COMMUNITY UPDATES & EVENTS
This page shares community gatherings, remembrances, and activities taking place across Oceanside. Events listed here reflect neighborhood-based efforts and trusted community partnerships. Dates and details are shared to help families stay informed and connected.
ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER NIGHT · Frontwave Arena
Sunday, December 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Frontwave Arena · Oceanside
A community recognition night celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander communities, with youth participation and family attendance. Selected youth will be honored on the court, followed by a professional basketball game.
Sunday, December 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM
Frontwave Arena · Oceanside
A community recognition night celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander communities, with youth participation and family attendance. Selected youth will be honored on the court, followed by a professional basketball game.
COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION · City of Oceanside Community Relations Commission Ad Hoc
Monday, December 15, 2025 · 6:00–7:30 PM
Melba Bishop Recreation Center
A community listening session providing space for residents to share concerns, experiences, and ideas related to neighborhood issues, equity, and community well-being. City representatives and commissioners will be present to listen directly to community voices.
Monday, December 15, 2025 · 6:00–7:30 PM
Melba Bishop Recreation Center
A community listening session providing space for residents to share concerns, experiences, and ideas related to neighborhood issues, equity, and community well-being. City representatives and commissioners will be present to listen directly to community voices.
19TH ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT VIGIL & REMEMBRANCE
Saturday, December 20, 2025 • Evening
Neighborhood Locations
· Crown Heights Resource Center
· Balderrama Park (Basketball Courts)
· Libby Lake Resource Center (Courtyard)
· Melba Bishop Recreation Center (near pickleball courts)
· John Landes Park
A community gathering honoring lives lost to violence, with space for reflection, candle lighting, and remembrance.
Saturday, December 20, 2025 • Evening
Neighborhood Locations
· Crown Heights Resource Center
· Balderrama Park (Basketball Courts)
· Libby Lake Resource Center (Courtyard)
· Melba Bishop Recreation Center (near pickleball courts)
· John Landes Park
A community gathering honoring lives lost to violence, with space for reflection, candle lighting, and remembrance.
HOLIDAY OF HOPE · Community Support Event
December 2025 · Evening
Oceanside Unified School District
A seasonal community support event serving families through food, gifts, and resources during the holidays. SOS supports neighborhood partners in uplifting families identified through trusted school and community networks.
December 2025 · Evening
Oceanside Unified School District
A seasonal community support event serving families through food, gifts, and resources during the holidays. SOS supports neighborhood partners in uplifting families identified through trusted school and community networks.
LEI MAKING WORKSHOP · Community Cultural Workshop
Monday, February 23, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 PM
John Landes Park · Community Room
A community workshop on lei making sponsored by the Oceanside Public Library and supported by Save Our Streets and the Oceanside Samoan Cultural Committee. Connected to the Multi-Cultural Celebration on Saturday, March 14, at Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, featuring Traditional Japanese Taiko Drums, Azteca Dance, and Samoan Cultural Performance — Open to the public.
Monday, February 23, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 PM
John Landes Park · Community Room
A community workshop on lei making sponsored by the Oceanside Public Library and supported by Save Our Streets and the Oceanside Samoan Cultural Committee. Connected to the Multi-Cultural Celebration on Saturday, March 14, at Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, featuring Traditional Japanese Taiko Drums, Azteca Dance, and Samoan Cultural Performance — Open to the public.
MBRC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC OUTREACH · City of Oceanside Parks & Recreation
Tuesday, February 24 – Wednesday, February 25, 2026 · 5:30–7:00 PM (Tue) · 7:00–8:30 PM (Wed)
Melba Bishop Recreation Center
A two-day public outreach session for community input on $500,000 in capital improvements at Melba Bishop Recreation Center. SOS and area residents attended both sessions to advocate for a regulation-size multipurpose sports field with lighting — a longstanding request from backgate and valley community members.
Tuesday, February 24 – Wednesday, February 25, 2026 · 5:30–7:00 PM (Tue) · 7:00–8:30 PM (Wed)
Melba Bishop Recreation Center
A two-day public outreach session for community input on $500,000 in capital improvements at Melba Bishop Recreation Center. SOS and area residents attended both sessions to advocate for a regulation-size multipurpose sports field with lighting — a longstanding request from backgate and valley community members.
SOS SPORTS & COMMUNITY FORUM
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM
John Landes Park · Community Room
A community forum focused on equitable field access, youth athletics, and neighborhood advocacy. Residents, youth leaders, and local representatives invited.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM
John Landes Park · Community Room
A community forum focused on equitable field access, youth athletics, and neighborhood advocacy. Residents, youth leaders, and local representatives invited.
CITY COUNCIL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WORKSHOP · City of Oceanside
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Oceanside City Council Chambers
A city council workshop on capital improvements for Oceanside parks and facilities.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Oceanside City Council Chambers
A city council workshop on capital improvements for Oceanside parks and facilities.
CSUSM UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SPRING CONTENT EXHIBIT PRESENTS · Wayfinding Community-Campus Vā
Thursday, March 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
California State University San Marcos · Kellogg Library, 3rd Floor
Reception featuring food and performance by the CSUSM Pasefika Islander Student Association. A spring exhibit centered on community wayfinding, relational space (vā), and student cultural presence.
Thursday, March 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
California State University San Marcos · Kellogg Library, 3rd Floor
Reception featuring food and performance by the CSUSM Pasefika Islander Student Association. A spring exhibit centered on community wayfinding, relational space (vā), and student cultural presence.
GANG INTERVENTION ROUNDTABLE · The Wheel
Monday, March 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Lived Experiences Center · 610 N. Redondo Dr., Oceanside
A coordinated community roundtable focused on youth intervention, neighborhood safety, and direct response strategies.
Monday, March 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Lived Experiences Center · 610 N. Redondo Dr., Oceanside
A coordinated community roundtable focused on youth intervention, neighborhood safety, and direct response strategies.
OUSD SCHOOL BOARD MEETING · Oceanside Unified School District
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Chavez Middle School · Oceanside
A regular school board meeting. SOS and OSCC in attendance to support Oceanside Pop Warner.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Chavez Middle School · Oceanside
A regular school board meeting. SOS and OSCC in attendance to support Oceanside Pop Warner.
OCEANSIDE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING · City of Oceanside
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Oceanside City Hall
A regular Parks & Recreation Commission meeting attended by SOS representatives.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Oceanside City Hall
A regular Parks & Recreation Commission meeting attended by SOS representatives.
ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION BANQUET · Save Our Streets
Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM
John Landes Park · Oceanside
An annual banquet honoring Oceanside Police and Fire Department first responders. Hosted by Pastor Sheldon. Contact: (760) 529-2484.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM
John Landes Park · Oceanside
An annual banquet honoring Oceanside Police and Fire Department first responders. Hosted by Pastor Sheldon. Contact: (760) 529-2484.
MULTI-CULTURAL CELEBRATION · Oceanside Near & Far
Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 1:00–3:00 PM
Oceanside Civic Center · Public Library Plaza (Outdoor)
Featuring:
• Traditional Japanese Taiko Drums
• Samoan Cultural Performance (Grace Full Gospel)
• Azteca Danza
Open to the public.
Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 1:00–3:00 PM
Oceanside Civic Center · Public Library Plaza (Outdoor)
Featuring:
• Traditional Japanese Taiko Drums
• Samoan Cultural Performance (Grace Full Gospel)
• Azteca Danza
Open to the public.
38TH ANNUAL OCEANSIDE SAMOAN CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Sunday, July 5 to Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Weeklong
Oceanside · California
An annual cultural week honoring Samoan history, families, and community through education, ceremony, and gathering across Oceanside.
→ Learn more at the Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration, oceansidesamoan.org
Sunday, July 5 to Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Weeklong
Oceanside · California
An annual cultural week honoring Samoan history, families, and community through education, ceremony, and gathering across Oceanside.
→ Learn more at the Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration, oceansidesamoan.org
