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Things to do in Ventura County

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Free and Budget-Friendly in Ventura County

Free entry, free admission days and free hours from every section.

3 picks
Section: Free and Budget-Friendlyevent

Free Family Day: Día de los Muertos at Santa Paula Art Museum

Sunday, November 1, 2026Free

A special Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum celebrating Día de los Muertos.

Dates
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Hours
12-3pm
Cost
Free
Where
117 North 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Section: Free and Budget-Friendlyvisitor center

Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center

Free

Fully accessible mainland visitor center with exhibits on each island, a marine life display and a 25-minute park film; rangers give free programs at 11am and 3pm on weekends and holidays.

Hours
Daily 8:30am-5pm; closed Thanksgiving and Dec 25
Cost
Free (no entrance pass required for Channel Islands National Park); free ranger programs weekends and holidays at 11am and 3pm
Where
1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001
Section: Free and Budget-Friendlyart museum

Santa Paula Art Museum

Free first SundaysIndoor

Rotating historic and contemporary art in two renovated buildings downtown; free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month.

Hours
Wed-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun noon-4pm; closed Mon-Tue
Cost
Adults $4; seniors $3; children and students free; free for EBT card holders and their families; free for everyone first Sunday of every month 12-4pm
Where
117 North 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
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Family Outings in Ventura County

Family-friendly events, hands-on activities and outings for all ages.

2 picks
Section: Family Outingsevent

Free Family Day: Día de los Muertos at Santa Paula Art Museum

Sunday, November 1, 2026Free

A special Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum celebrating Día de los Muertos.

Dates
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Hours
12-3pm
Cost
Free
Where
117 North 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Section: Family Outingsmuseum

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

Indoor

Over 125,000 square feet of exhibits and grounds, including the Air Force One Pavilion; from Nov 7 admission includes the special exhibit Diana: Love Life Legacy.

Hours
Daily 10am-5pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Dec 5.
Cost
Through Nov 6: adults $16, seniors (62+) $13, youth (11-17) $9, children (3-10) $6, 2 and under free. From Nov 7: adults $29.95, seniors $26.95, youth $22.95, children $19.95. Online tickets add $2.50
Where
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
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Senior Outings in Ventura County

Senior discounts, accessible venues and community centers.

2 picks
Section: Senior Outingsvisitor center

Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center

Free

Fully accessible mainland visitor center with exhibits on each island, a marine life display and a 25-minute park film; rangers give free programs at 11am and 3pm on weekends and holidays.

Hours
Daily 8:30am-5pm; closed Thanksgiving and Dec 25
Cost
Free (no entrance pass required for Channel Islands National Park); free ranger programs weekends and holidays at 11am and 3pm
Where
1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001
Section: Senior Outingsmuseum

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

Indoor

Over 125,000 square feet of exhibits and grounds, including the Air Force One Pavilion; from Nov 7 admission includes the special exhibit Diana: Love Life Legacy.

Hours
Daily 10am-5pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Dec 5.
Cost
Through Nov 6: adults $16, seniors (62+) $13, youth (11-17) $9, children (3-10) $6, 2 and under free. From Nov 7: adults $29.95, seniors $26.95, youth $22.95, children $19.95. Online tickets add $2.50
Where
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
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Museums in Ventura County

Art, history and science museums, with hours and prices from each source.

3 picks
Section: Museumsmuseum

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

Indoor

Over 125,000 square feet of exhibits and grounds, including the Air Force One Pavilion; from Nov 7 admission includes the special exhibit Diana: Love Life Legacy.

Hours
Daily 10am-5pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Dec 5.
Cost
Through Nov 6: adults $16, seniors (62+) $13, youth (11-17) $9, children (3-10) $6, 2 and under free. From Nov 7: adults $29.95, seniors $26.95, youth $22.95, children $19.95. Online tickets add $2.50
Where
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Section: Museumsart museum

Santa Paula Art Museum

Free first SundaysIndoor

Rotating historic and contemporary art in two renovated buildings downtown; free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month.

Hours
Wed-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun noon-4pm; closed Mon-Tue
Cost
Adults $4; seniors $3; children and students free; free for EBT card holders and their families; free for everyone first Sunday of every month 12-4pm
Where
117 North 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
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Seasonal and Holiday in Ventura County

Dated pumpkin patches, holiday lights and seasonal festivals.

1 pick
Section: Seasonal and Holidayevent

Free Family Day: Día de los Muertos at Santa Paula Art Museum

Sunday, November 1, 2026Free

A special Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum celebrating Día de los Muertos.

Dates
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Hours
12-3pm
Cost
Free
Where
117 North 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
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Rainy Day and Indoor in Ventura County

Indoor outings for wet or cold days.

3 picks
Section: Rainy Day and Indoormuseum

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum

Indoor

Over 125,000 square feet of exhibits and grounds, including the Air Force One Pavilion; from Nov 7 admission includes the special exhibit Diana: Love Life Legacy.

Hours
Daily 10am-5pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Dec 5.
Cost
Through Nov 6: adults $16, seniors (62+) $13, youth (11-17) $9, children (3-10) $6, 2 and under free. From Nov 7: adults $29.95, seniors $26.95, youth $22.95, children $19.95. Online tickets add $2.50
Where
40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Section: Rainy Day and Indoorart museum

Santa Paula Art Museum

Free first SundaysIndoor

Rotating historic and contemporary art in two renovated buildings downtown; free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month.

Hours
Wed-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun noon-4pm; closed Mon-Tue
Cost
Adults $4; seniors $3; children and students free; free for EBT card holders and their families; free for everyone first Sunday of every month 12-4pm
Where
117 North 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
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