Get the big picture of the holidays in Moorpark! Our guide includes all the essential festive events and activities. For Moorpark connoisseurs and newcomers alike, our guide is your ticket to unforgettable experiences.
Celebrate the season at the magical Merry Farm at Knott's Berry Farm, where you can enjoy whimsical holiday decorations and engaging live entertainment. The festive Winter Fest OC also offers a unique blend of attractions, including snow play areas and lively light displays. And the Universal Studios Hollywood Holiday Events is something you definitely don't want to miss, with immersive experiences based on your favorite films. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Moorpark
- Knott's Berry Farm Holiday Events (Buena Park)
- Universal Studios Hollywood Holiday Events (Universal City)
- Merry Farm at Knott's Berry Farm (Buena Park)
- Winter Fest OC (Costa Mesa)
- Legoland California Resort Holiday Events (Carlsbad)
- Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train (Orange)
- Wild Lights and Ocean Nights
- Descanso Gardens Holiday Events (La Cañada Flintridge)
- Festival of Winter (Fontana)
- John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas (Anaheim)
See these and even more events listed below!
Moorpark Holiday Light Displays
Wild Lights and Ocean Nights
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Explore the Moorpark College Zoo transformed into a luminous setting with stunning light displays, including the Illuminated Jungle and Glow in the Dark Garden. Visit Santa's Workshop and spot Ira the Lion under his expanded Canopy of Lights.
Where: Moorpark | More Info: Wild Lights and Ocean Nights
Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience
What to Expect:
Immersive mile-long walking trail with interactive photo moments and festive installations.
Description:
Holiday Road is an immersive holiday experience featuring larger-than-life installations, thousands of Christmas lights, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, and countless candy canes. The event takes place at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, offering an ADA-accessible trail with seating and rest stops. Guests can enjoy live Santa photos, carolers, face painting, and a Winter Market.
Where: Calabasas | More Info: Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience
Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony
What to Expect:
Live entertainment and refreshments with a special North Pole visit.
Description:
The Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony is a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, refreshments, and a surprise visit from the North Pole. It takes place at City Hall on November 30 at 6 PM.
Where: Fontana | More Info: Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Descanso Gardens Holiday Events
What to Expect:
Interactive light installations and ambient music in a botanical garden setting.
Description:
Descanso Gardens transforms into a spectacular display of light and color with Enchanted Forest of Light, featuring interactive installations and ambient music that illuminate the gardens in a unique and dramatic way.
Where: La Cañada Flintridge | More Info: Descanso Gardens Holiday Events
Moorpark Holiday Shows and Entertainment
John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas
What to Expect:
Nostalgic holiday concert with John Denver's classic songs and carols.
Description:
Join Rick Schuler for a nostalgic holiday show featuring John Denver's iconic hits and heartwarming carols, transporting you back to the 1970s with timeless music and memories.
Where: Anaheim | More Info: John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas
Merry Farm at Knott's Berry Farm
What to Expect:
Classic holiday festival with world-class ice skating and unique dining options.
Description:
Knott's Merry Farm transforms the entire park into a classic holiday festival with thousands of twinkling lights, themed garland, and jumbo snowflakes. Enjoy Christmas shows like Home for the Holidays, a musical revue featuring classic Christmas tunes and holiday lights. The event also includes a beloved ice show starring Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang, as well as delectable holiday dining food and a Christmas Crafts Village.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Merry Farm at Knott's Berry Farm
Universal Studios Hollywood Holiday Events
What to Expect:
Holiday celebrations featuring Grinch and Harry Potter-themed festivities.
Description:
Universal Studios Hollywood transforms into a holiday wonderland with Grinchmas and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Enjoy festive decorations, special performances, and seasonal treats throughout the park.
Where: Universal City | More Info: Universal Studios Hollywood Holiday Events
Knott's Berry Farm Holiday Events
What to Expect:
Winter wonderland-inspired decorations and festive holiday dining.
Description:
Knott's Berry Farm transforms into a classic holiday festival with thousands of twinkling lights, themed garland, and jumbo snowflakes. Enjoy Christmas shows like Home for the Holidays, a musical revue featuring classic Christmas tunes, and the beloved ice show starring Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang. The park also offers delectable holiday dining and a Christmas Crafts Village with unique gift ideas.
Where: Buena Park | More Info: Knott's Berry Farm Holiday Events
Legoland California Resort Holiday Events
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday experience with giant LEGO decorations and interactive activities.
Description:
LEGOLAND California Resort transforms into a holiday wonderland with giant LEGO Christmas trees, life-sized LEGO Santa and reindeer, and festive shows. Meet favorite holiday LEGO characters, enjoy holiday-themed activities, and explore the largest LEGO retail store on the West Coast.
Where: Carlsbad | More Info: Legoland California Resort Holiday Events
Moorpark Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Parade – Oxnard
What to Expect:
Community-driven parade with diverse entries.
Description:
The Oxnard Christmas Parade is a festive event featuring marching bands, decorated vehicles, horses, and more, celebrating the holiday season in downtown Oxnard.
Where: Oxnard | More Info: Christmas Parade – Oxnard
Cookies with the Clauses
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with cookie decorating and family activities.
Description:
Join us at the Community Center Auditorium in Camarillo for Cookies with the Clauses. Come dressed in your holiday best or wear holiday pajamas for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy crafts and decorate cookies while listening to Christmas music. Admission is $10 per person, with adults free unless participating in cookie decorating.
Where: Camarillo | More Info: Cookies with the Clauses
Santa to the Sea
What to Expect:
Community-driven running event with a toy drive and charity challenges.
Description:
The Santa to the Sea event is a festive and family-friendly running event in Ventura County, California, featuring a half marathon, quarter marathon, 5K run/walk, and various fun runs for kids. It includes a toy drive and charity challenges, supporting local children and families.
Where: Oxnard | More Info: Santa to the Sea
Holly Trolley, The Holiday Tour
What to Expect:
Guided tour of holiday lights and gingerbread exhibit.
Description:
Embark on a 50-minute guided tour aboard a grand double-decker trolley through Heritage Square's Gingerbread Exhibit and Oxnard's Historic District's spectacular holiday lights and décor. The tour begins at Heritage Square with hot cocoa and cookies.
Where: Oxnard | More Info: Holly Trolley, The Holiday Tour
Santa Claus' Party - Simi Valley
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday experience with live entertainment and charity drive.
Description:
Join Santa Claus and his elves in Simi Valley for a holiday celebration filled with live carolers, craft stations, and special visits from beloved holiday characters.
Where: Simi Valley | More Info: Santa Claus' Party - Simi Valley
Winter Fest OC
What to Expect:
Interactive farm workshops and culinary classes.
Description:
Winter Fest OC at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA, features farm-fresh fun with garden workshops, food preservation, and chocolate truffle making. Enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment suitable for all ages.
Where: Costa Mesa | More Info: Winter Fest OC
Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday train ride with Santa visit and festive lights.
Description:
Take a festive ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train departs from the station, drops passengers off at the North Pole, and returns to Santa's Village, offering colorful Christmas lights and decorations along the way.
Where: Orange | More Info: Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
Festival of Winter
What to Expect:
Snow play and train rides in a festive setting.
Description:
The Festival of Winter at Miller Park Amphitheater features train rides, rides and attractions, live entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of vendors and activity booths. Visitors can also enjoy snow play and experience snow for the first time.
Where: Fontana | More Info: Festival of Winter
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Simi Valley (6 miles)
- Thousand Oaks (8 miles)
- Camarillo (10 miles)
- Santa Paula (11 miles)
- Agoura Hills (12 miles)
- Agoura (13 miles)
- West Hills (15 miles)
- Chatsworth (16 miles)
- Calabasas (16 miles)
- Canoga Park (17 miles)
- Woodland Hills (18 miles)
- Oxnard (18 miles)
- Valencia (19 miles)
- Northridge (20 miles)
- Port Hueneme (20 miles)
- Santa Clarita (21 miles)
- North Hills (23 miles)
- Encino (23 miles)
- Ventura (23 miles)
- Canyon Country (25 miles)
- San Fernando (25 miles)
- Valley Glen (26 miles)
- Van Nuys (26 miles)
- Sherman Oaks (26 miles)
- Santa Monica (29 miles)
- Studio City (29 miles)
- North Hollywood (30 miles)
- Beverly Hills (31 miles)
- Venice (32 miles)
- Universal City (32 miles)
- West Hollywood (33 miles)
- Culver City (33 miles)
- Burbank (34 miles)
- Tujunga (34 miles)
- Hollywood (34 miles)
- Koreatown (37 miles)
- Glendale (37 miles)
- Silver Lake (38 miles)
- Inglewood (38 miles)
- Echo Park (38 miles)
- Manhattan Beach (39 miles)
- Lennox (39 miles)
- Hawthorne (40 miles)
- Los Angeles (40 miles)
- La Canada Flintridge (40 miles)
- Westmont (41 miles)
- Lawndale (41 miles)
- Redondo Beach (41 miles)
- Boyle Heights (42 miles)
- Florence-Graham (43 miles)
- Gardena (43 miles)
- Huntington Park (43 miles)
- Pasadena (43 miles)
- Altadena (43 miles)
- South Pasadena (43 miles)
- Torrance (44 miles)
- Willowbrook (44 miles)
- East Los Angeles (44 miles)
- South Gate (45 miles)
- Maywood (45 miles)