Save the Date for Ventura Harbor's Holiday celebration on Saturday, December 13th from 1PM to 5PM as the harbor transforms into a Winter Wonderland with the sights and sounds of costumed Dickenson carolers, amid a festively decorated village setting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, featuring a Parade of Lights Carnival and faux snow flurries throughout the promenade every 15 minutes.
The highlights of Saturday's Winter Wonderland include FREE visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus and their live reindeer (bring own camera for photos), Victorian Carolers, Toy Soldier Band, faux snowfall, a craft station by Macaroni Kid, holiday characters, and boutique shopping make Winter Wonderland a fun traditional holiday experience for all ages!
The highlights of Saturday's Winter Wonderland include FREE visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus and their live reindeer (bring own camera for photos), Victorian Carolers, Toy Soldier Band, faux snowfall, a craft station by Macaroni Kid, holiday characters, and boutique shopping make Winter Wonderland a fun traditional holiday experience for all ages!
Ventura Harbor Village’s Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace is a fun event, celebrating the 38th Annual Ventura Harbor Boat Parade of Lights and Fireworks, taking place on Friday & Saturday, December 12 & 13, with the parade at 6:30 pm featuring decorated boats with this year’s theme,“Holidays Around the World." After the parade at 8PM enjoy the 3-D fireworks show, and be sure and stop by the Ventura Harbor Village booth near Coastal Cone Ice Cream to get a pair of 3D glasses to watch the fireworks display.
Parade Route
Join Island Packers in the Parade of Lights Holiday Harbor Cruises 6:15-8:15 PM on Friday December 12, 2014 & Saturday December 13, 2014. Adults $34.00 - Seniors $31.00 - Children $24.00.
Make a Reservation online at https://reserve.islandpackers.com/ (Under HARBOR CRUISES)
Ventura Boat Rentals (Reservations: 805-642-7753) also does cruises on the nights of the Parade of Lights.
For more information on Winter Wonderland visit http://www.venturaharborvillage.com
For information on the Parade of Lights visit http://www.venturaharborvillage.com
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For information on the Parade of Lights visit http://www.venturaharborvillage.com
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OTHER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
December 1 – December 31, 2014
Departs 6- 7:30 p.m. OR 8:00-9:30 p.m.
$20 adults/$10 kids
Departs 6- 7:30 p.m. OR 8:00-9:30 p.m.
$20 adults/$10 kids
A ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH California-style! Take a California Sleigh Ride through the Ventura Harbor and Ventura Keys with Ventura Boat Rentals! Holiday lights dazzle as they reflect upon the water from boats in the Ventura Harbor, Ventura Harbor Village, and the decked out homes in the Ventura Keys neighborhood along the canals. Complimentary hot cocoa & holiday cookies or wintery drinks such as famous “Reindeer Milk” from the onboard bar.
2014 Holiday Special! $4 OFF Each Adult 1.5 Hr. Public California Sleigh Ride
Valid Monday-Thursday 6PM or 8PM: 12/1-12/4, 12/8-12/11, 12/15-12/18 & 12/29-12/30/2014
Sunday 8PM Only: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 & 12/28/2014
Not valid on any other dates or cruises, May not be combined with any other offers
Must Mention CODE: 14HS when making reservation
Cool California Caroling Cruises
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - December 9 and 11, December 16-20 and December 22, 2014
Departs 6:30 p.m.
Reservations required at http://www.islandpackers.com/HarborCruise.html
FA LA LALALALALALALA! Warm up your pipes with family and friends on a one-hour Island Packers Caroling Cruise on select weekday evenings in December. Start a unique holiday tradition and make new friends aboard a 64’ catamaran. Laugh and enjoy serenading the families in the Ventura Harbor and Ventura Keys waterfront neighborhood with joyful holiday favorite tunes (singing not required). Advance reservations recommended and bring a scarf!
Departs 6:30 p.m.
Reservations required at http://www.islandpackers.com/HarborCruise.html
FA LA LALALALALALALA! Warm up your pipes with family and friends on a one-hour Island Packers Caroling Cruise on select weekday evenings in December. Start a unique holiday tradition and make new friends aboard a 64’ catamaran. Laugh and enjoy serenading the families in the Ventura Harbor and Ventura Keys waterfront neighborhood with joyful holiday favorite tunes (singing not required). Advance reservations recommended and bring a scarf!
Holly Trolley – Ventura Harbor Saturday & Sunday, December 20-21, 2014
Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Take the free Holly Trolley with Santa Claus from Ventura Harbor Village to Downtown Ventura (California & Santa Clara). Bring your family and take FREE photos with Santa. The trolley runs every 45 minutes. Due to limited space, guests are encouraged to make one exit at either Downtown or Harbor Village on the route before returning to back to starting point. Also, enjoy Caribbean Christmas tunes by Unkle Monkey at the Carousel Stage on Saturday, December 21st Noon-3pm.
Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Take the free Holly Trolley with Santa Claus from Ventura Harbor Village to Downtown Ventura (California & Santa Clara). Bring your family and take FREE photos with Santa. The trolley runs every 45 minutes. Due to limited space, guests are encouraged to make one exit at either Downtown or Harbor Village on the route before returning to back to starting point. Also, enjoy Caribbean Christmas tunes by Unkle Monkey at the Carousel Stage on Saturday, December 21st Noon-3pm.
Chanukah Festival
Sunday, December 21, 2014 2:00-4:30
Enjoy live music, Judaica boutiques, hot Latkes, and more. Presented by Chabad of Oxnard and held at the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn.
**Macaroni Kid is a craft sponsor of Winter Wonderland.
**Macaroni Kid is a craft sponsor of Winter Wonderland.
