Come and stroll Old Town Camarillo on October 5, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm! There will be 20+ local businesses, up and down Ventura Boulevard, providing live music and a tasting of local Wineries and Craft Breweries!
PASO ROBLES - Due to popular demand, Radiant Rhythms will now light up your Sunday evenings through the end of December! Each week offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in live music, immersive art, and the magical ambiance at Sensorio. With big-name artists already on the books, you won’t want to miss these Sunday […]
ATASCADERO - The 4th annual Atascadero Fall Fest is a three-day, FREE admission event at the beautiful Sunken Gardens in downtown Atascadero from November 15 to the 17th!
FELTON - Join us for our first Holiday Line Dance Party in the gorgeous Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp! Instructors will lead you in a variety of line dances.
NOV 21 - FEB 23 VENTURA: The Museum of Ventura County is excited to present a new exhibition, “Winter,” featuring figures from the popular George Stuart Historical Figures® Collection. The exhibit includes miniature depictions of life through six cultures from around the world and throughout time including Russia, Norse Scandinavia, Qing Dynasty China, Winter at […]
MONTEREY - Celebrate the holidays amidst the scenic coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend the day in a winter wonderland right by the Bay.
SIMI VALLEY - Ring in the holiday season with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. Tickets are $33 for Adults, $28 for Seniors 60 & Above and Students and $22 for Children 12 and under.
MONTEREY - Come to the Portola Hotel & Spa for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration at the Annual Thanksgiving Buffet in De Anza Ballroom. As you savor an array of delectable dishes, be serenaded by the soothing melodies of David Conley on piano, enhancing your festive experience. This Thanksgiving buffet features a rich selection of traditional […]
Solvang, California's Solvang Julefest (pronounced ‘Yule-Fest’), the Santa Ynez Valley wine country town’s annual celebration of all things “holidays,” will kick off Friday, November 29, 2024, and run through Sunday, January 5, 2025. Solvang Julefest 2024 will include multiple holiday-themed happenings all located within the walkable California Central Coast travel destination frequently listed as one […]
FELTON - November 29-30, December 7-8, 14-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past the homes of Santa Cruz. Plan your holidays before tickets sell out!
CAMBRIA - Enter a winter wonderland and find yourself immersed in a world of twinkling lights, live music and merriment with vendor markets, Santa visits, traditional German foods, beverages and more. Bring your family to Cambria Pine Lodge from November 29 through December 31.
MONTEREY - Cannery Row kicks off the holiday season in Monterey with its 30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring festive family entertainment for children of all ages and of course, the arrival of Santa Claus. This event is FREE.
SIMI VALLEY - Underwood Farms’ Christmas on the Farm is a special holiday event that takes place each year. Visitors can enjoy a variety of festive activities, including a hayride to the North Pole, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a live nativity scene. There are also plenty of opportunities to take pictures […]
MORRO BAY - Join us December 5th through the 8th, 2024 for the World Surf League event at The Rock in Morro Bay.
SANTA MARIA - With bounding baselines, glittering melodic structures, and the rich and warmly familiar harmonies of the chamber orchestra, the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, and George Frideric Handel will fill the hall with beauty and cheer. Guest soloists include two talented string players–violinist Brynn Albanese and guitarist Jack Cimo–who will help […]
MORRO BAY - Come enjoy the lighting of the Morro Bay City Park tree for the holidays! Activities begin at 3:30. Lighting of the Tree will be at 5:00pm For more information please contact Morro Bay Recreation Services at (805) 772-6278.
FELTON - November 29-30, December 7-8, 14-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past the homes of Santa Cruz. Plan your holidays before tickets sell out!
MORRO BAY - The Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday December 7, 2024 starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Morro Bay Embarcadero. Be dazzled as our fishing, leisure and yachting community takes to the water in decorated boats with bright lights and holiday cheer. Viewing areas are all along the Embarcadero from Tidelands […]
MORGAN HILL - Paint 'N Sip at Guglielmo Winery is one of our most popular events—selling out every time! Due to high demand, we’re offering two class times for our special Christmas edition. Join us on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, for a fun and festive experience with Tami from Paint'N With Friends—and enjoy our special […]
VENTURA - Ventura Harbor’s 48th Annual Parade of Lights will be held on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th in 2024. This years theme is CANDYLAND! Visitors can celebrate a sweet, colorful and festive boat parade! 4:00pm & beyond: Kids carnival rides on the Ventura Harbor Village Lawn 5:00pm & beyond: Faux snowfall & […]
MONTEREY - Monterey State Historic Park Association (MSHPA) and California State Parks present the 40th Annual Christmas in the Adobes. Return to the days of Alta California during Monterey’s premier holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes. This early evening walking tour of Monterey’s historic adobes adorned in holiday décor surprises and delights visitors with welcoming, […]
OXNARD - Kick off the holiday season with the 58th Annual Parade of Lights at the Channel Islands Harbor. The theme for this year’s boat parade is “Sleigh Bells & Spurs: A Rockin’ Rodeo Boat Parade.” The parade is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
DEC 15, 2024 - MAR 31, 2025 SANTA CRUZ: Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour guided trail! Layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Bring water. Food, umbrellas, and strollers are not permitted inside the preserve.
VENTURA - HO! HO! Seaside holiday! Head to Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, December 21st for the Santa Paddle! Santa trades his reindeer for a paddle board and visitors can join him on his journey by renting a kayak, stand-up paddle board, or character pedal boat from Ventura Boat Rentals to join in the fun. […]
VENTURA - Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus for complimentary holiday photos with Santa and get up close to two of their LIVE reindeer in Ventura Harbor Village! Faux snow will be falling, carolers will be singing, holiday characters - snowman, reindeer, and penguin will be roaming, and more to come! This roaming holiday marketplace is made up of Village boutiques and stores to stroll through and […]
FELTON - Bring in the new year aboard the New Years Holiday Lights Train. Ride vintage train cars beautifully decorated with holiday lights through the streets of Santa Cruz. Light-up hula hoopers and a live DJ will keep spirits bright and help bring in 2025 right.
MONTEREY - Old Fisherman’s Wharf is pleased to announce a special milestone: its 180th anniversary. Old Fisherman's Wharf will celebrate with a variety of special promotions and events throughout 2025. During the month of January, Old Fisherman’s Wharf commemorates the Wharf's 180 years of fishing, delivering, and cooking fresh calamari in a variety of delicious […]
JAN 4-MAR 30 SANTA CRUZ: Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100-year-old steam train. Along the journey, you will get to hear fascinating information about the coastal redwoods and their ecosystems from docent specialists.
MONTEREY/SEASIDE - Feel the soul and rhythm this Sunday! Enjoy an afternoon of live Blues and R&B as the Minor Williams Band takes the stage, Sunday, Jan 12 from 3 PM - 6 PM. Let the music move you!
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Maryna Krut is a Ukrainian singer and virtuoso of the bandura, a stringed instrument unique to Ukraine that looks and sounds like a hybrid of lute and harp. At 28, Krut is an assured performing artist; her compelling, soulful performances evoke both folk traditions and modern sensibilities, with pop and jazz […]
SANTA PAULA - Come to the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, January 18, for the premiere of "A Brush with Nature: Three Artists' Perspectives," an exhibition featuring Santa Clarita-based artists Sandy Fisher, Mardilan Lee Georgio, and Charlotte Mullich. Together the three artists present three impressions of nature, from landscapes and seascapes to flora and […]
MONTEREY/SEASIDE - Get ready to live a night full of Afro-Peruvian music in Warango, an event that will transport you to the roots of Perú Negro!
BIG SUR - Join in celebrating the unique bounty of Big Sur with top chefs, local restaurants, and the finest wineries and breweries. This is a fantastic opportunity for culinary professionals to showcase their talents and connect with fellow food enthusiasts! Offering Four “Wild Foraging Walk and Talk” Hikes on Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, […]
MONTEREY - Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and unpredictable fun at the Monterey History & Art at Stanton Center. Controlled Chaos Improv puts their own twist on traditional improvisational theatre. Quick wit and spontaneous energy are combined with truth in comedy to bring something fresh and fun to the stage! Grab your […]
SANTA PAULA - Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fun fact: Santa Paula is home to three museums, all of which offer free admission on the first Sunday of every […]
FEB 4 - FEB 15 SANTA BARBARA: Experience Santa Barbara’s red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where Oscar contenders and the industry’s best gather for 11 days of film screenings, celebrity tribute events, panel discussions and after-parties.
