Events in Downtown Ventura During Valentine's Day Weekend

There’s so much happening in the heart of Downtown Ventura this weekend for Valentine’s Day and beyond – from delicious dining and specialty cocktails to sing-a-longs and painting!

Grab your friends, your date, your family and enjoy a love-ly weekend in Downtown!

Amor y Amistad

Join Jaguar Moon Friday and Saturday for cocktail specials and a late night set by DJ Em and DJ Oso (Saturday).

Jaguar Moon

Palentine’s Day Block Party

Celebrate with multiple Downtown Ventura businesses on S. Oak St this Friday for the Palentine’s Day Block Party.

S. Oak St Block Party

Valentine’s Improv Show

Ventura Improv Company presents “Love is Strange” – a Valentine’s improv show this Friday at NAMBA Arts.

Ventura Improv Co.

Paint A Watercolor Valentine

ArtHouse & Co. invites you to paint a watercolor Valentine this Friday from 6pm-8pm. Ready-to-paint templates will be available.

ArtHouse & Co.

Live Entertainment All Weekend

The fun starts Friday at Tony’s Pizzaria and lasts through Monday, with live entertainment each day.

Tony’s Pizzaria

Paint & Sip Sing-a-Long

Social Club Ventura and Rocks & Drams are throwing it back to the 90s and early 2000s with a special paint-and-sip brunch.

Rocks & Drams

Valentine’s Dinner at Crowne Plaza

Enjoy a 4-course dinner and dueling pianos at Crowne Plaza this Saturday. Reservations available on OpenTable.

Crowne Plaza

Knotty Valentine’s Day

Join Smitten for a beginner-friendly rope bondage class that’s perfect for couples or singles ready to explore a new art form.

Smitten Bookstore

Valentine’s Mixology

Join The Yard Bar & Grill for an exclusive 90-minute guided cocktail experience. Get your tickets now.

The Yard Bar & Grill

Valentine’s Drag Bingo

Grab some cider and have a blast playing Bingo before you head out to dinner. Get your tickets now.

Night Owl Ciderworks

Specialty Cocktail Menu

Don’t miss Bank of Italy Cocktail Trust’s special Valentine’s cocktail menu, exclusively available this weekend only.

Cocktail Trust

Cuter Than Cupid

Enjoy this free event with DJ Adam at Bombay Bar & Grill this Saturday starting at 9pm.

Bombay Bar & Grill

Oldies Forever Love Jam

Roses. Oldies. Lowriders. Love. Cultura. This is a night for the hearts that still slow dance.

Majestic Ventura Theater

Valentine’s Embroidery Workshop

Indulge in a little heart-centered creativity this Sunday. Learn basic stitches, share in joyful community, and create your own botanical embroidery piece.

Ema’s Herbs

Save the Date for These Events!

Main Character Walk

Join us for the first (of many!) Main Character Walks in Downtown. Our first meetup is on Tuesday, February 24th at 5pm. Grab your earbuds, download your favorite audiobook, and break out your walking shoes as we walk and listen to books together.

5pm – Meet us at Smitten Bookstore

Hang out after with us at Jaguar Moon

Don’t have an audiobook cued up? Find your next one here. Add Smitten as your bookstore and proceeds go back to them!

Main Character Walk

The Hunt Ventura

Don’t miss The Hunt – Ventura’s largest FREE holiday egg hunt – on Saturday, March 28 at Plaza Park.

Free egg hunt for children 12 & under

Rides and bounce houses

Meet the Easter Bunny!

This event is free, but registration is required.

The Hunt

Spring Wine Walk & Vendor Fair

Tickets are on sale now for the Spring Wine Walk & Vendor Fair happening Saturday, March 28. Enjoy 50+ tasting locations, a mix of wine, sparkling wine, and craft beer, and one-of-a-kind vendors. Get your tickets now.

Spring Wine Walk