See all Ventura Christmas happenings this year!
Ventura transforms for Christmas 2025 across popular neighborhoods and the pier, where seaside lights and warm events create a cheerful holiday scene. Don't miss festive tours, joyful winter celebrations, and neighborhood gatherings filled with music, markets, and family fun.
Find the best Ventura Christmas happenings this year!
Top Christmas Events In and Around Ventura
- Downtown Ventura Tree Lighting Ceremony
- 49th Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks: Let It Glow
- Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair
- Ventura Craft & Gift Festival
- Ventura Harbor Santa Paddle
- Camarillo Christmas Parade & Santa's Village (Camarillo)
- ZooLights at Santa Barbara Zoo (Santa Barbara)
- New Year's Eve with The Symphony (Santa Barbara)
- Ojai Holiday Home Tour & Market (Ojai)
- Wild Nights and Ocean Lights at the Moorpark College Zoo (Moorpark)
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Ventura Christmas Events
Ventura Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Get into the holiday spirit at California's largest Wine Walk and Street Fair in Downtown Ventura. Stroll through a Winter Wonderland transformed Main Street, complete with snowfall and festive lights. Browse hundreds of local vendors at the FREE street fair, and then enjoy wine and beer tastings at participating businesses. A VIP lounge offers exclusive gourmet food and pours for a truly special experience.
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Discover a festive wonderland at the Ventura Craft & Gift Festival, featuring a vast array of handcrafted holiday items. Browse unique ornaments, decorations, clothing, jewelry, and specialty foods from numerous artisans. Families can enjoy meeting Santa, complimentary gift wrapping, face painting, and fun holiday bingo.
Ventura Christmas Light Displays
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Ventura Harbor Village presents its 49th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks, themed "Let It Glow." This coastal celebration features a spectacular boat parade with creatively decorated vessels and a breathtaking fireworks show each evening. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment, seaside dining, and boutique shopping throughout the village.
Ventura Other Christmas Activities
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Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Downtown Ventura Tree Lighting Ceremony. This cherished community event marks the festive kickoff with the magical illumination of the downtown Christmas tree, bringing together residents and visitors for a memorable evening of holiday cheer.
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Experience the magic of the holidays on the water at the Annual Santa Paddle in Ventura Harbor. Participants are invited to don their most festive holiday attire and join Santa Claus himself as he navigates the marina on a paddleboard. This lively procession offers a unique way to celebrate the season, with prizes awarded for the best costumes. It's a perfect opportunity for paddlers of all skill levels to enjoy a scenic one-hour tour, culminating in a group photo and a chance to support the Spark of Love Toy Drive.
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