Jumpin' July Events
Enjoy the full swing of summer in Southern California at Oceanside! It’s the perfect beach getaway with a wide range of activities and events that will keep you coming back for more. Oceanside offers a unique blend of family-friendly, artistic, musical, entertaining, and adventurous things to do for every occasion. Plan your next visit with the list of our upcoming events, giving you a taste of what you can experience this July along our sunny coastline. To see all of July’s events and future happenings, check out our Oceanside Event Calendar.
What's Happening
Star Spangled Market
🎆🇺🇸 Get ready to kick off your Fourth of July early at the Star Spangled Market! 🎉 Join us July 2nd from 5-9 pm for classic cookout eats, backyard BBQ beats, patriotic face art, & more! Bring your red, white, and blue spirit to downtown Oceanside! ...
Oceanside Fireworks Show
Oceanside Fireworks Show The Oceanside Parks and Recreation Department will host an incredible fireworks display on Friday, July 3, 2026, in a joint celebration of Independence Day and the 138th anniversary of the City’s incorporation on July 3, 1888. A spectacular fireworks show will begin at 9:00 p.m. in the heart of Oceanside at the […] ...
Oceanside Museum of Art presents Street Level X Art WalkRepeating Event
Located in the heart of the Oceanside Cultural District, OMA invites you to step into the Museum for a drink, enjoy a docent-led tour of our current exhibitions, and explore local artists and makers featured in The Museum Store and on our Terrace. From handcrafted goods to creative inspiration, OMA is proud to be a […] ...
July 3rd Summer Spectacular
Celebrate summer in style at Frontwave Arena’s 3rd of July Summer Spectacular presented by TrueCare! Join us from 5:30–10:30 PM for a 21+ night packed with live music, interactive games, and a high-energy atmosphere to kick off your holiday weekend. Enjoy an elevated food menu featuring delicious bites available throughout the evening, along with specialty […] ...
4th of July at Del Mar Beach
4th of July at Del Mar Beach Celebrate Independence Day at the Beach! Join MCCS Camp Pendleton for a fantastic 4th of July celebration at Del Mar Beach! 2026 Schedule TBD, the following is a previous year’s schedule of events Schedule 6am-10pm Beach Hours 8am-7pm Concessions / Vendors 10am-3pm Family Fun Zone 4pm-7pm Live DJ […] ...
22nd Annual O’Fest
22nd Annual O’Fest The 21st Annual O’Fest is almost here! Celebrate Independence Day O’Side style with over 25 local food + retail vendors dots, family-friendly fun, and a full day by the beach! ☀️🌊 📍July 4 | Oceanside Strand | 9 am – Sunset ...
4th of July Flyover at The Rooftop Bar
Head to the The Rooftop Bar for one of Oceanside’s most iconic Fourth of July traditions as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Presented in partnership with Show Boss Productions, the festivities begin at 4:00 PM with a ceremonial Presentation of the Colors, followed by the San Diego Salute Formation Flyover soaring above […] ...
Free First Sunday Art For All: LGBTQ+ Celebration at Oceanside Museum of Art
Join OMA’s Free First Sundays for Art for All! Each month, OMA welcomes friends and neighbors on Free First Sundays to join in Art for All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. In recognition and celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June, come continue the conversation in […] ...
San Diego Strike Force Home Game at Frontwave ArenaRepeating Event
Head to Frontwave Arena for a high energy IFL (Indoor Football League) home game with the San Diego Strike Force! April 17 – San Diego Strike Force vs Quad City Steamwheelers April 26 – San Diego Strike Force vs Tucson Sugar Skulls May 23 – San Diego Strike Force vs Northern Arizona Wranglers June 19 […] ...
19 July 2026
Star Theatre Company Presents, School of Rock – The MusicalRepeating Event
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical is a two-hour, two-act show (plus intermission), based on the hit movie. The tuner follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of […] ...
Oceanside Bombers Home Game at Frontwave ArenaRepeating Event
Head to Frontwave Arena for a Oceanside Bombers Arena Football home game! May 3 – Oceanside Bombers Football vs Minnesota Monsters 5pm May 24 – Oceanside Bombers Football vs Kentucky Barrels 6pm June 7 – Oceanside Bombers Football vs Minnesota Monsters 5pm June 14 – Oceanside Bombers Football vs Washington Wolfpack 3pm July 10 – […] ...
The Spongebob Musical: Youth EditionRepeating Event
OTCYA presents “The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition,” a high-energy, family-friendly production from July 10 – 19, 2026 at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! This performance is the culmination of our Summer Teen Intensive, showcasing the talent, creativity, and hard work of our young performers. When a volcano threatens to […] ...
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