March Calendar of Events in San Diego

March 1 - May 8

The Flower Fields

The Flower Fields of Carlsbad California

Mar 1 - May 8, 2016

Price: Single Day - $7-$14 Season Pass - $16-$30

Don't miss the chance to see more than 50 acres of breathtaking Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers bloom and transform the landscape into a solid expanse of dazzling color.
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March 3 - 6

20th Annual San Diego Bird Festival

Mar 3 - 6, 2016

Price: Varies by event

Venue: Marina Village Conference Center

The San Diego Audubon Society invites you to the San Diego Bird Festival, which celebrates the birds and habitats of San Diego county

March 4 - 6

31st Annual Spring Home/Garden Show

Mar 4 - 6, 2016

Price: $1-$9

Venue: Del Mar Fairgrounds

The Spring Home/Garden Show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds for a three-day extravaganza of inspiring landscapes, hands-on demonstrations and more.

March 5

Blacklight Run

March 5, 2016

Price: $20-$65

Venue: Sleep Train Amphitheatre

San Diego Blacklight Run is a unique night 5K fun run focused less on speed and more on UV Neon Glowing fun with friends and family.

March 5

San Diego Undy Run/Walk

March 5, 2016

Price: $30-$40

REGION: MISSION BAY AND BEACHES

During the San Diego Undy Run/Walk, participants run in underwear-themed outfits to get people talking about the often tabooed disease of colon cancer.

March 5

Finish Chelsea's Run 5K

March 5, 2016

Price: $10-$40

Venue: Balboa Park

Held in honor of Chelsea King, Finish Chelsea's Run features a competitive 5K race and fun run/walk, family festival, children's activities, and more.

March 5 - 6

Cherry Blossom Festival

Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego

Mar 5 - 6, 2016

Price: Included with admission

REGION: DOWNTOWN

Enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms, Japanese festival food, cultural performances, kids activities, local craft vendors, and a beer and sake tasting garden at the Japanese Friendship Garden.

March 5 - 6

Spring Busker Festival

March 5 - 6

Seaport Village

Price: Free

The celebration brings colorful street performers from across the country to perform their bizarre talents like sword swallowers, jugglers on unicycles, escape artists and comedic stuntmen to the cobblestone streets of downtown's Seaport Village.

March 5 - 6

CRSSD Festival

Mar 5 - 6, 2016

Price: $125-$135

Venue: San Diego County Waterfront Park

CRSSD Festival is a two-day electronic music festival at the 12 acre San Diego Waterfront Park featuring three stages and 36+ performers.

March 5 - 27

SeaWorld Wild Days
SeaWorld San Diego

Mar 5 - 27, 2016

Price: Included with park admission.

REGION: MISSION BAY AND BEACHES

Guests can celebrate the natural world we share during SeaWorld Wild Days weekends in March, getting up close with SeaWorld's zoological team and learning firsthand the ways they can make a difference with their own everyday actions.

March 6

San Diego K9 Cancer Walk
March 6
Price: Adults $30, Children $20
Location: NTC Park at Liberty Station

Cancer ends the lives of more dogs than any other disease. More than 6 million new dog cancer diagnoses are made each year. By participating in and fundraising for this walk, you can help increase Morris Animal Foundation's capacity to invest in science that will help prevent and treat cancer and other diseases in dogs

March 10 - 20

San Diego Latino Film Festival

Mar 10 - 20, 2016

Price: $8.50-$175

Venue: AMC 18 Fashion Valley Cinema

San Diego's proximity to Mexico makes it a natural venue for the San Diego Latino Film Festival, focusing on works by Latinos and the Latino experience.

March 12 

36th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival

Irish Congress of Southern California

March 12, 2016

Price: Free

Venue: Balboa Park

Join us for St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival featuring a parade with over 125 entries, more than 75 food/craft booths, a beer garden, two band stages, and a Celtic village.

March 12

St. Paddy's Palomar Punishment

March 12, 2016

Price: $51-$81

Venue: Stone Farms

NORTH COUNTY INLAND

Come and join CCSD for some 'fun' to celebrate St Patrick's day. Conquer Mount Palomar on your bike then join our Irish Party at the finish.

March 12

Best Coast Beer Fest
March 12
Price: $45 - $100 
Location: Embarcadero Marina Park South
HEY PEOPLE OF THE INTERNET, IT'S ME, WILL FERRELL If you're interested in going to the most amazing beer festival in the history of mankind while helping out a great cause, keep reading. If not, please take a moment to throw your computer into the ocean. Every ticket sold supports my favorite charity, Cancer For College, and helps a cancer survivor realize their dream of a college education.

March 12 

St. Patrick's Day 10K Run

March 12, 2016

Price: $15-$45

Venue: Mission Bay Park

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.

March 13

San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

March 13, 2016

Price: $55-$105

REGION: DOWNTOWN

The San Diego Half Marathon & 5K is race that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of San Diego, while raising money to support our communities!

March 13

Senorita Century Bike Ride
March 13
Price: $79 - $109
Location: Lakehouse Resort & Hotel, San Marcos

The Senorita Century on March 13, 2016, is an upscale, female-focused ride on a beautiful course with catered "chef stops" along the way. To add a twist, we allow 100 awesome guys to register and ride in the Rico Suave Challenge to see who is the best Rico. Here's how it goes - women start the ride as the guys cheer them off along the red carpet.

March 17 

shamROCK Gaslamp Block Party

March 17, 2016

Price: $45-$95

Venue: Gaslamp Quarter: Main entrance is at 5th Avenue and G Street

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Gaslamp Quarter, as it magically transforms into the greenest party complete with go-go dancers and great live bands.

March 19

Berry Best Chocolate Fest 
March 19
Price $10 - $20
Location:  McMillin Companies at Liberty Station
Perfect for all ages, the event features a cupcake decorating station, arts and crafts, and a 21+ cocktail lounge. Stock up on Easter candy while sampling decadent desserts and sipping on craft cocktails. Tour the exclusive vendor village to view specialty made items, perfect for mother's day gifts and Easter baskets.

March 19

12th Annual Race for Autism
March 19
Price: $20 - $40
Location: Balboa Park

Join us to celebrate making a difference for thousands of San Diego families... because everyone can be a SUPERHERO FOR AUTISM! 100% of Race donations stay right here to support San Diego autism programs, services and hundreds of local classrooms.

March 19

Coronado History Gala

Coronado Visitor Center and Historical Association & Museum

March 19, 2016

Price: Before 2/27 - $125 each 

After 2/27 - $135 each

Venue: Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

Coronado and the Navy share a formidable story that is epic in the annals of history; an evolving story that Coronadans and San Diegians have the privilege of living and sharing today. Let's come together and celebrate A Story for the Ages!

March 19 - 20

Latin American Art Festival

Mar 19 - 20, 2016

Price: Free

REGION: POINT LOMA PENINSULA

Venue: Latin American Art Festival

Latin American Art Festival presents outdoor exhibits, painting, sculpture, photography printmaking, crafts, performing arts, culinary arts and more.

March 20

Rolando Street Fair
March 20
Price: Free 
Location: El Cajon Blvd and Rolando Blvd.
The Rolando Street Fair is our community's favorite annual event and the best intimate street fair in San Diego County. Organized and run by a team of selfless volunteers, this major attraction draws crowds of many thousands. The Fair boasts a great musical line-up every year and offers tons of food, arts and crafts, and service booths for the entire family. 

March 21 - 27

Kia Classic

Mar 21 - 27, 2016

Price: $20-$150

REGION: NORTH COUNTY COASTAL

Venue: Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club

The Kia Classic features 144 of the best women golfers, including 2015 Kia Classic Champion Cristie Kerr, playing for the $1.7 million purse.

March 21 - June 17

Fine Wine and Gourmet Food Walking Tour

San Diego Beer and Wine Tours

Mar 21 - Jun 17, 2016

Price: Only $99 per person! *Does not include tour guide gratuity

REGION: DOWNTOWN

Enjoy a 3 hr leisurely walking tour with a local resident guide and experience the tasty delights of La Jolla by-the-sea. Gourmet food, local and international wines, guided historic walk, wine tasting appreciation presentation. Tons of upscale fun.

March 21 - June 17

Breweries of San Diego - Beer Train Trolley Tour
San Diego Beer and Wine Tours

Mar 21 - Jun 17, 2016

Price: Only $98 per person! *Does not include guide gratuity or trolley ticket.

REGION: DOWNTOWN

Drink, don't drive. Hop aboard the San Diego Beer Train Tour and enjoy ample tastes of local craft beer, behind the scenes guided brewery tour. Travel by rail, enjoy brewery lunch, awesome beer, games and prizes. No need to drive, take the train

March 27

Family Day in Julian
March 27
Price $25
Location: Julian
No Matter What Your Family Looks Like! We Are All in This Together! I love having families and spirituality together in nature for shared memories and friendships that last a lifetime! Don't you love to be social too? The official opening day and OPEN HOUSE for Family Day in Julian is Easter Sunday, March 27th at 11:30 a.m. We will gather together for feast, family, festival and fun to celebrate life! Springtime is a beautiful time in the Cuyamaca Mountains.