Hello Oceanside! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Fruit fly quarantine, FIFA World Cup watch party, and antique tractor show + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Helping students start strong: San Diego County's 12th annual Stuff the Bus is underway through July 31, raising funds for supplies for over 24,000 students experiencing homelessness, led by SDCOE and SDCCU -- learn how to donate.
Design earns global recognition: San Diego International’s new Terminal 1 was named one of the world’s most beautiful airports for 2026 by the Prix Versailles program, honoring Gensler’s design that captures San Diego’s spirit -- read the full story.
Pest response intensifies: A portion of San Diego County entered Mexican fruit fly quarantine after a mated female was detected near Spring Valley, overlapping La Mesa quarantine and affecting growers and nurseries -- learn what the quarantine means.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Old-school hilltop hangout: When you need an easy reset close to home, Buddy Todd Park nails the formula with roll-around-worthy lawns, a kid-approved playground, and just-right breezes that make your coffee taste fancier. Pack snacks, claim a shady spot, and remember you actually like being outside.
Plants that stay alive: If your living room jungle keeps acting like a seasonal fling, Green Jungle Inc. does indoor plant installation, office-worthy design, and ongoing plant care or leasing so the greenery actually thrives. They’ve been lifting up Oceanside spaces for over 24 years, so your pothos can finally stop judging you.
Ink with history: The Arcade Oceanside Tattoo feels part studio, part tiny museum, with walls of vintage flash art and a crew that actually listens before they needle. If you’ve been meaning to refresh that faded piece or start something bold, this local classic will treat you right.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026 USA Watch Party @ Frontwave Arena | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – World Cup fever at Frontwave Arena means one thing, yelling at the TV with strangers. Free watch party for Team USA, all the screens, food, and drinks, inflatables for the kids, giveaways, and free health screenings to confirm your heart survived stoppage time.
🏊 Friday Night Splash! @ The Wave Waterpark (Vista) | Friday (6/26) at 4:00 PM – Friday Night Splash keeps The Wave open later, so you can trade yard work for cannonballs, discounted birthday parties, and that unmistakable eau de chlorine. It’s $16 to get in, season pass folks stroll in free, and the kids will sleep like rocks.
🇺 Oceanside USA250 Festival @ Oceanside Pier Amphitheater | Saturday (6/27) at 5:00 AM – America turning 250 deserves more than fireworks, and Oceanside is doing it right with a hometown festival from the Chamber and Supervisor Jim Desmond. Expect patriotic tunes, local eats, history nods, and plenty of neighbors you actually like. Wear the classy red, white, and blue.
🚜 June Antique Tractor Show @ Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (Vista) | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Take a break from freeway noise at Vista’s June Antique Tractor Show, where machines older than your first car still run. See grain turn to flour, the sawmill bite timber, weavers and blacksmiths demo, plus wagon rides, assisted tractor driving, live music, and good grub.
🏖 Family Beach Day @ Oceanside Pier | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Pack the cooler and claim your square of sand in Oceanside for a low-key Family Beach Day. Sunshine, waves, snacks, and kids who somehow never get tired, with adults perfecting the ancient art of chair-sitting. Bring chairs, umbrellas, and your favorite people.
🎲 Free RPG Day 2026 @ Pair A Dice Games (Vista) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – The annual Free RPG Day is back, so dust off those dice and jump into quick one-shots without committing to a weekly saga. Expect friendly tables, surprise loot, and just enough chaos to beat small talk in the produce aisle, every time.
🐾 Oceanside Adoption Event @ Petco | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Whether you're ready to adopt, flirting with fostering, or just need some free puppy therapy, swing by the Petco on Vista Way any Saturday. Low pressure, high tail wags, and a strong chance your couch finally gets the loyal fan it deserves.
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07 — The Oceanside report Weather forecastToday — High: 71°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 70°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
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