Halloween weekend at the Channel Islands Harbor is sure to be howling with the introduction of the inaugural “Parade of Frights.” The Parade of Frights, a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. on October 29, 2022. Interested boaters can register by downloading this form. Prior to the Parade of Frights, a variety of organizations and businesses will be offering Halloween-related events and activities. Expanded Farmers’ Market   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by California…

In celebration of Channel Islands Harbor’s Parade of Frights on October 29th, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) and the tall ship Mystic Whaler will be hosting a Spooky Maritime Scavenger Hunt from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on that day. The scavenger hunt will take visitors through the museum exploring maritime oddities and superstitions while on a quest for treasure (candy!). Children will receive a free Channel Islands Harbor reusable trick-or-treat bag courtesy of Channel Islands Harbor (while supplies…

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.…

PARADE OF LIGHTS WEATHER UPDATE: We have been monitoring the weather forecast and it appears as if the possible rain will not be significant enough to cancel the event. We hope to see you at the Harbor!  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…