Celebrate the season with your Ventura neighbors! Our guide features all the community holiday events. From Ventura regulars to first-time tourists, our guide ensures everyone enjoys the holiday spirit.
One delightful highlight is the Downtown Ventura Tree Lighting, where the community gathers to witness the festive illumination of the town square. For those seeking thrills, Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park features thrilling rides intertwined with dazzling holiday decorations. And the Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a fantastic blend of local wines and festive shopping. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Ventura
- Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park (Valencia)
- Downtown Ventura Tree Lighting
- Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair
- Parade of Lights
- Wild Lights and Ocean Nights (Moorpark)
- Winter Lights (Santa Ana)
- Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market
- Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience (Calabasas)
- Temecula On Ice (Temecula)
- Good Tidings Market
See these and even more events listed below!
Ventura Holiday Light Displays
Wild Lights and Ocean Nights
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Explore the Moorpark College Teaching 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. Create holiday memories with immersive experiences perfect for all ages.
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 displays.
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. It includes an immersive mile-long walking trail, interactive photo moments, a festive souvenir shop, premium holiday bars, and top food trucks.
Where: Calabasas | More Info: Holiday Road – An Immersive Holiday Experience
Parade of Lights
What to Expect:
Colorful Candyland-themed boat parade with fireworks.
Description:
The 48th Annual Parade of Lights at Ventura Harbor features a Candyland-themed boat parade with kids' carnival rides, faux snowfall, and pop performances. The event culminates with a fireworks display.
Where: Ventura | More Info: Parade of Lights
Downtown Ventura Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Historic tree lighting with Santa's visit.
Description:
Downtown Ventura's Tree Lighting features two giant pine trees, known as the "Star Pines," standing at 135 feet tall. The event includes music, Christmas carolers, family-friendly activities, and a visit from Santa to light up the trees.
Where: Ventura | More Info: Downtown Ventura Tree Lighting
Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with world-class coasters and family attractions.
Description:
Six Flags Magic Mountain transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with over two million twinkling lights, thrilling rides, festive treats, and seasonal entertainment. Visit Santa and his helpers, enjoy live music, and explore themed areas like The North Pole and HollyRock.
Where: Valencia | More Info: Six Flags Magic Mountain Holiday in the Park
Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony
What to Expect:
Live entertainment and refreshments with a visit from the North Pole.
Description:
The Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony at City Hall features live entertainment, refreshments, and a surprise visit from the North Pole, making it a family-friendly holiday event.
Where: Fontana | More Info: Fontana Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Ventura Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday on High Street
What to Expect:
Vibrant holiday markets and shopping experience.
Description:
Holiday on High Street is a festive celebration featuring holiday markets, shopping, and seasonal activities in a charming high street setting.
Where: Ventura | More Info: Holiday on High Street
Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair
What to Expect:
Exclusive VIP lounge with gourmet food and secret pours.
Description:
The Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair is a festive event in Downtown Ventura featuring wine tastings, live entertainment, and a wide variety of local vendors selling crafts and goods. The event includes a free street fair from 12 PM to 8 PM and a wine walk from 4 PM to 7 PM, culminating in snowfall and holiday lighting at the Main Stage.
Where: Ventura | More Info: Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair
Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with Santa, faux snow, and local shopping.
Description:
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at Ventura Harbor Village for a day of holiday cheer. Play in faux snow, see the toy soldier band, and hear carolers sing your favorite Christmas songs. Shop local at the Pop-Up Village Marketplace for unique gifts and enjoy the holiday atmosphere.
Where: Ventura | More Info: Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market
Good Tidings Market
What to Expect:
Curated holiday marketplace with local makers and live music.
Description:
The Good Tidings Market is a family-friendly and pet-friendly event featuring 50+ local makers and merchants, delectable treats, various drinks, live music, flash tattoos, and workshops. Located at Topa Topa Brewing Co. HQ in Ventura, it offers a diverse and inclusive roster of vendors with ethical practices.
Where: Ventura | More Info: Good Tidings Market
Ventura Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Nutcracker – Ventura
What to Expect:
World-class ballet with live orchestral accompaniment.
Description:
Ventura County Ballet presents The Nutcracker, a classic holiday ballet featuring the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra. This annual production is a cherished tradition filled with pageantry, magic, and professional performances.
Where: Ventura | More Info: The Nutcracker – Ventura
Winter Lights
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday musical with interactive light displays and science education.
Description:
Winter Lights is a holiday musical spectacle at Discovery Cube, featuring a heartwarming story, captivating music, and unique characters set against the backdrop of the Aurora Borealis. The show blends hope, resilience, and magic, making it a perfect addition to any family's holiday traditions.
Where: Santa Ana | More Info: Winter Lights
Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
What to Expect:
Vibrant celebration of Mexican Christmas traditions with mariachi and dance.
Description:
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande present Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico, a vibrant show weaving cherished Mexican traditions into a heartwarming story of the season. The event features the joyous rhythms of mariachi and colorful Mexican dance, capturing the spirit of Posadas, the majesty of the Reyes Magos, and the thrill of breaking piñatas.
Where: Rancho Cucamonga | More Info: Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
Ventura Other Holiday Activities
Santa Paddle
What to Expect:
Santa-led paddle board procession through the marina.
Description:
Santa trades his reindeer for a paddle board and invites visitors to join him on a festive journey across Ventura Harbor Village. Participants can rent kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, or character pedal boats to join in the fun. Everyone is encouraged to dress festively in holiday attire.
Where: Ventura | More Info: Santa Paddle
Temecula On Ice
What to Expect:
State-of-the-art ice rink with its own radio station.
Description:
Temecula On Ice features a state-of-the-art ice rink, rental skates, Bobby skating aids, and its own radio station playing the best ice skating music. The event is open daily, including Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, with special hours and fees.
Where: Temecula | More Info: Temecula On Ice
Festival of Winter
What to Expect:
Snow sledding and photo opportunities with Santa.
Description:
The Festival of Winter at Miller Park Amphitheater features train rides, live entertainment, photo opportunities with Santa, and a variety of vendors and activity booths. Enjoy snow sledding and playtime in the Tot Lot for a memorable holiday experience.
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!
- Oxnard (9 miles)
- Port Hueneme (11 miles)
- Santa Paula (14 miles)
- Camarillo (15 miles)
- Moorpark (23 miles)
- Santa Barbara (25 miles)
- Thousand Oaks (27 miles)
- Simi Valley (29 miles)
- Agoura Hills (31 miles)
- Goleta (32 miles)
- Agoura (33 miles)
- Isla Vista (34 miles)
- West Hills (38 miles)
- Calabasas (38 miles)
- Chatsworth (40 miles)
- Woodland Hills (40 miles)
- Canoga Park (40 miles)
- Valencia (41 miles)
- Northridge (43 miles)
- Santa Clarita (44 miles)