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.

02OCTScottish Fish

Dive into an evening of high-energy Celtic music with Scottish Fish.

4 MORE SHOWS

02OCTCastle 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 THEATER

03OCTHarvest Days Community Kick-off Event

Downtown Ventura Harvest Days Kick-off Event

CALIFORNIA & MAIN

03OCTToadies at Majestic Ventura Theater

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

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER

04OCTHerbal 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 WORKSHOPS

04OCTParallel 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 COUNTY

09OCTThe Spooky Comedy Improv Show

The season of strange is just getting started.

NAMBA ARTS, 47 S. OAK STREET, VENTURA

09OCTPunchis Punchis – Banda Rave Experience

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

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER

10OCTOne County, One Book 2026

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

3 MORE EVENTS

10OCT1st 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 EATERY

14OCTTurnstile – Ventura

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

VENTURA FAIRGROUNDS

16OCTNapoleon Dynamite

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

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER

Ventura Music Festival - Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter

17OCTVentura 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 PARK

21OCTRagtime – Ventura

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

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES THROUGH NOV 14

22OCTThe 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

24OCT3rd 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 THEATER

25OCTGoosepimples: Improvised Halloween Comedy Show

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

NAMBA ARTS, 47 S. OAK STREET, VENTURA

31OCTHalloween 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 & MAIN

Día de los Muertos Festival Downtown Ventura

01NOVDía 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 & MAIN