OCT 1 THURSDAY
FREE
Paint at Paseo
Thu, Oct 1 · Paseo Nuevo
Every 1st Thursday of the month come enjoy a FREE 90 minute painting class at the Paseo Nuevo!
Out & About
Free Events & Things to Do
Concerts, markets, festivals, and everything in between. Gathered every few hours from the venues, cities, and calendars of the South Coast.
October 2026
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OCT 1 THURSDAY
FREE
OCT 3 SATURDAY
FREE
Fight Like a Girl: Weapon Up Sword Yoga & Wellness Fair
Sat, Oct 3 · Paseo Nuevo
Paid sword yoga classes plus a free wellness fair. Net ticket proceeds are donated to support cancer research and treatment.
OCT 3 SATURDAY
FREE
VENTURA BEACH TIKI'S MAKEKEPLACE
Sat, Oct 3 · Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
This free shopping event features tiki mugs, bamboo lamps, aloha shirts, vintage finds, and handmade treasures.
Community
OCT 4 SUNDAY
FREE
Parallel Histories Lecture Series: Indigenous Solidarities and Legacies
Sun, Oct 4 · 1:00 PM · The Museum of Ventura County, 100 E Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Join us for our Parallel Histories Lecture Series: Indigenous Solidarities and Legacies from 1973 Wounded Knee, South Dakota to Ventura County. Join Ana Becerra as she explores the enduring
Arts
OCT 10 SATURDAY
FREE
One County, One Book 2026
Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM · Museum of Ventura County Pavilion, 100 E Main St, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
One County, One Book 2026: Special Engagement with Lisa See Join Ventura County Library and the Museum of Ventura County for a special engagement with Lisa See, author of this year’s One County, One
Community
OCT 15 THURSDAY
FREE
October Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Presents "Discovery & Education in the Wild at UCSB’s Hidden Gem: The Natural Reserve System"
Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PM
SBMM is pleased to welcome Conner Philson, PhD, Executive Director of UC Santa Barbara’s Natural Reserve System, for the October installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series. Philson will
Arts
OCT 18 SUNDAY
FREE
2nd Annual Filipino American Fiesta
Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AM · The Museum of Ventura County, 100 E Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Join us for the 2nd Annual Filipino American Fiesta as we celebrate Filipino American History Month at the Museum of Ventura County! Emma Malabuyo and Jay Carlon will join us as honorary guest
Community
OCT 29 THURSDAY
FREE
Downtown Halloween Spooktacular Costume Contest + Trick-or-Treating
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM · Downtown Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Join us for Downtown Ventura’s annual Spooktacular event on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 3pm-7pm! This free, all-ages event includes costume contests and trick-or-treating. 3pm – Main Street Stage: Costume
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