Things To Do in March 2024 Around San Diego

“Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.”
– Jessica Harrelson

Cherry Blossom Festival
Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego
Mar 7 – Mar 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 10am-7pm, Last Admission 5pm

Along with lovely Cherry Blossoms, the 2024 festival includes a beer and sake garden, daily live performances, food and merchant vendors. 

The Cherry Blossom Festival returns to the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum in March 2024!
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Taste of Third
Memorial Park (Check-In)
Mar 21, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Get ready for the long awaited foodie event in South Bay – Taste of Third! This year, be prepared for night of food, drink and live music – that will help you keep your tempo as you stroll down the block enjoying the many flavors of Third Avenue.
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Centennial Salute
Balboa Theatre
Mar 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

On Friday, March 29, we will “turn back the clock” and honor two important roles Balboa Theatre has played in the last 100 years: a silent movie theatre, and a wartime home for sailors. A screening of the silent film “The Flying Fleet” will be the highlight of an evening celebrating San Diego’s military service members.  
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Toons & Tunes: A Morning of Family Fun
Balboa Theatre
Mar 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Come join us on March 30 for our own version of “Saturday morning cartoons!” At Toons & Tunes, children and their families can enjoy a screening of classic cartoons at the beautiful Balboa Theatre. The classic cartoons will be accompanied by a pipe organ, but this is not the austere, formal sound you may think of. 
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An American In Paris
Balboa Theater
Mar 16, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:45 PM

A program exclusively of firsts. Geoffrey Gonzalez premieres his new ballet, An American in Paris. Elizabeth Wistrich premieres her new ballet, Boléro – The Awakening. And City Ballet adds their first Christopher Wheeldon ballet to their repertoire, Morphoses.
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Sixth Ave & Laurel St
Mar 16, 2024, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Parade starts at 10:30 AM.

The 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 (rain or shine). Parade Chairman Sean Walsh is excited to celebrate three very important parts of our Irish community here in San Diego: Celtic Culture, Commerce, and Community.
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2024 IRISH 4 A DAY – St. Patrick’s Day Party Hop!
American Junkie
Feb 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

San Diego’s beloved St. Paddy’s Day Party Hop, IRISH 4 A DAY, is back greener and grander with 2 days of shenanigans. Gaslamp’s top 20 bars are rolling out the green carpet to welcome you with green beer, Irish car bombs, DJs, dancing, live music, exclusive drink and dining deals, hotel specials, overnight parking perks and so much more.
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San Diego shamROCK
Gaslamp Quarter
Mar 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Grab your fellow leprechauns and don your green attire!

Tradition returns as an authentic Irish celebration takes over the streets of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter district.
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Easter Eggspress: Egg Quest and Story Time
San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Mar 23 – Mar 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Hop into Easter with the San Diego Model Railroad Museum!
This ticketed before-hours event will immerse children with an egg quest around the museum, special trains running in our Toy Train Gallery, arts & crafts, and story time featuring the Easter Bunny. After you’ve finished your search for eggs and eaten some candy, enjoy museum admission for the rest of the day.
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Whiskey Tasting in a Speakeasy
Barleymash
Mar 5, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us for a special Whiskey Tasting event on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:30pm. Featured sips include Wild Turkey, Wilderness Trail and the Extremely Rare Masters Keep Voyage.
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San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
Petco Park
Mar 2, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering EXPO DAY is the largest event of its kind in Southern California. It’s a collective effort between industry, business leaders, government, community organizations, public outreach centers, academia, schools and school districts, and parents.
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Whiskey By The Bay
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Mar 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Join us to compare notes at our whiskey dinner pairing featuring Highwest Whiskey on Friday, March 15 at 6:00pm. Crafted to captivate your senses, our culinary team has prepared a coursed dinner to pair with selects of whiskey straight from Highwest’s distillery.
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Beer Fest
Handlery Hotel San Diego
Mar 30, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

We have brewed up something special! happening at the Handlery Hotel San Diego, located in the heart of beautiful Mission Valley. This is a great event to try different brews, live music with Ron’s Garage and a delicious BBQ. Whether you are a beer enthusiast or just looking for a fun afternoon, this event is not to be missed. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local California favorites, the fun is brewing, Saturday, March 30th from 12 to 4:00pm.
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Easter Brunch
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Mar 31, 2024, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Oceana Coastal Kitchen with a fun-filled family day on Mission Bay! Enjoy live entertainment and savor our Easter Champagne Brunch menu with delicious options including a seafood cold bar, made-to-order omelets, and a roasted pork loin carving station. The excitement continues with a visit from the Easter Bunny, a family golden egg hunt for prizes, and an arts and crafts corner for kids.
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