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THE CALENDAR · EVERYTHING UPCOMING DOWNTOWN

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.

Tribal Seeds29SEPTribal Seeds

Tribal Seeds are coming to Ventura this Sept 29th! Get your tickets now.

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATEROld Crow Medicine Show30SEPOld Crow Medicine Show

Old Crow Medicine Show is coming to Ventura this Sept 30th. Get your tickets now!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERCastle Rat – Ventura02OCTCastle Rat – Ventura

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Castle Rat takes the stage at the Majestic Ventura Theatre for their highly anticipated concert, “”Castle Rat – Ventura.””

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERDowntown Ventura Harvest Days03OCTHarvest Days Community Kick-off Event

Downtown Ventura Harvest Days Kick-off Event

CALIFORNIA & MAINToadies at Majestic Ventura Theater03OCTToadies at Majestic Ventura Theater

Toadies are coming to Ventura this Oct 3rd. Get your tickets now!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERHerbal Honey Workshop with Lauren Snyder04OCTHerbal Honey Workshop with Lauren Snyder

Learn how to bring herb-infused honey into your home apothecary and get a chance to blend your own custom herbal honey!

8 MORE WORKSHOPSParallel Histories Lecture Series: Indigenous Solidarities and Legacies04OCTParallel Histories Lecture Series: Indigenous Solidarities and Legacies

Join us for our Parallel Histories Lecture Series: Indigenous Solidarities and Legacies from 1973 Wounded Knee, South Dakota to our County.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTYPunchis Punchis – Banda Rave Experience09OCTPunchis Punchis – Banda Rave Experience

Get ready to dance the night away at the **Punchis Punchis – Banda Rave Experience – Ventura**!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATEROne County, One Book 202610OCTOne County, One Book 2026

One County, One Book 2026: Special Engagement with Lisa See

3 MORE EVENTS1st Annual Harvest Days Pub Crawl10OCT1st Annual Harvest Day Pub Crawl

Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 6–9 PM for the 1st Annual Downtown Ventura Harvest Days Pub Crawl. Spend the evening making your way through participating Downtown bars and restaurants, enjoying seasonal sips and celebrating fall in the heart of Downtown Ventura. The Pub Crawl starts at Happy Place Eatery - 586 E. Main Street Join the Pub Crawl: https://bit.ly/4d0ppF9

HAPPY PLACE EATERYTurnstile – 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 FAIRGROUNDSNapoleon 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 THEATERVentura Music Festival - Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter17OCTVentura Music Festival - Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter

Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter bring their combined 18 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year titles and 21 Grammy nods to Ventura on October 17th! Don’t miss these two legends of bluegrass, proudly presented by Ventura Music Festival. Tickets: venturamusicfestival.org

MISSION PARKRagtime – 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 THEATER3rd 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 THEATERDowntown 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
TUE
29 SEPTribal Seeds7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
WED
30 SEPOld Crow Medicine Show7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
FRI
02 OCTCastle Rat – Ventura7:30–9:30 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SAT
03 OCTHarvest Days Community Kick-off Event11am - 4pmCALIFORNIA & MAIN
SAT
03 OCTHarvest Kickoff + Community Day11 AM–4 PMCALIFORNIA AND MAIN
SAT
03 OCTToadies at Majestic Ventura Theater7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SUN
04 OCTHerbal Honey Workshop with Lauren Snyder12–2 PM8 MORE WORKSHOPS
SUN
04 OCTParallel Histories Lecture Series: Indigenous Solidarities and Legacies1–3 PMMUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY
FRI
09 OCTPunchis Punchis – Banda Rave Experience9–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SAT
10 OCTOne County, One Book 20262–4 PM3 MORE EVENTS
SAT
10 OCT1st Annual Harvest Day Pub Crawl6–9 PMHAPPY PLACE EATERY
WED
14 OCTTurnstile – Ventura7–9 PMVENTURA FAIRGROUNDS
FRI
16 OCTNapoleon Dynamite7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SAT
17 OCTVentura Music Festival - Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter5pmMISSION PARK
SAT
17 OCTHarvest Hootenanny11 AM–5 PMCALIFORNIA AND MAIN
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 OCT3rd Bloodsuckers Ball8–11:59 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
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 Herbs9 workshops · next Sun Oct 04
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