Thank you for visiting the Special Event Calendar site. This calendar is updated on a regular basis. For more information on the events’ production, a sponsor contact number has been included with each event listing. For more information on Special Events permits, please contact the Special Events Office at (760) 435-5540 or email specialevents@ci.oceanside.ca.us Additional community event information can be found by visiting the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce website at www.oceansidechamber.com/chamber/special_events.asp. **Please note that events are subject to change.
Updated February 4, 2010.
| LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
| SUNSHINE BROOKS THEATRE |
| Date: |
For current show schedule go to: www.sunshinebrookstheatre.com |
| Time: |
Showtimes are as follows - Friday & Saturday: 8pm, Sunday matinee: 2pm |
| Location: |
217 North Coast Highway |
| Details: |
Experience all aspects of live theatre performance in this historic forum for original plays, music and art. For more information, contact (760) 529-9140. |
| BUENA VISTA AUDUBON |
| Date: |
Ongoing -- Tuesday-Sunday |
| Time: |
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday: 1 - 4 pm |
| Location: |
2202 South Coast Highway |
| Details: |
Experience Audubon, hands on exhibits, picnic by the beautiful Buena Vista Lagoon…. it’s not just for the birds! (760) 439-BIRD. |
| CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM |
| Date: |
Open daily |
| Time: |
10am - 4pm |
| Location: |
223 North Coast Highway |
| Details: |
Check out the current surfing exhibits, boards, photos, and memorabilia – World Famous! www.surfmuseum.org or (760) 721-6876. |
| HERITAGE PARK VILLAGE MUSEUM AND TOURS |
| Date: |
Ongoing -- March-January |
| Time: |
Wednesday-Saturday: 9am - 4pm, Sunday: 1 - 4pm |
| Location: |
220 Peyri Drive |
| Details: |
Heritage Park centers around an idyllic main street housing many of Oceanside’s original buildings and period furnishings. Tours are available on Sundays from May-October. For private tours please contact the Friends of Heritage Park at (760) 433-8297. |
| MIRA COSTA COLLEGE'S KRUGLAK GALLERY |
| Date: |
Ongoing -- Monday-Thursday |
| Time: |
Monday-Tuesday 2:30 – 7:30 pm and Wednesday-Thursday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Location: |
One Barnard Drive |
| Details: |
Changing exhibits. Open to public. Admission is free. Please obtain a visitors pass from the campus police station. For more information, contact (760) 795-6657, www.miracosta.cc.ca.us |
| MISSION SAN LUIS REY DE FRANCIA |
| Date: |
Ongoing -- Open daily |
| Time: |
10 am - 4pm |
| Location: |
4050 Mission Avenue |
| Details: |
Come explore one of North County’s Historic Landmarks, the King of the Missions, established in 1798. www.sanluisrey.org or (760) 757-3651. |
| NORTH COUNTY MODEL RAILROAD SOCIETY |
| Date/Time: |
Thursday 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| Details: |
Come and see the Museum Quality HO Gauge Model Trains displayed in Boney’s Marketplace, at 1820 Oceanside Boulevard. Hwy 5, one block East on Oceanside Blvd. Thursday 3:00 – 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. Hwy 5, one block inland on Oceanside Blvd. (760) 722-7366 or www.ncmrs.org. |
| OCEANSIDE MORNING FARMERS' MARKET |
| Date: |
Ongoing – Thursdays |
| Time: |
9 am - 1 pm |
| Location: |
Pier View Way (between North Coast Highway and Ditmar Street) |
| Details: |
Certified vendors sell fresh produce, flowers, seafood, and natural food products. Hot and cold food plus crafters. For more information, contact Main Street Oceanside at (760) 754-4512 or visit www.msoceanside.com. |
| SUNSET MARKET |
| Date: |
Ongoing – Thursdays |
| Time: |
4 pm - 8 pm January-March
5 pm - 9 pm April-December |
| Location: |
Pier View Way (between Cleveland Street and North Coast Highway) AND Tremont Street (between Mission Avenue and Civic Center Drive) |
| Details: |
Certified vendors sell fresh produce, flowers, seafood, and natural food products. Hot and cold food. Many UNIQUE craft vendors. Entertainment and a children's area. For more information, contact Main Street Oceanside at (760) 754-4512 or visit www.msoceanside.com. |
| OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL MUSEUM |
| Date: |
Ongoing -- Thursday-Saturday |
| Time: |
10 am - 2 pm |
| Location: |
305 North Nevada Street (Fire Station #1) |
| Details: |
Oceanside’s history preserved and shared. Enjoy the memorabilia and photos and research archives. Tours are also available. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call (760) 722-4786. |
| OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART |
| Date: |
Ongoing -- Tuesday-Sunday |
| Time: |
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday: 1 - 4 pm |
| Location: |
704 Pier View Way |
| Details: |
Changing exhibitions of regional and national art, museum store, educational programs, and docent tours. Info: (760) 435-3720. |
|
| SPECIAL EVENTS |
| JANUARY 2010 |
| NSSA OPEN SEASON |
| Date: |
January 16-17, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-5pm |
| Location: |
North Pier Beach |
| Details: |
Surfing Contest. Public Information Number: (714) 378-0899. |
| FEBRUARY 2010 |
| NSSA JR. #6 |
| Date: |
February 6, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-5pm |
| Location: |
South Harbor Jetty |
| Details: |
Surfing contest –Novice/Amateur. Public Information Number: (714) 317-2025. |
| GIRL SCOUTS, OCEANSIDE SU THINKING DAY 2010 |
| Date: |
February 13, 2010 |
| Time: |
10am-1pm |
| Location: |
Luiseno Park (1069 Teal Way) |
| Details: |
Fifteen to twenty Girl Scout troops will host information booths with games and crafts highlighting Girl Scouts around the world. Public Information Number: (760) 583-9411. |
| SCHOLASTIC SURFING |
| Date: |
February 20-21, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-4:30pm |
| Location: |
South Pier Beach |
| Details: |
High school or middle school surfing. Public Information Number: (760) 439-0863. |
| POLAR PLUNGE |
| Date: |
February 27, 2010 |
| Time: |
8am-12pm |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
Event sponsored by the Special Olympics Southern California. Individuals will plunge into the ocean to raise money for Special Olympics. Public Information Number: (619) 283-6100. |
| MARCH 2010 |
| SCHOLASTIC SURFING |
| Date: |
March 6-7, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-4:30pm |
| Location: |
South Pier Beach |
| Details: |
High School/Middle school surfing. Public Information Number: (760) 439-0863. |
| WSA PRIME SURF CONTEST |
| Date: |
March 20-21, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-5pm |
| Location: |
South Jetty Harbor Beach |
| Details: |
WSA Prime surf contest. Public Information Number: (949) 361-1870. |
| ROHTO IRONMAN 70.3 CALIFORNIA AT OCEANSIDE |
| Date: |
March 27, 2010 Expo is open from March 25-27, 2010 |
| Time: |
6:40AM-4PM |
| Location: |
Oceanside Harbor |
| Details: |
Triathlon consisting of a 1.2 mile swim in the harbor, 56 mile bike ride throughout Oceanside harbor area and Camp Pendleton, and a 13.1 mile run south along The Strand and South Street. For more information please visit www.ironmancalifornia.com. |
| APRIL 2010 |
| CITY OF OCEANSIDE EASTER EGG HUNT |
| Date: |
April 3, 2010 |
| Time: |
10:00AM-11:00AM |
| Location: |
Buddy Todd Park (3000 Mesa Drive) |
| Details: |
Free Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 4-11. Three egg hunt areas. Event is sponsored by the City of Oceanside. Public Information Number: (760) 435-5041. |
| EASTSIDE COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT |
| Date: |
April 3, 2010 |
| Time: |
9:00AM-9:30AM |
| Location: |
Joe Balderrama Park (709 San Diego St.) |
| Details: |
Free Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 3 to 12. Events is sponsored by the Eastside United Community Action and the City of Oceanside. Public Information Number: (760) 435-3600. |
| SUNRISE ON THE SHORE 2010 |
| Date: |
April 4, 2010 |
| Time: |
6am-10am |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater (200 North The Strand) |
| Details: |
21st Annual Sunrise on the Shore. New Venture Christian Fellowship hosts special guest and serves all who attend the early morning Easter message. Easter message will be followed by entertainment and a buffet breakfast. Public Information Number: (760) 721-7777. |
| SCHOLASTIC SURFING |
| Date: |
April 10-12, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-4:30pm |
| Location: |
South Pier Beach |
| Details: |
High School/Middle school surfing. Public Information Number: (760) 439-0863. |
| OCEANSIDE YACHT CLUB OPENING DAY |
| Date: |
April 11, 2010 |
| Time: |
12:00PM-4:00PM |
| Location: |
1950 Harbor Drive North |
| Details: |
To celebrate the official opening of the sailing/boating season. Boats are regaled with nautical flags & parade from the Santa Margarita Yacht Club (Camp Pendleton to the I-dock in Oceanside Harbor. Champagne & refreshments will be served in the clubhouse afterwards. Public Information Number: (760) 722-5751. |
| AMERICAN VETERANS TRAVELING TRIBUTE (www.avtt.org) |
| Date: |
April 14-18, 2010 |
| Time: |
8am-8pm |
| Location: |
El Corazon Senior Center (3302 Senior Center Dr.) |
| Details: |
The AVTT present several cost of freedom memorials and exhibits with the center pierce bring the Travelling Wall (an 80 percent scale version of the Vietnam Memorial wall in Washington D.C. Event sponsored by the Rushing Wind Ministries & Bikers for Christ. Public Information Number: (760) 940-0257. |
| STOP TAXING US “2ND ANNUAL TAX DAY RALLY? |
| Date: |
April 15, 2010 |
| Time: |
5PM-7PM |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
Stop taxing us rally and Gubernatorial debate. Sponsored by Stop Taxing Us. Public Information Number: (760) 602-8442. |
| TOUR DE CURE |
| Date: |
April 17, 2010 |
| Time: |
9:30AM-2:30PM |
| Location: |
Mira Costa College’s Cardiff Campus Start/Finish |
| Details: |
American Diabetes Association presents Tour de Cure. Non-racing cycling event to raise money for diabetes. Rest stop at Melba Bishop Park. Public Information Number: 1-888-DIABETES. |
| DAYS OF ART 2010 |
| Date: |
April 17-18, 2010 |
| Time: |
10am-5pm |
| Location: |
Civic Center Parkway, Pier View Way, Ditmar & Freeman St. |
| Details: |
100 artist booths on streets and civic center. Public Information Number: (760) 433-3632. |
| 5K WALK FOR LIFE & HEALTH FAIR |
| Date: |
April 18, 2010 |
| Time: |
9am-3pm |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
Sponsored by the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation. Fundraiser, 5k walk, health fair with live band, health food vendors, & health screenings. Public Information Number: (760) 730-1471 or (888) 249-9575. |
| ISF |
| Date: |
April 24-25, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-4:30pm |
| Location: |
South Harbor Jetty |
| Details: |
Middle School State Championship sponsored by ISF. Public Information Number: (760) 476-1694. |
| MAY 2010 |
| OCEANSIDE POLICE SURF CONTEST |
| Date: |
May 1, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-1pm |
| Location: |
South Pier Beach |
| Details: |
Annual Police-sponsored surf contest for local Middle School Surf Teams. Public Information Number: (760) 435-4060. |
| FREEDOM SURF SERIES |
| Date: |
May 8, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-3pm |
| Location: |
South Pier Beach |
| Details: |
Anti-drug surf contest. Public Information Number: (760) 722-6363. |
| THE BEACH SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS |
| Date: |
May 14-16, 2010 |
| Time: |
8:00AM-5:00PM |
| Location: |
Oceanside Harbor Beach |
| Details: |
Beach Soccer Festival. Public Information Number: (760) 473-8329. |
| SUN DIEGO SURF SERIES |
| Date: |
May 22, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-5pm |
| Location: |
South Harbor Jetty |
| Details: |
Surf contest for all ages sponsored by Kater Enterprises. Public Information Number: (760) 607-4532. |
| JUNE 2010 |
| MOVIES IN THE PARK |
| Date: |
June 4, 2010 |
| Time: |
Dark |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater (220 North the Strand) |
| Details: |
The City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Division presents Movies in the Park. A free viewing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Public Information Number: (760) 435-5551. |
| U.S. OPEN ELITE TAE KWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Date: |
June 5, 2010 |
| Time: |
9am-5pm |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater & BRC |
| Details: |
Taekwondo Tournament. Public Information Number: (760) 724-5659. |
| RACE ACROSS AMERICA 2010 |
| Date: |
June 8-12, 2010 |
| Time: |
Various Times see http://www.raceacrossamerica.org for details |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
See http://www.raceacrossamerica.org for details. Public Information Number: (866) 460-4288. |
| FM 94/9 INDEPENDENCE JAM |
| Date: |
June 13, 2010 |
| Time: |
5:00PM-10:00PM (Gates open at 4PM) |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
FM 94/9 annual all ages concert event. Public Information Number: (619) 291-9797. |
| OCEANSIDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION |
| Date: |
June 16, 2010 |
| Time: |
4pm-8pm |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
High School graduation ceremony. Public Information Number: (760) 722-8201. |
| JUNETEENTH MULTICULTURAL CELEBRATION AND STREET FESTIVAL |
| Date: |
June 19, 2010 |
| Time: |
10am-7pm |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
Multicultural celebration. Public Information Number: (760) 754-9686. |
| JULY 2010 |
| CONCERT IN THE PARK “MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL” |
| Date: |
July 10, 2010 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM-7:00PM |
| Location: |
Buddy Todd Park (3000 Mesa Drive) |
| Details: |
Free Concert sponsored by the City of Oceanside Parks & Recreation Division and the Arts Commission. Public Information Number: (760) 435-5041. |
| KSON COUNTRY FEST NORTH - CANCELLED |
| Date: |
July 17, 2010 |
| Time: |
TBA |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
KSON 97.3 & 02.1 FM annual all ages concert event. Public Information Number: (619) 291-9797. |
| KIFM 98.1 JAZZ AT THE BEACH |
| Date: |
July 17, 2010 (DATE CHANGE FROM 18 TO 17) |
| Time: |
5:00PM-8:00PM (Gates open at 4:00PM) |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
21 and up smooth jazz concert event. KIFM Jazz at the Beach with NORMAN BROWN, BRENDA RUSSLE, PHIL PERRY & JESSY J. Public Information Number: (619) 291-9797. |
| OCEANSIDE HEALING CRUSADE |
| Date: |
July 23-24, 2010 |
| Time: |
6am-9:30pm |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
The Potter’s House Christian Fellowship Church present their annual healing crusade. Public Information Number: (760) 477-3901. |
| AUGUST 2010 |
| CONCERT IN THE PARK |
| Date: |
August 13, 2010 |
| Time: |
5:30PM-8:00PM |
| Location: |
Rancho Del Oro Park (College & Avenida Empresa) |
| Details: |
Concert sponsored by the City of Oceanside Parks & Recreation Division and the Arts Commission. Public Information Number: (760) 435-5041. |
| 26TH ANNUAL OLSC CONTEST AND BEACH FESTIVAL |
| Date: |
August 13-15, 2010 |
| Time: |
6AM-5PM |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater & South Pier Beach |
| Details: |
Longboard surfing contest sponsored by the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club. Public Information Number: (760) 931-0301. |
| GERMAN SHEPHERD CLUB OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, SPECIALTY SHOW |
| Date: |
August 14-15, 2010 |
| Time: |
9AM-4PM |
| Location: |
Buddy Todd Park (3000 Mesa Drive) |
| Details: |
AKC Dog Show. Events sponsored by the German Shepherd Dog Club of San Diego County, Inc. Public Information Number: . |
| 4TH ANNUAL WILD DUCK 5K CROSS COUNTRY RACE |
| Date: |
August 21, 2010 |
| Time: |
8:00AM-9:10AM |
| Location: |
Guajome Regional Park |
| Details: |
5k cross country race sponsored by the North County Roadrunners and Mission Vista High School. Public Information Number: (760) 723-3257. |
| WORLD BODYSURFING CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Date: |
August 21-22, 2010 |
| Time: |
6AM-5PM |
| Location: |
Oceanside Pier |
| Details: |
34th annual Bodysurfing contest sponsored by Scott Hubbell Productions Inc. Contest is run in heats by age group. Judges on the pier. Public Information Number: (760) 802-7452. |
| SEPTEMBER 2010 |
| MOVIES IN THE PARK |
| Date: |
September 4, 2010 |
| Time: |
Dark |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater (220 North the Strand) |
| Details: |
The City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation Division presents Movies in the Park. A free viewing of the Swiss Family Robinson. Public Information Number: (760) 435-5551. |
| SURF FOR THE SEA & OSIDE FIREFIGHTERS SURF EVENT |
| Date: |
September 10-12, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-4:30pm |
| Location: |
North Pier Beach |
| Details: |
14th Annual Surf for the sea Memorial Surf. Memorial surf event in honor of local surfers who have passed away. Benefit for the environment and Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter. Public Information Number: (760) 439-0863. |
| KIFM 98.1 JAZZ AT THE BEACH |
| Date: |
September 25, 2010 |
| Time: |
3:40PM-6:40PM (Gates open at 2:30PM) |
| Location: |
Pier Amphitheater |
| Details: |
21 and up smooth jazz concert event. KIFM Jazz at the Beach with EUGE GROOVE, MARC ANTOINE & PAUL BROWN. Public Information Number: (619) 291-9797. |
| NSSA OPEN SEASON |
| Date: |
September 25-26, 2010 |
| Time: |
7am-6pm |
| Location: |
South Jetty |
| Details: |
Surfing Contest. Public Information Number: (714) 378-0899. |
| OCTOBER 2010 |
| JIM BEAM SURFTAG |
| Date: |
October 9, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:30AM-5:30PM |
| Location: |
North Pier Beach |
| Details: |
TTeam Surf Competition. For more information please visit www.jimbeamsuftag.com. |
| PRIDE AT THE BEACH |
| Date: |
October 9, 2010 |
| Time: |
11AM-6PM |
| Location: |
Parking Lot # 30 |
| Details: |
Third annual Pride at the Beach. Pride @ The Beach is a gay pride event sponsored by the North County LBGBT Coalition. Public Information Number: (760) 672-1848. |
| NSSA EXPLORER SEASON |
| Date: |
October 23-24, 2010 |
| Time: |
7AM-6PM |
| Location: |
North Pier Beach |
| Details: |
Surfing Contest. Public Information Number: (714) 378-0899. |
| NOVEMBER 2010 |
| VOLCOM BLOWFISH SURF SERIES |
| Date: |
November 6, 2010 |
| Time: |
7:30AM-4:30PM |
| Location: |
South Harbor Jetty |
| Details: |
Free surfing contest for local kids. Public Information Number: (949) 646-2175 ext. 6302. |
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