Downtown Oxnard

10/15/2026

🎃🍂 Fall is in the air in Downtown Oxnard!

Plaza Park is getting into the spirit of the season as the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association (DOIA) installs its annual fall and Halloween decorations!

Our historic park lampposts are once again dressed in festive shades of orange, red, and gold, bringing a little autumn color and Halloween spirit to the heart of Downtown Oxnard.

👻 It’s all part of getting downtown ready for Haunt in the Park on Saturday, October 24, along with several other community celebrations and activities planned throughout the fall season.

Whether you’re visiting downtown for lunch, shopping, or just enjoying a stroll through Plaza Park, take a moment to enjoy the seasonal decorations!

🍁 There’s more fall fun on the way in Downtown Oxnard — stay tuned!

10/09/2026

"That these doctors continue risking their lives to serve those in need is awe-inspiring…American Doctor is hard to watch and it should be. It's hard to live in a world like this, where things like this happen." AMERICAN DOCTOR screens on Monday, October 12 at 3:30pm and 6:30pm at Plaza Cinemas 14 in downtown Oxnard. A NYTimes Critics pick. Presented by the Oxnard Film Society.

10/07/2026

Downtown Oxnard property owners, business owners, merchants, employees, and community members are invited to attend the Council Candidates Downtown Forum on Wednesday, October 21st from 6:00–8:00 PM.

This forum is an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their positions on issues and policies affecting Oxnard — including the future of our downtown and the broader community.

For those who own property, operate a business, invest, work, or are involved in Downtown Oxnard, this is an important opportunity to become better informed about the people seeking to represent our city. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, October 21st
6:00–8:00 PM
141 W. 5th Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

Refreshments and light appetizers provided.
The forum will be presented in a Q&A format and is intended for informational purposes only. The Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association does not represent or endorse any candidate for political office.
Your voice matters. Your presence counts.
For more information, call DOIA at 805-385-2705.

10/07/2026

🌮 We may be a day late for National Taco Day, but tacos are always a good idea… 🌮


If you’re craving tacos, Downtown Oxnard is the place to be - and these spots are just the beginning of the amazing taco scene we have downtown!

📍 Tacos El Diablo – 515 South C St.
📍 La Bonita – 437 South C St.
📍 Jesse’s El Taco De Mexico – 112 West Seventh St.
📍 Otani’s – 608 South A St.
📍 Carnitas El Rey –124 East Fifth St.
📍 El Super Taco – 154 East Fifth St.
📍 Birria Mi Rancho – 715 South Oxnard Blvd
📍 La Veros – 231 West Fifth St..

Whether you love classic carnitas, crispy fish tacos, or something with a spicy kick, you’ll find it all right here in the heart of the city.

🔥 This is only scratching the surface of the taco treasures Downtown Oxnard has to offer — so grab some friends, explore, and taste your way through downtown today!

10/07/2026

Oxnard, get ready to catch some reggae vibes at Heritage Square! 🇯🇲🎶

Reggae Sunday is coming to Downtown Oxnard for the first reggae event at Heritage Square, featuring Pato Banton & The Now Generation with special guests Kainoa Tiger & Aloha 805, Morie & The Heavy Hitters, and OnePeople.

📅 Sunday, October 11
🕒 3–9 PM
📍 Heritage Square — 715 S. A Street, Oxnard
🎟️ $20 | All ages welcome

Live music, dancehall, reggae and good vibes in the heart of Downtown Oxnard. 🌴💚💛❤️

🎟️ Tickets: HeritageSquareOxnard.com

10/06/2026

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out for our October 1 First Thursdays Food Trucks at Plaza Park! 🚚🌮🎶

It was great seeing the park filled with families, friends, amazing food, live music and so much community energy. We appreciate everyone who came downtown, supported our food trucks, bands and vendors, and helped make the night such a success.

We’re already getting ready for the next one!

📅 Thursday, November 5
⏰ 5–9 PM
📍 Plaza Park • Downtown Oxnard

We can’t wait to see you again in November! ❤️

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

10/03/2026

🎃 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS & PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES! 👻

Help bring Downtown Oxnard’s 12th Annual Halloween Haunt in the Park to life! We’re inviting local businesses, organizations and volunteers to help create a fun Halloween celebration for our community.

Here’s how you can get involved:

🍬 Host a trick-or-treat station with a 10′ × 10′ booth.
🎨 Offer arts and crafts, face painting or pumpkin decorating.
🎃 Help with setup, decorating or light tasks during the event.
🎁 Donate candy, costume contest prizes, decorations or props.
🤝 Become an event sponsor, with support levels starting at $100.

Have entertainment to share? We’d love to hear from you, too!

📍 Plaza Park, Downtown Oxnard
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕓 4–7 PM
🎟️ FREE community event

📞 CALL 805-385-2705 to get involved or request a participation form.
📧 [email protected]

Help make the Halloween magic happen—and share this post with someone who would like to take part!