OCT 2 FRIDAY
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Community Events in Ventura
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 2 FRIDAY
OCT 3 SATURDAY
Mighty Microgreens Workshop
Sat, Oct 3 · Westpark Community Center
Join us for a workshop to learn about the health benefits of microgreens and how to grow them at home!
OCT 3 SATURDAY
Violation live in Ventura
Sat, Oct 3 · Channel Islands Lodge No. 214 Free & Accepted Masons
Violation and friends live at the Ventura Masonic lodge to fundraise for Doug Snyders fight against Brain Cancer
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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
OCT 6 TUESDAY
Authentic Self
Tue, Oct 6 · Ventura Center for Spiritual Living
Let’s find the way you align with that which fills you with authentic energy!
OCT 8 THURSDAY
Cafe de Olla: The Power You Carry Latina Summit
Thu, Oct 8 · Museum of Ventura County
Hear from powerhouse Latinas in government, sports, education & community leadership sharing the journeys that shaped their success.
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OCT 16 FRIDAY
Napoleon Dynamite
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM · Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 South Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Celebrate hit classic Napoleon Dynamite! Join us for a Q&A with cast members, along with a viewing of the movie. Get your tickets now!
OCT 16 FRIDAY
Napoleon Dynamite Live
Fri, Oct 16 · 8:00 PM · Ventura Theater
Pre Sale - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:00am (Password Protected )On Sale: Friday, May 15, 2026 10:00 AM VIP Meet and Greet Add-On Option:Elevate your event experience with this exclusive chance to meet
OCT 17 SATURDAY
Devils Doorway Haunted Maze
Sat, Oct 17 · 3801 Market St
Formerly known as the Haunted Alley, the experience has evolved into something far more sinister. Devil’s Doorway is a maze to hell.
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OCT 24 SATURDAY
3rd Bloodsuckers Ball
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM · Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 South Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Join us for the 3rd Bloodsuckers Ball, an immersive night filled with six stage performances, dark vendors, and sinister photo stations! Dress to impress in vampire attire from any era and compete for
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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
OCT 31 SATURDAY
Rockstar Halloween Ball 2026 - Bowie vs Steely Dan
Sat, Oct 31 · Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Rockstar Halloween Ball 10/31 at Crowne Plaza Ventura: Bowie vs Steely Dan tribute battle, costume contest, fan voting, DJs & ocean views.
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