Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer. (It officially ends on September 22nd.) With summer waning and fall about to start, it only means one thing. The Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival 2023 is almost here!What: Ventura Art & Street Painting Festival 2023Where: Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker Ave)When: September 9th & 10th, 10 am to 5 pmAdmission: FREEContact: Ventura Art Festival EmailVentura Art & Street Painting Festival 2023Next weekend, the streets (and sidewalks) of Ventura Harbor Village fill up with wonderful pieces of art. Dozens of local artists showcase their talents on canvas, in print, through pottery, and sidewalk chalk. That's right. In the hands of a magnificent artist, a plaything of our youth becomes a tool to create masterpieces. You positively must... 09/04/2023

Did you see any of the chalk artwork around town over the past couple of weeks reminding you to fill out your 2020 Census form? Did you miss the September 30th deadline? It's OK. The Census 2020 website remains open for any of the stragglers out there. We strongly urge you to complete your census soon if you have not done so yet. Now, on to something fun: the Ventura Seafood Eats Photo Contest 2020. Your love of seafood could win you a $50 gift certificate.What: Ventura Seafood Eats Photo Contest 2020Where: Any Restaurant or Fish Market in Ventura Harbor VillageWhen: Now through October 15thContact: Ventura Harbor Village (805) 477-0470Ventura Seafood Eats Photo Contest 2020Any time you visit a Ventura Harbor Village restaurant or pick up something at one of the fresh seafood markets in... 10/05/2020

COVID-19 continues to affect us all. For a little while, it looked like Californians would be able to enjoy a date night inside their favorite bars or restaurants again. Unfortunately, Governor Newsom put the kibosh on that in early July. He closed down any inside patronage of bars, restaurants, breweries, and tasting rooms throughout the state. While outdoor dining and to-go orders remain a possibility at many of Ventura's restaurants, this severely cuts into the owners' and employees' income. To help your favorite local restaurants stay in business during this rough time, the local restaurants began to encourage Ventura Takeout Tuesdays.>Ventura Takeout Tuesdays 2020Yes, the governor allows outdoor dining at Ventura area restaurants. However, restaurants only allow a certain numbers o... 08/03/2020

In March, we celebrate Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor Village. All month long, several mermaid-related events take place in the village. treasure-hunting, a mermaid parade, and a themed escape room created specifically for Mermaid Month. But if you want to see one of these beautiful creatures live, you need to come to one of the Ventura Mermaid Meet and Greet 2020 events scheduled this month.What: Ventura Mermaid Meet and Greet 2020Where: Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker)When: Saturday, March 7th & 21st, 1 pm to 4 pmVentura Mermaid Meet and Greet 2020Ariel may be the most famous mermaid, but her friends make an appearance at the Harbor Village's Mermaid Meet & Greet. Talk to them and pose for a picture anytime between 1 pm and 4 pm this Saturday, March 7th. Try on a tail of your ... 03/02/2020

In less than two weeks, we celebrate Valentine's Day. What do you have planned with your sweetie? Chocolates? Jewelry? Dinner? If you struggle to find a way to show your special someone how much you love them, consider one of these Ventura Valentine's Day events.Ventura Valentine's Day EventsWhale WatchingWintertime is a great time to go whale watching in Southern California. Right now, you might see gray whales as they journey back north from Mexico. Island Packers Cruises offers whale watching cruises every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through mid-April in the Ventura Harbor area. Choose from the early 9:30 am cruise or afternoon 1:30 pm cruise. Each cruise takes between three and three and a half hours to complete.Evening Harbor CruiseIsland Packers also offers a special one-hour Val... 02/03/2020

It may not snow here in Southern California, but we definitely know how to celebrate the holidays! First, with a tree lighting at the San Buenaventura Mission right after Thanksgiving. Then, with our Winter Street Fair and Wine Walk a couple of weeks ago. Only eight more shopping days until Christmas. So, if you have yet to start your shopping, I suggest you get on the ball now. This weekend's Ventura Winter Wonderland & Marketplace 2019 might offer your last opportunity to complete your shopping list before the big day next week!What: Ventura Winter Wonderland & Marketplace 2019Where: Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker)When: Saturday, December 21st, 12 pm to 4 pmAdmission: FREEContact: Ventura Harbor Village (805) 477-0470Ventura Winter Wonderland & Marketplace 2019Grab your Christ... 12/16/2019

Labor Day signals the end of summer for many folks. By now, the kids are back in school. Family vacation time ends. But the fun certainly doesn't stop. This upcoming weekend, the Ventura Harbor Village hosts a few events that you will most definitely enjoy: the Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival 2019, the Beauteous Bowl Bonanza and the Seaside Live Music Concert.Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival 2019Where: Ventura Harbor VillageWhen: September 7 & 8, 10 am to 5 pmAdmission: FreeContact: Ventura County Art Events (805) 302-4371 or via emailOn Saturday and Sunday, come out to watch local artists create grand masterpieces using chalk and their imagination at the street painting festival. In addition to the chalk pastels on the ground, several artists showcase their paintings, ... 09/03/2019