2018 Simi Valley Tree Lighting and Other Holiday Events

holiday events in simi

Candy canes, tinsel hung trees and delightful spiced treats – it’s that festive time of year and Simi Valley has plenty of fun holiday events for everyone! Before that jolly ‘ol elf slides down your chimney,  we’ve round up a list of six fun things to do to help you celebrate the season in Simi Valley!

Santa at Simi Valley Town Center 

Tree Lighting Simi Towne Center

Simi Valley Town Center will host their Annual Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival on November 17 from 3-9pm. The evening includes fun family games and activities, SNOW and the arrival of Santa on the North Pole Express. Don’t miss this fun festive kick-off to the season!

Plaid Tidings at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center 

Plaid Tiding

Ring in the holidays with the magical and enduring music of the 50’s and 6o’s. This fan-favorite holiday show weaves entertainment, music and comedy throughout and is a great way to celebrate the season. The show runs from December 15 – 30th and tickets are available online.

Simi Valley Festival of Trees 

Festlival Of Trees

Within 24 hours, an empty building in Simi Valley will undergo a delightful transformation into a winter wonderland of delightfully decorated Christmas trees. During the three day event, visitors will attend a tree auction, do a bit of shopping at the Elf Emporium for hand-made gifts, snap a pic with Santa and listen to entertainment provided by the Simi Valley community. The event is an annual benefit for the Adventist Health Simi Valley cancer patients and their families.

Blue Christmas with Elvis

Elvis Blue Christmas

The King is back and he’ll appear on stage at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center for one night only December 16th. World-renowned Elvis impersonator Raymond Michael presents his annual Blue Christmas with Elvis concert featuring popular holiday and vintage Elvis tunes.

13th Annual Community Christmas 

Simi Community Christmas 4

Featuring nativity displays from around the world, the Simi Community Christmas is an annual Simi Valley favorite during the holiday season. Enjoy cultural nativities representing their homelands, along with musical performances from over 25 different local groups during this 3-day event December 7-9th.

Christmas Night Time Tour at the Santa Susana Depot 

Christmas Night Tour Santa Susana Depot

Enjoy a special nighttime tour of the Santa Susana Depot all decked out for the Yuletide. View the beautiful Christmas decorations and a NEW apartment in a 30-minute exclusive tour. This unique evening viewing will only be available for one night and tickets can be purchased online.

Holiday Lights at the Reagan Library

Reagan Courtyard Snowflake Sm

The Reagan Library turns nostalgic as it gets all decked out for the holidays. Beginning November 10th, the library will delight visitors with stunning light display, holiday tunes and the smell of seasonal treats. With LEDs, 3D projectors, animated displays, live entertainment and photo ops with Santa (select days), this will be one event your family will return to year after year.

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