Posted: Friday, Oct 25th, 2019
Updated: Friday, Sep 12th, 2025
Fall Events in Ventura You Won’t Want to Miss
Ventura’s Fall is here, with crisp, penny-bright blue days, star-bright nights, and crimson and gold sunsets that will drop you to your knees.
There are many ways you can embrace the pumpkin spice season even in this small beach town. Ventura has a host of warm soups at its spoon tip, from the deservedly famous clam chowder at Andria’s Seafood Restaurant, to the albondigas soup (meatballs with vegetables) at Taqueria Tepatitlan, to pretty much any soup at Kao Ramen by Mama.
Skip through a field of pumpkins. The Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch on Olivas Drive has zillions of pumpkins, a hay maze, and tractor-drawn hayrides. And of course, there are plenty of local events happening for everyone to have fun. Read on for fall events in Ventura you won’t want to miss.
Ventura Art & Chalk Festival
September 13-14, 2025
The Ventura Art & Chalk Festival is a rare occasion to catch talented artists creating colorful chalk pastel murals in real-time at the Ventura Harbor Village. You’ll also have the opportunity to buy original artwork: paintings, pottery, photography, and jewelry! Enjoy live music and Children’s Chalk Area as well. And best of all, the event benefits local charity organizations.
Harvest Festival
September 12-14, 2025
At the Harvest Festival, shop from hundreds of local makers and small business owners, and discover thousands of handcrafted items including photography, wood art, glasswork, ceramics, clothing, jewelry, furniture, and many more. The event also features a Kid Zone, specialty foods, contests, demonstrations, and more. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind shopping experience!
Artwalk Ventura
September 27-28, 2025
Ventura’s Artwalk features galleries, studios and pop-ups across Westside Cultural District and Downtown Ventura. Enjoy art from local artists and live performances, in a self-guided tour.
Seaside Oddities Expo
September 27-28, 2025
This fall, step into the strange and unusual at the Seaside Oddities Expo. With 100 vendors, 6 spooky photo ops, live performances, tattoo artists, and more, it’s the best way to start the spooky season!
Oktoberfest
October 3-5, 2025
Oktoberfest is coming to Ventura for the first time ever this year! Step into this family-friendly German event and enjoy craft beers from the best breweries in Ventura County, as well as rides, artisan market, live entertainment and authentic German food.
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Ventura Harbor Witches Paddle
October 24, 2025
Would you like to be part of a fun and spooky community event? Come to the Ventura Harbor Witches Paddle! Wear your best witch costume and enjoy a fun paddle time on the water with fellow witches. Bring your own paddleboard or kayak, or come early and rent one from Ventura Boat Rentals.
Seaside Highland Games
October 11-12, 2025
You don’t need to fly to Scotland to enjoy a Scottish party, the Seaside Highland Games bring Scotland to Ventura! Experience the premier Scottish festival on the Pacific Coast, and dive into Scottish culture with music, dances, food, fashion show, and the traditional Highland games.
HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
October 25, 2025
This might be the cutest Halloween event in Ventura, we are of course talking about the HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest! Come see dogs in funny and cute Halloween costumes and judge for yourself your favorite pups!
Kids Seaside Trick or Treat
October 26, 2025
Kids will love Halloween at the Ventura Harbor Village! From 11am to 1pm, kids can get candy at participating shops and enjoy face painting, games, and family fun.
Dia de los Muertos
November 1, 2025
Jump into the color, festivities, and remembrance of the Dia de los Muertos celebration in Downtown Ventura. This event will feature live music and performances, a car show, vendor market, Catrin & Catrina Contest, and more! Make sure you also don’t miss the trail of cempasúchil (marigolds).
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