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Ventura Mother’s Day Events 2026

Mother’s Day takes place this Sunday, May 10th. Do you have any plans for Mom yet? If not, there are a few Ventura Mother’s Day events scheduled this weekend. There has to be something that your mom would enjoy going

Ventura Village Earth Day Cleanup 2026

April 22nd is Earth Day. What started out as a local community eco-awareness event back in 1970 has grown into a globally celebrated experience. Ventura Village Earth Day Cleanup 2026 brings attention to the environment in its own way on

Ventura Short Dawgs in Da House 2026

Here are a few fun facts about dachshunds that you may not have known. The German translation of “dachshund” is “badger dog”. So it should come as no surprise that they were originally bred to hunt badgers. They come in

Ventura Easter Events 2026

This year, Easter Sunday falls on April 5th. Several Easter celebrations take place in the weekends leading up to Easter Sunday, though. Here are just a few of the Ventura Easter Events you will find occurring over the next couple

Ventura St Patrick’s Day by the Sea 2026

St. Patrick’s Day is just over two weeks away. For many people, that means a meal of corned beef and cabbage. And for the adults, that meal may include a nice pint of Guinness. But even if you do not

Ventura Celebrates Black History Month 2026

February is Black History Month. Originally, officials set aside just one week to honor African American history. However, it quickly became clear that that was not nearly enough time to showcase all of the contributions African Americans made to our

Ventura Harbor Valentine’s Day Weekend 2026

Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year. In fact, it’s less than two weeks away. Have you made plans for your sweetie yet? If not, check out these Ventura Harbor Valentine’s Day Weekend activities scheduled. What: Ventura Harbor Valentine’s

Ventura Marathon 2026

Welcome to the new year. Exercising more is the #1 New Year’s resolution. The Ventura Marathon 2026 takes place next month. It’s the perfect reason to work on adding more exercise into your daily routine. What: Ventura Marathon 2026Where: Ojai

Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights 2025

We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with their friends and/or families. We certainly did. Now that that is over, it’s time to focus on Christmas! And here in Ventura County, that means the Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights

Ventura Harbor Shop Small Saturday 2025

Thanksgiving is just over a week away. Traditionally, Black Friday has been a day for many people to get great deals on holiday gifts. But instead of spending your money at the big box stores this year, plan on participating

Ventura Pottery Bowl of Thanks 2025

Halloween is literally just days away. After that, we celebrate Thanksgiving. This year, Thanksgiving falls on November 27th. This holiday in particular is synonymous with food. So it makes sense that the Ventura Pottery Bowl of Thanks event also brings

Witches Paddle 2025

Halloween is just 25 days away. Ventura Harbor Village knows how to do Halloween right. They will be hosting a Witches Paddle in the chilly harbor water. And they want all the good boils and ghouls to come to the

Ventura Art and Chalk Festival 2025

Art can be created from many different mediums. We usually see it in paintings, pottery, and marble. Some consider fashion art. Art can be permanent. It can also be temporary. At the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival 2025, guests enjoy

Ventura Harbor Whale Watching 2025

Did anyone make it to the Wings Over Camarillo Air Show last weekend? Looks like the crowds were enormous yet again. If you want something else fun to do before the summer ends, sign up for some Ventura Harbor Whale

Downtown Ventura Summertime Fun 2025

We hope all of the dads out there had a great Father’s Day yesterday. Did you happen to catch the Harbor View Park Car Show yesterday? It was the perfect way to spend the day with any car enthusiast pop

Channel Islands Car Shows for Father’s Day 2025

This Father's Day, take your classic automobile-loving pop to one or both of the two Channel Islands car shows happening in Oxnard.

Does your dad love classic automobiles? Did he own one at one time? Well, if you still need something fun to do for Father’s Day this year, take him to one or both Channel Islands car shows taking place on

Channel Islands Beach Cleanup 2025

Millions of pounds of trash wash up on shorelines around the world each year. An Ocean Conservancy Report stated that 840,000 pounds ends up on California beaches alone. Not only is that excessive, but it’s absolutely avoidable. Unfortunately, we cannot

Ventura Strawberry Festival 2025

You know them. You love them. California produces the majority of strawberries in the United States each year. In fact, experts place this year’s crop to come in around 1.8 billion pounds. To celebrate the impact of this berry on

Ventura Boat Specialists Boat Show 2025

Where is the year going? We’re already more than midway through April .Summer will be here before you know it. With that comes summertime activities like boating. If you want a new boat or need to update your safety gear,

Ventura Earth Day and Easter Celebrations 2025

This year, Easter Sunday takes place on April 20th. And just two days later, we celebrate Earth Day. Fortunately, if you live in the area, you can celebrate both Ventura Earth Day and Easter over the same weekend! Ventura Earth

Mountains 2 Beach Marathon 2025

There are few places around the world where you can start the day in the mountains and end the day at the beach. Even fewer where this can happen in the space of a few hours on foot. Ventura County

Ventura Mermaid Month 2025

It’s officially March. For basketball lovers, this month is full of some phenomenal amazing college games. But in our town, it means something else: Ventura Mermaid Month. What: Ventura Mermaid Month 2025Where: Ventura Harbor Village (1583 Spinnaker Dr)When: March 1st

Ventura Home Improvement Expo 2025

Thinking about updating or renovating your Ventura County home? Looking for ways to make that happen? Then you might want to make plans to attend the Ventura Home Improvement Expo 2025 this weekend! What: Ventura Home Improvement Expo 2025Where: Ventura

Tips to Improve Your Credit Score in 2025

New year. New home? If buying a Ventura home in 2025 made it to your resolution list, you might want to start working on your credit score now. Why? I can take several weeks to a few months to bring

Ventura Harbor Holiday Fun 2024

Only eight more shopping days until Christmas. Can you believe it? And this year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of December 25th. That gives us double the reason to celebrate. Here are a few of the Ventura Harbor holiday fun

Ventura Can-Tree 2024

We hope everyone enjoyed time with their loved ones on Thanksgiving. Now it’s time to focus on the next big holiday: Christmas. We ask that you continue the good cheer for those less fortunate in our community by participating in

Small Business Saturday Ventura 2024

In just ten days, we celebrate Thanksgiving. Since it falls so late this year, that means less than four weeks to get your Christmas shopping done. In fact, just 26 shopping days left after Thanksgiving to be precise. While many

Ventura Pottery Market and Bowl of Thanks 2024

Halloween takes place this Thursday. After that, ’tis the season to give thanks. That can happen in a variety of ways. Donating to charity is one of them. The Ventura Pottery Market and Bowl of Thanks event provides a fantastic

Aloha Beach Festival 2024 in Ventura

Ventura Unified School District students went back to school last week. But the calendar still says “summer”. And what do we do here in Ventura during the summer? We head to the beach. Thankfully, organizers of the Aloha Beach Festival

Ventura County Fair 2024

Summertime means one thing. The Ventura County Fair 2024 is in town. That’s right. The fair is happening now and ends this Sunday, August 11th. You only have a few more days to enjoy one of the biggest events of

Ventura County Fireworks Shows for July 4th

Independence Day takes place this Thursday. Some people celebrate it quietly with a family and friends barbecue. Others want to see a huge pyrotechnical display. Fortunately, several events are scheduled around our area for July 4th, including some Ventura County

Home Seller Tips: Small Things That May Hinder Your Sale

It’s a buyer’s market in Ventura right now. Any home seller tips that may give you an edge sounds good for anyone thinking about putting their property on the market. Here are a few smaller things that may hinder your

Ventura Outrigger Challenge 2024

With Memorial Day firmly in our rearview mirror, we need to focus on the summer months ahead. Our Ventura County beaches usually fill up pretty quickly every day. And there is usually something happening each weekend here. For example, this

Casa Pacifica Angels Wine Food and Brew Festival 2024

California is world-renown for its wines. But you do not have to travel all the way to Napa Valley to experience some of the best-tasting wine we have to offer. In fact, for the last 30 years, the Casa Pacifica

Ventura Strawberry Festival 2024

May 20th is National Pick Strawberries Day. We learned a few interesting facts about the strawberry that we would love to share. For example, did you know that the strawberry is actually part of the rose family? (The Rosacaeae family

Ventura Earth Day Celebration 2024

The very first Earth Day took place back in April of 1970. It has been officially recognized on April 22nd of every year since. What began as a simple way to bring awareness to our role in the health of

VC Art Market 2024

Can you believe that it’s already April 1st? It feels like we just welcomed in the new year. But it’s already spring (not that you could tell by all of the rain we had over the weekend). Thankfully, the weatherman

Ventura Easter Egg Hunt 2024

Easter Sunday falls on March 31st this year. But the Easter Bunny himself promised to come to Plaza Park a week early. He wants to offer Ventura children a chance to practice for the official big day. How? By participating

Ventura Mermaid Month 2024

Mermaids have tickled our imaginations for decades. From the Syrian Goddess Atargatis (the first official “mermaid” circa 1000 BC) to Arial in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, millions of people worldwide celebrate these magical creatures. You, too, can bring your inner

Ventura Home Improvement Expo 2024

With all of the rain we’ve had lately here in Southern California, it’s hard to believe that spring is just around the corner. But it’s never too early to start planning your next remodel or upgrade. Fortunately, the Ventura Home

FHA Loan Explained

Lenders offer a variety of loans to choose from when purchasing a Ventura home. The three most common loans are conventional, VA, and FHA. For credit-challenged buyers, an FHA loan may be their most viable option. FHA Loan Explained Government

Hobson Heights Christmas Lights 2023

When you think of Southern California architecture, what springs to mind first? Italian villas? Spanish revival? Craftsman? In the historic community of Hobson Heights, you primarily see Spanish and Italian influences. Most homes also feature an incredible ocean and/or city

Ventura Can-Tree 2023: Register Today

Thanksgiving Day takes place in just over two weeks from today. We have so much to be thankful for in our own lives. A warm bed. A roof over our heads. Food in our bellies. A loving family. But some

Halloween Fun in Ventura 2023

This year, Halloween night falls on a Tuesday. But you do not have to wait until then to enjoy the holiday. In fact, several places around Ventura offer up some Halloween fun the weekend before. Try one of these family-friendly

Seaside Highland Games & Scottish Festival 2023 in Ventura

Most people know about Scotch whiskey and haggis. But did you know that eggnog originated from the Scottish Auld Man’s Milk? And butterscotch candy made its way to our shores courtesy of Scottish immigrants. Even Southern Fried Chicken owes its

Ventura Beachside Bash 2023

Hueneme Beach celebrated the end of summer in August. But summer officially ends on Saturday, September 23rd. So, it seems fitting that that is when the local Rotary Club hosts their annual Ventura Beachside Bash. What: Ventura Beachside Bash 2023Where:

Ventura County Fair 2023

If you went to Camarillo’s Heritage Days last weekend, consider it a warm up to the big event…the Ventura County Fair! This year’s county fair takes place from August 2nd to August 13th. And it just might be the biggest

Ventura 4th of July Street Fair 2023

Can you believe it? We are already halfway through 2023! In just a couple of weeks, we celebrate our nation’s 247th birthday. If you need something to do to while away the hours before nightfall, may we make a suggestion?

World Oceans Day Ventura 2023

When the Pacific Ocean sits right in your own backyard, you tend to focus on maintaining its health and beauty. But we all should focus on keeping our oceans clean every day. After all, water covers more than 70% of

Ojai Art in the Park 2023

We hope all of you mamas out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day. We really should celebrate our hardworking, loving mothers every day, though, right? Artists need our love and support as well. Therefore, we hope you make time in

Ventura Earth Day Community Clean Up 2023

We hope everyone enjoyed their Easter holiday. Now that Easter is over, it’s time to focus on our planet. April 22nd is officially Earth Day. But Ventura Harbor Village wants to celebrate early. After all, every day should be Earth

Pre-List Checklist: What to Do Before You List

In February 2023, home sales in Ventura County fell by 52% from the previous February. The median days a home spent on the market before going under contract increased by 66%. That may sound a bit harsh if you are

Ventura County Easter Egg Hunts 2023

Easter Sunday falls on April 9th this year. As you can imagine, the Easter Bunny gets very busy this time of year. But he promised to make as many extra visits as necessary to ensure every little boy and girl

Mermaid Month 2023 at Ventura Harbor Village

March is Mermaid Month 2023 at Ventura Harbor Village. As always, several fun events are planned throughout the month to honor these lovely ladies of the sea. Which one do you look forward to? What: Mermaid Month 2023Where: Ventura Harbor

What is Considered Qualifying Income When Buying a Home?

Buying a Ventura home involves many components. You need to save up for your down payment and closing costs. Then, do you choose a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage? As of the writing of this post, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage sit at

Ventura Seaside Marathon 2023

Are you an ultramarathoner or someone just starting out? The Ventura Seaside Marathon 2023 offers something for all levels of experience and more. Running provides an outlet for exercise with a reasonable cost to perform. No gym membership needed. Just

Why DIY is Not the Best Way to Go When Selling Your Home

The rising costs of basic living expenses has everyone looking to save a buck wherever they can. When it comes to selling your home, you can save money by staging it yourself, repairing some things yourself before you list, or

Fixed-Rate Mortgage vs Adjustable-Rate Mortgage

If you plan on financing your Ventura County home purchase, you have a few different choices to make in regards to financing. Conventional? FHA? VA (for the veterans and current military)? Then, there’s fixed-rate mortgage vs adjustable. Each one offers

Ventura Parade of Lights 2022

The holidays are a magical time of year. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ventura Can-Tree Food Drive last weekend, too. This can be felt particularly in the decorations we see around town and in our homes. Living

Small Business Saturday Ventura 2022

Our local pumpkin patches stand empty. Halloween is over. Thanksgiving takes place in just over two weeks. Many stores decided to go back to closing their doors on Thanksgiving to allow their employees the chance to celebrate with their families.

Staging Strategies for Your Ventura County Home

Staging your Ventura home is all about putting its best foot forward for potential buyers. By highlighting its most desirable features, you can draw more interest to your home and leave a lasting impression that is sure to help you

Ventura Harbor Halloween Events 2022

Halloween falls on a Monday this year. But several areas around Ventura County offer fun things to do before the big day. In addition to the various pumpkin patches and corn mazes, you might want to participate in some of

How an Escalation Clause May Help Buyers Get Their Dream Home

We are still experiencing a seller’s market here in Ventura. Low inventory means that buyers sometimes find themselves fighting with other buyers over a Ventura home they love. That is where an escalation clause could come in handy. What is

Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival 2022

There must be something about the ocean air. It seems to inspire the best in artists of all mediums. If you love art, then you might want to make the Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival 2022 your destination of

Easy DIY Landscaping Projects

Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Whether it’s as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a

Priority Tasks for Your Move In

Moving into a new Ventura County home is an exciting time. You’re probably daydreaming about how to decorate it, what paint schemes to use, and maybe even new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some

Your Guide to a Ventura County Home Appraisal

You’ve found your dream Ventura County home. Now it’s time to cross all your T’s and dot all your I’s before it’s all your own. One of the first items on your closing checklist is the home appraisal. This also

The Difference Between Homeowners Insurance and a Home Warranty

When purchasing a new Ventura County home, you must do in-depth research on all facets of the homebuying process. You need to understand how to best protect yourself and your investment if anything were to go wrong. Check out the

What to Negotiate When Buying a Ventura House

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran, the negotiation part of the transaction can be a little daunting and stressful. However, negotiating is necessary to ensure that you are getting the best possible deal for your money.

Which Down Payment Strategy is Right for You?

You’ve most likely heard this rule: “save for a 20% down payment before you buy a home”. The logic behind saving 20% is solid. It shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal

Top Tips for Ventura House Hunting Online

Hunting for a new Ventura County home online is a great place to start your search. In fact, the National Association of REALTORS® found that 90% of home buyers used their computers at some point during the home buying process

Hidden Fees to Be Aware of When Purchasing a Ventura Home

Purchasing a home is arguably one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. As you start your hunt, don’t forget there will be costs associated with your purchase other than the price of the Ventura home.

2022 Ventura County Easter Egg Hunts

Easter Sunday takes place on April 17th. But the Easter Bunny plans on making a visit to a few locations around our area to hide eggs beforehand. The fun begins this weekend in Ventura’s Plaza Park and ends the day

Home Buying Tips for Newlywed Couples in Ventura

According to wedding blog Maroo, California couples pay an average of $39,000 for their wedding. If buying a Ventura home falls next on your list, you need to save up even more money. For an $800,000 home, that means saving

What to Repair Before You List Your Ventura Home

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the utmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and repair some of its possible weaknesses can make a big

How to Improve Your Credit Score in Five Easy Steps

If buying a new Ventura area home sits atop your 2022 “to do” list, you need to make sure you get your credit in order first. The higher your credit score, the better your interest rate. It might take some

Winter Home Selling Tips

Real estate in Ventura County tends to slow down a little during the holidays. People tend to focus their efforts on Christmas shopping, spending time with family, and holiday parties. We hit our hottest time in spring. But that does

How to Avoid Falling Out of Escrow

Who watched the fireworks in Ventura County this weekend? They were glorious! It is nice to see a return to some sort of normalcy here in California. Is homeownership next up on your agenda? Oxnard made Forbes’ list of the

CalHFA Helps First-Time Homebuyers in California

California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Requirements to Qualify To even be considered for one of the California Housing Finance Agency’s loans, buyers must meet certain requirements. First, you must be a first-time homebuyer. That means that you either never owned