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44th Annual Sandcastle Classic: 100+ Teams Build Giant Sculptures (Ocean Beach)

Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 11:30 am to 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Ocean Beach (Balboa) | Great Highway and Balboa, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

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44th Annual Sandcastle Classic: 100+ Teams Build Giant Sculptures (Ocean Beach)

Youth Art exchange

Join us for the 44th Annual Sandcastle Classic!

WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11 AM–3:30 PM
 WHERE: Ocean Beach, SF (@ Balboa St) | FREE & family-friendly

Watch 100+ teams of architects, designers, engineers, and students bring our “Bay Area Vibes” theme to life through giant sand sculptures inspired by the music, culture, architecture, and legendary spirit of the Bay Area!

Plus, enjoy live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and community fun—all while supporting arts education for nearly 8,000 Bay Area public-school students.

Learn more: www.leapsandcastleclassic.org

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Upcoming 44th Annual Sandcastle Classic: 100+ Teams Build Giant Sculptures (Ocean Beach) Events

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Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Community, Fun & Games, In Person, Nature, Outdoors
Address: Great Highway and Balboa, San Francisco, CA

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