01 Mar San Diego Calendar of Events – March 2019
San Diego Bird Festival
“Celebrating the wild birds and habitats of our county, which truly offers some of the best birding in the U.S.! Family Day is March 3.
Location: Marina Village
Info: www.sandiegoaudobon.org
3/1 – 3/3 F 1-6, Sa 11-6, Su 11-2
CRSSD Festival
This two-day electronic and dance music extravaganza will headline ODESZA, Phantogram, Jungle, Lane 8, and many more!
Location: Waterfront Park
Info: www.crssdfest.com
3/2 – 3/3 4 pm
San Diego Home/Garden Show
Home-product sales booths, real gardens, hands-on demonstrations, educational seminars, and face-to-face consultations with top experts.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.springhomegardenshow.com
3/1 – 3/3 F 10-5, Sa 10-6, Su 10-5
Finish Chelsea’s Run
In Chelsea King’s memory, you have the option to compete against the clock, or run/walk to show your support.
Location: Balboa Park (Sixth & Palm)
Info: www.chelseaslight.org/programs/finish-chelseas-run
3/2 7:30 – 11 am
Seaport Village Busker Festival
The nation’s top street performers will fill the bay front village, drawing visitors to shop, dine, and enjoy an entire day of one-of-a-kind entertainment.
Location: Seaport Village
Info: www.seaportvillage.com
3/2 – 3/3 12 – 6 pm
San Diego Science & Engineering Festival
A week-long educational experience including interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and dynamic speakers to engage kids and families.
Location: EXPO at Petco Park
Info: www.sdsciencefestival.com
3/2 – 3/10 (EXPO on the 2nd) 10 am – 3 pm
Best Coast Beer Fest
Enjoy more than 200 beers from nearly 100 local breweries, grab a sensible lunch in food truck alley, and listen to the sweet sounds of local bands.
Location: Embarcadero Marina Park S.
Info: www.bestcoastbeerfest.com/san-diego-2
3/9 12 – 4 pm
San Diego Half Marathon and Padres 5K
See for yourself why it’s “more than just a race!” This is a premier, nonprofit event organized by runners in our community, for our community.
Location: Petco Park
Info: www.sdhalfmarathon.com
3/10 7:30 am
Daylight Savings
Don’t forget to “spring forward!” Turn your clocks forward one hour at 2 am on Sunday, March 10th .
San Diego ShamROCK
Paint the Gaslamp Quarter green with San Diego’s largest St. Patrick’s Day block party!
Location: Gaslamp Quarter
Info: www.sandiegoshamrock.com
3/16 2 pm – 12 am
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
A parade with marching bands, bagpipers, costumed dancers. And a Celtic Village, with Irish culture filled with music, dancing, food, and beer.
Location: Parade at 5th & Laurel, festival at 6th & Maple (Balboa Park)
Info: www.stpatsparade.org
3/16 Parade 10:30 am, Festival 1 – 6 pm
South Park Spring Walkabout
A fun-filled evening showcasing all the unique and independent businesses of South Park.
Location: 30th St./Fern St.
Info: wwwsouthparksd.com
3/16 6 – 10 pm
San Diego Cake Show
An incredible cake competition with astounding works of art in sugar, plus classes, shopping and free stage demos. All for Ronald McDonald House Charities!
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.sandiegocakeshow.com
3/16 – 3/17 10 am – 5 pm
Sabor Latino – Food, Beer & Wine Festival
Celebrate Latino flavors and culture with unlimited food tastings, as well as beer & wine from San Diego and Baja California.
Location: Fashion Valley Mall
Info: www.2019.sdlatinofilm.com/sabor-latino
3/16 1 – 5 pm
Doggie Gras 5K and Parade
Enjoy this fun dog-friendly 5K course. Stick around for the parade, food, activities and a BARKetplace!
Location: Embarcadero
Info: www.animalcenter.org
3/18 7 am
Hot Chocolate 15K
Join the movement that’s taking over the racing world! Start and finish amongst San Diego’s biggest chocolate aficionados.
Location: Tailgate Parking Lot, Petco Park
Info: www.hotchocolate15k.com/sandiego
3/24 6:45 am
LPGA Kia Classic
The best women golfers compete in this LPGA tournament.
Location: Park Hyatt Aviara Golf Club.
Info: www.kiaclassic.com
3/25 – 3/31 various times
Fishing Tackle, Boat & Travel Show
Nearly 500 booths, hundreds of boats, and over 200 outdoor recreation seminars.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.fredhall.com
3/28 – 3/31 Th & F 12 – 8 pm, Sa 10 am – 8 pm, Su 10 am – 6 pm
Tour de Cure: San Diego
For people of all cycling abilities, along with a 5K run/walk.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.tour.diabetes.org
3/30 time TBD