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Mental Wellness Festival 2026
A free, all-ages festival on the lawn and promenade at Ventura Harbor Village celebrating mental health, community, and creativity by the sea. Attendees can enjoy live bluegrass music, outdoor sound bath sessions, seashell painting, a mental health art exhibit, and a therapeutic plant nursery showcase, plus connect with dozens of local wellness organizations and behavioral health resources. Hosted by Turning Point Foundation, the day is designed to raise awareness and offer tools for supporting mental well-being.
Martin Amini
Dogs In A Pile
Godspell
Tacoma Defiance at Ventura County FC
English-language Conversation Group at Prueter Library
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Local businesses, vetted by neighbors.
1,750 places to eat, drink, shop, and hire across the county — with real ratings, hours, and maps.
The bands · live music in ventura county
Live music has its own home.
125 local acts. Shows every weekend across the county.
The venues · where the music happens
Every stage in the county.
25+ venues. Clubs, theaters, breweries, and parks hosting live music across Ventura County.
46Ventura Music Hall
13Libbey Bowl
13Bank Of America Performing Arts Center - Fred Kavli Theatre
10The Majestic Ventura Theater
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Memorial Day in Ventura County 2026
Five Memorial Day ceremonies across the county, free admission at Ventura Botanical Gardens, a tall ship at the harbor, and what else is open Monday.
House of Bamboo in Camarillo: A Tiki Bar That Earned Its Hype
I finally made it to the House of Bamboo in Old Town Camarillo. The two-week reservation was worth it.
Mother's Day in Ventura County 2026: Where I'd Take My Own Mom
The honest, lived-in guide to spending Mother's Day in Ventura County — brunches, free harbor events, gift ideas, and the quiet alternatives if Mom doesn't want a crowded table.
Birthday freebies across Ventura County.
The complete list of free meals, drinks, and perks local businesses give you on your birthday — with sign-up links, qualifying conditions, and a county-by-county breakdown.
About Ventura County Local
Everything happening in Ventura County, in one place.
Ventura County Local is an independent guide to what's happening across the county — from concerts at the Ventura Theater to harbor festivals in Oxnard, hiking days in Ojai, farmer's markets in Thousand Oaks, and the Friday night neighborhood things you'd only hear about word-of-mouth. The site aggregates events from dozens of local sources, hand-picks the best, and publishes a weekly digest every Thursday.
Alongside events, we maintain a directory of 1,750 local businesses, a blog covering Ventura County neighborhoods and real estate, and seasonal guides for things like Mother's Day brunch, holiday lights, and birthday freebies. Everything's free to use, free to submit, and updated continuously.