Celebrate the season all October long with Downtown Harvest Days, a month-long fall experience bringing seasonal flavor, family-friendly fun and festive moments throughout Downtown Ventura.
From pumpkin picking and scarecrows to seasonal bites, sips and shopping, Downtown Harvest Days invites locals and visitors to explore downtown in a whole new way this fall. Wander the Fall Flavor Trail, discover creative entries along the Scarecrow Stroll, stop by the Downtown Pumpkin Patch, and join us for special weekend experiences throughout October.
Come for an afternoon, make a night of it, or visit throughout the month to experience something new each time.
Taste. Sip. Shop. Explore.
Follow the Fall Flavor Trail throughout Downtown Ventura and discover seasonal specials created by downtown businesses especially for Harvest Days.
Throughout October, participating restaurants, coffee shops, bars, bakeries and retailers will be offering a featured fall-inspired item — from seasonal cocktails and coffee to special dishes, sweet treats, shopping finds and interactive experiences.
Use the Fall Flavor Trail Passport to explore participating businesses, discover new favorites and make your way through downtown at your own pace. Pick up a passport at any participating business. Make 5 or more stops to complete a passport, then drop it off at the Pumpkin Patch on California and Main to enter to win a gift card to your favorite downtown business.
One-of-a-kind scarecrows, all over downtown.
In partnership with the Downtown Ventura Lions Club
Take a stroll through downtown and discover a collection of one-of-a-kind scarecrows created by local businesses, schools and community organizations.
The Downtown Harvest Days Scarecrow Stroll, presented alongside the Downtown Ventura Lions Club, brings a little extra creativity and fall personality to the streets throughout October.
Explore the entries while shopping, dining and enjoying downtown — and cast a vote for your favorite scarecrow for the People's Choice Award.
Featuring Great Pacific Pumpkins
A little piece of the pumpkin patch comes to the heart of Downtown Ventura.
Visit the Downtown Pumpkin Patch at California & Main, featuring pumpkins from Great Pacific Pumpkins, seasonal décor and festive photo moments throughout October.
The patch is one of the central gathering places for Downtown Harvest Days — a fun stop for families, visitors and anyone spending the day downtown.
Something new every weekend.
Harvest Days comes alive each weekend with special events, music, family activities, seasonal experiences and opportunities to gather throughout downtown.
Explore the month-long experiences anytime, then return on Saturdays for a different Harvest Days experience each week.
Something new every weekend.
Explore the month-long experiences anytime, then come back each weekend for something different.
There is always more to discover downtown. Pair your Harvest Days experience with shopping at locally owned businesses, lunch or dinner, a cocktail or coffee, a walk through downtown, and a visit to the waterfront.
October 1–31, 2026 · Downtown Ventura · Free to explore · All ages welcome
Downtown Ventura is a short walk from the waterfront and the Amtrak and Metrolink station, with public parking structures on Santa Clara Street and along California Street.
Find your way with the directory map
