March Spring Events

March Spring Events:

Flower Fields Ranunculus Tours:
Gorgeous flowers and Carlsbad sunshine. View and tour the fields in Carlsbad. The tour is open to the public seven days a week, 9am to 5pm.
(760)431-0352 or www.theflowerfields.com
3/1/06 - 3/31/06

Montgomery Waller Community Park Carnival:
Adults and children will have a fun time at this community carnival. There will be rides, games, a large inflatable slide, snacks and a Fun Factory.
Location: NE corner or Coronado Ave & Beyer Blvd.
(760)735-8542 or www.amusements.com
3/3/06

13th Annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival:
Live musical performances, home-made handicrafts, snacks and a children's area with rides and a jumping tent. This event is in conjunction with the "Ocean Beach Kite Parade".
(619)274-2016
3/4/06

58th Annual Ocean Beach Kite Parade:
Hand-made kites will be proudly displayed in a parade to the beach where the kites will be flown. This event is in conjunction with the "Ocean Beach Kite Festival". Location: Newport Ave / Ebers St - Newport Ave - Abbott St
(619)274-2016
3/4/06

"Midsummer Night's Dream":
California Ballet will perform a dance adaption of "Midsummer Night's Dream." The ballet deals with the humorous fortunes and misfortunes of a group of mortals and immortals. Location: Civic Theater, 3rd & B St.
www.californiaballet.org
3/4/06

8th Annual March Madness Trail Run:
Exercise together at this athletic event where running groups match the age and agility of participants. These running groups include a 10K, 5K, 2-mile and a Kid's Munchkin Run for youngsters. A health fair will accompany this event. Location: Rancho Bernardo Community Park.
(858)486-9216
3/5/06

Spirituals Festival:
A series of lectures, seminars, and presentations of African American songs and spirituals honoring the originators of this important and uniquely American genre of music. *Locations vary. Call for performance locations and times.
(858)715-1864 or (619)846-0361
3/5/06, 3/12/06 and 3/19/06

Watercolor Demonstration:
The Art Studio of Fallbrook hosts a lecture and demonstration by Jeff Owens. The hours are from 1-3pm and the cost is $25.
(760)728-6383
3/5/06

Mira Mesa High School Boosters Carnival:
Everyone will have a good time at this community carnival in Mira Mesa. There will be carnival rides, games, snacks and an inflatable jump. Bring your friends and come for the fun!
(760)735-8542 or www.amusements.com
3/9/06

Senior Citizen's St. Patrick's Day Dance:
Enjoy a fun afternoon mingling, dancing, or listening to ballroom, western swing and 50's music. Light refreshments will be available. Location: Balboa Park Club.
(619)236-6905
3/9/06

12th San Diego Latino Film Festival:
Enjoy films and videos celebrating the stories of Latino culture. The film screenings take place at the Mann Hazard Center 7. Other events and presentations are scheduled throughout the week.
(619)230-1938 or www.sdlatinofilm.com
3/10/06

Lexus Golf Fest 2006:
Talking about golf. Practicing golf. Wearing golf clothes. Inspecting golf stuff. Trading golf tips. Three days of golf and you don't have to cheat on a scorecard once! Admission price $10. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds.
(858)586-1202
3/10/06 - 3/12/06

26th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival:
Visit Balboa Park for a classic car show, food and craft booths and a children's area. Listen to the parade sounds of marching bands and Irish bagpipe music. See floats, antique cars, life safety vehicles and more. Parade Location: Fifth Ave./Juniper St. - Fifth Ave. - Upas St. - Sixth Ave. - Laurel St./Sixth Ave.
(619)469-2206
3/11/06

Ray at Night:
San Diego's largest monthly art walk. Ray Street offers shoppers an opportunity to discover North Park businesses, shops and art galleries.
(619)294-2501 or www.northparkmainstreet.com
3/11/06

St. Patrick's Day 10K & Fun Walks:
The fun walks cover two and four miles. All participants receive a T-shirt. Awards are given to first-place finishers in all 10K categories. A special prize is given to the best "Irish Theme" running costume. 7:30am. Call for entry price. Location: Mission Bay Park Mission Blvd.
(619)298-7400
3/11/06

Persian New Year Festival:
Mingle among local Iranians and learn about their culture. Highlights include D.J. music, dancing, light refreshments and merchandise. 6pm-10pm. Location: Mission Bay (Mariner's Point).
(619)742-1658
3/14/06

SHAM ROCK 2006 Block Party:
This green astro-turfed party includes bands on the street and special entrance to various establishments. Location: Gaslamp Quarter on F street between 5th & 7th Ave.
(619)233-5008 or www.gaslampquarter.org
3/17/06

California Half Ironman Triathlon:
Starts and ends at the Oceanside Pier and is expected to draw entrants from all over. Athletes will compete in the race by swimming 1.2 miles in Oceanside Harbor, biking the 56 miles through Camp Pendleton and running the half-marathon along the coast and finishing at the Oceanside Pier.
www.ironmancalifornia.com
3/18/06

World Baseball Classic:
16 National teams which include players from most of the Major League Baseball teams. The exciting semi-final games (March 18) and the final game (March 20) will be played in San Diego at PETCO Park.
www.mlb.com or www.padres.com
3/18/06 - 3/20/06

Young Dubliners:
The Young Dubliners create a mad slamming together of rock 'n' roll with traditional Celtic rhythms and melodies. Showtime is 9pm. Location: Solana Beach.
(858)481-8140
3/18/06

David Gray:
For folk-pop singer David Gray, success has been a long time coming. This show was postponed due to illness and rescheduled for March 20. Aqualung opens. Call for ticket price. Location: Copley Symphony Hall.
(619)235-0804
3/20/06

"Josephine Baker Centennial Exhibit":
Everyone is welcomed to this event. This exhibit continues in lower level of west wing of UCSD's Geisel Library. Admission is free.
(858)534-8074
3/24/06

2nd Annual Run/Walk for Autism:
Choose between a 5K run or a 1-mile walk. Do it for the cause! Location: Balboa Park (Laurel St./Balboa Dr. - Cabrillo Bridge - El Prado - International Houses of Pacific Relations - El Prado - Cabrillo Bridge - Balboa Dr. - Quince St. - along walkway - El Prado - Balboa Dr. - Eighth Ave. - Balboa Dr. - Sixth Ave./Balboa Dr.) Call for entry price and other information.
(858)679-8800 or www.nfar.org
3/25/06

Wave House Shoot Out Volleyball Series:
View the energetic sport of volleyball at this tournament as players lurch and jump for the ball, pass it, and sock it over the net to score for points. It takes endurance, coordination, and teamwork to accomplish this sport. Admission is free. 9am-4pm. Location: Mission Beach.
(858)228-9308
3/25/06

10th Annual Rolando Street Fair:
Musical entertainment, a climbing wall, amusing rides and approximately 200-booths offering food, merchandise and information about health and community services. Location: 4800 block of Rolando Blvd.
(619)583-7321 or www.sandiegoinsider.com
3/26/06

California Walk for Recovery:
The Walk route includes festive entertainment, cultural and traditional music, cheerleaders, bagpipes, fiestas, dancers, clowns and much more. Call for more information. Location: Balboa Park.
www.walkforrecovery.org
3/26/06

Doggie Dash 2006:
The race is open to runners and walkers with or without their dogs, and registration fees vary depending on which race you participate in. 8am. Location: Kit Carson Park in Escondido.
(858)268-1250
3/26/06

11th Annual Cesar Chavez March:
Children and teachers from the Chavez Elementary School will march in honor and remembrance of Cesar Chavez. 10am - noon. Location: Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
(619)527-4098
3/29/06

Schedule provided by First American (Information subject to change without notice).