As winter approaches and the temperature drops, there are many activities that you could participate in to pass the time. Here is your 25-26 localized guide on the top 10 things to do in this cold season.

1) Support local small businesses and shops

It’s always so exciting to go to downtown Ventura. For example, it has a beautiful view and many stories behind every store and restaurant. Supporting these businesses helps them out and it an opportunity to pick up a gift or two for loved ones. Plus, they have an amazing holiday spirit as they decorate their stores with local treasures.

2) Movies marathons 

With all the feastive holidays within the winter ,  have a movie marathon is great for someone who just wants a calmer break or prefers to be cozy. There are so many movies and shows offered. Holiday themed or not, relaxing alone or with someone is always a fun experience.

3) View festive decorations 

Generally, anywhere throughout Ventura County, there are many festive decorations, especially in Ventura. Our local communities tend to be full of festivity and do all sorts of things such as display lights, inflatable decorations, and many unique items. This is some of our local residents’ favorite family traditions to go out and admire the homes of devout holiday lovers. 

4) Jolly movies reshowing

Throughout our local theaters, many of them show festive and classical movies, showing throughout movie theaters. It’s like the movie marathons (that had been previously mentioned), but in the theaters. If you are wanting a movie theater experience, then don’t forget to bring your candy to go with your popcorn! 

5) Create  New Year’s goals 

A wise soul once recommended to create some new goals to start off the year, recommending to keep it reasonable and specific to be able to keep the goal going all year long. Never make it impossible or unrealistic to achieve. Try using the SMART method to create your goals by yourself or even with those you love to gain motivation!  

6) Take a mental health day

Classes and socializing can be stressful, so take a moment, an hour, or a whole day to have nothing planned. Choose activities that make you more relaxed whether that’s the spa, hanging out with people you love or doing absolutely nothing. 

7) Cook or bake

An amazing idea is to practice your chef skills, and do some baking or cooking – whichever your heart desires. There are so many recipes to try, and cooking is the best way to take a bland moments and spice it up, you could also give it out to family or friends.

8) Go outside 

Something that no one ever considers is to spend a bit of time going outside. Activities like hiking, biking or taking a stroll in nature are beneficial for the soul. It’s something that most don’t think of doing throughout the year, and it’s always great to go outside, especially to revive yourself from a stressful week of finals. 

9) Purge with the New Years, new things

Most don’t consider where to put holidays gifts that are just opened, and when the New Years starts, there isn’t any room for new things. So while that is still an early concern, purge it out. 

10) Spend quality time with loved ones

Last, but certainly not least, the best thing I can recommend is to spend quality  time with loved ones. Any of the above activities are family-friendly and a great way to create memories with those you love.