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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
International War Games
Get ready for “International War Games,” headlined by USA vs Russia and including participants from South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, China, Japan, Israel, bringing in their elite military combatants for a unique pay-per-view event to be aired live from Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, CA. Presented by ISME PPV, created and produced by Tony Martinez, President of […] ...
Candlelight Jazz: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King ColeRepeating Event
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole at Star Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...
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