Operation Appreciation Day Located at the Pier Amphitheater, Each May, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce sponsors this appreciation event to honor the active duty Marines and their families with food, fun, and music., 760-901-4011

Regal Cinemas Oceanside 16 401 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054, First run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that also features comfortable seating and a large concession stand., 760-439-1733

Show Palace, The 1527 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054, San Diego County's premier live entertainment destination, this place provides live music, dancing, and dining., 760-439-3277

Oceanside Days of Art Located at Oceanside Civic Center & Pier View Way, This annual two-day event is held each April, and it showcases a variety of multimedia arts, as well as offers an array of music and entertainment., 760-433-3632

Indian Pow Wow Located at San Luis Rey Mission Grounds, This two-day festival is held each June and it includes American Indian dances, contests, food, and arts and crafts booths., 760-724-8505

Oceanside Grand Prix Located on Cleveland Street, This event, which takes place in July, consists of a fast and exciting, spectator-friendly, four-corner course on Cleveland, Pier View, Tremont, and Sportfisher, with the start and finish line on Cleveland. Racers are categorized by gender, age, and skill level., 310-864-2115

Oceanside Freedom Days Parade Coast Avenue Highway 101, Oceanside, CA 92054, Located on Wisconsin Avenue to Civic Center Drive, This Fourth of July celebration begins with a parade and it is followed by a street fair with music, food vendors, and retail booths. A fireworks show after sunset at Oceanside Pier will complete the evening., 760-754-4512