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The fall run.

The dates worth planning around, printed here like we'd print them on a pole. Pin-up version at the visitor center — free, actually printed, fridge-ready.

October Herb of the Month: Lady's Mantle with Fatima Chavez14OCTOctober Herb of the Month: Lady's Mantle with Fatima Chavez

Join us to learn all about Lady's Mantle and make an herbal tea!

6 MORE WORKSHOPSTurnstile – Ventura14OCTTurnstile – Ventura

Get ready to rock as Turnstile takes the stage at the Ventura County Fairgrounds for an unforgettable night of hard-hitting music!

VENTURA FAIRGROUNDSJungleland, USA – Opening Reception16OCTJungleland, USA – Opening Reception

Join us at the Opening Reception of the Museum of Ventura County’s new exhibit Jungleland, USA.

4 MORE EVENTSNapoleon Dynamite16OCTNapoleon Dynamite

Celebrate hit classic Napoleon Dynamite! Join us for a Q&A with cast members, along with a viewing of the movie.

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERBody As An Archive16OCTBody As An Archive

This solo, a deeply autobiographical journey, traces the artist’s childhood shaped by military circus training and joining Cirque du Soleil.

NAMBA PERFORMANCE ARTS SPACEVentura Music Festival - Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter17OCTVentura Music Festival - Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter

Master Fiddler Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter bring their combined 18 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year titles and 21 Grammy nods to Ventura's Mission Park on October 17th! Don’t miss these two legends of bluegrass, proudly presented by Ventura Music Festival. Picnic tickets at $15 are available. Tickets: venturamusicfestival.org

MISSION PARKMáire & Chris bring blazing Irish harp and acoustic guitar to Ventura17OCTMáire & Chris Bring Blazing Irish Harp, Acoustic Guitar to Downtown Ventura

Come to NAMBA for an evening of breathtaking acoustic music rooted in Irish tradition.

NAMBA PERFORMANCE ARTS SPACERagtime – Ventura21OCTRagtime – Ventura

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, California, as we present “”Ragtime – Ventura.””

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES THROUGH NOV 14The Devil Makes Three at Majestic Ventura Theater22OCTThe Devil Makes Three at Majestic Ventura Theater

The Devil Makes Three is coming to Ventura this Oct 22nd. Get your tickets now!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER“I Suck: A Vampire Comedy” is a darkly funny one-person show that asks: What good is eternal life if you’re not really living?24OCTI Suck: A Vampire Comedy

“I Suck: A Vampire Comedy” is a darkly funny one-person show that asks: What good is eternal life if you’re not really living?

NAMBA PERFORMANCE ARTS SPACE3rd Bloodsuckers Ball24OCT3rd Bloodsuckers Ball

Join us for the 3rd Bloodsuckers Ball, an immersive night filled with six stage performances, dark vendors, and sinister photo stations!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERGoosepimples: Improvised Halloween Comedy Show25OCTGoosepimples: Improvised Halloween Comedy Show

An improvised, interactive, SPOOKY show in the style of R.L. Stine

NAMBA ARTS, 47 S. OAK STREET, VENTURADowntown Ventura Trunk-of-Treat31OCTHalloween Night Market Dia de los Muertos Kick-off

A spooky, family-friendly Night Market packed with culture, community, and non-stop entertainment, including a classic car “Trunk or Treat” showcase

CALIFORNIA & MAINDía de los Muertos Festival Downtown Ventura01NOVDía de los Muertos Festival

Downtown Ventura’s largest cultural event of the year! Día de los Muertos returns to Downtown Ventura with a rich blend of cultural practices, artistic expressions, and community spirit, spanning 7 blocks.

CALIFORNIA & MAINNekrogoblikon14NOVNekrogoblikon

Nekrogoblikon is bringing their music to Ventura this Nov 14th. Get your tickets now!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERFred Armisen17NOVFred Armisen

Fred Armisen is bringing his comedy stylings to Ventura this Nov 17th.

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
WED
14 OCTOctober Herb of the Month: Lady's Mantle with Fatima Chavez6:30–8 PM6 MORE WORKSHOPS
WED
14 OCTTurnstile – Ventura7–9 PMVENTURA FAIRGROUNDS
FRI
16 OCTJungleland, USA – Opening Reception5:30–7:30 PM4 MORE EVENTS
FRI
16 OCTNapoleon Dynamite7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
FRI
16 OCTBody As An Archive8–9 PMNAMBA PERFORMANCE ARTS SPACE
SAT
17 OCTHarvest Hootenanny11 AM–5 PMCALIFORNIA AND MAIN
SAT
17 OCTVentura Music Festival - Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter5pmMISSION PARK
SAT
17 OCTMáire & Chris Bring Blazing Irish Harp, Acoustic Guitar to Downtown Ventura7–8:30 PMNAMBA PERFORMANCE ARTS SPACE
WED
21 OCTRagtime – Ventura7–9 PMADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES THROUGH NOV 14
THU
22 OCTThe Devil Makes Three at Majestic Ventura Theater7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SAT
24 OCTHarvest After Dark4–10 PM200 BLOCK, BY THE MISSION
SAT
24 OCTI Suck: A Vampire Comedy7–8 PMNAMBA PERFORMANCE ARTS SPACE
SAT
24 OCT3rd Bloodsuckers Ball8–11:59 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SUN
25 OCTGoosepimples: Improvised Halloween Comedy Show6–8 PMNAMBA ARTS, 47 S. OAK STREET, VENTURA
THU
29 OCTCostume Contest + Trick-or-Treat4–7 PMTHROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN VENTURA
SAT
31 OCTHalloween Night Market Dia de los Muertos Kick-off2pm-9pmCALIFORNIA & MAIN
SAT
31 OCTHalloween on MainAll dayTHROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN
SUN
01 NOVDía de los Muertos Festival11am - 6pmCALIFORNIA & MAIN
SAT
14 NOVNekrogoblikon6–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
TUE
17 NOVFred Armisen7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER

Where it's happening.

Places running enough of their own programme to fill this page on their own.
Ema’s Herbs7 workshops · next Wed Oct 14
The dates
Everything at Ema’s Herbs →

Every week, no date required.

Farmers marketSaturdays 8:30–noon · Santa Clara + Palm. The strawberries go first; act accordingly.
Trivia TuesdaysThree bars, three hosts, one shared pool of local know-it-alls. 7 PM-ish.
Jazz ThursdaysLive on the patios along Main from 6. Free, unless you count the second round.
Throwing something downtown?Submit your event — if it's on Main, it belongs on the calendar.Submit an event