Events & Festivals

Mustangs from all eras will be on display at the Ponies by the Sea Car Show, hosted by the Tri-County Mustang Club. Free for attendees, proceeds from registration fees will benefit Guide Dogs of America. An awards ceremony will give prizes to winners of People's Choice, Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine, Doggie's Choice, and a special "Most Likely to get a Ticket," given by the California Highway Patrol. For general questions, please call (805) 751-8262. For more information on…

Enjoy a wonder fall harvest day that is FREE to the public! There will be art activities for children, trick or treating all day, a children’s costume parade at 11:30 a.m., and a costume contest with prizes at noon. The certified Farmers’ Market will feature a wonderful fall harvest from local farmers and daily fresh catch seafood by local fishermen, arts & crafts, food, live music and much more.

Admission to CIMM is FREE on the third Thursday of every month - sponsored by Edison International. Enjoy your visit! Please have 1 adult for every 4 children visiting. Guided tours may be limited due to the larger crowds that attend free Thursday. As you enjoy your visit, think about becoming a CIMM member! Members enjoy free entrance to many events and exhibits here at CIMM. Unfortunately, we cannot accept school or other large groups of children, without a ratio…

The Channel Islands Harbor will kick off the holidays with its 53rd annual holiday Parade of Lights, themed "Heroes on Holiday." The event is scheduled from noon to 8 p.m.. The parade starts at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy a full day of holiday activities and watch festively decorated boats in the parade while listening to carolers sing holiday songs. Beginning at 10 a.m., families can play in tons of snow falling at the north end of Harbor…

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is excited to start a new tradition at the Harbor; The Holiday Lighting of the 75-foot “Tallship Mast” in front of the museum. The event will take place on December 8 at 6 p.m. before the start of the 53rd annual Parade of Lights. There will be carolers, sing-alongs, a visit from Santa and the official Lighting of the Mast, which will shine nightly through the Holiday Season. EVERYONE is invited to this free event!…