02 Mar San Diego Calendar of Events – March 2023
Holidays
3/6-3/7 Purim
3/17 St. Patrick’s Day
3/22-4/21 Ramadan
Events
Outdoor Kids Dance Party
Kids and grownups will twist, shout, and make their moves to favorites like “Baby Shark,” “The Chicken Dance,” and more!
Location: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library
Info: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/
3/1 10 am
Pairings with a Purpose Dinner Party
Enjoy a 4-course culinary exploration with Chef Angelo Sosa and Chef Ruffo Ibarra.
Location: The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Info: www.feedingsandiego.org
3/2 6–9pm
Gem Faire
Fine jewelry, crystals, gems, beads, minerals, gold & silver, fossils, & much more at manufacturer’s prices.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.gemfaire.com
3/3 – 3/5 Fri 12 – 6 pm, Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm
San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
Interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and dynamic speakers will engage kids and families in all that encompasses STEM.
Location: Petco Park
Info: www.lovestemsd.org/2023-festival
3/4 times tba
California State Games
The California State Games will hold the figure skating competitions in San Diego.
Location: Skating: S.D. Ice Arena
Info: www.calstategames.org
3/4 – 3/5 times tba
CRSSD Festival Spring ‘23
This two-day electronic and dance music extravaganza will feature Odesza, Dedouin, Anfisa Letyago, and many more!
Location: Waterfront Park
Info: www.crssdfest.com
3/4 – 3/5 12 pm
San Diego Latino Film Festival
The festival will present over 160 films from Latin America, the United States, and Spain.
Location: various
Info: www.sdlatinofilm.com
3/9 – 3/19 various times
Cherry Blossom Week
Visitors will enjoy unique crafts, performances, food and drinks, and more, while celebrating San Diego cherry blossoms!
Location: Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park
Info: www.niwa.org/cbw
3/10 – 3/12 10 am – 5:30 pm
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Celebrate our Irish community here in San Diego!
Location: (parade) Fifth Ave. & Laurel St., (festival) Balboa Park
Info: www.stpatsparade.org
3/11 parade 10:30 am, festival 9 am – 6 pm
Circle of Art
Artists will exhibit a variety of media, including fine arts, photography, sculpture, pottery/ceramics, and more!
Location: Christmas Circle, Borrego Springs
Info: www.borregobasic.org/circle-of-art.html
3/11 – 3/12 times tba
TinyFest California
Meet tiny home builders and van conversion specialists, enjoy the expert speakers, vendors, music, and more.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.tinyfest.events/california-san-diego-2023
3/11–3/12 10am–5pm
Daylight Savings
Don’t forget to “spring forward” at 2 am on Sunday, March 12!
Wedding Open House at Brick
Couples will get lost in the Regency Romance theme, for a Bridgerton-inspired wedding! Beautiful florals, fashion, stationary, cakes, and unique ceremony details will be featured.
Location: Brick, Liberty Station
Info: www.instagram.com/brick.828
3/15 6 – 9 pm
St. Patrick’s Day 2023 at Seaport Village
Get your green on and join us for a shamrockin’ good time!
Location: Seaport Village
Info: www.seaportvillage.com
3/17 3–7 pm
San Diego ShamROCK
This treasured San Diego tradition brings back more Irish faire, lucky libations and
outrageous shenanigans!
Location: Gaslamp Quarter
Info: www.sandiegoshamrock.com
3/17 4 – 11 pm
Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series
Watch the classic San Diego races with the big hardware and speed sailing off of Point Loma.
Location: San Diego Yacht Club
Info: www.sailingworld.com/regatta-series-san-diego
3/17 – 3/19 various times
The Julian Daffodil Show
Come be dazzled by the display of daffodils! The show will also feature children’s art – Watercolors of Daffodils.
Location: Julian Town Hall
Info: www.visitjulian.com
3/17 – 3/19 12 – 5 pm
Hot Chocolate Run
Every finisher gets their own finisher mug, complete with chocolate fondue, dippables, and, of course, our famous hot chocolate!
Location: Petco Park
Info: www.hotchocolate15k.com/city/san-diego
3/19 6:45 am
Rolando Street Fair
Enjoy music, local artisans, food vendors, a kids play area, and our beer garden!
Location: Rolando Blvd
Info: www.rolandocc.org/rolando-street-fair
3/19 10 am – 6 pm
San Diego Regional FIRST Robotics Competition
An exciting, multinational competition that teams professionals and young people together to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way.
Location: UCSD – Lion Tree Arena
Info: www.sandiegoregional.com
3/23 – 3/26 8:00 am
San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
Join us for five miles of waterfront, four historic communities, three beautiful parks, two miles through downtown, and one epic Gaslamp finish!
Location: start at 5th & Harbor
Info: www.sdhalfmarathon.com
3/26 6:30 am
Adobe Home Tour
This self-guided tour was established to create awareness of the unique qualities of adobe homes.
Location: Escondido & Poway
Info: www.adobehometour.com
3/26 10:30 am – 4 pm
Uncorked Wine Festival
Enjoy over 200 wines and champagnes from across the globe, gourmet food trucks, live dj, lawn games and more!
Location: Embarcadero Marina North Park
Info: www.uncorkedwinefestivals.com
3/28 1 – 5 pm
Padres Opening Day
Are you ready for baseball season? See the Padres face the Colorado Rockies in their season home opener!
Location: Petco Park
Info: www.mlb.com/padres
3/30 1:10 pm
Art Alive
An impressive display of colorful floral arrangements interpreting works of art from the Museum’s collection and four days of sensational events.
Location: San Diego Museum of Art
Info: www.sdmart.org/artalive
3/30 – 4/2 Thu 6:30 – 11 pm, Fri 12 – 5 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am – 6 pm
Goodguys 22nd Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals
Featuring over 2,500 of the west coast’s finest 1998 & older hot rods, trucks, customs, muscle cars and classics!
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Info: www.good-guys.com/dmn
3/31 – 4/2 8 am – 3 pm