Calendar of Events
From the national award winning California Strawberry Festival in May to the spicy Salsa Festival in July, Oxnard sure knows how to celebrate! Every season brings its own calendar of events and programs!
Whale watching season runs from late December through mid-April. Tall Ships dock at Oxnard's Channel Islands Harbor in February. Summer-time brings outdoor summer concerts, car shows and festivals of every flavor. The Autumn home tour arrives in September, and December ... it's all about lights! The Parade of Lights at the harbor, Christmas Tree Lane in Oxnard's historic district, and the Winter Fantasy & Light Show in downtown Oxnard.
See a list of events for the week that you will be visiting by clicking the white arrows on the calendar on the right.
| Week of: Feb. 02/07/2010 - 02/13/2010 |
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Homesick
Art Exhibit
December 12, 2009 - February 21, 2010 Recurring dailyThurs – Sat 10 am – 5 pm / Sun. 1-5 pm
Carnegie Art Museum
424 South C Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 385-8158
Admission: $3 suggested donation / members free
Handicap Accessible
Children Welcome
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California artists refelctions on the pangs of residential displacement including the works of Joaquin Trujilio and others.
Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World
Cultural
January 11, 2010 - February 17, 2010 Recurring dailyVaries
Oxnard Public Library - Main Branch
251 South B Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 385-7532
Admission: FREE
Handicap Accessible
Children Welcome
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"Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World" an amazing traveling exhibit is on display now through February 17, at the Oxnard Public Library Main Branch. The library was one of only two in the entire state to be awarded the honor of hosting this collection of photos of historical documents and artifacts showcasing the life and achievements of the remarkable man. The Library is also presenting educational and entertaining programs for all ages to complement this extraordinary exhibition. This traveling exhibition is celebrating the 300th anniversary of Franklin's birth. It is based on a major exhibition of the same name mounted by the Benjamn Franklin Tercentenary.
January 30, Saturday at 3:00 p.m. - Dr. Nian-Sheng Huang lectures on Franklin's Childhood with His Father Josiah
February 6, Saturday at 3:00 p.m. - Family Movie: "Ben and Me"
February 13, Saturday at 3:00 p.m. - Dr. Nian-Sheng Huang lectures on Benjamin Franklin and China.
All programs are free; no reservations are required.
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Whale and Wildlife Viewing & Kayaking Adventures
Tour
December 05, 2009 (No End Date) Recurring dailyVaries by concessionaire
Channel Islands Harbor
3900 Pelican Way
Oxnard, CA 93035
Children Welcome
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Oxnard is blessed to have the Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary just off our coast. Year-round there are boat trips that take you out to the island of your choice or on a wildlife sighting adventure. There are even docent led tours available.
At the top of the page, click Visitors and then Beaches/ Harbor or Recreation to find a company that can take you out there.
Call for more details including departure times, seasonal schedule and rates.
Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Tour
Tour
December 05, 2009 (No End Date) Recurring weekly on Saturday, Sunday11:00 a.m.
California Welcome Center
Pick up at 1000 Town Center Drive, Suite 130
Oxnard, CA 93036
Phone: (805) 988-0717
Admission: $75.00 per person
Send e-mail
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New taste bud tickling tours presented by the Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau! Enjoy delicious wines, delectable chocolate, and delightful cheeses! Wineries on the tours are members of the Ventura County Wine Trail.
Text WINETOURS to 69852 for updates and specials!
Tours are EVERY weekend, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $75.00 per person.
24-hour advance reservations required.
Saturday tours include:
-Heritage Square
-Rancho Ventavo Cellars
-La Dolce Vita Restaurant
-Cantara Cellars
-Bella Victorian Vineyard Sunday tours include:
-Heritage Square
-Rancho Ventavo Cellars
-La Dolce Vita Restaurant
-Herzog Wine Cellars
-Bella Victorian Vineyard
Capistrano's Salsa Sundays
Cultural
December 06, 2009 - April 25, 2010 Recurring weekly on Sunday7:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Capistrano's
Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel
2101 Mandalay Beach Road
Oxnard, CA 93035
Phone: (805) 984-2500
Admission: One drink minimum
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Put on your dancing shoes and come get some Salsa essons at Capistrano's with La Maestra from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Feeling confident? Check out the open floor with D.J. Ricoson from 9:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Starting Sunday January 3, 2010 Salsa Lessons will begin at 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Open Salsa dancing will begin at 9:30 pm and end at 12:30 am.
Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market
Farmer's Market
December 06, 2009 (No End Date) Recurring weekly on SundayEvery Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market
3600 S. Harbor Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93035
Phone: (805) 643-6458
Admission: Free
Handicap Accessible
Children Welcome
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Local farm fresh produce, fruits, plants, flowers, fresh seafood, bakery, cheese, nuts, BBQ, arts and crafts, entertainment and more.
Pets not allowed.
Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market
Farmer's Market
January 07, 2010 (No End Date) Recurring weekly on Thursday9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market
Plaza Park - Fifth & "B" Streets
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: (805) 483-7960
Admission: Free
Handicap Accessible
Children Welcome
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Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and plants
From Shore to Sea Lecture Series
Lecture
January 13, 2010 (No End Date) Recurring monthly on the 2nd Wednesday7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Channel Islands National Park Visitors Center
1901 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA 93001
Contact: Visitor Center
Phone: (805) 658-5730
Admission: FREE
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Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park present this FREE lecture series, "From Shore to Sea Lecture Series" to engage the public in interesting science and natural history topics related to the Channel Islands.
