Numerous activites for children through community programs include surfing, play, outings, camps and sports. Oceanside is a great place to raise children.. 

Oceanside Orchids and Parrots  3015 Skyline Drive, Oceanside, CA  760-721-5661 Open Sundays   

Skydiving, Oceanside Municipal Airport  480 Airport Road  Oceanside, California  Specializing in  First Time Tandem Jumps,  AFF First Jump Courses, Skydive with AFP or S/L  760-721-6303  or toll free  888-300-6966 

CAPA Art Show - Saturdays &  Sundays, CAPA  Regional artists selling original art, reproductions, and various associated items. California Assoc. of Prof. Artists, Harbor Drive South between Harbor shops & coffee shop,   760-721-7452

CALIFORNIA SURF MUSEUM  Open daily  223 North Coast Highway
Surfing exhibits, boards, photos, and memorabilia – World Famous! www.surfmuseum.org or 760-721-6876

Farmers Market - Every Thursday Oceanside Vendors sell fresh produce, flowers, and natural food products. Pier View Way (between Coast Highway & Ditmar Street)   Information: 760-435-3543

HERITAGE PARK VILLAGE MUSEUM AND TOURS Ongoing -- March-January  220 Peyri Drive
Heritage Park centers around a main street lined with many of Oceanside’s original buildings and period furnishings. Historical buildings open on Sundays or by arranged tour.   Friends of Heritage Park, 760-433-8297

MIRA COSTA COLLEGE'S KRUGLAK GALLERY Ongoing --  One Barnard Drive Changing exhibits. (760) 795-6657

MISSION SAN LUIS REY DE FRANCIA Ongoing -- Open daily   4050 Mission Avenue Come explore North County’s National Historic Landmark, the King of the Missions, established in 1798. www.sanluisrey.org or 760-757-3651

OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL MUSEUM   -  305 North Nevada (Fire Station #1)   Information: 760-722-4786 

OCEANSIDE MUSEUM OF ART Ongoing -- 704 Pier View Way   Changing exhibitions of regional and national art, museum store, educational programs, and docent tours. 760-721-ARTS

Summer Seagaze Concerts Serices at Beach Amphitheater  300 N. The Strand