1. The Flower Fields   Mar. 1-May 12  
Time/Place: 9am-6pm / The Flower Fields of Carlsbad  
Contact: 760-431-0352 / www.theflowerfields.com

2. Gaslamp Mardi Gras   Mar. 1-2 & 5 This is a 21+ event.  
Time/Place: Fifth Avenue, Downtown San Diego  
Contact: www.clubvipsd.com
3. Finish Chelseas Run 5K   Mar. 2   Time/Place: 6:30-11am / Balboa Park  
Contact: www.chelseaslight.org

4. San Diego Undy Run/Walk   Mar. 2 
Time/Place: 7am-12pm / 2750 North Mission Bay Drive  
Contact: www.undyrunwalk.org

5. CRSSD Festival   Mar. 2-3 
Electronic music festival featuring three stages and 36+ performers.
Time/Place: San Diego County Waterfront Park  
Contact: www.crssdfest.com
6. St. Patrick's Day Half Marathon   Mar. 3 
Time/Place: 6:30am-12pm / Downtown El Cajon  
Contact: www.stpatricksdayhalf.com

7. SeaWorlds Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival   Mar. 9-Apr. 28 
Featuring craft beer from favorite local breweries, plus fresh international cuisine infused with local, sustainable ingredients and unique signature flavors from around the world. Price included with park admission.  
Time/Place: SeaWorld San Diego  
Contact: www.seaworld.com/san-diego
8. San Diego Half Marathon & Padres 5K   Mar. 10 Half Marathon, The 2-Person San Diego Half Marathon Relay, Padres 5K, Kids Mile and Virtual Runner.  
Time/Place: 6:55am-12pm / Petco Park  
Contact: www.sdhalfmarathon.com

9. San Diego shamROCK   Mar. 16 
6 blocks of the Gaslamp Quarter get covered with over 50,000 square feet of emerald green astroturf
Time/Place: 2pm / 5th Avenue  
Contact: www.gaslampfoundation.org/shamrock

10. Cherry Blossom Festival   Mar. 22-24 
Accompanied by food vendors, cultural performances and demonstrations, and family friendly activities!  
Time/Place: 10am-6pm / Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego 
Contact: 619-232-2721 / www.niwa.org/cbf19


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1. Susan G. Komen Pink in the Rink   Feb. 2 
100% of the proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Komen San Diego! 
Time/Place: 7pm / Valley View Casino Center  
Contact: 858-573-2760 x105 / http://komensandiego.org

2. Lunar New Year at SeaWorld   Feb. 2-18 
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / SeaWorld San Diego  
Contact: 619-222-4732 / www.seaworld.com/san-diego

3. Brewbies Beer Festival   Feb. 9 
Enjoy an array of signature PINK beers from over 40 of the best breweries around! 
Time/Place: 12-5pm / Bagby Beer Company, Oceanside  
Contact: www.brewbies.org

4. Mermaid Half Marathon San Diego   Feb. 9 
Scenic womens 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.
Time/Place: 7-11am / South Shores Park, Mission Bay  
Contact: www.mermaidseries.com
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5. Coronado Valentines Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Run   Feb. 10 
Time/Place: 6:30-11am / Tidelands Park  
Contact: www.valentinesday10k.com

6. Sweethearts Ball   Feb. 15 
Family event for children on up to grand-parents.
Time/Place: 6-8pm / Encinitas Community Center  
Contact: 760-633-2740 / www.encinitaschamber.com

7. Chinese New Year Fair   Feb. 16-17 
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Downtown SD: Third Ave. & J St.  
Contact: 619-338-9888 / www.sdcny.org

8. American Red Cross Blood Drive    Feb. 21 
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos  
Contact: 760-744-9000 / http://www.san-marcos.net

9. Silver Bay Kennel Dog Show   Feb. 22-24 
Time/Place: Del Mar Fairgrounds  
Contact: www.silverbaykc.com

10. San Diego Camp Fair   Feb. 23 
Time/Place: 12-3pm / Casa Del Prado-Room 101, Balboa Park   
Contact: www.lasummercamps.com

La Jolla Polar Bear Plunge   Jan. 1
Annual Polar Bear Plunge and chili potluck. 
Time/Place: 10am / La Jolla Shores   
For more information: www.lajollacoveswimclub.com

Springboard West Music Festival   Jan. 10-12  
Time/Place: 10am / Ocean Beach Playhouse   
For more information: www.springboardwest.com

soundON Festival of Modern Music   Jan. 10-13
Time/Place: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, La Jolla 
For more information: 858-454-5872 / www.ljathenaeum.org/sound-on
 
Poway Winter Festival   Jan. 11-12
Time/Place: Fri 5-9pm, Sat 3:30-8:30pm / Poway Community Park 
For more information: 858-668-4671 / www.poway.org

SD Resolution Run 5K/10K/Half Marathon   Jan. 13
Time/Place: 7:15-10:30am / Tecolote Shores South Park, Mission Bay 
For more information: www.sandiegoresolutionrun.com

City Heights Health Fair   Jan. 19
Time/Place: 8:30am-12:30pm / Copley-Price Family YMCA 
For more information: www.eventbrite.com

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade   Jan. 20 
Time/Place: 2-5pm / Harbor Drive - Embarcadero  
For more information: 619-264-0542 / www.alpha-zsl.org

Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon   Jan. 20 
Time/Place: 7am-1pm / The Shoppes at Carlsbad  
For more information: 760-692-2900 / www.carlsbadmarathon.com

San Diego Restaurant Week   Jan. 20-27 
Over 180 participating restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for $10, $15 or $20 per person. 
For more information: www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

Farmers Insurance Open   Jan. 24-27 
Time/Place: Torrey Pines Golf Course, La Jolla  
For more information: 858-886-4653 / www.farmersinsuranceopen.com

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village   Dec. 1 
Time/Place: 4-8pm / India St & W Fir St  
For more information: 619-233-3898 / www.littleitalysd.com

SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off   Dec. 2 
40 local restaurants, 30 local handmade vendors. Local craft beer and wine garden. 
Time/Place: 11am-5pm / Thorn & 32nd Streets in North Park  
For more information: www.sonofestchilicookoff.com

Balboa Park December Nights   Dec. 7-8 
Complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums from 5-9pm.  
Time/Place: Fri 3-11pm, Sat 12-11pm / Balboa Park  
For more information: www.sandiego.gov/december-nights

La Mesas Holiday in the Village   Dec. 7-8 
Time/Place: 5-9pm / La Mesa Village  
For more information: 619-606-2028 / www.lamesavillageassociation.org

Mission Bay Christmas Boat Parade of Lights   Dec. 8 
Time/Place: 6-9pm / Mission Bay & Beaches  
For more information: 858-488-0501 / www.mbyc.org

Santa at the Lakes   Dec. 9 
Time/Place: 10am-3pm / Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve  
For more information: 619-596-3141 / www.santeelakes.com

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights   Dec. 9 & 16 
The parade proceeds from Shelter Island past Harbor Island, the Embarcadero, Seaport Village, Pier at Cesar Chavez Park and the Ferry Landing in Coronado.  
Time/Place: 5pm / San Diego Bay   
For more information: www.sdparadeoflights.org

San Diego Holiday Half Marathon   Dec. 15 
Travels SW along Carmel Mountain Road along the 56 bike path and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach.  
Time/Place: 5am-12pm / Hotel Karlan, Ranch Penasquitos  
For more information: www.sandiegoholidayhalf.com

San Diego International Auto Show   Dec. 27-30 
Over 400 vehicles from 30+ global manufacturers.
Time/Place: Thur-Fri 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm / SD Convention Center  
For more information: 858-550-0080 / www.sdautoshow.com

SDCCU Holiday Bowl   Dec. 31 
Time/Place: 4pm / SDCCU Stadium  
For more information: www.holidaybowl.com

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