# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Ventura County, 2026

> 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Studio Channel Islands Holiday Art Market** at Studio Channel Islands, 2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA · about 15 miles from Ventura County. When: Dec 4 – Dec 6. Time: Fri. 6–9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. noon–4 p.m. Price: Free. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Fri. 6–9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun. noon–4 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. More than 40 artists, plus live music and food. Parking is free. Official page: https://studiochannelislands.org/holiday-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Holidays in the Village** at The Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA · about 30 miles from Ventura. When: Dec 5 – Dec 6. Price: Free. Type: German-style market. For kids: A European-style market with a Kris Kringle Village and a garden stage. Official page: https://holidaysinthevillage.org/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Ventura Holiday Street Fair** at Main Street, downtown Ventura, Ventura, CA · about 8 miles from Ventura County. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: Sat. Dec. 5, noon–8 p.m. Price: Free street fair; the wine walk is ticketed. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sat. Dec. 5, noon–8 p.m. Strollers: Not listed. Hundreds of local vendors line Main Street. You don't need a wine walk ticket for the street fair. Official page: https://www.venturawinterwinewalk.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Ventura County in 2026?
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.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Ventura County?
Holidays in the Village (Thousand Oaks, CA · about 30 miles from Ventura): Dec 5 – Dec 6.

### Can I bring a stroller?
Studio Channel Islands Holiday Art Market: Not listed. Ventura Holiday Street Fair: Not listed.

### How do you check these markets?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).