About FIRST Robotics Competition
Join the fun as high school students, professionals, and young people gather for an adrenaline-filled weekend where future engineers work together to solve design challenges in this thrilling competition.
Admission: Free to spectators
FIRST Robotics Competition
Port Hueneme
Date: March 6 – 8, 2026
Place: Port of Hueneme
333 Ponoma St, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
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FIRST Robotics Competition
Ventura County
Date: March 13 – 15, 2026
Place: Ventura College Sportsplex
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003
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Book Your Stay
Places to Stay in Port Hueneme
Date: March 6 – 8, 2026
Places to Stay in Ventura, CA
Date: March 13 – 15, 2026
Welcome To Ventura County Coast
Ventura County Coast welcome’s FIRST Robotics Competition participants and spectators. We hope you enjoy your stay and invite you to explore our coastal paradise. Use the following guide to help plan your visit.
While You’re In Town
Dining
Ventura County Coast offers a variety of cuisine to choose from. Whether you’re looking for upscale dining options, international cuisine, local seafood, or locally renowned taquerias, the coast delivers a diverse dining scene that’s sure to satisfy your palette.
Shopping
From designer brands to artisan crafts, and farmer’s markets, the coast is a shopper’s paradise worth exploring. Use our shopping guide to help you plan your next shopping adventure.
Things to Do
With year round sunshine, attractions, and outdoor gems, the coast delivers memorable experiences paired with spectacular scenery. Read on to plan your next adventure in Ventura County Coast.
Upcoming Events
September 26 – October 31, 2026
28th Annual Fall Harvest Festival
Official Event Information For more event information, please visit the official event website by clicking the button below.
October 3, 2026
29th Annual Multicultural Festival
Join us in Downtown Oxnard to celebrate the city’s diverse culture and heritage.
October 10 – 11, 2026
Seaside Highland Games Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scottish heritage with festivities, folk dance, bag pipes, and highland games.
October 14, 2026
Turnstile Live in Concert (with Pennywise & Die Spitz)
Turnstile’s “The Never Ending Tour Pt. 2” comes to Ventura with the legendary Pennywise and the explosive sound of Die Spitz.
October 15 – 18, 2026
Ventura Music Festival
The mission of the Ventura Music Festival is to bring world-class music to the community, foster audience-artist relationships, and enhance the joy of music through diverse offerings for all ages.
October 17, 2026
El Panteón – Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
Journey through Mexican culture, community, and family ties with festivities, performing arts, and colorful displays!
October 21, 2026
Port Hueneme 5th Annual Spook-Tacular Celebration
Celebrate spooky season seaside at the third annual Spook-Tacular Celebration in Port Hueneme.
October 22, 2026
Black Flag Live in Concert
Black Flag is one of the most important bands in American history with their hardcore sound that’s defined music genres for decades.
October 23, 2026
WAR in Concert at Oxnard Performing Arts Center
WAR is set to perform legendary hits such as Low Rider, The Cisco Kid, and more with Latin Jazz legend Poncho Sanchez in Oxnard.
October 24, 2026
HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest
Calling all dog owners and pet lovers. Win prizes across five costume categories at the annual Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest.
October 24, 2026
Bloodsuckers Ball at The Majestic Ventura Theater
Enjoy an evening of “bloodlust and gothic elegance” with a bloodthirsty cast of performers, dark displays, cocktails, and photo ops.
October 24, 2026
2026 Parade of Frights
A spooky good event with a Halloween twist to our traditional Parade of Lights events. Bring the kiddos for scavenger hunts and activities!
October 25, 2026
Dia de los Muertos Community Altar
Celebrate the cycle of life at the OPAC Dia de Los Muertos Community Altar in Downtown Oxnard.
October 24 – 25, 2026
Brick Convention Ventura: Lego Fan Event
Calling all Lego lovers and collectors far and wide. “The Greatest Lego Event on Earth” is coming to Ventura!
October 27, 2026
Good Company with Lachlan Patterson
Official Event Information For more event information, please visit the official event website by clicking the button below. About Ventura A place that embodies a casual soul and unexpected allure, Ventura is a vibrant town that checks stress and pretense at the door. Its artistic culture, enduring history and privileged locale is inviting, very much…
October 28, 2026
Candy Crawl At The Collection
Join us at The Collection Riverpark in Oxnard for an afternoon of spooky good festivities for all ages.
October 29, 2026
Totally Local VC’s Farm to Fork Dinner Series
Experience Agritourism at its finest with an elevated dining experience at one of Ventura County Coast’s local ranches.
October 29, 2026
Downtown Ventura’s Trick-or-Treating & Costume Contest
The annual trick or treat and costume contest returns to Downtown Ventura.
October 30, 2026
Seaside Trick or Treat 2026
Bring the family to Ventura Harbor Village for a day of seaside fun and scary good times at the annual Seaside Trick or Treat festival.
October 31, 2026
Trick or Treat at Camarillo Premium Outlets
Celebrate Halloween at Camarillo Premium Outlets. Free for all ages.
October 31, 2026
Camarillo Old Town Boo Fest
Get your little ghouls and goblins and head on over to Camarillo Old Town’s 11th Annual Boo Fest!
October 30, 2026
Witches Paddle at Ventura Harbor Village
If the broom fits, fly it at Ventura Harbor Village’s annual Witches Paddle!
October 31 – November 1, 2026
Dia de los Muertos Downtown Ventura
Celebrate Day of the Dead in Downtown Ventura with live performances, art exhibits, ofrendas and more!
November 2, 2026
The Line-Up of Extraordinary Women at The Rubicon Theater
Official Event Information For more event information, please visit the official event website by clicking the button below. About Ventura A place that embodies a casual soul and unexpected allure, Ventura is a vibrant town that checks stress and pretense at the door. Its artistic culture, enduring history and privileged locale is inviting, very much…
November 7, 2026
Glitter & Gold Gala
Join us for an evening of elegance with live entertainment, performances, and dancing at Ventura Beach.
November 27 – 28, 2026
85th Turkey Night Grand Prix
Join us for one of the nation’s longest running Thanksgiving traditions, at the 84th Annual Turkey Night Grand Prix.
December 5, 2026
Camarillo Old Town Glow Holiday Walk
Savor, sip, and stroll through Camarillo Old Town decorated with spectacular holiday lights and displays.
December 5, 2026
Winter Wine Walk
California’s largest Wine Walk and Street Fair returns! Sip, sing, and shop your way through a Holiday spirit-filled Downtown Ventura! Snowfall transforms Main St. into a Winter Wonderland.
December 6 – 26, 2026
Christmas Tree Lane in Historic Downtown Oxnard
Get ready for an evening of holiday enchantment and dazzling displays in Historic Downtown Oxnard’s Christmas Tree Lane.
December 7, 2026
Good Company with Lachlan Peterson at The Welcome Room
Official Event Information For more event information, please visit the official event website by clicking the button below. About Ventura A place that embodies a casual soul and unexpected allure, Ventura is a vibrant town that checks stress and pretense at the door. Its artistic culture, enduring history and privileged locale is inviting, very much…
December 11 – 14, 2026
Zoppe, an Italian Family Circus
Get ready for high flying acrobatics, dramatic story telling with a family tradition that spans two centuries and two continents.
December 13, 2026
Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
Get into Christmas Spirit at the Santa to the Sea Half Marathon in Oxnard.
December 19, 2026
Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
The ultimate Michael Jackson experience comes to Ventura for one night.
January 22, 2027
E-40 With DJ Quik & Mack 10
Experience the genius of three hip hop legends at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center.
January 30, 2027
Lisa Lisa & Trinere
Lisa Lisa and Trinere are coming to Oxnard for an evening of epic hits and music that defined a generation.
February 20, 2027
George Lopez at the Majestic Ventura Theater
Comedy legend George Lopez returns to Ventura for an evening of roaring laughter and good vibes.
February 21, 2027
2027 Ventura Marathon
Qualify for the Boston Marathon on a fast, mostly downhill course running from the Ojai Valley down to the Ventura Coast.
April 30 – May 1, 2027
JACKALOPE BLOCK PARTY Ventura
Watch world class skaters compete at the JACKALOPE Block Party in Downtown Ventura.
May 2027 (TBA)
California Strawberry Festival
The California Strawberry Festival is back in 2026 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
June 6, 2027
Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food, & Brew Festival
Indulge in flavorful delicacies and sweet treats at Ventura County’s premier Food, Wine, and Brew Festivals located at Cal State University Channel Islands.
July 2027 (TBA)
Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
Dallas Cowboys Training Camp is back for the summer. Get ready for some football!
August 2027 (TBA)
Wings Over Camarillo
Watch spectacular aviation performances and more! Wings Over Camarillo Air Show returns to Camarillo Airport with more G’s than ever before.
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