Ventura Region

2022 Information below, stay tuned for more details on the Oxnard Christmas Parade 12/2/2023... Enjoy the sights and sounds of 2300 participants in 100 entries including colorful marching bands, equestrian units, local school groups, floats and a visit from Santa! 8,000 guests line the streets to watch this yearly spectacle. The Parade route runs through […]

Prepare to be mesmerized as the Harbor comes to life with a spectacular display of lights adorning boats of all shapes and sizes.

Santa to the Sea is a nonprofit event born out of a desire to give back to the community. What started in 2003 as a toy drive to celebrate the relocation of the world’s largest Santa Claus from Carpinteria to Oxnard. Since then it’s grown into a robust running event, toy drive, and community fundraiser. […]

Stroll or drive through one of Ventura County's largest holiday light displays in the Henry T. Oxnard National Historic District. Residents provide all holiday decorations and lighting.

Climb aboard a grand double-decker for a 50-minute guided tour of Heritage Square's Gingerbread Exhibit and Oxnard's Historic District’s spectacular display of holiday lights and décor. The tour starts at Heritage Square for hot cocoa and cookies. Prepaid reservations are a must. The Holly Trolley Tours are an annual favorite in Downtown and a perfect […]

Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks 2023: It’s a magical moment when spectators get their first glimpse of the magnificent boats amid festive décor at the 46th Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Vivid and bright, the […]

Island Packers Parade of Lights Cruises: For those who wish to see the colorfully-lit boats up close, look no further than Island Packers Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights Cruises on December 15 or 16, 2023. Cruises depart at 5:45 PM, 6:00 PM, & 6:15 PM. Fare is $38 for adults, $35 for seniors and $28 […]

Ventura Harbor Village is set to host the 9th Annual “March Is Mermaid Month,” a month-long shell-abration of mermaids (and mermen) by the sea! Select restaurants will have special mermaid eats & treats, select stores will have special mermaid MERchandise, and there will be a free mermaid scavenger hunt daily, redeemable for prizes at our […]

Enjoy the sounds of seaside live music from noon to 3 PM on the Seaside Stage in beautiful Ventura Harbor Village. Listen from the scenic seaside promenade or while dining on a nearby waterfront restaurant patio. SEA you there!

Don’t miss DJ Darla’s special Mermaid Month playlist curated just for Ventura Harbor on March 16, 2024 from noon to 3 PM. Come and listen at the Channel Islands Courtyard in Ventura Harbor Village.

Embrase the sounds of an live music from Anacapa Ukulele Group who will will be performing on the lawn near Anja’s Boutique in celebratiion of the 9th Annual "March is Mermaid Month" At Ventura Harbor Village.