December 21, 2024

Experience the magic of the holidays at Ventura Harbor Village’s Winter Wonderland and Holiday Marketplace from noon to 4pm on Dec. 21st! This free family-friendly event will have new attractions like the Holly Jolly Market, a new local vendor market on the lawn and a new bubble show, plus live ice sculpting!

Event Features:

Throughout the afternoon from noon to 4pm, guests can experience:

• Santa & Mrs. Claus: Snap a free holiday photo
• LIVE Reindeer: See Santa’s magical helpers up close
• Falling Faux Snow: Experience a wintery wonderland
• Holiday Characters: Snap photos with a snowman, reindeer, and penguin
• Goode Time Carolers: Festive holiday songs
• Holiday Harbor Seal Scavenger Hunt: Snap a selfie with one of the hidden harbor seals and enter to win our giveaways happening every hour!

Entertainment Lineup:

• SB Bubble Guy: A whimsical bubble show, new this year! (noon – 3pm)
• Toy Soldier Band: Live holiday music (1pm – 4pm)
• Live Ice Sculpting: Making its grand return after many years (3pm – 4pm)
• Face Painting: Celebrate in style with Happy Rainbow Face Painting
• Crafts: Lakeshore Learning: Fun for all ages (noon – 4pm)
• Pottery Wheel Demonstration: Gallery ceramic artist Jody Cooper will be demonstrating on the pottery wheel (1 – 3pm) in front of Ventura Pottery Gallery

Holiday Shopping:

This roaming holiday marketplace is made up of Village boutiques and stores. Stroll through to support local artisans and businesses. Find unique gifts like handmade ceramics, socks, hats, dive gear, nail care, jewelry, candles, stocking stuffers, kids’ gifts, women’s fashion, artwork, customized chocolate bars, and much more!

Holly Jolly Market on the Lawn – New This Year!

Explore a festive selection of local vendors offering permanent jewelry, a flower bar, wrapping station & more:

Donate a Toy, Get Free Reindeer Antlers:

Ventura Harbor Village is proud to partner with the Local Love Project and Ventura County Fire Departments for the Spark of Love Toy Drive, the largest community toy drive.

• Bring a new, unwrapped toy (or buy one while in the village) and drop in the bins on the Village promenade (set up be near Ventura Boat Rentals).
• Your donation helps bring holiday joy to underserved children and teens in Ventura County.
• As a thank-you for your generosity, check in at the Local Love Project booth next to the bins for a FREE pair of festive reindeer antlers – perfect for getting into the holiday spirit!