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9th Annual Reversing the Arrow Conference 2026
Annual research conference examining entrepreneurialism beyond borders and the societal influence of entrepreneurial ideology, co-hosted with the University of Alberta.
March First Friday Art Walk
Spring-themed evening art stroll through 25+ galleries, cafes, and wine bars in La Jolla Village.
TDOE Scholarship
Application deadline for San Diego Pride's transgender empowerment scholarship offering up to 20 awards of $500 each.
KidzWatch Safety Academy – Enrollment Deadline
Six-week hands-on safety academy for children ages 6–9 covering personal, fire, and environmental safety.
Culture Brewing 13-Year Anniversary Celebration
Culture Brewing's largest annual event celebrating 13 years, with fundraising for a local community organization.
Dana Point Festival of Whales
The 55th annual free celebration of migrating whales with marine exhibits, family activities, and whale-watching excursions.
2026 SDSU Student Symposium (S3) Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony recognizing over 70 outstanding student research projects with $20,000 in total cash prizes.
Tomatomania at The Water Conservation Garden
Two-day celebration of over 75 unique tomato varieties to inspire spring and summer gardeners.
Toddler Time
Facilitated program for children 5 and under with music, movement, stories, and art-making.
San Diego Tourism Career Fair
Job fair connecting tourism and hospitality employers with job seekers at San Diego City College.
CRC Community Impact Awards
Celebratory luncheon honoring North Coast San Diego leaders fighting hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence.
Onyoku Sessions: Guitar by Alex Guillen
Monthly sound healing garden performance featuring guitarist Alex Guillen at the scenic Koi Deck.
Full Court Spring
GreenFest games, activities, and relay race celebrating school spirit before the evening basketball game.
Adapted Sports Showcase
Wheelchair basketball exhibition between University of Michigan and Eastern Washington, plus a Paralympic athlete panel.
First Friday Fitness: Pickleball
Monthly community pickleball fitness event to kickstart the month at La Mesita Park.
SD Nights Teen Program at Lakeside Teen Center
Free after-school hangout with activities and interactive equipment for tweens and teens ages 10–18.
La Mesa Village Farmers Market
Weekly outdoor market with 90+ vendors offering fresh produce, artisan goods, food, and live music.
First Friday Art Walk – March
Monthly free art walk through La Jolla Village galleries with the theme "Luck," featuring over 20 exhibits, sips, and snacks.
Skechers AERO Razor Launch Party!
Free launch celebration with an all-paces 5K run, complimentary tacos, raffles, and giveaways.
First Friday Arts District
Monthly art walk across Liberty Station with live performances, open artist studios, and pop-up galleries.
STAR GAZING - Kumeyaay Campground - FREE
Free evening stargazing event at Kumeyaay Lake Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park.
Sunset Trivia at Singing Hills Golf Club (El Cajon)
Weekly pub trivia night hosted by Sunset Trivia at Singing Hills Golf Club in El Cajon.
Mahjong Night (Friday)
Friday evening Mahjong game night at Denny's in Miramar for all skill levels.
Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar® at Hess Brewing
Meet local immunology and particle physics researchers for casual conversation at a San Diego brewery.
Ash Wednesday Mass at The Immaculata (Evening)
Evening Catholic Ash Wednesday mass with distribution of ashes at The Immaculata on USD campus.
Dia de la Mujer Exhibition: Exquisite Potential
Women and nonbinary artists explore transformation and power in a group exhibition at Casa Familiar through May 2026.
ASL Saturday
American Sign Language interpretation of select animal presentations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing guests, included with park admission.
36th Annual Koi Club of San Diego Show
Free public koi fish competition with expert presentations, kid-friendly voting and coloring, cultural exhibits, and a vendor marketplace.
Annual Spring Into Fitness
Week-long promotion with free and discounted fitness classes including padel, boxing, pilates, dance, and gymnastics at Otay Ranch.
Annual Spring Into Fitness Week
Week-long event offering free and discounted fitness classes, memberships, and wellness programs at Otay Ranch Town Center.
Necessity Coffee Grand Opening in San Marcos
Grand opening celebration with live DJ, specialty coffee program, and free drinks for the first 50 guests.
Bonita Cars and Coffee
Community-hosted classic car and hot rod gathering at Bonita Donuts.
Wildlife Tracking Walk
Monthly guided walk focused on identifying wildlife tracks and signs in Mission Trails Regional Park.
'Ruff Run' Presented by PAWS of Coronado
5K run/walk celebrating dogs and supporting the PAWS of Coronado animal welfare organization.
Kappa Delta Shamrock 5k Walk/Run
Charity 5K benefiting child welfare organizations with optional color stations along the route.
Little Italy Mercato (Saturday)
Year-round certified farmers market with fresh produce, pastured eggs, meat, seafood, bread, and local artisan goods.
RSD Cars and Coffee
First Saturday monthly family-friendly car event at Rancho San Diego Shopping Center.
Rancho Santa Fe Cars & Coffee
Saturday morning celebration of high-end and exotic vehicles in Rancho Santa Fe.
Ruff Run for PAWS Coronado
Annual 5K run and 1.5-mile walk supporting Paws of Coronado animal shelter, welcoming dogs and their humans.
Fit Run Club - Mission Beach
Free guided community run every other Saturday morning starting in front of Fit Mission Beach.
Fit Run Club - East Village
Free guided community run every other Saturday morning in front of Fit Athletic East Village.
Wildlife Tracking Expeditions
Guided wildlife tracking expedition through Mission Trails Regional Park.
San Elijo Park to Sage Hill Preserve Hike
Guided group hike from San Elijo Park through Sage Hill Preserve in San Marcos.
Saturday Morning Soccer - Balboa Park
Saturday morning casual pickup soccer game near Balboa Park's War Memorial area.
Ramona Market (Farmers Market)
Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, goods, and vendors in Ramona.
Saturday Morning Hike at Wilderness Gardens
Ranger-led tour of the County's first open space preserve featuring Native American grinding stones.
Soccer at Snap (@ Thrive Park)
Saturday morning pickup soccer at SDSU Mission Valley River Park (Thrive Park).
2026 Candlewood Arts Festival
Desert public art celebration featuring community walks, new art projects, and a unity festival with food.
Pickup Soccer | Saturday Morning Soccer
Saturday morning pickup soccer in Mission Beach open to all skill levels.
San Diego Air Cooled East County Chapter
Air-cooled vehicle enthusiast club gathering supporting automotive youth scholarships in Santee.
36th Annual San Diego Koi Show
The largest West Coast koi show displays 300+ fish with expert judging, vendor marketplace, pond care education, and free admission.
Young Scientists: Exploring Senses
Hands-on science program for ages 3–5 exploring the five senses through optical illusions, sound, and taste experiments.
Mission Valley Farmers Market
Saturday farmers market inside Civita Park with fresh produce, flowers, specialty foods, and a food court.
South Bay Corvettes & Coffee
Bi-weekly Corvette enthusiast gathering in Chula Vista for car lovers to socialize.
Harney Street Market 2026
Weekend arts and artisan market in Old Town featuring jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography, and woodworking.
North Park Community Fair - Creator Fair
Monthly street fair showcasing local artists, makers, zine creators, and independent creatives in North Park.
Open House San Diego 2026
Free celebration of architecture and design opening noteworthy spaces across San Diego neighborhoods.
Gaslamp Artisan Market
Outdoor shopping market in the Gaslamp Quarter featuring handcrafted art, jewelry, and clothing every weekend.
San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering
Free all-ages STEM festival featuring hands-on activities, with SDSU as a participating sponsor.
San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
Free STEAM festival with 20,000+ attendees featuring hands-on activities, drone shows, and robotics at Petco Park.
Harney Street Market
Free open-air artisan market featuring jewelry, photography, pottery, clothing, paintings, and woodworking.
Morning Ranger-led Hike at San Dieguito
Ranger-led 1-to-2-mile walk through the park trail system covering local history.
San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering (Expo Day)
Free STEAM festival at Petco Park with hundreds of exhibitors, live performances, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Discovery Table at Ramona Grasslands
Learn about local wildlife through taxidermy, pelts, skins, and skulls displayed at an outdoor table.
KPBS Kids Event: San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering
Hands-on science activities, story times, and beloved KPBS Kids TV character appearances for families.
2026 FANCY Teen Girls Expo!
Community expo for girls featuring STEAM Fair, live performances, and career pathway exploration.
Tubby Todd San Diego Playdate
Free family playdate with music, treats, bubbles, and goodie bags for the first 400 families.
Home Energy Fair
Energy experts share tips on saving money at home through utility rebates, incentives, and rate programs.
Gaslamp Artisan Market 2026
Weekend outdoor market in the historic Gaslamp Quarter featuring handcrafted art, jewelry, and clothing.
North Park Community Fair: Creator Fair
Monthly community gathering at Verbatim Books featuring local artists, makers, readers, and small businesses in North Park.
La Mesa Home Energy Fair
Free community fair offering energy-saving tips, rebate information, smart thermostat giveaways, and expert Q&A.
Gaslamp Artisan Market
Outdoor weekend market on 5th Avenue featuring handcrafted art, jewelry, clothing, and wellness products.
Classic Car Gathering
Monthly Cadillac and LaSalle Club-sponsored classic car meetup at The Pub in Bay Park.
Bloom Together: An International Women's Day Celebration
International Women's Day celebration with flower bar, inspiring speaker, crafts, and opportunity drawing benefiting women's empowerment globally.
Chanoyu Tea Ceremony Demonstration
Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with tea and sweets served by Urasenke practitioners in the Exhibit Hall.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour through a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
CRY San Diego Holi 2026
San Diego's biggest Holi celebration featuring colors, music, food, performances, and community support.
Alexis Hall discussing HELL'S HEART
Virtual author discussion of the sci-fi novel Hell's Heart, followed by audience Q&A via Crowdcast.
Queen & King of the Court Volleyball
Casual beach volleyball in a rotating king-of-the-court format at Mission Beach.
17th Annual St. Baldrick's Shave-A-Thon
Childhood cancer research fundraiser with head-shaving, raffle, and Hoppy Hour menu at Pendry San Diego.
Will Eisner Week 2026
Comic art panels and exhibits celebrating legendary comics creator Will Eisner at the Comic-Con Museum.
San Diego Camp Fair at USD
Free summer camp expo featuring 50+ day and overnight camp programs for children ages 3–17 with activities, raffles, and giveaways.
Will Eisner Week 2026 Panels
Four panel discussions celebrating graphic novel pioneer Will Eisner, concluding with a signing by cartoonist Mimi Pond.
Election Volunteer Fair: Preparing for 2026 Elections
League of Women Voters hosts a fair to recruit volunteers for 2026 election-related activities.
French Conversation and Games
French language practice and cultural games at the House of France in Balboa Park.
March Live Music
Free live music every weekend at the waterfront, with performers at the Food Court and Lighthouse District.
FREE Multi-groups Local Urban Trail Hike - Marian Bear Park
Free multi-group urban trail hike through Marian Bear Memorial Park in San Diego.
SING-ALONG B Minor Mass
Interactive community sing-along of excerpts from Bach's Mass in B Minor with the ensemble and Artistic Director Ruben Valenzuela.
Managing the College Application Process with your High School Student
Free one-hour presentation helping grades 8–11 students and families navigate college applications strategically.
Cal Poly Alumni — San Diego Community Founders Day Celebration
Cal Poly alumni celebrate the university's 125th founding anniversary with drinks, food, and Mustang pride.
SoCal Kpop Anime Fest
Free all-ages K-pop and anime festival with live performances, vendors, food, and activities in Vista.
Paint the Jewels of La Jolla — World Wildlife Day Celebration
Free outdoor art and wildlife event with guided beach walk and painting activities at Kellogg Park.
GreenFest Concert Kick Off
Pre-concert block party with free food, activities, and prizes before the GreenFest Concert at SDSU.
Lamb of God – San Diego Saints Choir & Orchestra
Sacred choral concert bringing Christ's final days to life through powerful music and testimony.
SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run San Diego
5K, 10K, and 15K race starting at Petco Park with a chocolate-themed post-race party and finisher's goodies.
Hot Chocolate Run San Diego
5K/10K/15K race through Balboa Park with a chocolate-themed finisher experience for all runners.
Sunday Social Run
Weekly 10K social run through scenic Wisconsin hills starting at Movin' Shoes.
SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run 5K/10K/15K
America's sweetest run starting and finishing at Petco Park, with hot chocolate and fondue at the finish line.
2026 Skechers Hot Chocolate Run San Diego
Race series with three distance options, premium merchandise, and a post-race chocolate experience.
Bird Walks
Join MTRP Trail Guides for a guided bird walk at Mission Trails Regional Park.
Hillcrest Farmers Market 2026
Weekly Sunday farmers market on University Ave offering fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods, art, and crafts.
La Jolla Open Aire Market
Weekly outdoor farmers and artisan market with 140+ vendors selling fresh produce, food, handmade goods, and flowers.
Downtown Chula Vista Farmers' Market
Weekly open-air farmers market with 70+ vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods.
Gaslamp Artisan Market
Outdoor weekend market on 5th Avenue featuring handcrafted art, jewelry, clothing, and wellness products.
Girl Scout Accordion Sketchbooks Workshop
Girl Scouts craft personalized accordion sketchbooks using recycled materials inspired by museum artists.
Harney Street Market
Free open-air artisan market featuring jewelry, photography, pottery, clothing, paintings, and woodworking.
Connecting with Nature Meditation and Qi Gong
Guided silent breathing meditation and nature-inspired Qi Gong practice in a scenic park setting.
International Women's Day Brunch at Stone Brewery
21+ brunch celebrating women in brewing and food with grazing stations, marketplace, and complimentary beverage pairings.
International Women's Day Brunch & Maker's Market
Brunch celebration spotlighting women in brewing, food, and small business at Stone Brewing Liberty Station.
International Women's Day Brunch & Makers Market
Culinary brunch celebrating women in brewing with self-paced food stations, four drinks, and local vendors.
A Space for All of Us
Sensory-friendly quiet Sunday mornings at Museum of Us for visitors with sensory processing differences.
SDSU GO! Cherry Blossom Festival Trip
SDSU-organized group trip to the Cherry Blossom Festival at Balboa Park's Japanese Friendship Garden.
Women's History Month Walking Tours
Guided walking tour honoring women who shaped Balboa Park and San Diego's history, starting at Bea Evenson Fountain.
Stone's International Women's Day Brunch & Market
21+ International Women's Day brunch featuring a women-owned marketplace and curated beverage pairings at Stone Brewing.
Gaslamp Artisan Market
Outdoor shopping market in the Gaslamp Quarter featuring handcrafted art, jewelry, and clothing every weekend.
Free Second Sunday
Monthly free admission day at MCASD featuring exhibitions, family activities, guided tours, and live music.
Play Day: Growing Together
Family-friendly artmaking event with live music, open play, and storytime inspired by artist Robert Irwin.
La Jolla Historical Society: Growing Together
Free family community event with hands-on art, Fern Street Circus performances, food truck, and lawn games at MCASD.
Spring Egg Hunt
Free community egg hunt for children infant through age 12 with petting zoo, crafts, and face painting.
Ramona Grange Artisan Market
Outdoor artisan market with handmade jewelry, crafts, baked goods, art, and a food truck.
Romance Book Club
Monthly in-store romance book club meeting featuring the queer sports romance The Prospects with 20% discount.
Film Geeks San Diego: Blood on the Moon
Monthly Film Geeks series screens Robert Wise's 1948 noir Western at Digital Gym Cinema.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour through a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
MCASD x Yearbook Creative Club: Photo Walk
Community photo walk guided by photographers exploring local murals, ending at MCASD for Free Second Sunday programming.
Creative Connections
Outdoor social meetup for creatives to connect and share ideas at Mission Bay Park.
Rethink Everything You Know About Craft Beer – Book Release Party
Author Jess Merritt hosts a release celebration for her craft beer culture book at Seek Beer Co. in North Park.
Native Flute Circle
Community native flute circle gathering at Mission Trails Regional Park.
Weekends with Locals: Kristin Kelly
In-store author event featuring local writer Kristin Kelly discussing her book Uma's Head.
Free Beginner Pickleball
Free beginner-friendly pickleball session open to all ages and skill levels in La Mesa.
International Women's Day Benefit Show
Donation-based afternoon benefit with four female-fronted bands supporting Sister League and Girls Inc. of San Diego.
Free Organ Concert at Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Weekly free outdoor organ concert at Balboa Park's Spreckels Organ Pavilion every Sunday.
12th Annual Route 78 Mariachi Festival
Festive mariachi showcase featuring Mariachi Champaña de Nevin and Mariachi Garibaldi, with an optional VIP Tacos & Tequila reception.
San Diego Sockers vs. Baltimore Blast
Indoor soccer matchup with military community celebration; first 1,000 fans receive a Sockers Car Flag giveaway.
Spilling the Tea Sessions ft. PARU
Intimate afternoon performance and conversation series featuring artist PARU at the cabaret.
Spilling the Tea Sessions ft. PARU
Intimate couples storytelling series hosted by PARU at the Clark Cabaret.
Celebrity Golf Classic Pre-Tournament Dinner with Alfonso Ribeiro
Fundraiser dinner with actor Alfonso Ribeiro benefiting Fresh Start Surgical Gifts for children.
San Dieguito Golden Hour Hike
Evening golden hour hike with Ranger Craig through trees and trails during peak wildlife activity.
Sunset Yoga at Mission Bay Park
Outdoor sunset yoga session for all levels at Mission Bay Park.
34th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic
Charity golf tournament hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro raising funds for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts for children.
March Day Camp
Full-day arts day camp for youth at ArtReach Studio in Hillcrest.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at The Old Globe
One-hour guided tour covering costume design, stagecraft, lighting, and sound across all three Old Globe theatres.
Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) Course For Beginners Level 2
Intermediate Ladino language course covering vocabulary, traditional songs, proverbs, and Sephardic Jewish culture.
San Diego - Japan Business Forum
Half-day business forum connecting Japanese and San Diego communities with presentations, expo, and sake networking.
Monday Group Run
Weekly community group run meeting at Movin' Shoes for social running.
Tea Time Book Recommendations
Virtual Zoom event where Warwick's booksellers and publishing reps share their latest book picks.
Sustainability Commission Regular Meeting
Monthly public meeting of the Chula Vista Sustainability Commission at City Hall.
Sustainability Commission Meeting
Monthly Sustainability Commission meeting advising on energy, water, and environmental matters.
Monday Night Movies: The Fall Guy
Free screening of The Fall Guy with complimentary snacks at the SDSU Student Union theater.
Monday Trivia Night
Weekly trivia competition with Name That Tune and Memory Game categories; prizes for top three finishers.
STRADDLE: Pay-What-You-Will & Industry Night
Special pay-what-you-will performance of STRADDLE open to industry guests and the public.
Tao Wong discussing THE FIRST STEP
In-store author event celebrating the cultivation fantasy novel The First Step, with Q&A and book signing.
Jam Oasis Field Trip Jam
Community jam session and musical field trip at North Park Lions Club in San Diego.
22nd DAA Board Meeting
Monthly public board meeting of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, open to all per California's open meeting laws.
Resident Free Tuesday
San Diego County residents enjoy free museum admission on the second Tuesday of the month, with makerspace and story time activities.
Free Admission Tuesday – San Diego County Residents
San Diego County residents receive free museum admission on the second Tuesday of each month with valid ID.
Yoga at the Library
Free indoor Vinyasa Flow yoga class co-hosted by UC San Diego Library and Recreation on Tuesdays.
Walk Around Mission Bay and Lunch at Catamaran Hotel
Scenic group walk around Mission Bay followed by lunch at the historic Catamaran Hotel.
Book Club: The God of the Woods
Book club discussion of 'The God of the Woods' by Liz Moore in Clairemont.
SD Nights Teen Program at Santee Teen Center
Free interactive after-school event for tweens and teens ages 10–18.
SD Nights Teen Program at Ramona Public Library
Free interactive after-school event for tweens and teens ages 10–18.
SD Nights Teen Program at Vista High School
Free interactive after-school event for tweens and teens ages 10–18.
SD Nights Teen Program at San Ysidro High School
Free interactive after-school event for tweens and teens ages 10–18.
Tuesday Fast Steady Run
Weekly fast-paced steady group run meeting at Movin' Shoes running store.
SD Nights Virtual Sketch Night
Virtual sketch drawing session for teens as part of the SD Nights arts program.
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular monthly City Council meeting open to the public at Council Chambers.
Argentine Tango Class
Free weekly Argentine tango class open to all skill levels; no partner or prerequisites required.
Rainbow Latinas Game Night
LBTQ+ women's support group gathering for community building and recreational gaming at The Center.
25th Annual Kyoto Prize Symposium Benefit Gala
A gala celebrating 2025 Kyoto Prize Laureates with scholarship announcements for San Diego and Tijuana high school students.
5th Annual Clara Breed Civil Liberties Lecture ft. Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Free civil liberties lecture by award-winning author Maggie Tokuda-Hall honoring Japanese American history.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Luau Industry Night
Free networking event with Hawaiian-themed appetizers, cocktails, and marina views at Red Marlin.
2nd Tues Uke @ Mission Bay RV Resort
Tuesday evening ukulele jam session at Mission Bay RV Resort for players of all levels.
DIY Fermentation Workshop at OB People's
Hands-on fermentation class on gut health; participants take home their own jar of fermented foods.
Kiersten White discussing THE FOX AND THE DEVIL
In-store author event for the gothic fantasy novel The Fox and the Devil, with audience Q&A and signing.
Sujata Massey — The Star from Calcutta
Award-winning author Sujata Massey discusses and signs her Perveen Mistry mystery set in 1922 Bombay.
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