Hello March! This month brings all sorts of change. We spring forward and celebrate a new season. There’s all sorts of things for you to do with friends & family. Like photo opportunities at the Carlsbad Flower Fields or get the garden ready for all those yummy veggies. The Spring happenings are abound. Check out our extensive list of things to do. Enjoy!
The Flower Fields Mar. 1-May 12
The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year – from early March through early May. 9am-6pm / The Flower Fields of Carlsbad 760-431-0352 / www.theflowerfields.com
Chick Day Annual Chicktopia at Hawthorne Feed Store March 2nd
This is the one day every year that we have well over 100 varieties of baby poultry available at the same time. This annual event has become the premier chick day event in the southwest. Make plans to be here early and enjoy the fanfare as well as the customer service to start or add to your home flock. Escondido/760-746-7816/ hawthornecountrystore.com
Spring Home/Garden Show Mar. 1-3
Extravaganza of inspiring real “Garden Masters” landscapes, hands-on demonstrations, home-improvement products and services exhibitors, educational seminars, plant sales and face-to-face consultations with top experts. Fri & Sun 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds 858-350-3738 / www.springhomegardenshow.com
San Diego Yoga Festival Mar. 1-4
Celebrates humanity and health offering nonstop yoga and healing classes open to all people, of all ages and all levels of yogic understanding. 10 Evergreen Avenue, Imperial Beach www.sandiegoyogafestival.com
Gaslamp Mardi Gras Mar. 1-2 & 5
20+ FREE club admissions, Live music, DJ, Dancing, Masquerade themed festivities, New Orleans inspired menu, Hosted welcome libations, Extended Happy Hour. This is a 21+ event. Fifth Avenue, Downtown San Diego www.clubvipsd.com
Finish Chelsea’s Run 5K Mar. 2
The event will feature a competitive 5K race and fun run/walk, family festival, children’s activities, team competition, entertainment and refreshments. 6:30-11am / Balboa Park www.chelseaslight.org
Electronic music festival featuring three stages and 36+ performers. In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks, food, and more. San Diego County Waterfront Park www.crssdfest.com
San Diego Comic Fest Mar. 7-10
Indulge your love of comics, science fiction, and films, and meet an outstanding array of professional creators in a casual atmosphere and an intimate scale that allows fans to mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego www.sdcomicfest.org
You’ll get to taste beer from nearly 100 of the West Coast’s craft breweries, enjoy the sweet sounds of local bands and possibly enjoy a sensible lunch from our food truck alley. Plus, every ticket sold supports Cuck Fancer and helps a cancer patient. 1-5pm / Embarcadero Marina Park South www.bestcoastbeerfest.com
Daylights Savings Time – Spring Forward March 10
San Diego Half Marathon & Padres 5K Mar. 10
Half Marathon, The 2-Person San Diego Half Marathon Relay, Padres 5K, Kids Mile and Virtual Runner. See for yourself why it’s “more than just a race!” The San Diego Half Marathon is a premier, nonprofit event organized by runners in our community, for our community. 6:55am-12pm / Petco Park www.sdhalfmarathon.com
San Diego Latino Film Festival Mar. 14-24
Media Arts Center San Diego’s prestigious and internationally recognized festival celebrates the best films by Latinos and/or about the Latino experience. Screenings of more than 160+ movies as well as the Sabor Latino – Food, Beer & Wine Fest, celeb appearances, Virtual Reality Lounge, Sonido Latino concerts, 25th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Gala, and more! AMC Fashion Valley Mall www.sdlatinofilm.com/25thsdlff
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival Mar. 16
Join more than 30,000 attendees in our annual celebration featuring a parade with over 120 entries. Following the parade, an event-filled Irish Festival in Balboa Park (Sixth and Maple) features live entertainment on 3 Stages. 9am-6pm / Sixth Ave & Laurel St., San Diego 619-301-4829 / www.stpatsparade.org
St. Patrick’s Day 10K Run Mar. 16
Before you head out for pints of Guinness, take a short jaunt around Mission Bay Park at the St. Patrick’s Day 10K Run and 2-4 Mile Run/Walk. Awesome Medals to all Finishers. Domino’s Pizza and Beer at the finish. High quality tech shirt. 10K Awards to top 3 in each age division. 7:45am / Mission Bay Park www.kathyloperevents.com
Frolic through a clover field with your green Bud Light beer or Tullamore Dew whiskey libation as 6 blocks of the Gaslamp Quarter get covered with over 50,000 square feet of emerald green astroturf! 2pm / 5th Avenue www.gaslampfoundation.org/shamrock
Tip Top Run 5K/10K Leprechaun Dash & Bash Mar. 16
Each registered participant will receive: Lunch from Tip Top Meats, t-shirt, swag bag, medal and bib. World Water Day festival entry, exhibitors & vendors, games, crafts, live music, beer garden, and “be seen being green” costume contest. 7:30am / 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad 760-804-1969 / www.aguahedionda.org
San Diego Cake Show Mar. 16-17
“Red Carpet Cakes” A weekend with celebrity chef appearances, raffles, cake competitions, classes by world-renowned cake artists, shopping from the top caking vendors, and free stage demos. 10am5-pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds www.sandiegocakeshow.com
Spring Equinox March 19-March 21
Shred IT Fest – Hosted by 1850 Realty & Jesse Dix State Farm March 23
“The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don’t” -Marie Kondo. Are you ready to get into Spring Cleaning mode? So are we! Join us on Saturday March 23rd from 9:00AM-12:00PM for our first ever Shred It Fest! All you need to do is bring your items in a box(es) and the shredding company will take care of the rest. Light refreshments will be served. This is a kid-friendly event. Saturday, March 23rd from 9-12pm. 904 W. San Marcos Blvd San Marcos, CA 92078 Shreditfest.eventbrite.com
Cherry Blossom Festival Mar. 22-24
Visitors are able to enjoy the Japanese custom of hanami – appreciating the beauty of cherry blossom flowers. Each day will be accompanied by food vendors, cultural performances and demonstrations, and family friendly activities! 10am-6pm / Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego 619-232-2721 / www.niwa.org/cbf19
Father Daughter Day in Julian Mar. 23
Lunch at one of your favorite Julian eateries, delicious fudge, a keepsake corsage, old-time photos and more, all designed to create an unforgettable experience for daddy’s little girl. End the day with a country-style father-daughter dance at Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures. 11am-4pm / Julian www.visitjulian.com
Bark in the Park Fund Raiser Mar. 23
Bring your family and dog for a day of fun to help raise funds for Live Oak Dog Park. Dog walk, contests, booths, demonstrations, food, crafts, gear, dog training, silent auction, raffle and more! 10am-2pm / Live Oak Dog Park, Fallbrook 760-731-1041 / www.liveoakdogpark.org
Julian Daffodil Show Mar. 23-24
Visit to marvel at daffodils on display and have any questions about daffodils answered by National Daffodil Society experts. It will also feature Children’s Art – Water Colors of Daffodils. Admission is free! 10am-4pm / Julian Town Hall www.daffodil.org/#Julian
