# Christmas lights in Ventura County for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Ventura County have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. One is free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 5 p.m. at Old Town Camarillo Glow Holiday Walk. They’re spread over three areas, from Moorpark to Oxnard.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo** at America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark, CA 93021. When: Nov 25, 27, 28; Dec 4, 5, 11, 12 and 18–23, 2026. Time: 6–8:30 p.m. Earliest start: 6 p.m. Price: Adults $17, kids 3–12 $14, members $10, 2 and under free. About a 45-minute self-guided loop of light displays. Some animals are awake and some sleep, so it is mostly about the lights. Cookie decorating on Dec 20 for $12 a kit. Official page: https://zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/holiday-lights/
- **Old Town Camarillo Glow Holiday Walk** at Old Town Camarillo, Ventura Blvd. (check in at 2195 Ventura Blvd.), 2195 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010. When: Sat Dec 5, 2026. Time: 5–8 p.m.; Santa on the boulevard 6–8 p.m. Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: General admission $20 presale, $30 at the door; kids under 14 free but need a ticket. Stroll the decorated storefronts, vote in the lighting contest and pick up treats from Old Town shops. Rain or shine. Official page: https://www.camarillomerchant.org/glow-holiday-walk
- **Tree Lighting Celebration at The Collection at RiverPark** at Collection Park, The Collection at RiverPark, 2751 Park View Court, Oxnard, CA 93036. When: Wed, Nov 18, 2026. Time: 7–8 p.m.; free light-up wands handed out from 5 p.m. Earliest start: 19:00. Price: Free. Live music, a visit from Santa, and the tree lighting followed by fireworks around 8 p.m. The fireworks are loud, so little ones may want ear protection. Official page: https://thecollectionrp.com/portfolio/tree-lighting-celebration-2026/

## More holiday outings in Ventura County

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Ventura County](https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/nutcracker/index.md): 4 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Ventura County](https://littlesweekly.com/ventura-county/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Ventura County?
Yes. Tree Lighting Celebration at The Collection at RiverPark is free in 2026.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in Ventura County?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo (Adults $17, kids 3–12 $14, members $10, 2 and under free); Old Town Camarillo Glow Holiday Walk (General admission $20 presale, $30 at the door; kids under 14 free but need a ticket). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (three here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Ventura County? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Old Town Camarillo Glow Holiday Walk at 5 p.m. and Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo at 6 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo (2 and under free); Old Town Camarillo Glow Holiday Walk (kids under 14 free but need a ticket). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).