Covering the Central Coast
As stewards to our region’s organizations and activists, we’re committed to mobilizing Ventura County in support of justice for all in the community. And the work we achieve is possible only through the collaboration of organizations within our network.
As a resource to community activists in Ventura County, we maintain a list of upcoming events from our partner organizations. (Red indicates an event JFAVC is directly cosponsoring.) If you’re part of our network and would like us to list your event, email us and let us know the details!
September 2026 🌦
Event: 52nd Annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale
Organizer: Earl Warren Exhibit Hall
Date: 10 September 2026
Time: Thursday, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Description: The once-a-year annual Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood Book Sale is returning to the Earl Warren Showgrounds from September 10-20, 2026, hosting 200,000 gently used books as well as puzzles, games, vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs.
Event: Drag Queen Bingo
Organizer: Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund
Date: 20 September 2026
Time: Sunday, 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Description: Join Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund at Paddy’s Ventura for Drag Bingo! We’ll have prizes, advocacy opportunities, and more! No cover, just fun. Bingo sheets are $10 and available day of. Bar opens at 2:00 pm and balls drop at 4:00 pm.
Event: Scam Alert Seminar
Organizer: Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin
Date: 22 September 2026
Time: Tuesday, 10:00 AM
Description: Jacqui Irwin, in partnership with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), invites you to a free Scam Alert Seminar to learn how to recognize common scams and protect yourself and your personal information.
Event: Reproductive Justice Book Club
Organizer: Violet Oak Doula
Date: 23 September 2026
Time: Wednesday, 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Description: Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood is our next read! Dive into a book that embodies motherhood, postpartum, and a birthing person’s experience in a different way. Matrescence is a moving, passionately written inquiry.
Event: ArtWalk Ventura 2026
Organizer: ArtWalk Ventura
Date: 23 September 2026
Time: Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Description: ArtWalk Ventura brings together neighborhoods, businesses, artists and arts organizations in a vibrant, two-day celebration of Ventura’s creative spirit. Produced entirely by an enthusiastic team of volunteers, this annual event welcomes everyone.
Event: Local Environmental Nonprofit Community Meet & Greet
Organizer: City of Ventura Environmental Sustainability
Date: 26 September 2026
Time: Saturday, 10:00 to 5:00 PM
Description: Join the City of Ventura and local environmental nonprofits for a community meet & greet to learn about their work within the community and how you can get involved and support through local volunteer opportunities.
Event: Prep in the Park
Organizer: City of Oxnard
Date: 26 September 2026
Time: Saturday, 11:00 to 4:00 PM
Description: A FREE, action-packed disaster preparedness event for the whole family! Join us to build life-saving skills, meet your local heroes, and score awesome free swag and emergency items. Disaster Preparedness has never been this fun!
Event: Ventura County Student’s Candidate Forum
Organizer: Ventura County Office of Education
Date: 30 September 2026
Time: Wednesday, 9:30 to 2:00 PM
Description: This Candidate Form is for students by students! Designed to help Ventura County grade 6-12 students feel comfortable asking questions to their future city and county leaders.
🍁 October 2026
Event: Charity Karaoke – Sing for a Cause The Canyon
Organizer: Conejo Senior Volunteer Program
Date: 11 October 2026
Time: Sunday, 4:45 PM
Description: Charity Karaoke Sing for a Cause is Conejo Valley’s musical fundraiser and Karaoke Competition, benefiting twenty nonprofits in one big fundraising event. Since it began, Charity Karaoke has raised over $275,000 for local nonprofits.
Event: Politics, Sex & Cocktails 2026
Organizer: Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund
Date: 22 October 2026
Time: Thursday, 6:00 PM
Description: Join us in person for an evening of fighting forward with like-minded individuals to help raise funds for Planned Parenthood California Central Coast Action Fund (PPCCAF) and Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund PAC!
Event: Ventura County Aviation Career Day
Organizer: California Aeronautical University
Date: 30 October 2026
Time: Friday, 9:00 to 1:00 PM
Description: Are you a high school counselor looking for ways to inspire and educate your students about potential career paths? Aviation Career Day is the perfect event for your students to learn about opportunities available in the aviation industry.
November 2025 📅
Event: Fall FUNdraiser Gala “Dancing With Our Stars”
Organizer: SHE IS HOPE LA
Date: 8 November 2026
Time: Sunday, 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Description: Hosted at the beautiful Westlake Village Inn, this special event celebrates the resilience of single mothers and the incredible community of volunteers, donors, sponsors, partners, and supporters who help make hope possible every day.