October 30, 2026

The night before Halloween, something spellbinding is brewing by the sea…

From 4–6 PM, costumed kids can trick-or-treat their way through Ventura Harbor Village while a fleet of witches and warlocks takes to the water for the annual Witches Paddle. New this year, a Witches Night Market will take over the lawn with vendors, curious finds, and even more treats.

Dress up the whole crew, bring a treat bag, and come see what’s brewing on the waterfront.

Come in Costume

Kids and adults are encouraged to dress up! Bring your own trick-or-treat bag; a limited number of extras will be available while supplies last.

Need a last-minute finishing touch? Stop by Hats Unlimited or Lost in Socks for costume accessories.

Trick-or-Treat by the Sea

Kids can collect treats from participating Village shops, restaurants, and Witches Night Market vendors from 4–6 PM, while supplies last.

Look for the witch hats with green twirling hair marking participating Village businesses:

• Andria’s Seafood Restaurant & Market
• Barefoot Boutique
• Baja Bay Surf N Taco
• Boba by the Sea
• Brophy Bros.
• On The Alley
• Casa De Regalos
• Deep Sea Wine
• Frenchies Modern Nail Care
• Hats Unlimited
• Island Packers
• Lost in Socks
• Rowan Boutique
• Margarita Villa Mexican Restaurant
• Mermaid Gallery
• The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood
• Treasure Cove
• Ventura Pottery Gallery
• Ventura Swimwear

Plan to arrive on time and start making the rounds at 4 PM.

More to Discover

There’s plenty happening between treat stops:

• Spooky tunes with DJ Bennett
• Scarolers putting a frightfully fun twist on traditional caroling
• Magic tricks for the crowd
• Spot the Seaside Skeletons throughout the Village
• Halloween Hearse photo op with a Día de los Muertos display
• Live professional pumpkin carving
• Complimentary Halloween crafts and giant poster coloring
• Face painting, slime making & tropical bird encounters ($)

Witches & Warlocks on the Water

At 4 PM, the 8th Annual Ventura Harbor Witches Paddle takes to the harbor. Watch from the promenade as costumed witches and warlocks glide by on paddleboards, kayaks, and other small craft while trick-or-treating continues on land.

Make an Evening of It

Grab dinner, dessert, or drinks before or after the festivities, with waterfront restaurants, casual eats, and sweet stops throughout Ventura Harbor Village.

Admission is free. Parking is $1 per hour or $10 for an all-day pass. Prefer to park for free? The Dolphin Lot at Safe Harbor Ventura Isle is just an easy, scenic 5-minute walk from the Village, and free street parking is also available in designated spots along Spinnaker Drive on a first come first serve basis.

Special Thanks

A big thank you to the local businesses and community partners helping bring the evening to life:

Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home for the Halloween hearse and Día de los Muertos display; Lakeshore Learning, Macaroni KID, and Sunny Smiles Dental for hosting complimentary Halloween crafts.

And of course, thank you to our participating Ventura Harbor Village businesses and Witches Night Market vendors for keeping the trick-or-treat bags full!