floatfest.
Location: End of Parade route on Sierra Madre Blvd
Admission: $25 (free for ages 5 and under). Buy tickets in advance at https://tickets.sharpseating.com/p/tickets11/events/floatfest-a-rose-parade-showcase.
Ventura Gem & Mineral Society presents its 62nd Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds. on Saturday, March 1st (10 am to 5 pm) and Sunday, March 2nd (10 am to 4 pm).
Explore gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, jewelry, exhibits, displays, prizes, dealers, silent auction, kids' activities, plant sale and more.
FREE admission. There’s a fee for parking. More information at www.vgms.org.
These are great family friendly shows. Event hosts love sharing their knowledge with attendees. Good, old fashioned fun, with typically dozens and dozens of displays, information, demonstrations, etc.
The Singletrack Stampede cross country 10K and 22K races will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 on the Millenium Loop Trail in Calabasas. The 22K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 10K starts at 8 a.m. Located at 4232 Las Virgenes Road. Register at ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120949
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