10 Awesome Oceanside Events This April
As the weather continues to heat up and the hills become covered in blooming flowers, Oceanside welcomes you with open arms offering a variety of things to do to make your trip a memorable one! This month some of Oceanside’s most famous events are back, offering a fantastic opportunity for all ages to witness something special and participate in the festivities! Events include the iconic IRONMAN traithlon, Harbor Wine Cruise, Egg Hunt’s, the popular First Friday: Art Walk and much more! April really is a special time to visit and experience all that Oceanside has to offer.
To see the rest of the events taking place this month and beyond be sure to visit the Oceanside Event Calendar.
IRONKIDS Oceanside Fun Run
What: IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside is back, promising an exciting day of racing on the intense 70.3 mile course. Prior to the main event on Saturday, the IRONKIDS Oceanside Fun Run will be held for ages 3-13. The race distance options include 1 mile and a 1/2 mile, which can be chosen on race day. The price for each participating racer is $20, and parents, family and friends are all invited to come and cheer on their little racers and enjoy the festivities. To register visit IRONKIDS Oceanside Fun Run.
When: Friday, April 5, 2019, 5pm
Where: Oceanside Pier, 301 The Strand N Oceanside, CA 92054 USA
More Info: To learn more about the big race on Saturday visit IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside
First Friday Art Walk
What: Celebrate the thriving arts and culture scene in the heart of downtown Oceanside. Art Walk will also showcase live performances, music, poetry, art education, and culinary and pop-up art galleries showcased in local businesses and public spaces. Admission is free and open to the public, and admission into the Oceanside Museum of Art is half-priced during the Art Walk.
When: Friday, April 5, 2019, 5pm-9pm
Where: Downtown Oceanside
More Info: Oceanside Art Walk
IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside
What: Athletes from around the world come to Oceanside for the annual IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon. The course consists of a 1.2 mile swim in the Pacific Ocean, 56 mile bike loop through Camp Pendleton, and 13.1 mile run along Oceanside’s coast. Everyone is welcome to cheer on the athletes as they complete this intense course!
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 6:30am-5pm
Where: Oceanside Harbor and Pier, 1540 N Harbor Drive Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside California
Oceanside Harbor Wine Cruise
What: Join Oceanside Adventures and Beach House Winery on the first Saturday of every month for a 90-minute evening cruise aboard a luxurious catamaran through the beautiful Oceanside Harbor. The cruise features an appetizer platter and three tastes of wines from Beach House Winery. Cost is $39 per person, 21 and over.
When: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 5pm-6:30pm
Where: Oceanside Adventures, 256 Harbor Drive South, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Oceanside Whale Watching
Spring Egg Hunt and Storytime
What: The Mission Branch Library is hosting a fun Spring Egg hunt and storytime for children ages 0-7. Children will get to meet the Springtime Bunny, listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy an egg hunt with non-food treats! Two programs will be offered, one in English from 10:30am – 11:30am, and one in Spanish from 11:30am – 12:30pm.
When: Friday, April 12, 2019, 10:30am-12:30pm
Where: Mission Branch Library, 3861 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
More Info: Oceanside Public Library Events
13th Annual Oceanside Jazz Festival
What: The Oceanside Jazz Festival consists of educational and performance opportunities for school and community jazz bands and choirs, and featured concerts by internationally recognized performing artists. 36+ school choirs will perform at MiraCosta Concert Hall stage on Friday & Saturday! Guest artists – Michelle Nicolle (Australia), Kenny Washington (Bay area) & Sammy K (LA).
When: Friday & Saturday, April 12-13, 2019, 7:30pm
Where: MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA, 92056
More Info: The Oceanside Jazz Festival
Annual City of Oceanside Easter Egg Hunt
What: Come enjoy a FREE family friendly egg hunt featuring various prizes, a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, and starting at 10:30am a magic show for the whole family to enjoy! This event is free for children ages 3-11.
When: Saturday, April 20, 2019, 10am-11am
Where: Mance Buchanon Park, 425 College Blvd. Oceanside CA
More Info: Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Earth Day Festival
What: Grab your family and friends for North County’s largest Earth Day celebration in downtown Oceanside! Earth Festival is a free event with fun and exciting attractions for everyone including live music from local bands! This festival will also include environmental education, product vendors, and a Kids-Eco Zone where children will be inspired by our local environment to save water, recycle right, and enjoy the great outdoors.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10am-3pm
Where: Downtown Oceanside, 311 N Tremont St Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Earth Month Oceanside
North County Farm to Fork Culinary Tour
What: What’s better than an organic farm? An organic farm with an ocean view! You’ll start your day at the home of Carlsbad’s artisan bakery, Prager Brothers Artisan Breads. You’ll tour the bakery with one of the Prager brothers! Learn about their sourcing, commitment to quality and old world bread-making from the pros! After your tour you’ll sample some of their fresh baked goods and a cup of locally roasted coffee from Steady State Coffee Roasters. Then you will be taken through the fields of Cyclops Farms here in Oceanside while learning about Farmer Luke’s farming philosophy and tasting some of the seasonal bounty. After the farm tour the group will head to local restaurant Wrench & Rodent, during this time Chef Davin will discuss his no-waste cooking style, his partnership with Cyclops Farms and his seasonal offerings from locally sourced seafood and produce. Finally, end the day learning about the world’s oldest beverage while sipping on a mead flight from the pros at Golden Coast Mead! Golden Coast Mead will also discuss their commitment to our environment, the future of our bees as well as their commitment to our community as a whole.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10am-4pm
Where: Cyclops Farms, 1448 Avocado Rd, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Epicurean San Diego
In Your Neighborhood Block Party
What: The In Your Neighborhood w/ Lou Niles Block Party returns to Oceanside! From noon to 8pm the day will be filled with music and a festival of local businesses in the parking lot. The event is for all ages and is FREE. Music acts include The Paragraphs, Western Setting, Montalban Quintet, Mistress 77, Parker Meridien, Cheyenne Benton and the El Camino High School Jazz Quintet with more music and festival supporters to be announced.
When: Saturday, April 27, 2019, 12pm-8pm
Where: Pour House Oceanside, 1903 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054-6432
More Info: IYN with Lou Niles
