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Your guide to live music, local events, and where to be this weekend in Simi.
Good morning, Simi Valley!
December is here and temperatures are starting to dip into hoodie weather. While things are cooling down outside the holiday season is heating up. Lots to do in SV this weekend!
Let’s jump in:
You’re invited to celebrate Dr. Prince’s birthday at ReEnvision Aesthetics & MedSpa in Simi Valley. Join us this Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at 2650 Jones Way, Suite 8, Simi Valley, CA 93065. Treat yourself like royalty—come for a day of pampering, special offers, and celebration. We’d be honored to have you celebrate with us!
Main Scoops
For three nights, Simi Community Christmas transforms the church campus into a glowing walkway of 500+ nativity scenes, twinkling lights, and rotating performances from local choirs, orchestras, and school groups.
It’s pure holiday magic, kids with cocoa, families bundled together, and a great reminder of the reason for the season.
Each night features different performers, and the entire experience is completely free. If you want one event that delivers instant Christmas spirit, this is it. Click THIS LINK to see the music line up day by day, hour by hour.
📅 December 5–7 | ⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 480 Sinaloa Rd
The annual Holiday Open House at Strathearn Park is a charming throwback Christmas experience. Historic homes are decorated with lights, garlands, and trees while choirs and bell ringers perform across the park.
Docents welcome you into each building, Santa visits with families, and kids explore rooms filled with Victorian décor and handmade ornaments. Click THIS LINK to see a list of the activites and performers who will be there.
Don’t miss the Simi Store gift shop for unique, vintage-inspired holiday finds.
📅 Sunday, December 7 | ⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Strathearn Historical Park
The Weekly Crave
🥩 Larsen’s Grill
Some nights call for baggy sweats and takeout. Others call for a proper steakhouse night. Saturday was one of those nights, treated the family to a dinner at Simi’s go-to steak spot. Christmas decorations, low lights, big glasses of red wine, and a steak done right. That’s Larsen’s Grill at Simi Valley Town Center.
Ambiance A+, Food A+, Service A+
The menu leans heavy on prime steaks and seafood. I went with the 16 oz Prime Rib, there wasn’t a speck of food left on my plate. Reservations are recommended, we were able to grab a table on the patio with a fire pit to keep us warm.
Wanting something sweet after dinner we went with the Snow Ball, oreo crumb crusted vanilla ice cream on a bed of hot fudge (I just drooled as I was writing that)
It’s not cheap, but not horrifically expensive either. Think “date night, anniversary, closing-on-the-house” territory, but when you want to feel a little fancy without leaving town, Larsen’s is one of the best plays on the board.
📍 Larsen’s Grill – Simi Valley, 1555 Simi Town Center Way #565
⏰ Dinner nightly (Fri–Sat open a bit later)
The Local Topping
If you want cozy, hometown holiday cheer, the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center has you covered. Their Season of Giving Holiday Celebration returns Saturday, December 6, bringing festive fun for the whole community.
From 11 AM to 1 PM, families can visit Santa, enjoy cocoa and cookies, write letters, and take photos in the decorated DownStage, all free, thanks to Visit Simi Valley and Sherwin Williams.
At 1:30 PM, the Mainstage Theater hosts a special screening of Illumination’s The Grinch (2018). Seats are free but must be reserved.
Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food or personal care items for the Season of Giving Drive, supporting the Samaritan Center and local families.
📍 3050 E Los Angeles Ave
📅 Saturday, Dec 6
🎅 Santa & Activities: 11 AM–1 PM
🎬 The Grinch: 1:30 PM (reservation required)
✨ Extra Sprinkles for Dec. 4th - 7th, 2025 Music, Events, Food, & Fun This weekend in Simi Valley
All times local | Events subject to change
Thursday, December 4th
1–9 PM • Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Wear jerseys, sip wine, and play games.
3–6 PM • Simi Valley Public Library
Free hands-on winter crafts for all ages.
5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center Plaza
Magical snowfall moments under the lights.
Friday, December 5th
5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center Plaza
Nightly snowfall in the plaza courtyard.
5:30–8:30 PM • 480 Sinaloa Rd
Hundreds of nativity scenes and live performances.
Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo
6–8:30 PM • Moorpark College Teaching Zoo
Holiday light walk through the illuminated zoo.
6–9 PM • Grill on the Greens
Relaxed patio vibes with live guitar music.
8 PM • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Hilarious Christmas musical with singing nuns.
8:30–11:30 PM • Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
Live rock hits from the 60s to today.
Saturday, December 6th
8:30–11:30 AM • Simi Valley YMCA
Hot breakfast, crafts, and Santa photos.
9–11 AM • McDonald’s (2423 Galena Ave)
Kid-friendly safety tips, skills practice, and helmet guidance.
11 AM–1 PM • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Santa visits, cocoa, and cookie decorating.
1:30 PM • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Free showing of The Grinch (2018). Must reserve your seat.
5:30, 6:30 & 7:30 PM • Simi Valley Town Center Plaza
Holiday “snowfall” show every half hour.
5:30–8:30 PM • 480 Sinaloa Rd
Choirs, musicians, and huge nativity displays.
Wild Lights at the Teaching Zoo
6–8:30 PM • Moorpark College Teaching Zoo
Enchanting holiday lights across zoo pathways.
6–9 PM • Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Adam & Sam performing high-energy covers.
7:30–11:30 PM • Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
Darkwave tribute night supporting Toys-for-Tots.
8:00 PM • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Christmas musical comedy starring the Nunsense crew.
Sunday, December 7th
11 AM - 2PM • Strathearn Historical Park
Live music, decorations, vintage gifts, Santa.
1–6 PM • Nectar of the Dogs Wine
Dog treats, glam styling, and charity giving.
2:00 PM • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Hilarious holiday show with songs, laughs, and nun chaos
3–5 PM • Rock & Roll Pizza Bar
Chill reggae grooves and afternoon drink specials.
5 PM & 6 PM • Simi Valley Town Center Plaza
Final night of the weekend snowfall shows.
5:30–8:30 PM • 480 Sinaloa Rd
Final night of Christmas displays and music.
7 PM • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
Clean comedy with top touring comedians.
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☀️ Simi Valley Weather Forecast (Dec. 4th-7th)
Day | Forecast | High / Low | Notes |
|---|
Thu 12/04 | Breezy morning → sunny skies | 68° / 38° | Cool start, then warm and bright |
Fri 12/05 | Mostly sunny | 69° / 45° | Great weather — perfect for outings |
Sat 12/06 | Mostly sunny | 68° / 47° | Comfortable — ideal for holiday plans |
Sun 12/07 | Morning clouds, afternoon sun | 69° / 48° | Warm afternoon, mild evening |
Simi Fun Fact: Early winter often produces Simi’s most colorful sunsets, thanks to cooler, clearer air and lower sun angles.
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-Jeff
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