Things to Do in San Diego in March

There are plenty of great things to do in San Diego this month!

In March, San Diego offers a vibrant array of events including the 28th San Diego ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival, picnicking amidst the stunning Carlsbad Flower Fields, and the lively East Village Block Party. Explore the city’s rich culture, indulge in culinary delights, and bask in the beautiful springtime weather.

Keep checking back…we’ll update it as we hear about more (there’s always more!).


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Things to do in San Diego in March

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Watch a Movie With a View at Manchester Grand Hyatt

Ongoing

The Rooftop Cinema Club at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Embarcadero has unveiled its new lineup featuring celebratory film collections and exciting new special events.


Youth Art Show

ArtReach Opens a Call for Youth Art Submissions

Ongoing

ArtReach San Diego is seeking youth artists (aged five to 18) to submit a mini-masterpiece for an upcoming Youth Art Show. Each mini masterpiece created for this open call should be exactly six inches wide by six inches tall, following the prompt, “Where do your dreams take you?”


Giant Kelp Forest in San Diego

Hold Fast Immersive Art Exhibition Opens at Birch Aquarium

Ongoing

Hold Fast, a powerful and immersive art exhibit that invites us to explore the impact of climate change on our local kelp forest through the lens of three local artists and scientists.


spring at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station

March Into Creative Arts and Culture Experiences at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station

Ongoing

With everything from kid-friendly floral workshops and creative First Friday events to exciting exhibitions, ARTS DISTRICT is the ultimate destination to make the most of springtime in San Diego.


Set Sail on a Taste Adventure at the Seven Seas Food Festival

Ongoing

Sip and sample your way around the world of international flavors, craft beers, cocktails, and wines, and enjoy live musical performances along the way. From foodies to families, everyone will find tasty delights among more than 100 food and drink offerings featuring all-new flavors with unique recipes from around the world.


Ilan-Lael Spring Workshops

Experience Ilan-Lael in a Whole New Way at Their Spring Workshops

March 2 & 16

Delve into the enchanting realm of Hubbell Studios, where mesmerizing architecture, natural wonders, and artistic surroundings converge. Engage in hands-on workshops led by esteemed guest instructors from across the nation on a series of topics, including mosaic, stained glass, and metal art.


Dive Into Flavor at the West Coast Taco & Beer Festival in San Diego!

March 9

The West Coast Taco and Beer Festival is making its grand return for the 5th year, and it promises to be bigger and tastier than ever. It’s where flavors and fun meet under the San Diego sun!


Ocean Science Lecture Series at Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium Reopens Ocean Science Lecture Series to the Public

March 11

Join Los Angeles Times environment reporter and author of the new book California Against the Sea, Rosanna Xia, and Scripps Institution of Oceanography coastal resilience specialist, Laura Engeman, for a discussion on communicating the science and impacts of sea-level rise and California’s changing relationship with the ocean.


Black Radish Partners With Memento Mori & El Molino Winery for a Luxurious Dinner Experience

March 13

A trifecta of culinary wizards unite for one unforgettable San Diego dining event as award-winning Chef Itze of Black Radish fame joins forces with sought-after El Molino winery and Memento Mori for an exclusive dinner experience!


San Diego Shamrock

Get Ready to Shake Your Clovers at the 28th San Diego ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival

March 16

It is going to be the ultimate convergence of live music, green and craft beer, Irish and other grubs, games and shenanigans, and a guaranteed good time in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter!


Georges at the Cove Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Alumni Chef Dinner Series

March 16

Sam Peters and Stephen Kurpinsky is scheduled to takeover the Level 2 bar at Georges. They were bartenders, then beverage directors in Georges’ California Modern and then Level2, where they created Neighborhoods of San Diego and Floras of San Diego, a bespoke program to tell the story of San Diego through cocktails.


Fit Athletic yoga at The Rady Shell

Come Enjoy a FREE Yoga Class From Fit Athletic!

March 16

Allow your body and mind to joyfully connect for a full hour in one of the most beautiful settings in all of San Diego! Bring your mat, bring your sun-block, and prepare to breathe in some healthy Bayside air at The Rady Shell.


San Diego’s Top Female Chefs & Winemakers Join Forces for Charitable Festa Della Donna

March 20

Celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day in March with San Diego’s celebrated top female chefs as they come together to host Festa Della Donna, a charitable, five-course dinner at CUCINA urbana in Bankers Hill.


Experience a Mouthful of Flavors at Downtown Chula Vista’s Annual Taste of Third

March 21

Savor mouthwatering bites and refreshing sips while leisurely strolling through the charming streets of Downtown Chula Vista. The event promises not only an opportunity to enjoy amazing bites but also a chance to connect with local business owners.


The Rosin Box Project

THE Rosin Box Project Kicks Off 2024 With “Empower”

March 21

Following the success and sold-out performances of the 2023 program, The Rosin Box Project returns to the intimate Light Box Theater in ARTS DISTRICT, Liberty Station, with ‘Empower’ to mark the launch of the 2024 Season: Exalt. This is going to be their most ambitious season yet!


Blue Water Film Festival is Back for its 5th Year

March 21 to 24

The four day event will showcase features, shorts and animated films with a total of 44 films, composed of 12 features, and 27 short films.


Picnic + Flowers at The Flower Fields

Picnics + Flowers Brings Picturesque Picnics to The Carlsbad Flower Fields

Starting March 23

Expect an elevated pop-up picnic featuring more shade structures, increased semi-private picnic spaces, reserved parking, a private entrance, complimentary wagon rides, an expanded menu, live music, and a family-fun zone featuring interactive games.


Peter Seidler of San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres to Host a Celebration of Life for Peter Seidler

March 23

The San Diego Padres will honor their beloved former Chairman and Owner, Peter Seidler, with a celebration of life ceremony at Petco Park. The team will also wear a “PS” jersey patch in Seidler’s memory during the entirety of the 2024 regular season.


San Diego Padres

Cheers to the Return of Baseball Season at the East Village Block Party

March 30

Join the East Village Association in celebrating the 12th Annual East Village Block Party on Opening Weekend! Taking place on J Street from 7th to 10th Avenues in front of Petco Park, this family-friendly event celebrates all things East Village.


Uncorked is Coming Back to San Diego for the 8th Annual Uncorked: SD Wine Fest

March 30

Enjoy over 100 wines & bubblies from across the globe + some “outside the bottle” options like canned cocktails and seltzers. Sip & savor your way through a gorgeous day of wine tasting by the water including lawn games, food trucks, a DJ, (premium wines, of course) and more!


Get out there and enjoy your amazing city!

See you there!

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