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Last updated March 2, 2010.

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San Diego Events March 2010
North County and San Diego Activities

Spring Garden Show - March 5 - 7 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Expert gardening tips from the home and garden specialists. For more information see Spring Home Garden Show.

Ocean Beach Kite Festival - Saturday Mar 6 2010. Join in the fun at the crafts fair and make your own kite to take to the beach for kite flying (free for kids). Great kids activity. 9 AM to 4 PM, on Santa Monica Avenue between Sunset Cliffs Blvd. and Ebers St.For more information see Ocean Beach Kite Festival.

Annual Ugly Dog Contest - Sunday Mar 7 2010. 11:15 - 3:00 PM. Face-painting, balloons, kids activities, and lots of really ugly dogs at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For more information see Ugly Dog Contest.

Free Disneyland Tickets 2010 - Sign-ups start January 1. Limited to the first 1 million people. Volunteer at a local SoCal organization and receive free tickets to Disneyland. There will be many worthwhile non-profits to choose from. For more information see Free Disneyland Tickets.

Balboa Park Free Museum Tuesday for Residents and Military - Some Balboa Park museums are free on 1st - 4th Tuesdays of each month to locals (San Diego Cal. City & county residents), and active military and their families. The free admission is on a rotating basis. Check out the Free Tuesday Balboa Park museum schedule.

Kooza Cirque du Soleil - Kooza in San Diego at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Feb 25 - March 14 2010. Buy your tickets now. Adult tickets start at $40.00. Enjoy the acrobatics in a zany kingdom at the Kooza Cirque du Soleil, a modern day circus. Kooza Cirque du Soleil

Local Wednesdays at the Wave House – Wednesdays from 12 – 8 PM at the Wave House in historic Belmont Park. All San Diego County locals can get ½ price wave riding on Wednesdays at the Wave House. For these and other promotions see Wave House at Belmont Park.

San Diego Dog Beaches - Take your dog to the beach! Choose your favorite San Diego Dog Beach from all the ones we have listed. San Diego Dog Beaches.

IMAX movie - Daily at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. Enjoy an IMAX film. Current features include Amazon, Under the Sea, and Adventures in Wild California. Early bird specials every Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM - enjoy a family-friendly early Bird Special IMAX film for $8.50 and free admission to all exhibit galleries. Additional films may play at different events, such as on Fridays at the Fleet, so check the schedule. For more information and show times see IMAX Movies.

The Sky Tonight Planetarium Shows - March 3 - First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM, arrive by 6:30 to claim your seat in the Fleet Science Center’s Heikoff Dome Theater. Admission includes gallery admission. See the sky in San Diego that night, and learn about special topics in astronomy. Tickets cost $10.50 for adults, and $9.00 for children and seniors. sky Tonight Planetarium

St. Patty’s Day Swim - Saturday March 13 at 9:00 AM. Join the la Jolla Cove Swim Club in this non-competitive swim at La Jolla Cove.St. Patricks Day Swim.

Urban Trees Sculptures – For a fun free San Diego activity, enjoy stroll along the north Embarcadero and admire the 30 trees in the Urban Trees sculpture exhibit. Stroll along the harbor and see all the historic ships, and walk down to Seaport Village and visit the unique shops. For the young kids, reward them with an ice cream cone and a ride on the merry-go-round. Urban Trees Sculpture.

Whale Watching San Diego - now - April 15 at San Diego Maritime Museum. No seasickness guarantee! Watch for whales aboard the replica of the 139-foot yacht America. Adults are $65 - $85 per person, kids less. Whale Watching.

Movin Shoes Weekly Runs - Every Monday 6 PM in Encinitas, Tuesday 6 PM in La Mesa, Wednesday 6 PM in Pacific Beach, Saturday 7:30 AM at various locations. Runners (and walkers) of all abilities are welcome. Join the fun on these weekly runs, led by runners from Movin Shoes. Flexible distances, such as 3, 4 or 6 mile options, with up to 20 miles on Saturday. This is the place to buy running (and walking shoes), as these runners know their stuff. For more information and specifics about where to meet see Movin Shoes Weekly Runs. Kooza Cirque du Soleil - Kooza in San Diego at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Feb 25 - March 14 2010. Buy your tickets now. Adult tickets start at $40.00. Enjoy the acrobatics in a zany kingdom at the Kooza Cirque du Soleil, a modern day circus. Kooza Cirque du Soleil

ShamROCK St. Patrick's Day Party - March 17 2010 in the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, CA. This huge party to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is for ages 21+ only. Live music, clubs, bars, special Irish food and drinks. Tickets on sale. Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Party

Kid’s Day at the Flower Fields - Saturday March 27 2010 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Visit the spectacular 50 acres of Flower Fileds overlooking the Carlsbad, California coastline. Kids Days offers fun activities and entertainment for kids and families. $10 for adults, $5.00 for children. The 2010 season begins March 1st. Carlsbad Flower Fields

SOHO's Annual Historic Home Tour - Sunday March 21, 2010 from 10 AM – 4 PM. Guided tour of five private historic homes built by acclaimed architects between 1904 and 1913, near Balboa Park. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 on day of tour. Historic Home Tour.

Things to Do in San Diego - Don't see an event that you like? We have some other ideas for you. Check out these Things to do in San Diego and 101 Things to do at the Beach.

Old Town Saturday Market - Saturdays from 9 AM - 3 PM at San Diego Old Town. Join the fun at San Diego's largest weekly artisan market featuring handmade works from local artists, including jewelry, photography, pottery, clothing, paintings, hand painted glass, glass blowing, woodworking's and more. There is always live music and it is absolutely free. Old Town Saturday Market

Kids Nite Out at Wave House - March 27 2010. (Last Saturday of every month) Drop off kids ages 5 - 12 at the Wave House pool in Belmont park while parents enjoy a night on the town. The largest indoor pool in Southern California. Learn more about Kids Night Out.

Explore Tidepools - Mar 25 - 28 2010 at various times at low minus tides. Fall and winter is the best time to explore the San Diego tide pools. It's free and a great weekend kids activity. Here is a list of best times to visit and more information about the San Diego Tide Pools.

San Diego Events April - December 2010
North County and San Diego Activities

Arts & Craft Fair at the Flower Fields - April 10 – 11 and April 17 - 18 2010 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Visit the spectacular 50 acres of Flower Fileds overlooking the Carlsbad, California coastline. Arts & Craft Fair features painting, photography, pottery and crafts by Southern California artisans. $10 for adults, $5.00 for children. Carlsbad Flower Fields

Carlsbad 5000 - Sunday April 11 2010. Junior Carlsbad on Saturday April 10 for kids 12 and under. Plenty of fun, run, food and festivities on this scenic seaside course. Runners should register now.Carlsbad 5000.

Tax Relief Swim - Saturday April 17 at 9:00 AM. Join the la Jolla Cove Swim Club in this non-competitive swim at La Jolla Cove.Tax Relief Day Swim.

Hard Corps Marathon - April 17, 2010 at Camp Pendleton. Registration opens January 1. This Boston qualifier marathon follows a mostly flat scenic course with ocean view. 2010 Hard Corps Marathon

Encinitas Street Faire - April 24-25, 2010 in Encinitas, Cali.

Carlsbad Village Faire - May 2, 2010 in Carlsbad, CA.

Fiesta Old Town Cinco de Mayo - Saturday May 1 2010 from 11 AM - 5 PM and Sunday May 1 from 10 AM - 5 PM. Join in the free and fun event with activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Interactive kids activities, strolling entertainers, food, stagecoach rides, museums and more in Old Town, San Diego, California. Cinco de Mayo Old Town Celebration

Mother’s Day Celebration at the Flower Fields - May 9 2010. Visit the spectacular 50 acres of Flower Fileds overlooking the Carlsbad, California coastline on this special day – Mother’s Day. $10 for adults, $5.00 for children. Carlsbad Flower Fields

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon - Sunday June 6 2010 in San Diego, California. Join in the fun for the 13th annual San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. The best SoCal marathon!

2.5K Pier to Cove Swim and Fundraiser - Saturday June 19 2010 at 9:00 AM. Join the la Jolla Cove Swim Club in this competitive swim from Scripps Pier to La Jolla Cove.Pier to Cove Swim.

Full Moon Pier Walk - June - October 2010, dates TBA. Birch Aquarium at Scripps naturalists host Scripps Piers walks during full moons from June - October. More details as dates become available.

Snorkeling Adventures - June - September, dates TBA. Birch Aquarium at Scripps naturalists host snorkeling adventures from Jun - Sep. More details as dates become available.

San Diego County Fair 2010 – June 11 to July 5 at the Del Mar San Diego Fairgrounds. More San Diego family fun with concerts, flowers, rides, exhibits and more at the San Diego County Fair.

Nite Owl Swim - Friday July 16 2010 at 8:30 PM. Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in this non-competitive swim at La Jolla Cove.Night Owl Swim at The Cove.

KIFM 98.1 Jazz at the Beach - July 18, 2010 and September 25, 2010 at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. Time: TBA Smooth jazz concert for ages 21 and up. For more information call (619) 291-9797.

Tour of Buoys Swim - Sunday August 1 2010 at 7:00 AM at La Jolla Shores. Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in this competitive event. Annual tour of buoys 1.5 mile and 5 mile swims. Tour of Buoys Swim.

Imperial Beach Sandcastle Competition - Sunday August 8 2010 In Imperial Beach, California with a Festival on Saturday Aug 7, with Kids-N-Kastle Competition, entertainment, food, arts, crafts and the beach! On Sunday, watch the professional and amateur sand carving teams compete from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with viewing until 4:00 PM. Imperial Beach Sand Castle Competition

Carlsbad Art in the Village - August 8, 2010.

Surf For The Sea & Oside Firefighters Surf Event - September 10-12, 2010 from 7 am-4:30 pm at Oceanside CA North Pier Beach. 14th Annual Surf for the sea Memorial Surf event in honor of local surfers who have passed away. Benefit for the environment and Surfrider Foundation San Diego Chapter. For more information call (760) 439-0863.

10 Mile Relay and Solo Swim - Sunday September 26 2010 at 7:00 AM at La Jolla Cove. Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in this competitive fundraiser event to benefit the American Diabetes Assoication and San Diego Lifeguard Foundation. Form your relay teams now. Relay and Solo Swim.

Halloween Spookfest Swim - Sunday October 31 2010 at 9:00 AM. Join the la Jolla Cove Swim Club in this non-competitive swim at La Jolla Cove.Halloween Swim.

Carlsbad Village Faire - November 7, 2010.

Encinitas Street Faire - November 21, 2010

Thanksgiving Turkey Splash & Dash Swim - Saturday November 20 2010 at 9:00 AM. Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in this non-competitive swim at La Jolla Cove.Thanksgiving Swim.

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