We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Ventura County with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market and two holiday markets. All of them are free to get in. They’re spread over three areas, from Camarillo to Ventura.
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Tap one for hours, prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.
Holiday market · to Dec 6 · Studio Channel Islands, 2222 Ventura Blvd.5DecSatHolidays in the VillageGerman-style market · to Dec 6 · The Oaks5DecSatVentura Holiday Street FairHoliday market · Sat. Dec. 5, noon–8 p.m. · Main Street, downtown VenturaNothing matches that filter yet.
Markets
Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.
Studio Channel Islands, 2222 Ventura Blvd. · Camarillo, CA · about 15 miles from Ventura County
Good to know: More than 40 artists, plus live music and food. Parking is free.
The Oaks · Thousand Oaks, CA · about 30 miles from Ventura
Main Street, downtown Ventura · Ventura, CA · about 8 miles from Ventura County
Good to know: Hundreds of local vendors line Main Street. You don't need a wine walk ticket for the street fair.
Before you go
TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.Keep planning
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Studio Channel Islands Holiday Art Market at Studio Channel Islands, 2222 Ventura Blvd.: Dec 4 – Dec 6. Free. Holidays in the Village at The Oaks: Dec 5 – Dec 6. Free. Ventura Holiday Street Fair at Main Street, downtown Ventura: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Free street fair; the wine walk is ticketed.
Holidays in the Village (Thousand Oaks, CA · about 30 miles from Ventura): Dec 5 – Dec 6.
Studio Channel Islands Holiday Art Market: Not listed. Ventura Holiday Street Fair: Not listed.
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.
One short email every Thursday evening with the best things to do with little ones in Ventura that weekend, holiday markets included.
