The Ventura County Harbor Department and Harbor & Beach Community Alliance (HBCA) are teaming up to spread holiday cheer this season by hosting the 3rd Annual Holiday Food & Toy Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 3, 2022 at Fisherman’s Wharf. The Holiday Food & Toy Drive will benefit Food Share of Ventura County and the Spark of Love Toy Drive, an annual effort coordinated by local fire departments which provide toys to thousands of children each year. On the…

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum will again host the Holiday Lighting of the Tall Ship Mast from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on December 3, 2022  in the Museum’s outdoor courtyard. Instead of a typical tree lighting ceremony, Santa will arrive at 7 p.m. and with the crowd’s encouragement, kick off the holiday season by lighting up the Museum’s tall ship mast. Live music by the Coco Knots will start at 5:30 p.m. and will include sing-alongs to holiday favorites.…

The Channel Islands Harbor will kick off the holidays with its 56th annual holiday Parade of Lights. The theme is “Let It Glow.” Entrants are asked to decorate their vessels as bright as they can with a holiday twist. The parade starts at 7 p.m. Boaters interested in participating and competing can download an entry form here. Free Pics With Santa and 36 Tons of Snow! Festivities at the Harbor begin a Harbor View Park, just south of Marine Emporium…