Upcoming 2013 Events and Activities at Ventura Harbor Village

Ventura Harbor Village is located just minutes off the Historic 101 and Highway 1 along California’s Central Coast. Take the Seaward Ave. exit, left on Harbor Blvd., and right on Spinnaker Drive (1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura). For more information call the Ventura Harbor Event Line: (805) 477–0470, ext. 5 or visit www.VenturaHarborVillage.com

Earth Day Beach Clean-Up – Surfer’s Knoll Beach

SUMMER 2013

Summer Sounds Concert Series – Ventura Harbor Village

Sundays – June 23 through Labor Day (first weekend in September), 1-4 pm

Soak up the sun while listening to an array of music ranging from Jazz & Soul to Pop & Rock to a blend of Caribbean & Reggae during the Summer Sounds Concert Series every Sunday from 1 - 4 pm on the Carousel Stage.

Breath of Life Ventura Triathlon/Relay – Ventura Harbor

Sunday, June 23, 2013, 7 am

Breath of Life Triathlon offers a Sprint or Olympic course with swim, bike, & run portions through the scenic Ventura Harbor.  Breath of Life is a fundraiser and is the primary source of charitable donations for the Dina LaVigna Breath of Life Fund for people diagnosed with Primary Immunodeficiency. Proceeds from 2013 go towards the construction, renovation and expansion of the current physical space for outpatient pediatric infusions in the Witherbee Foundation Children's Health Center at UCLA and to improvements for the Los Angeles Children's Hospital. www.DinaTriForLife.com

Steel Drum at Carousel Stage – Ventura Harbor Village

Saturdays in July - August 2013, 1-4 pm

Fun beachy sounds surround while shopping, dining, or relaxing in the Village.  Steel drums kick off the good times July 6.

8^th Annual Pirate Days Festival – Ventura Harbor Village

Saturday - Sunday, July 13 - 14, 2013, 1-4 pm

Return to the mystical times when the pirates roamed the seas during the 8^th Annual Pirate Days Festival. The event features professional pirate live-action shows, pirate themed activities, treasure hunts, pirate costume contests, pirate vendors and much more.

Arts in the Park – Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn

Saturday – Sunday, August 17 – 18, 2013, 10 am – 5 pm

Local artists display amazing glass work, jewelry, sculpture, hand created crafts and more outdoors at Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn during a fun-filled summer weekend.  Street chalk artists create “Chalk for Charity” pieces along the Village Promenade to support FOODShare, plus live music, and junior art activities throughout the weekend.  Admission and Parking are free.

FALL 2013

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k – Harbor Cove Beach/Ventura Harbor

Saturday, October 12, 2013, 8:30 am start

Join in the campaign to support more birthdays at the fourth annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k fund raiser and pancake breakfast for Ventura County. Making Strides is a non-competitive 5k scenic morning walk, beginning early Saturday, October 12 at Ventura Harbor. www.MakingStrides.acsevents.org

Ponies by the Sea Car Show – Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn

Sunday, October 13, 2013, 9 am – 4 pm

Mustangs from all eras will sparkle and shine lined up on the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn for the Ponies by the Sea Car Show.  Free for spectators, registration fees to display vintage and modern vehicles benefit Guide Dogs of America.  Award ceremony includes  People’s Choice Classes, Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine, Doggie’s Choice and a special “Most Likely to get a Ticket” award given by the California Highway Patrol.  www.TriCountyMustangClub.com

Kinetic Sculpture Race – (Benefiting the Turning Point Foundation) – Ventura Harbor

Saturday, October 19, 2013, 10:19 am - 4 pm 

Amazing people-powered and hilarious works of art designed to travel over an exciting all-terrain course will race through Ventura Harbor, Saturday, October 19 from 10:19 am - 4 pm.  The creative vehicles will trek through such challenges as a harbor water launch, sand mounds, figure eight race track and huge mud pit before making it to the finish line.  www.KineticRace.com

Thrill the World Halloween Zombie Dance – Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn

Saturday, October 26, 2013, 2 pm

A zombie dance performance of the classic Michael Jackson “Thriller” performed simultaneously around the globe for the world record!  Proceeds benefit select charity. www.ConnexionsDanceStudio.com

WINTER 2013

Ventura Harbor Holiday Parade of Lights & Fireworks – Ventura Harbor

Friday and Saturday, December 20-21, 2013, 7 pm

Ventura Harbor celebrates the season with its 37^th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights & Fireworks “Seaside Tinsel Town, Commemorating 50 Years Ventura Harbor” on Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21.  The two-day fun filled event includes a carnival, seaside shopping and dining followed by the lighted boat parade & fireworks show in the evening.

Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace – Ventura Harbor Village

Saturday, December 21, 2013, 1-5 pm

Rediscover the joy of holiday shopping while wondering through a festive holiday village at the popular Ventura Harbor’s Winter Wonderland & Holiday Marketplace held Saturday, December 21 from 1 - 5 pm.  Highlights include faux snowfall every 15 minutes, a full carnival with rides and games, visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, two live reindeer, Dickenson Carolers, and more!  The 37^th Annual Parade of Lights & Fireworks to follow!

Triunfo Y Goblin Gallop 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run in Westlake Village on Sat, Oct 19th

The Triunfo Y Goblin Gallop 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run is part of the afternoon and evening Westlake Village City Celebration.

The City Celebration, now in its 11th year, features a Fun Fair benefitting the White Oak Elementary School PFC and a Haunted House benefitting The Triunfo Y Youth and Government Program.

The Goblin Gallop is a Halloween-themed twilight run on October 19th featuring a costume contest and out and back course.  The event includes a 5K Run followed by a 1-mile Trick or Treat Fun Run.

Goblin Gallop runners are encouraged to run/walk wearing their favorite costume.  Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes seen on the course.

Kids participating in the 1-mile Trick or Treat Fun Run will be able to “visit” the numerous Trick or Treat stations along the course.

Event proceeds will help support the Triunfo Y Teen and Family Programs. Event starts at 5:30PM at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive.

Visit www.triunfoygoblingallop.com for more information. Registration opens April 1st.