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Oxnard Insect Festival
Oxnard, CA
Free
By Simir Shah
This city-run festival in Plaza Park is all about bugs, with live insects, educational booths, crafts and food vendors. It drew about 10,500 visitors in 2025. It's a favorite for preschool and elementary-age kids.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
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Ventura County depth 2026Annual event
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Nearby places
Oxnard Christmas ParadeOxnard · Arts & Culture<1 miOxnard Halloween Float ToursOxnard · Arts & Culture<1 miPlaza Park (Downtown Oxnard)Oxnard · Parks & Hiking<1 miOxnard Tamale FestivalOxnard · Shopping & Treats<1 miOxnard Día de los Muertos Community AltarOxnard · Arts & Culture<1 miHeritage SquareOxnard · Museums & Learning<1 mi
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Eat nearby in Oxnard
- Cabo Seafood Grill & CantinaMexican & Tacos · $$
- Dominick's Italian RestaurantPizza & Italian · $$ · kids menu
- Mrs. Olson's RestaurantBreakfast & Brunch · $ · kids menu
- Hollywood Beach CafeBreakfast & Brunch · $$