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What's Happening Oceanside? Things To Do This Weekend

Western Surfing Championship, Artist Awakening + Banana Dang and Booze Brothers anniversaries are all happening this weekend in Oceanside.

Artist Alley in Downtown Oceanside is the venue for the monthly gathering of artists, musicians, and artisans. Artist Awakening XI is Saturday, January 15, 2022.
Artist Alley in Downtown Oceanside is the venue for the monthly gathering of artists, musicians, and artisans. Artist Awakening XI is Saturday, January 15, 2022. (Lisa Frost / Patch)

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

Friday, January 14, 2022

Banana Dang Coffee is celebrating 7 years in Downtown Oceanside on Friday with free cupcakes from Petite Madeline Bakery. Vegan BanANA donut Holes from Split Bakehouse Vegan Bakery, along with free bananas and gummi bears.
115 South Coast Highway, Oceanside - Open Daily 7am - 5pm

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

WSA Western Surfing Championship Tour
January 15 - 16, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm - Oceanside Harbor
This is a surfing competition to qualify competitors to the West Coast Championships, U.S. Championships, Prime Event & any World Team Event. Sponsored by Western Surfing Association. Viewing the competition is free and open to the public, all ages will enjoy. And don’t forget your sunscreen!

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Artist Awakening XI
January 15, 1:00 pm-8:00 pm - Artist Alley Oceanside
Ikigai Artifacts Co. gathers artists, musicians, and artisans from San Diego, OC, LA, and Inland Empire for this monthly event. Experience live performances by seven local bands, live art and a variety of vendors. Come hang out, inspire and get inspired.

Spin it Back
January 15, 3:00 pm-9:00 pm - 125 S. Coast Highway Oceanside
Discover local vendors, artists, crafters and curated vintage at the Spin It Back pop-up on Saturday by Goldies Record Co. and Urbn Water Co. Enjoy live DJ sets and catered food and drinks while you shop.

Booze Brothers Brewing Co.
January 15, 5:00 pm-11:00 pm - 606 Mission Ave., Oceanside
Booze Brothers Brewing Co. is celebrating its second anniversary in Downtown Oceanside from 5-11 p.m. Saturday. The taproom will release a special collaborative beer with neighboring coffee shop Steel Mill Coffee called Steely Blonde and have food by Rosewood Kitchen next door and live music by Reverend Baron.

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon
Shoppes at Carlsbad - 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
Carlsbad is a winter marathon and half marathon unlike any other. The BEST and most scenic winter race with the BEST swag! Miles and miles of breathtaking ocean views with outstanding course support and entertainment. Turn your Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend into a run-cation! Register now!

Car Show and Live Music for Grant's Road To Recovery
Sunday, January 16, 2022, Noon - 8pm
Black Plague Brewery -2550 Jason Court in Oceanside
Grant is the owner of the Full Metal Burgers food truck, and his family and friends have come together to help Grant continue his recovery. Enjoy an awesome car show, epic burgers, beer and live music. There will also be an opportunity to win cool prizes from a raffle drawing.

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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