04/16/2026
This Sunday, April 19th is Celebration of the Whales. Such a fun day of activities for the whole family.
The 27th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival is this coming Sunday, April 19th. from 11am to 3pm at the Channel Islands Harbor, 3350 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard.
Enjoy activities throughout the Harbor including a community “Paint a Whale” mural project, ocean-themed chalk art, free kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, a children’s fun zone with bounce houses and carnival games, shopping, and educational booths about whale migration.
Stop by the Channel Islands Maritime Museum, Channel Islands Boating Center, the Channel Islands Harbor Farmers Market, and explore the Gray Whale Migration Trail at Harbor View Park connecting the activity areas.
Learn more at www.channelislandsharbor.org.