Leap's 43rd Annual Sandcastle Classic!

Sat Oct 25 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:30 pm UTC-07:00

Ocean Beach @ Balboa Street | San Francisco

Leap Arts in Education
Publisher/HostLeap Arts in Education
Leap's 43rd Annual Sandcastle Classic!
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A FREE, Fun, Family Event where GIANT Sand Sculptures are Created by Students and Local Designers!
About this Event

Leap’s 43rd Annual Sandcastle Classic, Presented by Genentech


GIANT Spectacular Sand Sculptures Created by Students and Local Designers
A FREE, Fun, Family Event Open to the Public!
Live Music & Performances
Food Trucks
A Community Castle That Anyone Can Build, Play or Jump in!
Open Play Beach Volleyball
Supports Arts Education for Bay Area Youth

Where: The event will be held at Ocean Beach, at the cross section of the Great Highway and Balboa Street, rain or shine.


When: Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11AM - 3:30PM


Who:

Hosted by KOIT’s Freska (http://www.koit.com/hosts/freska)

Live musical and dance performances

DJ RJKool

Bay Area 3rd - 5th grade students

Professionals from 100+ companies representing the Architectural, Engineering, Design, Construction and Technology industries www.leapsandcastleclassic.org


On Saturday, October 25, Leap Arts in Education will take over Ocean Beach to host the largest sandcastle contest in Northern California; featuring team competition, food trucks, and live music all day. The public is invited to join in the fun and experience the construction of dozens of jaw-dropping, supersized sand sculptures.

The 43rd Annual Leap Sandcastle Classic, a San Francisco tradition, raises funds for high quality arts and architecture education for more than 9,500 Bay Area public school students who would otherwise go without. Thousands flock to Ocean Beach to build giant sand sculptures with architecture, design, technology, engineering and construction companies in partnership with students from local schools.

The 2025 Sandcastle Classic theme is Level Up!, and nods to video games old and new, whether at an arcade or on a console, computer or phone. We encourage teams to “Level Up” their creations to hit a new high score! Costumes are encouraged!

The Classic will feature celebrity judges, live entertainment, and Community Castles so everyone can join in the fun, cheer on teams, and get their hands dirty! We also will have open play The public is invited to bring a blanket, grab a bite from the food trucks on site, participate in the competition, and spend a FREE day in the sun, all to support essential arts education.


This event is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC. You do not need a ticket to attend!

Leap provides quality arts education to Bay Area schools. You can help.


Volunteer. Donate. Build.


For more information call 415-512-1899.

For more information visit: www.leapsandcastleclassic.org

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ocean Beach @ Balboa Street, Great Highway & Balboa Street, San Francisco, United States

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