48th Annual Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on December 13-14, 2024

Ventura Harbor celebrates the season with its 48th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights and Fireworks on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th, 2024, starting at 6:30 pm. This year's theme is “Candyland.”

The two-day fun filled event includes a carnival, seaside shopping and dining followed by the lighted boat parade at 6:30 pm. Parking and admission are free. Fireworks at 8pm! (weather permitting)

Carnival rides on the Harbor Village main lawn available starting at 4 pm. Faux snowfall and pop-up performers on the Harbor Village promenade at 5 pm.

Visit venturaharborvillage.com for more information.

www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/parade-of-lights-2024/2024-12-13

Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, December 21, 2024

Winter Wonderland and Holiday Marketplace planned at Ventura Harbor Village from noon to 4pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Festivities include faux snowfall, a variety of live musicians, holiday characters, Santa & Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, face painting, crafts and more. 

www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/winter-wonderland-and-holiday-marketplace-2024

2024 Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair on Saturday, December 7th

The Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair will take place in downtown Ventura on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 12 pm-8 pm.

The day kicks off with the Holiday Street Fair starting at 12 pm from the Museum of Ventura County through the 600 block of Main Street with vendors and live entertainment. Shop artists, crafters, non-profit organizations, commercial and food vendors. The street fair and entertainment are free and open to the public!

At 4 pm, the Ventura Winter Wine Walk gets started! The wine walk will showcase world class wineries in your favorite downtown businesses. Each guest will receive a tasting cup and a map of the participating tasting sites in downtown Ventura. Each tasting site will have a designated area set up for Wine Walk guests to sample the amazing wines! Wine tasting will end at 7 pm.

Learn more and buy tickets at www.venturawinterwinewalk.com.

Veterans Day Ceremony in Ventura on Monday, November 11, 2024

Gold Coast Veterans Foundation to host a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ventura County Veterans Memorial at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Telephone Road in Ventura on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 11 am to noon.

Join GCVF at this free event as they recognize the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. They will have several distinguished speakers and a presentation honoring a local veteran from each military branch for their service to our country. Visit gcvf.org/veterans-day for more information.

2024 Seaside Highland Games at Ventura County Fairgrounds, October 12-13

The weekend of October 12-13, 2024 will see Scotland in all its color and pageantry come alive on the Fairgrounds as the Seaside Highland Games return to Ventura. The pipes—the Great Highland Bagpipes of Scotland—will signal the call to gather on that one special weekend when all are invited to join in the fun!

Hundreds of pipers and drummers along with all sorts of Scottish/Celtic entertainment will descend on the Ventura County Fairgrounds and the gates are open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm.

A wonderfully entertaining weekend of music, dance, athletics, children’s events, shopping, food and drink! Something for everyone! Seaside is known for bringing tradition to the field—with a twist! The ageless Celtic pastimes are honored but with a big nod to today. The pipes will play the tunes handed down through the ages—but don’t be surprised when you hear new and modern sounds emerging from those ancient reeds!

Massed pipe bands, large men throwing things, Scottish entertainers, clan tents, children's den, British food, Highland dancing, reenactments, darts, Scottish Fiddling Competition, all sorts of stuff!

Admission prices at the gate are $25 for ages 13 to 61 for 1 day; $40 for both days and $20/$35 for 62+ seniors and military. Ages 6 to 12 are $5. Five and under are free.

For more details, admission prices, etc., visit www.seasidehighlandgames.org.

Ventura Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 28, 2024

Before you gobble, gobble, get out and run Ventura County’s fastest 5K on Thanksgiving morning!

Head to the Ventura Auto Center, 6451 Auto Center Drive, Ventura, on Thursday, November 28, 2024 for the annual Ventura Turkey Trot.

This fast and fun 5K starts at 8 a.m. For the 14 and under crowd, there’s the Kids 1K which starts at 9:15 a.m. Registration includes finisher’s shirt, electronic chip timing and post-race food.

For more information or to sign up, visit runsignup.com/Race/CA/Ventura/VenturaTurkeyTrot.

Downtown Ventura Costume Contest and Trick-or-Treating on Saturday, October 26, 2024

Downtown Ventura’s Costume Contest & Trick-or-Treating is planned for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Main Street in Downtown Ventura. Free event to include a costume contest (with prizes) at 3pm on the Main Street Stage followed by trick-or-treating at downtown businesses on Main Street starting at 4pm.

downtownventura.org/event/downtown-ventura-spooktacular-costume-contest-trick-or-treating

Halloween Events at Ventura Harbor Village in October 2024

Ventura Harbor Village at 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura is hosting the following Halloween events and activities this October:

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Enter the 12th Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest at Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, October 26th at noon. Space is limited to the first 75 dogs. Pre-registration opens on Oct 19th. www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/howl-o-ween-dog-costume-contest-2024

Kids Seaside Trick or Treat 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024 12PM-2PM

Dress up the kids and navigate through the waterfront village with over a dozen treat stops at participating Harbor boutiques and restaurants. There will also be face painting and fortune telling. Bring your own bag! www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/kids-seaside-trick-or-treat-2024

Thriller Zombie Dance 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024 2:15-2:30PM

Watch zombies come to life in the iconic Thriller Zombie Dance, taking place around 2:15 PM on the Ventura Harbor Village’s Main Lawn. Sponsored by FitZone Ventura, this Halloween favorite is sure to delight die-hard Halloween fans. If you’d like to join the dance, visit www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/thriller-zombie-dance-2024 for updates.

28th Annual Patagonia Salmon Run 5K in Ventura on Sunday, November 10, 2024

The 28th Annual Patagonia Salmon Run is planned for Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 8 a.m. at 5721 N. Ventura Avenue in Ventura This is a certified 5K course on a flat dirt road along the Ventura River. Event usually sells out! No race day signups!

Register at runsignup.com/Race/Events/CA/Ventura/PatagoniaSalmonRun5K.

2024 ArtWalk Ventura on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22

ArtWalk Ventura, returns on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024. Hours are noon to 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

This signature event will take to the streets of Ventura’s historic Downtown and Westside Cultural District as patrons enjoy a free, self-guided tour of dozens of professional exhibits, pop-up studios and live performances.

ArtWalk Ventura is a Free community event featuring 200+ artists in all fields. ArtWalk features a variety of artists from all over Southern California showcasing and selling their art including painting, photography, mixed media, glass, ceramics and more. Live performances include the Ventura County Ballet, Rubicon Theater, Interactive Mandala Creation, Aerial Dancers, Live Music and so much more.

New this year is the Ventura Film Festival and Poetry Reading, featuring local and internationally known artists in the Museum of Ventura County's Pavilion.

To learn more, visit www.artwalkventura.org.