Ventura to hold holiday tradition at harbor

The Ventura Harbor Village will organize two Christmas-themed events in December for all ages to enjoy.

Those interested in holiday-themed events can attend two special activities in Ventura. The first event is the annual Santa Paddle, an activity where people dress in Christmas attire and paddle alongside Santa in kayaks, paddleboards, and pedal boats. The event route will start at Ventura Boat Rentals and end at the Harbor Cove Cafe. There will be a competition for the best-dressed paddler, and participants can take a group picture on the water.

The second event is the Winter Wonderland, which is a family experience that turns the Ventura Harbor Village into a festive village with holiday-related activities. Attendees will get to see live reindeer and roaming holiday characters at the festival. Guests can also enjoy live music, faux snowfall, and kid-friendly crafts. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the event by their red sleigh.

The Santa Paddle and the Winter Wonderland experience will both be held on December 13th. The Santa Paddle will take place from 11:00 am to noon, and the Winter Wonderland will last from noon to 4:00 pm. There is no cost to participate in either of the events, though people must sign a waiver to take part in the Santa Paddle. Communities that hold holiday fests like this can use banner printing to share their event information with more consumers.