During the autumn school holidays, from October 19 to 25, Ventspils will offer children, young people and families a variety of educational and recreational opportunities. Throughout the week, they will be able to participate in science experiments, creative workshops and Halloween activities, take a trip on the historic Mazbānītes and enjoy active recreation. A special event will be a night mission at the VIZIUM science centre, where participants will not only be able to solve exciting tasks, b

From 16 to 25 October, Liepāja Restaurant Week will invite visitors to enjoy seasonal menus created especially for the occasion and discover the diversity of the city’s restaurants.

October 10 from 12:00 to 14:00 at the Ventspils Seaside Open-Air Museum (Ringa Street 2), Porridge Day will take place, inviting visitors of all ages to learn about ancient rural life skills, do their own work, and, of course, watch real porridge being made over an open fire.

Ventspils Museum has implemented the project “Sea, Port, City: Ventspils 13th–19th centuries.”, the aim of which is to popularize Latvia's oldest city on the coast of the Great Sea, emphasize the mutual connection between the sea, port, and Ventspils, and tell an engaging story about the coastal cultural and historical heritage in Ventspils and its surroundings.

From August 18 to 21, Ventspils will host the international contemporary rhythm and jazz music festival "Ventspils Groove 2026", bringing together young musicians, experienced educators and jazz artists from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and France. The festival is organized by the Arts Education Competence Center "Ventspils Music High School", continuing the annual tradition of creating an environment for professional growth, creative collaboration and musical experience exchange.