Double the days, double the cheer

The holiday spirit is getting an extra day to shine this year as Holidays in the Village returns to Thousand Oaks for its fifth annual celebration, expanding from a one-day festival to a full weekend of European inspired food offerings, shopping and entertainment. This year’s longer celebration—to take place Sat., Dec. 5 and Sun., Dec. 6—promises plenty of opportunities to shop for unique gifts, sample traditional European fare and soak up the sights and sounds of the season. Hosted by Westlake Rotary Club, the village will feature 60 artisan shops offering handcrafted gifts, along with several themed areas devoted to food and holiday treats. The Festive Garden and La Place des Amis will serve up European favorites, including bratwurst, Italian pizza, German deli specialties, soft pretzels, French crepes, croissants and pastries. Visitors can warm up with traditional glühwein (mulled wine), hot cocoa and apple cider or enjoy mimosas and champagne.

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