Happy weekend, Oceanside! In today’s happening-today edition: Free summer meals for kids, a championship title fight, and duckies with dad + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer fun is back: Free summer meals for kids and teens return at Oceanside Public Library, now through August 7 at three locations, with special events like a beekeeper visit and a foam party -- see the summer meal lineup.
Expanding community health access: TrueCare and Palomar Family Counseling will merge on Sept. 1 to preserve behavioral health services and expand whole-person care in North County, expected to serve 80,000 people annually -- see the merger details.
Championship night in Oceanside: Undefeated champ Oscar Collazo defends his WBA, WBO and Ring minimumweight titles against late replacement Neider Valdez today at Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena, with Yair “Manotas” Gallardo vs Buneet Bisla co-main -- read the full fight card.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick-round sanity saver: Need greens without losing your whole afternoon, Emerald Isle Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-56, 2,452-yard playground that’s ideal for sharpening the short game or sneaking in a speedy loop this week. Hit The Isle Grill, peek the live music lineup, maybe book a lesson and call it a win.
Beachfront RV reset: Skip the long haul and roll over to Paradise by the Sea Beach RV Resort for a mini staycation with heated pool vibes, a legit rec room, Wi‑Fi, and easy beach access. Perfect when you want a change of scenery without leaving your O'side bubble.
Maui + Baja mashup: Skip the guessing and let Shoots Fish & Beer handle dinner with craveable poke, seafood comfort food, and a tap list that never phones it in. Easygoing vibes, local energy, solid beer... basically everything you want after a long day of I-5 and sand in your shoes.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚜 June Antique Tractor Show @ Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (Vista) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Whether you waved at harvesters as a kid or just love that old-engine smell, Vista’s tractor show puts antiques to work. Expect wagon rides, assisted driving, flour at the gristmill, blacksmiths, a pint-sized railroad, and the clock museum, naturally, plus food, drinks, and live music.
🦆 Duckies with Dad @ Spring Creek Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Skip the tie and head to Oceanside for a Father’s Day weekend that actually delivers. Make custom ducks and hats with Dad, hang out with playful therapy dogs, and call it quality time, creativity, and a much-needed canine cuddle quota, all in one.
🐾 Oceanside Adoption Event @ Petco | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Think your morning walks could use better company? Swing by Petco on Vista Way for Oceanside’s weekly dog adoption, where you can adopt, foster, or simply hand out ear scritches. Low pressure, high wag, and very local, like your favorite taco spot, but fluffier.
🔮 Mystic Soul Spiritual Faire @ Mystic Soul Ritual Shop | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Stroll over to Artist Alley for a spiritual faire packed with crystals, herbs, artisan goods, and tarot if you dare. Less hokey hocus-pocus, more quality makers, calm energy, and Oceanside neighbors you actually recognize. Free entry, family friendly, zero incense pressure.
🚣 San Diego Dragon Boat Festival 2026 @ Mission Branch Library | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Dragon Boat Festival is popping up at the Oceanside Mission Library, no rowing necessary. Learn to fold zongzi like your favorite aunt, sample snacks, let the kids attack the craft tables, then smile for a photo you will actually print. Free, friendly, and low stress.
🌸 Floral Fusion Resin Art Class: casting dry flowers... @ Oceanside Art Magic | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – This resin art class is turning your dried blooms into coffee-table showpieces, no green thumb required. Cast coasters, a tray, or a trinket tray with flowers, stones, and gold leaf, and leave feeling pleasantly smug about your new 'I made this' era.
🧘 Father’s Day Beach Yoga @ South Ponto Beach (Carlsbad) | Sunday (6/21) at 9:30 AM – Trade Dad’s heroic lawn-mowing saga for sun salutations at South Ponto. An all-levels beach yoga class with ocean air, breathwork, and a short meditation, perfect for Father’s Day morning. Bring your mat, your patriarch, and your tolerance for sand. $20 drop-in, punchcards accepted. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Oceanside report Weather forecastToday — High: 67°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 67°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
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