First Friday Art Walk, Oceanside

Come together with the community to celebrate creativity, inspiration, and joy in Oceanside/North County San Diego.

Join in the fun during the 13th season of the First Friday Art Walk Oceanside from 5 to 8 pm in the heart of the Oceanside Cultural Arts District. This free, family-friendly event features over 60 local artists, makers, and creatives showcasing unique, handmade work in Artist Alley and the Civic Center Library Plaza, along with live music throughout the evening.

Continuing into its second year, the After Art Party occurs from 8 to 9 pm with a live musical performance on the Civic Center Library Courtyard stage.

In conjunction with the Art Walk, the Oceanside Museum of Art will offer free admission from 5 to 8 PM, including a docent-led tour at 6 PM and a cash bar with beer and wine.

The First Friday Art Walk Oceanside is supported by the Oceanside Cultural Arts District, via funding by the California Arts Council, which is overseen by the Oceanside Public Library and Cultural Arts Department and takes place on the first Friday of each month from May through September, with a special holiday event each December.

Huge Thank You to our promotional partners including Visit Oceanside and MainStreet Oceanside and our 2026 poster artist, Kathleen Ossiander.

And thank you to all the artists and local organizations that have participated so far - we are grateful that you are part of our community!