City of Ventura
City of Ventura Launches Small Business Week With Events Supporting Local Businesses
The City of Ventura’s Economic Development team is celebrating Small Business Week, May 4-8, with a series of events and opportunities designed to support and connect the local business community. “Small businesses are a vital part of Ventura’s economy and what makes our…
The City of Ventura Highlights Bicycle Safety Month With Coordinated Safety Efforts
The City of Ventura is recognizing May as National Bicycle Safety Month through a collaborative effort between the Ventura Police Department and the Public Works Department, urging everyone to stay alert and keep bicyclists safe. This year, the two departments…
Music Under The Stars Tickets Go On Sale May 12
Music Under the Stars returns to the Olivas Adobe Historical Park this summer with eight outdoor concerts on Saturdays from July through August. Tickets go on sale May 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. PST. The City encourages people to purchase…
City Council Meetings Return to Council Chambers Beginning April 14
The City of Ventura will resume hosting City Council meetings in Council Chambers beginning Tuesday, April 14, following the completion of accessibility upgrades. Council Chambers had been temporarily closed to allow for improvements that enhance access and usability for all…
Ventura’s Summer Activity Guide Has Arrived!
The Parks & Recreation Summer Activity Guide is available online at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/ActivityGuide. Registration begins Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. and will be available online, over the phone, or in person at City Hall, Room 226, 501 Poli Street. Registration…
Ventura’s Earth Day Festival Returns for Third Year on April 18
The City of Ventura’s Earth Day Festival will return for its third year on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Plaza Park on East Thompson Street. The MERITO Foundation hosts the event in partnership with…
Ventura’s Summer Kickoff Event is Saturday, March 28
Attend Ventura’s Summer Kickoff event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Westpark Community Center, located at 450 W. Harrison Avenue. This free, family-friendly event, hosted by the Parks & Recreation department, offers residents…
City of Ventura Launches Local Coastal Program Update to Strengthen Coastal Resilience
The City of Ventura is beginning an update to its Local Coastal Program (LCP), the long-range plan that guides land use, development, and resource protection within Ventura’s Coastal Zone. The update will help the City prepare for sea level rise…