Santa Paula Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Santa Paula and surrounding areas
The holiday season arrives in Santa Paula with Holiday lights, Christmas markets, and family-friendly events around iconic landmarks and the historic downtown. The Holiday Market and local lights tours provide festive activities, shopping, and seasonal entertainment. Wander decorated streets, enjoy live performances, and take part in activities that make Santa Paula’s holidays warm and memorable.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsAnnual Christmas Parade and Santa's Village with local vendors.
Christmas Shows
18 eventsSeasonal choral performance by Village Voices Chorale
Christmas Lights
11 eventsAnnual illuminated boat parade and fireworks show
Christmas Parties
10 eventsNaughty and nice holiday speakeasy with burlesque and live music.
Other Christmas Activities
38 eventsAnnual downtown tree lighting ceremony
Editor's Picks (6)
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ZooLights at Santa Barbara Zoo
(Santa Barbara)
Thousands of handcrafted lanterns illuminating the zoo at night.
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49th Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks: Let It Glow
(Ventura)
Annual illuminated boat parade and fireworks show
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Downtown Ventura Tree Lighting Ceremony
(Ventura)
Annual downtown tree lighting ceremony
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Camarillo Christmas Parade & Santa's Village
(Camarillo)
Annual Christmas Parade and Santa's Village with local vendors.
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Holidays Made Here at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
(Burbank)
Immersive Gilmore Girls holiday celebration on studio sets.
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Hollywood Christmas Parade
(Los Angeles)
93rd annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
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Santa Paula Christmas FAQ
The Santa Paula Holiday Parade and the downtown Christmas market are among the largest annual events, drawing crowds each December.
Santa Paula is known for its classic Christmas parade and community-focused holiday markets, which bring together local families and vendors each year.
Downtown Santa Paula and the Main Street area are popular for light displays, with several homes and businesses adding festive touches each season.
Christmas markets and local makers are often found at the downtown plaza, community center, and special holiday events throughout the city.
Free activities include viewing Christmas lights, attending the holiday parade, and visiting the downtown Christmas market, which often features free entry and family events.
Families enjoy the holiday parade, Christmas markets with craft activities, and walking or driving through the festive light displays around town.