Good morning, Simi Valley!

Let the countdown to Christmas begin! Tons of awesome holiday events happening this weekend! This Scoop is jammed with all the happenings.

Let’s jump in:

Main Scoops

🎄 A Very Simi Christmas Weekend

If you’re staying local this weekend, Simi Valley is going to be jam packed and you don’t need to travel far to feel the Christmas magic. Here is just a taste of the action:

Throughout the weekend, the Simi Valley Town Center becomes a holiday hub with falling snow, glowing lights, and the return of Circus Caballero, bringing high-flying aerial acts and big-top energy right into the heart of town. It’s also going to be turning up the snowy fun these last few days before the 25th.

Santa sightings are happening at the historic Santa Susana Depot, complete with photo ops and a cozy showing of The Polar Express. Meanwhile, families and couples alike can lace up their skates at the Iceoplex Winter Wonderland, where the rink is transformed with festive lights, music, and hot cocoa.

If you’re looking for something a little different, Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo offers a glowing nighttime walk through illuminated animal exhibits, while Nuncrackers is still delivering laughs at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.

Plenty of ways to soak up the holiday spirit as we enter the 5 day countdown until Christmas!

The Weekly Crave

Schatzi’s Bakery Comes to Simi Town Center

Big (and delicious) news, Simi Valley, Schatzi’s Bakery is officially opening at the Simi Town Center, right by the Christmas tree, starting December 20 🎄

To kick things off, Schatzi’s will be popping up three days a week, serving a mouthwatering lineup of their most-loved treats, including their famous banana pudding, freshly baked pastries, warm pretzels, traditional apple strudel, and a variety of cookies that are perfect for sharing (or not).

Opening weekend is the ideal time to stop by. You’ll be among the first to experience Schatzi’s at the Town Center, enjoy everything at its freshest, and soak in peak holiday vibes while you’re at it. Whether you’re grabbing a sweet treat during a snow show, bringing dessert home to family, or just supporting a local bakery expanding into the community, this one’s worth a visit.

Welcome to Simi Valley, Schatzi’s!

📍 Grand Opening: Saturday, December 20
📍 Where: Simi Town Center (by the Christmas tree)

The Local Topping

🧡 Wrap Gift Books for a Good Cause

Looking for a wonderful way to spread some holiday cheer this season? Wrap Gift Books for a Good Cause is a feel-good volunteer opportunity happening now through December 20 at the Simi Library.

Community members are invited to help wrap and label books that will be given as holiday gifts to children in need. The wrapped books will be distributed through The Samaritan Center and Sarah’s House, helping ensure local kids have something special to open this Christmas.

You can stop by anytime during the day, lend a hand for a few minutes or a few hours, and make a real impact with minimal time commitment.

✨ Extra Sprinkles Dec. 18th - 21st, 2025

Fun This weekend in Simi Valley
All times local | Events subject to change

PRESENTED BY: CRUNCH FITNESS- SIMI VALLEY

^{Thursday, December 18th}

Tail-Gating Thursdays and Ugly Sweater Trivia
1–9 PM (Trivia @7)• Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Jerseys, wine, ugly sweaters, trivia games, and football.

Snow Shows at the Town Center
5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center
Magical snowfall under the lights.

Circus Caballero
7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center
High-flying circus under the big top.

^{Friday, December 19th}

Wrap Gift Books for a Good Cause
Simi Valley Library
Book wrapping continues all day.

Iceoplex Winter Wonderland
Dec 19–Jan 4 • Iceoplex, 131 W. Easy St.
Festive ice skating with sparkling lights, holiday music and hot cocoa; all‑day skate sessions are $20 including rentals

Live Music at Grill on the Greens
6–9 PM • Simi Hills Golf Course
Outdoor patio music with Joe Delia and dinner.

Snow Shows at the Town Center
5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center
Holiday snowfall returns.

Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo
6–8:30 PM • Moorpark College Teaching Zoo
Self‑guided stroll through the zoo’s holiday light displays and festive photo spots

Circus Caballero
7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center
High-flying circus under the big top.

Nuncrackers
8 PM • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
A hilarious holiday musical parody of The Nutcracker; tickets are $37 adults / $32 seniors & students

Alex Nester – Live Band Night
8:30–11:30 PM • Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
Soul, funk, and late-night vibes.

^{Saturday, December 20th}

Wrap Gift Books for a Good Cause
Simi Valley Library
Final weekend for gift wrapping.

Family Holiday Storytime
10:30 AM • Simi Valley Library
Stories and songs for kids.

Santa at the Depot
1–4 PM • Santa Susana Depot & Museum
Photos with Santa, followed by a showing of The Polar Express with popcorn and holiday treats

Nuncrackers
2 PM • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
A hilarious holiday musical parody of The Nutcracker; tickets are $37 adults / $32 seniors & students

Circus Caballero
4:30 & 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center
High-flying circus under the big top.

Snow Shows at the Town Center
5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center
Peak holiday snowfall vibes.

Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo
6–8:30 PM • Moorpark College Teaching Zoo
Self‑guided stroll through the zoo’s holiday light displays and festive photo spots

Live Music + Pizza
6–9 PM • Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Country Vision Band and wood-fired pizza.

Motorbreath, Cali Maiden & Disaster Train
7:30–11:30 PM • Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
Tribute bands and toy-drive energy.

The Seventh Son Band
8 PM – 12 AM • The Hive, Simi Valley
Good rockin’ blues that’s good for the soul — perfect for a late-night weekend groove.

^{Sunday, December 21st}

Wrap Gift Books for a Good Cause
Simi Valley Library
Last chance to help kids.

An American Christmas
Ronald Reagan Library
26 themed Christmas trees.

Simi Valley Cars & Coffee
8–10 AM • Lucky Dog Café, 2139 Tapo St.
Free meet‑up hosted by Fontana Motorsports featuring classic and modern cars, coffee and community

Circus Caballero
12, 3, & 6 PM • Simi Valley Town Center
High-flying circus under the big top.

Santa at the Depot
1–4 PM • Santa Susana Depot & Museum
Photos with Santa, followed by a showing of The Polar Express with popcorn and holiday treats

Nuncrackers
2 PM • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
A hilarious holiday musical parody of The Nutcracker; tickets are $37 adults / $32 seniors & students

Reggae Sunday
3–5 PM • Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
Chill holiday-weekend grooves.

Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the Reagan
4:30–5:30 PM • Reagan Library
Outdoor Hanukkah celebration with menorah lighting, crafts for kids, live music and doughnuts

Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo
6–8:30 PM • Moorpark College Teaching Zoo
Self‑guided stroll through the zoo’s holiday light displays and festive photo spots

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☀️ Simi Valley Weather Forecast (Dec. 18th-21st)

Here’s what to expect weather wise this weekened:

Thu, Dec 18 – Partly sunny & warm, ~81°F / 47°F
Fri, Dec 19 – Pleasant mix of sun and clouds, ~74°F / 50°F
Sat, Dec 20 – Cooler with sun & clouds, ~72°F / 52°F
Sun, Dec 21 – Mostly cloudy but mild, ~70°F / 51°F

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