The Best Holiday Events in Oxnard (2025)

BEST HOLIDAY EVENTS IN OXNARD

No snow? No problem! While temperatures stay mild, Oxnard’s holiday events bring all the festive cheer you need. From dazzling light displays to family-friendly celebrations, here’s your ultimate guide to the best holiday things to do in Oxnard this season.

Cookie decorating Class

November 15, 2025 from 11 am - 1 pm | Strey Cellars

Learn how to make royal iced cookies for the holidays at Strey Cellars. The cookie class is hosted by 6B’s Creation and lead by Mermaid Cottage Cookies and includes all supplies and step by step in person instructions on how to decorate six depicted “Cozy Fall Vibes” Themed cookies —wine tastings are sold separately.

Tree Lighting Celebration

November 19, 2025 from 6 - 8 pm | Next to The Annex Food Hall on Collection Blvd.

Get in the holiday spirit at The Collection at RiverPark with an awe-inspiring Tree Lighting Celebration. Head over to Collection Park for holiday entertainment at this fun family annual event you won't want to miss.

Related: Holiday Gift Guide: Where to Shop in Oxnard

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

November 21 - December 24, 2025 (Closed Thanksgiving) | The Collection at RiverPark

Santa is making a festive stop at The Collection at RiverPark, ready to meet families, spread holiday cheer and capture keepsake photos that will create memories to last a lifetime. Reservations are required and can be made online at: thecollectionrp.com/events

November 21 – December 14 (Closed Thanksgiving)

• Monday – Thursday 3:00pm -8:00pm (Break 5:00pm – 5:15pm)
• Friday – Saturday 12:00pm – 8:00pm (Break 3:30pm – 4:00pm)
• Sunday 12:00pm – 7:00pm (Break 3:30pm – 4:00pm)

December 15 – December 23

• Monday – Thursday 12:00pm -8:00pm (Break 3:30pm – 4:00pm)
• Friday – Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm (Break 1:00pm-1:30pm; 5:00pm – 6:00pm)
• Sunday 12:00pm – 7:00pm (Break 3:30pm – 4:00pm)

December 24 – No reservations – walk ins only

• 9:00am – 5:00pm (Break 1:00pm – 2:00pm)

Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt

November 21 - December 24, 2025 | The Collection at RiverPark

Have fun with the family and enjoy the Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt at The Collection. Stop by Guest Services on Park View Court to begin your adventure. Once guests have completed the scavenger hunt and found all hidden gingerbread, they are invited back to Guest Services to enter to win a fun holiday surprise!

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Peppermint Kids Club

November 22, 2025 from 10:30 am - 12 pm | The Collection at RiverPark

Kick off the holiday season with a Winter Wonderland Peppermint Kids Club at The Collection at RiverPark! Enjoy a morning with your favorite holiday characters for arts and crafts, face paintings and fun surprises. Sponsored by Sunny Smiles Dentistry for Children and Young Adults.

Santa paws pet photo nights

Nov. 25 & Dec. 2, 9, & 16 2025 from 5- 8 pm | The Collection at Riverpark

Our four-legged fur friends are part of the family and are also welcomed to meet Old St. Nick himself. Every Tuesday, your furry friends are invited to meet Santa & partake in the holiday magic. Reservations are required.

Thanksgiving at Waterside

November 27, 2025 | The Waterside Restaurant

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Channel Islands Harbor. Waterside is serving Thanksgiving lunch and dinner specials on November 27th. Call (805) 985-4677 to make a reservation.

The Oxnard Tamale Festival

December 6, 2025 from 9 am to 6 pm | Plaza Park, Downtown Oxnard

Spice up your holiday season at the 17th Annual Oxnard Tamale Festival at Plaza Park, right along the Oxnard Christmas Parade route! Savor authentic tamales, enjoy lively music and let the kids explore the festive kid’s zone.

16th Annual Gingerbread House Exhibit & Tours

December 7, 2025– January 10, 2026 from 11 am - 2 pm | Heritage Square Hall

Step into the holiday spirit at Heritage Square Hall, featuring gingerbread house displays and seasonal decorations. Don’t miss the guided tour, led by a knowledgeable docent, showcasing the historic homes’ exteriors and select interiors for a festive and educational experience.

Tours cost $5 per person. The gingerbread exhibit is free to view.

Christmas Tree Lane

December 7 - 26, 2024 | Downtown Oxnard Historic District

Oxnard’s annual Christmas Tree Lane along F & G Streets continues its decades-long tradition. Pour yourself some hot chocolate and walk or drive through this holiday wonderland of decorated houses on "F" & "G" Streets between 5th & Palm in the Oxnard National Historic District (walkers be given guidance to travel in the direction of traffic to improve flow).

For a guided experience, take a ride on a local favorite, the Holly Trolley! Be sure to keep an eye out for appearances from Santa and the holiday carolers for some added holiday cheer!

F Street Railroad

All aboard for holiday fun! Since 2001, Christmas Tree Lane has hosted a massive 28’ x 20’ model train exhibit, packed with intricate locomotives and festive scenes that expand a little more each year. Perfect for curious adventurers of all ages! Check out the exhibits on Instagram.

59TH ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS

December 13, 2025 from 7- 9 pm | Channel Islands Harbor

The Channel Islands Harbor will kick off the holidays with its 59th Annual Parade of Lights. This year’s theme is “Rudolph’s Rockin’ Roll Regatta”. From the shoreline, expect dazzling lights, sparkling decorations and festive fun. Enjoy a full day of holiday activities, including decorated boats in the parade while listening to carolers sing holiday songs. There will also be holiday arts and crafts vendors. Bright lights, big music and holiday energy await the whole family!

Santa to the Sea

December 14, 2025

Join the Santa to the Sea toy drive and community fundraiser. Sign up for the Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, 2-Person Relay, a 5K run or the 1K Kids Fun Run. The race starts at the Santa Claus statue and finishes at Channel Islands Harbor. You’ll run along the 101 free­way in Nye­land Acres, near Oxnard. Run­ners fol­low a flat and fast course, along straw­berry fields, through Downtown Oxnard and the Henry T. Oxnard Historic District dec­o­rated for the hol­i­days, before heading to the beach.

Sign up here!

2025 Downtown Oxnard Holly Trolley Tours

December 16 - 18, 2025 at 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm | Heritage Square

Climb aboard a double-decker trolley for a 50-minute guided tour of Heritage Square's Gingerbread Exhibit and Oxnard's Historic District's spectacular display of lights and decor at Christmas Tree Lane. The tour starts at Heritage Square and includes refreshments.

Prepaid reservations are required. (Updated link coming soon...)