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What's Happening Oceanside? Things To Do This Weekend

Pumpkin Patches, Nerd Market and Job Fair are all happening this weekend in (or near) Oceanside.

Pumpkin patches and fields offer a ton of autumn fun for the family.
Pumpkin patches and fields offer a ton of autumn fun for the family. (Lisa Frost | Patch)

OCEANSIDE, CA — There are always so many great things to do in Oceanside it can be hard to choose. Here's our Patch pick of the best things to do this weekend.

Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Area Pumpkin Fields To Visit In 2021
Popular pumpkin patches and fields in California offer a ton of autumn fun for the family.

Oceanside Job Fair on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m
Hundreds of Open Jobs at this Saturday's Oceanside Job Fair located at the Civic Center Plaza.

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Nevada St. Nerd Market - Saturday, September 25, 10am-4pm
Nevada Corner Market brings together comic book lovers, anime fans, local artists, cosplayers, toy/card collectors and video game fanatics. Hosted by: Panels Comics + Coffee, and Cynthia’s Artistic Expressions. Location: 713 Mission Ave (Corner of N Nevada St. and Mission Ave)

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California Surf Museum is Celebrating 30 Years in Oceanside - September 29 at 6pm
The California Surf Museum officially opened in Oceanside in September 1991. Click here to see photos and read more about the 1991 grand opening. Help celebrate their 30th Anniversary with Carl Ackerman and honored guest Woody Ekstrom, topped off with a bit of cake and champagne.

Meet the City of Oceanside and Celebrate the Chamber's 125th Anniversary
September 30 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This event gives Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members and guests, the opportunity to connect with local elected officials, City of Oceanside staff members, other businesses, and community leaders. The Meet the City of Oceanside event includes appetizers and a no-host bar. The cost is $55 for Chamber members and $95 for non-members.

COMING IN OCTOBER:

First Friday Art Walk - October 1st, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Artist Alley

Taste Of Oceanside -Saturday, October 2
Downtown Oceanside's premier culinary experience. Taste your way through Oceanside's exciting food and brew scene one bite and sip at a time for $45 (food only) or $60 (food plus beer and wine tastings). The Friday night VIP Party also returns on Oct. 1 featuring a special guest chef, light fare with refreshments and live entertainment. VIP tickets are $125 and include a combo ticket for the Saturday event.

40 Years of KOCT Celebration Fundraiser - Friday, October 8
KOCT Television is celebrating a 40 Year Legacy at the KOCT Television Soundstage in Oceanside, CA, and would love for you to join us for a historic evening of live entertainment, silent auctions, raffles, dancing, studio tours, and friendship. Bring a friend to enjoy the evening!

The Celebration starts at 6PM and ends at 9PM at the KOCT Television Studios. Price per person is $40 for 40 Years. If you can't make it consider donating $40 for 40 Years, and become a FRIEND of KOCT. For more information to donate visit: KOCT.org

20th Annual Filipino Cultural Celebration - Saturday, October 9, 2021.
The event will take place in the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, located downtown at 330 N. Coast Highway in the Oceanside CA Cultural District, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Event admission is free and open to the public.

20th Annual Dia de los Muertos - October 24. Pier View Way & South Tremont St. Info

Ironman - October 30. Harbor/Strand/Pier

Explore San Diego Museums (and More) for Free in October
Kids Free San Diego is Back! From October 1-31, kids 12 and under receive FREE admission with a paid adult to many of San Diego County’s favorite cultural institutions, including museums, historic sites, aquariums, gardens and more.

Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Area Events Calendar: Check Out Even More Of What's Happening This Weekend

Looking for even more things to do in Oceanside? The team at Visit Oceanside has the latest events and happenings for visitors and locals alike.

Did we miss any of your favorite events happening this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.

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