Are you accepting vendors?

We are at vendor capacity, please e-mail specialevents@riversideca.gov to be notified of future opportunities!

Will there be any activities?

Yes! With over 50 vendors, many of them provide hands-on activities for all ages.

Will there be entomologists?

Absolutely! There will be many entomologists from UC Riverside and beyond ready to answers your questions. Keep an eye out for stage times with special Q&As from our subject matter experts!

Will there be a schedule for the stage?

Yes, keep an eye out as we get closer to the event!

Will the touch-a-bug station be back?

Yes! These stations will be free, but tickets are limited and will be first-come, first served.

Will you have butterfly tents this year?

Yes! The Museum of Riverside will host our butterfly tents again this year. Tickets will be available for purchase on a first come, first served basis with timed entry.

Riverside Insect Fair

ByMuseum of Riverside & Heritage House

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Riverside Main LibraryRiverside, CA

Saturday, April 25 • 10 AM - 4 PM

Overview

The Riverside Insect Fair is fluttering, skittering, and otherwise crawling back to downtown Riverside!

🐞 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🦋

The Riverside Insect Fair is fluttering, skittering, and otherwise crawling back to the Riverside Main Library (3900 Mission Inn Ave.) on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM !

This FREE, family-friendly event is packed with:

• Live insects and hands-on activities

• 50+ vendors and bug-themed exhibits

• Cockroach races

• Art with the Riverside Arts Council

• Storytime with the Library

• Tips on starting your own bug collection

• A peek into the world of UC Riverside entomology grad students

From monarch butterflies to mighty mantises, come explore the incredible world of insects and enjoy a full day of buzzing fun for all ages!

Learn more: RiversideInsectFair.com

Need accommodations? Please visit the Information Booth during the event.

The Riverside Insect Fair is fluttering, skittering, and otherwise crawling back to downtown Riverside!

🐞 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🦋

The Riverside Insect Fair is fluttering, skittering, and otherwise crawling back to the Riverside Main Library (3900 Mission Inn Ave.) on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM !

This FREE, family-friendly event is packed with:

• Live insects and hands-on activities

• 50+ vendors and bug-themed exhibits

• Cockroach races

• Art with the Riverside Arts Council

• Storytime with the Library

• Tips on starting your own bug collection

• A peek into the world of UC Riverside entomology grad students

From monarch butterflies to mighty mantises, come explore the incredible world of insects and enjoy a full day of buzzing fun for all ages!

Learn more: RiversideInsectFair.com

Need accommodations? Please visit the Information Booth during the event.

We are currently at vendor capacity. Please reach out to specialevents@riversideca.gov to be notified of future opportunities!

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UC Riverside Entomology

Riverside Public Utilities

Riverside Public Library

Riverside Arts Council

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Highlights

6 hours
all ages
In person

Location

Riverside Main Library

3900 Mission Inn Avenue

Riverside, CA 92501

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Museum of Riverside & Heritage House

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