Family Spooky · Ventura
Costume Contest + Trick-or-Treat — Downtown Ventura
At a glance
- Dates
- Thu. Oct. 29, 2026 · 4–7pm
- Admission
- Free
- Good for
- All Ages
- Where
- Downtown Ventura (participating businesses), Ventura, CA 93001
Get directions ↗ - Area
- Ventura, Ventura County
- Official site
- Official site ↗
Weather permitting: outdoor events in SoCal can close for rain or wind on short notice, so check the host’s page the day you go.
Dates, times and tickets can change. Check the official site before you go.
What to expect
Families trick-or-treat at participating businesses throughout downtown Ventura, with a costume contest, family activities and the Scarecrow Stroll winner announced with the Ventura Downtown Lions Club. Free.
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