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Taste. Sip. Shop. Explore. Discover Downtown Ventura. Downtown Ventura embodies a casual soul and an unexpected allure. Come here. Stay here. Love it here.

Its artistic culture, enduring history, and privileged locale is crazy inviting, very much alive and refreshingly human. Day or night, the town as a casual soul yet a pulse that quickens and slows with its indigenous offerings—art, music, rich food trends, and a proximity to a stunning convergence of ecological wonder, colorful diversity and a storied history. You can drive right past it or even right thought is but when you stop here you’ll know that you’ve arrives at a special place. It doesn't just sit by the sea but it stands by itself in spirit and allure. And when you're here, its even better than before. Get into Downtown Ventura.

10/02/2026

TOMORROW: Harvest Days Kick-off + Community Day 🍂

🗓️ Saturday, October 3 | 11am - 4pm
📍 California + Main | FREE EVENT

Join us for a free, family-friendly celebration to officially kick off Downtown Harvest Days!

Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, a petting zoo, kids’ crafts, the McGrath Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch, and more.

It’s the perfect excuse to spend your Saturday Downtown!

See all Harvest Days events at DowntownVentura.org 🍂

10/01/2026

FALL FLAVOR TRAIL 🍎🍂

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. You can pick up a passport at any participating business.

📍 Participating businesses: https://bit.ly/2026DVPFFT

HOW IT WORKS

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.

To find participating businesses + offerings visit: https://bit.ly/2026DVPFFT

Check back throughout October as new Fall Flavor Trail stops and offerings are revealed! 🍎

Thank you to our partners OFI Property + Fortuna Group for their support of the Fall Flavor Trail!

09/29/2026

We’re getting ready for a month of fall magic! 🍂

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 3rd, as we kick-off Harvest Days with a community event from 11am-4pm at California + Main — the first of several fall events happening throughout the month in Downtown!

More info: DowntownVentura.org > Harvest Days

09/08/2026

Downtown Harvest Days 🍂 Oct. 1 - 31

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.

Fall Flavor Trail 🍎 Taste. Sip. Shop. Explore.

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. Fall Flavor Trail Passports and details coming soon.

09/06/2026

A new chapter for Downtown Ventura. ✨

Downtown Ventura has always had its own character. Historic, creative, independent, laid-back, and unmistakably Ventura.

As Downtown continues to grow and evolve, we wanted to reflect the energy of this place today while staying rooted in everything that makes it special.

We partnered with local design agency ITAL/C, also behind Downtown Ventura’s Indoek, to shape an identity inspired by the people, businesses, architecture, creativity, and coastal spirit that make our Downtown what it is.

We can’t wait to share more with you.

Design by ITAL/C

08/13/2026

OUR FINAL SUMMER REWIND BLOCK PARTY! ☀️😎

We’re going back to the 90s on Wednesday, September 2nd and Thursday, September 3rd for our Summer Rewind 90s Themed Block Party on Downtown Ventura’s 200 Block!

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

WED. 9/2: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
🔸 Hip Hop Dance Lesson with The Movement Ventura
🔸 Battle of the DJs
🔸 Hula Hoop Contest
🔸 Limbo Contest
🔸 Costume Contest
🔸 90s Sitcom Trivia

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

THUR. 9/3: Starting at 5:30pm
🔸 Double Feature Movie Night with:
🔸 Toy Story - 5:30pm
🔸 Clueless - 7:30pm
🔸 Complimentary popcorn and water
🔸 BYO blanket or chairs

☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

Both nights are FREE, all-ages, community events! See you there!

08/12/2026

TONIGHT! 🤠➡️ Line dance in the streets of Downtown Ventura with The Ventucky Stompers and special guest Jayden Secor TONIGHT, Wednesday, August 12 from 6pm-8pm! No partner or experience necessary – The Ventucky Stompers will walk you through fun line dances!

🤠 Line Dancing with Ventucky Stompers
🗓️ Wednesday, August 12
🕕 6pm-8pm
📍 California & Main streets

✨ This is a free, all-ages community event. ✨

08/10/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY! 🤠➡️ Line dance in the streets of Downtown Ventura with The Ventucky Stompers and special guest Jayden Secor this Wednesday, August 12 from 6pm-8pm! No partner or experience necessary – The Ventucky Stompers will walk you through fun line dances!

🤠 Line Dancing with Ventucky Stompers
🗓️ Wednesday, August 12
🕕 6pm-8pm
📍 California & Main streets

✨ This is a free, all-ages community event. ✨

08/04/2026

✨ Your Wednesday nights just got a whole lot more fun. ✨

There are only a few Summer Rewind Boogie Nights left - don’t miss out!

Join us for this free, all-ages dance series happening every Wednesday night through September 9! 💃🕺

From salsa, cumbia, and bachata to hip hop, swing, line dancing, and more, every week brings a new way to move and groove.

No experience, no partner, no pressure - just good music, good vibes, and a reason to dance in the streets of Downtown Ventura… all summer long. ☀️

📍 Main Street, Downtown Ventura 
🕕 Wednesdays | 6PM–8PM 
🎶 Free Community Event | All Ages Welcome

Come find your groove. 🪩

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