Category: Ventura County News and Events

This weekend is the annual Oxnard Salsa Festival.  As one of the biggest events in Ventura County, the Oxnard Salsa Festival is sure to be a spectacular occasion as always. Make sure to gather the whole family and come out to enjoy the fun. For anybody who has never attended the Oxnard Salsa Festival, and … Continued

For the Ventura County residents still looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve, this post is for you! While this list is obviously not all-inclusive, it should at least give you some ideas on where you can ring in the new year. If you know of any places that are not in this … Continued

ALOHA BEACH FESTIVAL The 12th annual Aloha Beach Festival is coming to Ventura on September 3rd and 4th.  Located at Promenade Park in Ventura, the Beach Festival will feature a surf contest and a stage with live music.  The festival will run from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 3rd and then 10:00 AM – 5:30 … Continued

As August approaches and the school year is getting closer to starting, events in Ventura County are slowly starting to wind down. That being said, make sure to take advantage of some of the events that are still being offered. The highlight of August will be the Ventura County fair, which we are sure that … Continued

In the next couple of weeks, it will be time for the annual Oxnard Salsa Festival.  The year, the event is happening on July 30th and 31st. As one of the biggest events in Ventura County, the Oxnard Salsa Festival is sure to be a spectacular occasion as always. Make sure to gather the whole … Continued

On July 23rd and 24th, the Tequila and Taco Music Festival returns to Ventura County. This year, the festival is moving from The Collection in Oxnard to Plaza Park in Ventura, which will be a larger venue to provide more space for tequila, tacos, margaritas, and entertainment. For those who may have attended this event in the … Continued

Just in time for the 4th of July, here is a small sample of events happening in Ventura County in the month of July. There is so much going on this month that it was hard to pick what to include in this month’s lineup. Hopefully we have picked a nice variety that will have … Continued

Although you may not be able to tell because of the weather lately, summer is quickly approaching. Pretty soon most Ventura County kids will be out of school for the next few months. For those families looking for activities to do during the summer months, you will not be disappointed with what June has to … Continued

With the weather warming up, it’s time to take the family and enjoy some of the events that Ventura County has to offer. Below is a sneak peak of some of the major highlights coming up in the month of April. First Fridays Ventura Friday, April 1, 2016 Come out and enjoy the springtime evening … Continued

Well, we don’t know about you, but the first month of 2016 flew by quickly for us.  As we enter into February, below are some fun events that you and your family might enjoy. See Rock City February 3rd-14th, 2016 See Rock City is the sequel to “Last Train to Nibroc”, playing at Rubicon Theatre Company. … Continued

If you have not heard about it already, Ventura County residents will probably begin to hear more and more about the “Save Open-Space Agricultural Resources” (SOAR) ordinances/initiatives in the coming months. With some of the ordinances/initiatives set to expire in the year 2020, new initiatives will be put to a vote in the November 2016 … Continued

Happy New Year!  We hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year’s celebration.  As we enter 2016, we’ll be highlighting some ongoing events throughout the area as well as including our normal date specific events.  Let’s get started: Whale Watching Daily Tours Tis the season for gray whale watching!  Tours happen a couple of times per … Continued

If you’ve lived in Ventura County for any length of time, you are probably familiar with the Ventura County Star. Since 1925, the Ventura County Star has been one of the top sources of news and information for Ventura County residents. Although the Ventura County Star is mostly known for the newspapers that you see … Continued

California Sleigh Rides December 5th-31st, 2015 Ready for a sleigh ride, California style? Then come aboard a beautifully decorated boat for a tour through the Ventura Harbor and Ventura Keys. It’s fun for the whole family with complimentary hot cocoa and holiday cookies.  Extras for the adults include “Reindeer Milk” available from the onboard bar. … Continued

Hey everyone, Ainslee here to fill you in on some of the events that will be happening throughout Ventura County during the month of November. As the holiday season quickly approaches, it brings with it many activities that will be fun for the whole family. The weather is cooling off so bundle up and go … Continued