Mermaid Month 2026

Mermaid Month is underway at Ventura Harbor!
Celebrate the sea with ocean-inspired fun happening all March long, including two signature seaside event days in Ventura Harbor Village. Meet real mermaids, enjoy live entertainment, discover interactive crafts, and explore mermaid-themed treats and experiences along the waterfront.

Join us for two magical Saturday afternoons (March 7 & 21 from 12 to 3pm)!

Admission is free. Most experiences are free too, with a few activations available for a fee ($).

Parking in Village and Beach lots cost only $1 per hour (up to 4 hours) or $10 for a day pass. Please find a pay station upon arrival. Free parking is also available on a first come first serve basis along the road (Spinnaker Dr.) and in the nearby Dolphin Lot at Safe Harbor Ventura Isle.

Mermaid Meet & Greets
Snap a selfie with real mermaids
Stage, Courtyard, + by Mermaid Gallery

Mermaid Dance Party
Groove to under-the-sea beats with DJ Darla
in the Courtyard

Bubble Shows
Mesmerizing giant bubbles
on the Lawn

Pirate Ship Concerts
Band aboard a ship
on the Lawn

Ukulele Jam & Hula
Anacapa Ukulele island vibes
by Golden Hour Goods

Steel Drum Performances
Tropical sounds by Sunrise music
by Boba By the Sea

NEW Aerial Studio Performances
Witness sky-high magical routines
on the Lawn

NEW Mermaid STEM Craft
Ocean-inspired fun with STEMsGrow
on the Lawn

NEW Nautical Education & Mermaid Lore
Learn from the Mystic Ocean Adventures crew
on the Lawn

Mermaid Poster Coloring
Color with Lee’s Activity Workshop
by The Loose Cannon

Tropical Birds
Meet the famous Harbor birds ($)
on the Lawn

Make A Flower Crown
Fresh floral accessories by Pretty Little Posie ($)
on the Lawn

Face Painting
Mer-mazing designs from 4 different painters ($)
Lawn, Promenade, by Coastal Cone, and by The Loose Cannon

Swim with Mermaids
Exclusive Swim hosted at Ventura Dive & Sport ($)
Reserve for March 7 >
Reserve for March 21 >

Plus, there are some “one-day only” experiences:

March 21st special event exclusively features:

NEW Pirate Encounters
Captain Jack, Captain Hook, and a couple more matey’s return to Harbor shores
on the Main Lawn

Mermaid Chalk Art
Colorful mermaid masterpiece comes to life
on the Promenade

Crafts by Lakeshore Learning
Fun, free hands-on activities for kids
in the Mermaid Gallery Cooridor

NEW Build a Mermaid Wand
Make magic with Sunny Smiles Dentistry
on the Main Lawn

Build a Mermaid Bracelet
Accessorize your mer-mazing outfit with Bracelets by Renee ($)
on the Main Lawn

Interactive Art Demo by Ventura Pottery Gallery
Join this interactive opportunity to press clay into molds and ahere to tiles with artist, Sue Barry
at Ventura Pottery Gallery
Click here to learn more >

Live Ice Sculpting
Jean Luc carves a mer-maizing sculpture as a finale to Mermaid Month at 3pm
near Le Petit’s patio

Mermaid magic isn’t just for special event days! Explore Ventura Harbor Village throughout March for more ways to celebrate:

Mermaid Scavenger Hunt
at Mermaid Gallery
Hunt for hidden treasures and bring back your completed sheet for a free prize

Create Matching “Mommy & Me” Bracelets
at Golden Hour Goods
Buy two bracelets for $50 and receive 2 free charms

Fish & Chips Meal Deal
at The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood
All month long buy one get one half off fish and chip entrees

Magical Mermaid Horchata
at Baja Bay Surf N Taco
Mermaid Horchata and Magical Pink Dragon Fruit Fresca Weekends Only in March

Try the Siren Splash
at Boatyard Pub Seafood & Spirits
An adult only mermaid cocktail made with a special “Siren” vodka, served in a mermaid mug

Ask for a Blueberry Mermaid Mojito
at Margarita Villa Mexican Restaurant
A new colorful cocktail featured in March

Mermaid Mani Pedi
at Frenchies Modern Nail Care
10% off any manicure & pedicure services for Mermaid Month

Mer-mazing Coffee & Tea Specials
at Freedom Coffee in Island Packers
Limited-time treats like the Mermaid Lagoon kids drink, Lavender Sea Spritz, Mermaid Matcha, and a vibrant Blue Mermaid Spirulina vegan protein bowl

 

Costumes encouraged! Dress as a mermaid, pirate, or your favorite sea creature and join in the fun.

Plan your visit and experience the magic of Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor Village