Deals & Events
A little something for following along, plus what’s happening on the sand, the pier and the harbor.
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Surf contests, pier and harbor events in Oceanside. Grab your gear before you go.
Heads up: some big pier and beach events (like IRONMAN, races and festivals) close our area, so the Shack may be closed or have limited hours those days. Text us at (619) 354-0299 to check before you come.
- Weekly
Sunset Market (MainStreet Oceanside)
Every Thursday, 5–9 pm, all year
Pier View Way and Tremont St, Downtown Oceanside (a short walk from the pier)
Food and music street fair with up to 240 booths. Closed Thanksgiving week and in bad weather. Theme nights include the Haunted Market (Oct 29) and Holiday Gift Markets (Dec 3, 10 and 17).
Source: mainstreetoceanside.com
- Monthly
Surfrider beach cleanup (Oceanside)
1st Saturday of each month
Oceanside (meeting spot on the sign-up page)
Free public beach cleanup by Surfrider San Diego volunteers. Register before you go; weather dependent.
Source: Surfrider Foundation San Diego
- Oct3
Worship Night with 1K Phew
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Oceanside Pier Amphitheater
Free concert night, 5–10 pm (free tickets on Eventbrite).
Source: Eventbrite
- Oct24
Bike the Coast
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Starts under the Oceanside Pier on the Strand
Bike rides of 7 to 100 miles, rain or shine, with a finish festival by the pier. Expo Friday, Oct 23.
Source: bikethecoastsd.com
- Oct24
Scholastic Surf Series: high school contest
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty
School surf team contest (San Diego Divisions 3 & 4).
Source: Scholastic Surf Series
- Oct25
Día de los Muertos Festival and car show
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Downtown Oceanside, Pier View Way area
25th annual festival, 10 am–4 pm, with the Por Siempre Car Club car show.
- Nov7
A Sublime Life Sobriety Festival
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater
Free music festival, 11 am–4 pm.
Source: Oceanside Art Walk calendar
- Nov15
Scholastic Surf Series: high school contest
Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Oceanside, south side of the pier
School surf team contest (San Diego Divisions 1 & 2).
Source: Scholastic Surf Series
- Nov26
O’side Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Run
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Downtown Oceanside; finishes on the Strand
Thanksgiving morning 5K with water views. Early wave starts 7:00 am. Expo Nov 25 at Junior Seau Beach Community Center.
Source: osideturkeytrot.com
- Dec3
Holiday Tree Lighting
Thu, Dec 3, 2026
Regal Cinema Plaza at the Sunset Market, Downtown Oceanside
Holiday tree lighting during the Sunset Market, with the first Holiday Gift Market.
Source: mainstreetoceanside.com
- Dec12
Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Oceanside Harbor
Decorated boats circle the harbor in the evening (Oceanside Yacht Club calendar).
Source: Oceanside Yacht Club
- Dec13
Scholastic Surf Series: high school contest
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty
School surf team contest (San Diego Divisions 1 & 2).
Source: Scholastic Surf Series
- Jan30
Scholastic Surf Series: middle school contests
Sat, Jan 30, 2027 – Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Oceanside, south side of the pier
San Diego middle school surf team contests.
Source: Scholastic Surf Series
- TBA
Movie at the Pier (Oceanside Parks & Recreation)
2027 dates not announced (2026 screenings were in February and May)
Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater
Free outdoor movie nights at the amphitheater.
Source: City of Oceanside
- Feb28
Scholastic Surf Series: high school contest
Sun, Feb 28, 2027
Oceanside, south side of the pier
School surf team contest (San Diego Divisions 1 & 2).
Source: Scholastic Surf Series
- Mar20
Scholastic Surf Series High School State Championships
Sat, Mar 20, 2027 – Mon, Mar 22, 2027
Oceanside Harbor, South Jetty
Backup dates April 24–26, 2027 because of harbor dredging.
Source: Scholastic Surf Series
- Apr3
IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside
Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Oceanside Harbor swim; run along the Strand by the pier
Triathlon race day. Race week runs April 1–4, 2027.
Source: ironman.com
- TBA
Beach Soccer Championships
Usually late May (2026 was May 29–31)
Oceanside Harbor Beach
The West Coast’s largest beach soccer festival. 2027 dates not announced yet.
Source: Visit Oceanside
- Paused
RAAM (Race Across America), Oceanside start
2027 edition paused per organizers; watch for updates
Start by the Oceanside Pier (Junior Seau Beach Community Center)
The coast-to-coast bike race starts in Oceanside, usually in mid-June. In August 2026 the organizers paused RAAM, RAW and RAE for 2027.
- TBA
Free Concert at the Pier: Summer Kickoff
Usually June (2026 was June 20)
Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater
Free summer concert by Oceanside Parks & Recreation. 2027 date not announced yet.
Source: Visit Oceanside
- TBA
O’Fest: 4th of July on the Strand
Usually July 4 (2027 details not announced)
Oceanside Strand
Independence Day with local food and retail vendors, 9 am to sunset (2026 edition).
Source: Visit Oceanside
- TBA
Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration
Usually July (2026 was July 11)
Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater
Traditional dancing, music and food. 2027 date not announced yet.
Source: Visit Oceanside
- TBA
Oceanside Longboard Surf Contest & Beach Festival
Usually early August (2026 was August 7–9)
Oceanside Pier and Amphitheater
Free three-day longboard contest and beach festival by the Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club. 2027 dates not announced yet.
Source: Visit Oceanside
- TBA
World Bodysurfing Championships
Usually mid-August (2026 was August 15–16)
Oceanside Pier
Bodysurfing and handboarding contest with 350–400 competitors. 2027 dates not announced yet.
Source: worldbodysurfing.org
- TBA
Super Girl Surf Festival (Super Girl Pro)
Usually late August (2026 was August 21–23)
Oceanside Pier and Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater
The world’s largest women’s surf contest with free concerts. 2027 dates not announced yet.
Source: supergirlsurfpro.com
- TBA
U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship
Usually September (2026 was September 10–13)
North side of the Oceanside Pier
Adaptive surfing championship. 2027 dates not announced yet.
Source: Visit Oceanside
Dates come from each event’s organizer or Visit Oceanside. Always check the event link before you go, since dates can change.