Things to Do in Ventura County This Week
Looking for things to do in Ventura County this week? Everything VC pulls together a fresh, curated list of events, concerts, festivals, family activities, and hidden gems happening across Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo, and the Heritage Valley — updated every week from verified local sources.
Whether you're a longtime local or visiting California's coastal county for the first time, this week's guide covers everything from free community events to ticketed shows at Ventura Harbor, the Channel Islands, the Majestic Ventura Theater, and the Ojai Valley. Filter by free, family, live music, food and drink, or weekend picks to find the right plan for your schedule.
Every event below is sourced from official venues, city calendars, and verified partners — no fake listings, no AI-generated filler. Browse the full week, save your favorites, or jump straight to our editorial pick of the week.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best things to do in Ventura County this week?
Everything VC updates its weekly guide every Monday with fresh events, concerts, festivals, family activities, and hidden gems across Ventura County. Browse the full list above or filter by free, family, live music, or weekend picks.
Are these Ventura County events verified?
Yes. Every event is sourced from official city calendars, verified venue websites, tourism boards, and approved partners. We do not publish AI-generated or fabricated event listings — each event must be traceable to a real, public source.
How often is the Ventura County events list updated?
The events list refreshes automatically multiple times per week and is fully rebuilt each Monday with the current week's curated picks.
Are there free things to do in Ventura County this week?
Yes — tap the "Free" filter at the top of the page to see only free events happening in Ventura County this week, including community concerts, farmers markets, art walks, and parks programming.
Things to Do in
Ventura County This Week
Your curated guide to the best events, hidden gems, and local favorites this week — from the Pacific to Ojai, from the Ventura Pier to the Channel Islands.
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3 eventsThis week in Ventura County, we've found 3 events including 2 free things to do and 3 weekend picks. Sourced from verified calendars across all 10 VC cities, including Ventura County Coast, Visit Ventura, Conejo Valley Guide, and official city calendars.
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Celebrate the season with local flair
Between the excitement of our second annual Oktoberfest and updates from the county’s human services leadership, there is a lot to take in this week.
- Trivia Night at Topa Topa Camarillo — Thu, Oct 1 · Topa Topa Camarillo
- Thursday Night Comedy 10/1/26 — Thu, Oct 1 · Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
- Castle Rat – Ventura — Fri, Oct 2 · Majestic Ventura Theatre
- 2nd Annual Oktoberfest — Fri, Oct 2 · Ventura County Fairgrounds
In the news: New Human Services Director Named · Ventura Dead Nights at Winchesters Grill and Saloon · The Holdup Buying Time Tour at Ventura Music Hall
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If you only do one thing in Ventura County this week
From the Ventura Pier to Ojai, the Channel Islands to Camarillo — this is the one our editors would hand-pick as the most authentically VC moment of the week: coast, mountains, and community.
Thousand Oaks Rotary Carnival & Food Festival
34th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair. Free Admission. Date: Sunday, October 18th, 2026. Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Location: Moorpark Road (between Hillcrest & Wilbur).
🆓 Free Things to Do This Week
2 free events happening now
Thousand Oaks Rotary Carnival & Food Festival
34th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair. Free Admission. Date: Sunday, October 18th, 2026. Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Location: Moorpark Road (between Hillcrest & Wilbur).
🌴 Weekend Picks
The best things happening Saturday & Sunday across VC
Thousand Oaks Rotary Carnival & Food Festival
34th Annual Thousand Oaks Rotary Street Fair. Free Admission. Date: Sunday, October 18th, 2026. Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Location: Moorpark Road (between Hillcrest & Wilbur).
Looking for More?
Browse our complete Ventura County events calendar with 3+ activities this week alone.
Beyond Events: Hidden Gems &
Local Favorites for Ventura County
Not everything worth doing this week has a ticket or a start time. From the Two Trees ridgeline above Ventura to Bart's Books in Ojai, these are the spots, walks, and slow-California experiences VC locals genuinely love — any week, any season.
Two Trees Trail
The pair of eucalyptus trees crowning the hill above Ventura is the city's unofficial landmark. The trail up delivers panoramic views of the coast, the Channel Islands, and the downtown grid stretching to the Pacific.
Haole's Memorial Rock Garden
A folk-art rock garden tucked into a Ventura hillside, built one stone at a time over decades as a tribute and meditation space. Most tourists never know it exists.
China Alley
A narrow downtown passageway that once anchored Ventura's small but historic Chinese community. Today it's a quiet, mural-lined alley most visitors walk right past on their way to Main Street.
Johnny Cash's Office & Church
Two unassuming Ventura buildings that the Man in Black once owned and used as a personal songwriting hideaway. There's no big plaque — just a quiet piece of music history sitting in the middle of town.
Meditation Mount Ojai
A nonprofit garden retreat in Upper Ojai with sweeping valley views, a peace garden, and benches positioned for the famous Ojai 'pink moment' at sunset. Free to visit during daylight hours.
Curated by Everything VC editors. These recommendations are based on real Ventura County local knowledge — not ads or sponsorships.
Sourced from venturacountycoast.com, visitventuraca.com, conejovalleyguide.com, and official Ventura County city calendars.
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