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VENTURA — Ventura Harbor Village welcomes locals and visitors alike to partake in an array of events and activities set against the picturesque backdrop of the California coast. Along with a variety of dining options and great spring finds at coastal shops, Ventura Harbor Village has on the water rentals, wine tasting, pampering services, and more to explore on the waterfront. The seaside destination is thrilled to usher in a spring roster of enticing new activities and live entertainment this April and May and offer complimentary parking and entry to live music and events on the seashore. https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/events/
Here’s a fresh line-up of “must-sea” happenings:
Through Sunday April 28, 2024
National Park Week:
Love national parks? There’s a holiday for this! National Park Week. What’s more is that Ventura Harbor is the launching point to the beautiful Channel Islands National Park and also the home of the Channel Islands National Park (CINP) Visitor Center! Besides the Beach Cleanup With The Channels Islands National Park,
Here are several other ways to celebrate National Park Week seaside:
–Stop by the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center for Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 1-4 PM! Festivities are FREE for children and families. Drop by to explore the park and earn a sticker, pin, or badge. The CINP Visitor Center is located at the end of Spinnaker Drive in Ventura Harbor – 1901 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001. CLICK HERE for more info. For more information,https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/national-park-week__trashed/2024-04-22/
–Enjoy the gallery exhibit of Tim Hauf’s photographs that be on display in the theater on Sunday, April 28, 2024. As April is National Poetry Month, the Visitor Center will also have a unique “Poetry in the Garden” walk from 10 – 10:45 AM in the native plant garden.
Saturday, April 27, 2024 – 11 AM – Noon
Celebrate Earth Day:
Celebrate Earth Day with us! Do your part to keep the oceans clean every day. Visit the Village Visitor Booth for an opportunity to participate in keeping the harbor clean by helping to collect a small bucket of trash in planters or along the promenade. Then, enter to win fun prizes, and receive a free Harbor Village sticker to adorn a reusable water bottle. As part of the festivities, do not miss a visit to the SEEAG‘s booth, where they will be selling seedlings and promoting awareness surrounding sustainable agriculture. Garden and nature lovers can pre-order their plants and pick these up from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Booth on the Promenade. Don’t forget to get involved in Junior Ranger Day! Stop by the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center from 1-4 PM to learn of new activities this year! For more information,https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/earth-day-celebration-2024/
Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Noon – 3 PM
Live Music With Cuppa – Joe: Revel in the sounds of the talented acoustic rock trio Cuppa-Joe, and a quartet that features Michelle Tyler, the lead singer of the great MIRAGE – Visions of Fleetwood Mac tribute band on the Promenade Stage. For more information, https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/live-music-with-cuppa-joe/
Saturday, April 27, 2024 – 8:30 AM – 1 PM
Mariner’s Swap Meet: Dust off those nautical treasures and join in an afternoon of swapping, shopping, and spring cleaning as part of the annual Mariners Swap Meet from Safe Harbor Ventura Isle! But that’s not all – to anchor good will in the community, organizers of the event are asking for a donation of ten canned goods per reserved parking space, all of which will support Ventura County Food Share. For more information,https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/mariners-swap-meet/
Sunday, April 28, 2024 – Noon – 3 PM
Live Music With Razzberry Jam: Listen to a live performance by Razzberry Jam, an eclectic jazzy ensemble that plays music from the 20’s 30’s and 40’s on the Promenade Stage. For more information,https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/live-music-with-razzberry-jam/
Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 1 – 4 PM
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with LIVE MUSIC: Come celebrate and dance the day away this Cinco de Mayo with live music from Cava at the Channel Islands Courtyard. Make sure to grab refreshing drinks and delicious Mexican cuisine from Ventura Harbor Villages restaurants, Baja Bay Surf N’ Taco and Margarita Villa. For more information, https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/cinco-de-mayo-live-music/
While At Ventura Harbor Village:
Before or after each event/performance, visitors can experience the best in casual and sit-down waterfront dining options at 13 restaurants and the newly-opened Waterfront Take Out Patio. Enjoy American, Cuban, French, Greek, Mexican cuisine, and fresh seafood, in addition to sweet treat options and see picturesque ocean views, and listen to live music. During their visit, travelers can also shop/browse 17 unique one-of-a kind coastal boutiques, galleries, and specialty stores. For more information, https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/dine/ and https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/shop-2/
About Ventura Harbor Village:
Nestled along the scenic California Central Coast, Ventura Harbor offers breathtaking views and a vibrant maritime atmosphere. Home to the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, Ventura Harbor is the perfect Springtime waterfront destination. For more information about Spring break activities and events at Ventura Harbor Village contact 805-477-0470, visit VenturaHarborVillage.com or join in the conversation on social media with @VenturaHarbor.