EVENTS
Ocean Ave Spring Wine Walk 2025
May 16
Time: 5-7 pm
1712 Ocean Ave
Join us for a spring evening of wine tasting and community on Ocean Avenue. Start at 1720 Ocean Ave to pick up your ticket, then enjoy a self-guided walk through eight local businesses offering seasonal wine selections—plus one appetizer stop.
The night wraps up with live music and mingling at Ocean Ale House (1314 Ocean Ave).
Tickets required — Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
Questions? Contact events@oaacbd.org.
Past Events:
El Mercadito & OAA:
Cinco De Mayo
May 3
Time: 2-5 pm
1712 Ocean Ave
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Ocean Avenue with an afternoon of music, food, and community. Enjoy $5 top shelf margaritas, $4 Modelos, and $2 tacos from El Jalapeño Taqueria while DJ Louie El Ser spins Latin hits.
If you spend $40 at El Mercadito during the event, you'll receive a free margarita, Modelo, or taco with your purchase.
Free with RSVP — Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
Questions? Contact events@oaacbd.org.
Free Collage
Art Event
May 10
Time: 3-5 pm
1720 Ocean Ave
Come get creative with us! 🎨✨Join the Ocean Avenue Association for a FREE Collage Art Event on May 10 from 3–5 PM at 1720 Ocean Ave (OAA Office)!
🖍️ All materials provided
🧡 Open to ages 8 and up
🌞 No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
Space is limited. RSVP now on Eventbrite! Questions? Email events@oaacbd.org.
OAA & Friends: Easter Egg & Scavenger Hunt
April 18, 2025
Time: 3:30-6:00 PM
1630 Ocean Ave
The Ocean Avenue Association is hosting an Easter Egg & Scavenger Hunt on Friday, April 18 from 3:30–6:00 PM at 1630 Ocean Avenue (former Walgreens parking lot). Families are invited to enjoy an egg-citing afternoon of fun games, live music, and balloon sculpture by donation. Scavenger hunt lists will be available at the OAA table, and the event is free and open to the public—just bring a basket. Volunteers are needed to help with setup, cleanup, and activity support; those interested can email events@oaacbd.org. More details to come—stay tuned through our socials.
San Francisco Boba Festival on Ocean Ave
March 22, 2025
Check-in: 1720 Ocean Ave (OAA Office)
Time: 1-4 pm
Join us for an exciting in-person Boba Festival featuring mini boba teas from five premier shops and a surprise snack destination. Upon ticket pickup, you'll receive a map guiding you through each tasting stop where a variety of signature mini teas await. Don your best boba-themed outfit for a photo contest with a chance to win a prize, and enjoy live music plus fun activities throughout the day. Questions? Events@oaacbd.org
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Entrepreneur, Investor, and Small Business Networking Event
February 7, 2025
Ocean Ale House - 1314 Ocean Ave
Time: 5:30-7 pm
Welcome to the Entrepreneur, Investor, and Small Business Networking Event on Fri, Feb 07, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Ocean Ale House! This is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors, and small business owners to connect, network, and share ideas. Whether you're looking for funding or partnerships or want to expand your professional network, this event is the perfect place to do so. Join us for an evening of insightful conversations, collaboration, and potential business opportunities. Take advantage of this chance to grow your network! Contact events@oaacbd.org for any questions.
Holidays @ Unity Plaza 2024!
December 21, 2024
Unity Plaza, 1002-1040 Ocean Ave
Time: 3-6 pm
Enjoy live performances, The Waves acapella group holiday favorites, and exciting new acts!
Experience a magical mini winter wonderland with festive decorations, complimentary wood-fired pizza by That’s Amore, and a chance to meet Santa for photos. Don’t forget to participate in our toy drive in partnership with the SF Firefighters Toy Program—drop off new, unwrapped toys at 1720 Ocean Ave during office hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am–3 pm).
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Saturdays in the City: Faxon Ave
Time: 12 - 4pm
Presented by Ocean Avenue Association and Into the Street SF, Saturdays In The City offers backyard party vibes! Join us for live music and free, family-friendly activities in various neighborhood shopping districts throughout San Francisco. Explore, enjoy, and support local businesses and our community with friends and family!
For more information or questions, email Katy at katy@intothestreetsf.org or events@oaacbd.org.
Ocean Avenue Autumn Wine Walk
Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 5-7 pm
Join us for a delightful afternoon of strolling and sipping at 1720 Ocean Ave, where you’ll register and collect your ticket before visiting 7 unique small businesses along Ocean Avenue, each offering a different wine and one restaurant serving a delicious appetizer. The evening concludes at Ocean Ale House at 1314 Ocean Ave, with live music and a chance to socialize. Perfect for wine connoisseurs or anyone looking for a fun time, don’t miss this opportunity to taste fantastic wines and make unforgettable memories! Secure your tickets here!
Ingleside safety meeting: Q&A w/ Officer Butler & Supervisor Myrna Melgar (District 7)
September 19, 1720 Ocean Ave
Time: 10 am
Join us for a crucial discussion with Officer Drewkai Butler from SFPD Taraval Station and Supervisor Myrna Melgar. We'll cover the current state of community safety, share valuable tips, and outline preventive measures. This is a great opportunity to voice your concerns with local leaders. The meeting includes a Q&A session and will be recorded for those unable to attend. For more details, contact events@oaacbd.org.
Note: This hybrid meeting will be recorded for those unable to attend.
Health and Wellness on Ocean Ave
Extended through September!
1720 Ocean Ave
🌟 Dive into wellness with Ocean Avenue Association's Free Wellness Classes! 🌟
Explore a variety of activities:
Join us for free sessions that cater to all ages and fitness levels. No experience is necessary—bring your water bottle, yoga mat (if joining Yoga), and enthusiasm! Let's make this summer about health, community, and fun! 請參閱此處的粵語傳單.
Wine Walk &
Art Festival
June 7, 2024, 5-7 pm
Ocean Avenue Retail District
The Ocean Avenue Association reintroduces the Wine Walk event, which supports small businesses and local artists and spotlights the vibrant creativity of the Ocean Avenue Retail District.
Make new friends and enjoy 6 different wines at 6 businesses and 2 restaurants serving food. In addition, each business will feature local art installations commissioned by OAA for the event.
Allison Smith
Art Exhibition
Reception: May 24, 5-7 PM
Exhibition: May 24 - July 12
1720 Ocean Ave
Come to our office at 1720 Ocean Ave on May 24 at 5 pm for the opening reception of Allison Smith's new exhibition. This exhibition will include artwork from legendary San Francisco artist Matthew Smith.
For more information or questions, email Rosendo at events@oaacbd.org.
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Little Oceanauts & OAA | Egg-Spedition
Sunday, March 31, 2024
10:00 - 2:00 PM
1917 Ocean Ave.
We’re proud to announce that we have collaborated with @littleoceanauts to make this event free to the public! Families and neighbors, we hope to see you on the 31st for a joyous day! 🐰🙂
Little Oceanauts is also introducing a BRAND NEW Bouncy Balloon room packed into one room with fun music, lights, and awesomeness! 🤩⭐️🪺
Visit @littleoceanauts for more information or questions. Little Oceanauts is located at 1917 Ocean Ave.
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Ingleside Safety Meeting | Q&A w/ Officer Butler
Thursday, March 14, 2024
10:30 - 12:00 PM
OAA Office, 1720 Ocean Ave
Come to discuss safety topics and tips with retired SFPD Captain Al Casciato and Ocean Ave's beat cop, Officer Butler. 廣東話使用者：請透過提供的電郵確認您的出席，以便我們為您安排口譯員。您的出席至關重要。
Community Tree Planting Day
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
10:00 - 12:00 PM
Meet at OAA Office, 1720 Ocean Ave
Join @climateactionnowcalifornia and the OAA on March 2nd, 2024, as we plant trees along the retail district. 🌳
Meet us at 1720 Ocean Ave to grab your supplies and instructions. For more details, email events@oaacbd.org. 😊👨🌾
Entrepreneur, Investor, and Small Business
Networking Event
Friday, February 23rd, 2024
5:00 - 7:00 PM
OAA Office, 1720 Ocean Ave
Join us on February 23rd, 2024, from 5-7 pm at 1720 Ocean Ave for the Ocean Avenue Association's Networking Quarterly event! We're inviting entrepreneurs, investors, startups, and business owners to come together for an evening of networking and idea-sharing.
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Lunar New Year Celebration on Ocean Ave
Saturday, February 17th, 2024
12:00 - 3:00 PM
1002 -1040 Ocean Ave (Unity Plaza)
To welcome in the Year of the Dragon 🤩🐉, we invite all community members to join us on Unity Plaza to celebrate! The event will feature family-friendly activities, community resources, local vendors, and multicultural performances. Participating local businesses on Ocean Avenue will provide a complimentary lunch to the first 400 guests.
Visit here to sign up as a Community Resources or City Department.
Please feel free to contact Daphne Wong-Ha at daphnew@cycsf.org if you have any questions.
Holidays at Unity Plaza
Friday, December 15 2023
3 - 6 pm
Unity Plaza, Ocean Ave
🎉🎄 Join us on December 15, 2023, at Unity Plaza, where we will bring the holiday spirit and cheer to Ocean Ave! Enjoy fresh-baked pizza, a visit from Santa 🎅, and fun activities for the community. Don't miss out!
For more information, please get in contact with the OAA at (650)273-6223 or send an email to events@oaacbd.org. Limited tabling opportunities are available, so please get in touch with us if you want to table at this event. 🙂
Q&A Session
Officer Drewkai Butler
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
12:30 - 1:30 pm
1720 Ocean ave
Hey everyone! Do you have questions about safety and security in our neighborhood?🤔💭
Join us for a Q&A session with our local beat officer, Officer Butler, 🚓👮♂️ on December 6th from 12:30-1:30 pm at our office located at 1720 Ocean Ave. 🏢 This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about keeping our community safe! Plus, we'll have some complimentary snacks and drinks available. We hope to see you soon!
2023 Neighborhood
Holiday Turkey Drive
Saturday, December 16, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
350 De Montfort Avenue
Donations will be benefiting the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. Contact Pierre Smit at (415) 939-2410 or email sfpierre@aol.com if you want to volunteer at the drop-off site.
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Halloween Beer Crawl
on Ocean Ave
Thursday, October 27, 2023
5 - 8 pm
Ocean Avenue Retail District
Check-in: OAA's Office (1720 Ocean Ave)
Ocean Avenue Association will be hosting a Halloween crawl on Ocean Avenue. The event will feature 6 different small businesses, each serving a different and delicious beer. The event will conclude with a Halloween costume contest at the Ocean Ale House...Be sure to wear your favorite costume!
The check-in point is 1720 Ocean Avenue, where attendees will receive their tickets and a map with the 6 different locations on Ocean.
We hope that at this Halloween crawl, you will make new friends, discover new businesses, and explore the vibrant San Francisco district of Ocean Avenue! Get Tickets here.
ArtSpan |
San Francisco Open Studios: West Mission
Opening Reception: October 26, 2023
October 28 & 29, 2023 | 11-5 pm
Be inspired by the creative power of San Francisco Bay Area artists this fall at ArtSpan’s SF Open Studios (SFOS). The OAA is proud to host Ingleside's Ciccio Boles for Weekend 1 of the SFOS event. A reception will be held on October 26, 2023 at OAA's office from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Summer Breeze
Art Show
Exhibition: August 25 - September 26, 2023
OAA's Office
1720 Ocean Ave
Fresh art from the community! See talent works by local artists. Gallery viewings are available by appointment or by visiting during open office hours.
Art Exhibition:
Shrey Purohit
Opening Reception: July 7, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Exhibition: July 7 - August 11
OAA's Office
1720 Ocean Ave
Explore the captivating artwork by Shrey Purohit and immerse yourself in his expression of the Ingleside neighborhood. The opening reception is free and available to the public. Please contact events@oaacbd.org for more information.
Wine Walk on
Ocean Ave
Thursday, July 6, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Ocean Avenue Retail District
Check-in: OAA's Office (1720 Ocean Ave)
With the help of NEXTSF & Ocean Ale House, Ocean Avenue Association invites you to enjoy a wine walk on Ocean Ave. Make new friends, discover new businesses, and sample wine from:
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Outward - Grover Beach, CA
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Rootdown - Healdsburg, CA
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Sabelli Frisch - Mokelumne, CA
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License IV - France
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Niepoort - Portugal
Ticket options are available. Click here to see the complete details on Eventbrite. 🍷
Contact us about more past events here.