As August unfolds, Oceanside is set to host a variety of events that cater to diverse interests. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:
First Friday Art Walk
Date: August 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Oceanside Cultural Arts District
Kick off the month with the First Friday Art Walk, celebrating its 13th season. This free, family-friendly event features over 60 local artists and makers showcasing unique, handmade works in Artist Alley and the Civic Center Library Plaza. Enjoy live music throughout the evening and take advantage of free admission to the Oceanside Museum of Art from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, including a docent-led tour at 6:00 PM.
Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest & Beach Festival
Date: August 7, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Oceanside Pier
Experience the 41st Annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest and Beach Festival. This event brings together some of the best longboard surfers in the world at the Oceanside Pier. Enjoy the surfing competitions and immerse yourself in the vibrant beach festival atmosphere.
North County Health & Wellness Fair
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: Oceanside Civic Center Plaza
Promoting health and wellness, this fair offers a variety of resources and information to the community. Engage with local health professionals, participate in wellness activities, and learn more about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Super Girl Surf Festival
Dates: August 21 – 23, 2026
Location: Oceanside Pier
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Super Girl Surf Festival is the world’s largest women’s surf, music, sports, and lifestyle festival. The event features over 160 top female surf pros, free concerts from major artists, and a festival village packed with family-friendly activities, including an all-female DJ showcase, fitness and wellness classes, celebrity speakers and panels, a female art exhibition, roller skating, an adult beverage garden, local food tents, and more than 50 brand activations. The festival also includes competitions in beach volleyball, soccer, flag football, cheer and dance, lifesaving, longboarding, skateboarding, inline skating, quad skating, and BMX.
These events offer a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community and enjoy the vibrant culture of Oceanside. Mark your calendars and make the most of what the city has to offer this August.