Easter Sunday at The Del Apr. 1
Savor the bounty of spring at the Champagne Easter Brunch in the magnificent Crown Room or Ocean View Ballroom. Then, head out into the spring sunshine for a colorful egg hunt on the Windsor Lawn.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Hotel del Coronado
Contact: 619-522-8100 / www.hoteldel.com/events/easter
Peg Leg Smith Liar’s Contest Apr. 1
Stories should be of no more than five minutes in length (another little joke). Judges award points for originality, props, costumes, presentation, and whether Peg Leg or lost gold is included in the tale.
Time/Place: Dusk-10pm / Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Contact: www.borregospringschamber.com
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Apr. 6-8
This collection is truly a display of “moving sculpture” – each automobile rarer and more beautiful than the next.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / La Jolla Cove lawn
Contact: 619-233-5008 / www.lajollaconcours.com
Goodguys Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals Apr. 6-8
A colorful “Full Throttle Fun” hot rod & custom car automotive themed festival featuring over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars & trick trucks through 1987 vintage.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: 925-838-9876 / www.good-guys.com/dmn-2018
Gaslight Gathering 8 Apr. 6-8
A convention to promote Steampunk and Victoriana aesthetics as it relates to dress, art, music, crafts, pop culture, and literature.
Time/Place: Handlery Hotel, Mission Valley
Contact: www.gaslightgathering.org
Citybeat Beer Fest Apr. 7
The perfect marriage of two of San Diego’s best known exports - music and craft beer.
Time/Place: 12-4pm / Lafayette Hotel: 2223 El Cajon Blvd.
Contact: www.citybeatbeerfest.com
Art Auction Apr. 7
Over 100 works by notable artists will be up for bidding during this fun and festive event that is equal parts auction and party. 6-9:30pm /Time/Place: Oceanside Museum of Art
Contact: 760-435-3721 / www.oma-online.org/auction
America’s Schooner Cup Apr. 7
Maritime Museum of San Diego will sail California’s official tall ship Californian on San Diego Bay to support Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), a Navy sponsored 501c (3) public nonprofit organization.
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / 1492 N Harbor Drive, San Diego
Contact: 619-234-9153 x101 / www.sdmaritime.org
San Diego Botanic Garden ArtFest Apr. 7-8
Our fine arts show features more than 20 artists displaying and selling their work at amazing prices just for Garden guests.
Time/Place: 9am-5pm / 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
Contact: 760-436-3036 / www.sdbgarden.org/artfest.htm
Campagnolo GranFondo San Diego Apr. 7-8
Features a mass-start, timed GranFondo with 4 route options, timed King and Queen of the Mountain, The Bike & Fitness Expo, challenging and picturesque routes, outstanding Campagnolo ride support, and delicious food on course.
Time/Place: Little Italy
Contact: www.sdgranfondo.com
Black Mountain Trail Run Apr. 8
Part of the XTERRA SoCal Trail Run Series, this course is great for beginners and advanced athletes with plenty of wide fire road trails and some single track sections.
Time/Place: 6-11:30am / Black Mountain Ranch State Park
Contact: www.trailrace.com/black-mountain-trail-run
San Diego Tour de Cure Apr. 14
Whether you choose to ride your bike, run or walk, all the roads we take lead to the same destination to fundraise for a diabetes cure.
Time/Place: 6am-1pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: www.diabetes.org/sandiegotourdecure
Wanderlust 108 Apr. 14
This day is all about community, bringing together a 5K run/walk, an outdoor yoga experience, and a guided meditation.
Time/Place: 7:30am-3:30pm / Liberty Station NTC Park
Contact: www.wanderlust.com/108-events/san-diego
SD Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 5K & 8K Apr. 14
Stick around because the party starts at the finish line with live music, a beer garden (your first 12 ounce beer is on us!), snacks, photo opportunities, and much more.
Time/Place: 6:30am-12pm / Tecolote Shores Park
Contact: www.sandiegobeachandbayhalfmarathon.com
VinDiego Wine & Food Festival Apr. 14
Over 70 Top Tier Wineries and 25 of San Diego’s very best Chefs come together to create San Diego’s Classy Wine and Food Experience!
Time/Place: 3-7pm / NTC Liberty Station
Contact: www.vindiego.com
Heartbreak Ridge Run Apr. 14
It offers multiple distance choices with a challenging hill climb and scenic views of surrounding mountains and meadows.
Time/Place: 8am-1pm / Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Contact: www.mccscp.com/heartbreak
Taste of Hillcrest Apr. 14
More than 35 fantastic Hillcrest restaurants are participating, giving foodies a chance to sample some of their best and signature dishes.
Time/Place: 12-4pm / 5th Ave. and University Ave.
Contact: www.fabuloushillcrest.com/taste-of-hillcrest
Oceanside Days of Art Apr. 14-15
A juried fine art festival featuring up to and sometimes over 100 local artists selling a variety of unique artwork including paintings, sculptures, stained glass, ceramics, fine jewelry, photography and more.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / 704 Pier View Way
Contact: 760-433-3632 / www.ocaf.info/oceanside-days-of-art
Port of San Diego’s Day at the Docks Apr. 15
The West Coast’s largest public celebration of sportfishing. Signaling the official start of Southern California’s spring saltwater fishing season.
Time/Place: 9am-5pm / San Diego Sportfishing Landings, Point Loma
Contact: www.sportfishing.org
Fallbrook Avocado Festival Apr. 15
Local artisans on the Artisan Walk on Alvarado, Cazadores Margaritas at the Main Stage area, featuring local talent, food, wine garden, local beer, community stage, kid’s zone and Avocado Central where avocados and trees can be purchased.
Time/Place: 9am-5pm / Main St.
Contact: www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org
San Diego Comic Fest Apr. 20-22
Indulge your love of comics, science fiction, and films, and meet an outstanding array of professional creators without high-priced tickets, crowding, or long lines.
Time/Place: Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, Mission Valley
Contact: www.sdcomicfest.org
Margarita 5k Apr. 21
Join us for a flat and fast 5k run on hard pack sand at low tide on the beaches of Mission and Pacific Beach! We will have color T-shirts, post-race refreshments, and finisher medals for all entrants, plus great prizes from our sponsors!
Time/Place: 7:30am-12pm / 3115 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego
Contact: www.togetheras31.com/ra/r/margarita-5k/details
Chicano Park Day Celebration Apr. 21
Performances by ballet folklórico groups and numerous live bands, lowrider car show coordinated by Amigos Car Club, vendor booths, kids arts workshop and speakers.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Logan Ave & Cesar E Chavez Parkway
Contact: 619-563-4661 / www.chicano-park.com
La Jolla Half Marathon & Shores 5K Apr. 22
The La Jolla Half Marathon is race #2 in the Half Marathon Triple Crown Series.
Time/Place: 7-11am / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: 760-692-2900 / www.lajollahalfmarathon.com
San Diego EarthFair Apr. 22
More than 300 exhibitors, special theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Children’s Activity Area, four entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery arts and crafts show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Balboa Park
Contact: www.earthdayweb.org
Art Alive-The Museum in Full Bloom Apr. 26-29
Stunning works of art on display in the Museum with more than 100 floral interpretations created by top local and national designers.
Time/Place: San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park
Contact: 619-232-7931 / www.sdmart.org/artalive
Lakeside Rodeo Apr. 27-29
Four full rodeo performances featuring the 7 events of rodeo to include bull riding, Bareback riding, Saddle bronc riding, Steer wrestling, Calf roping, Barrel racing (WPRA) and more.
Time/Place: Lakeside Rodeo Grounds: 12584 Mapleview St.
Contact: 619-561-4331 / www.lakesiderodeo.com
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival Apr. 28
Programs, exhibitors and demonstrations that will help you become a better gardener and learn how to conserve our precious resources. Kid friendly activities such as tour of the Butterfly Pavilion, Butterfly Releases, the Pollinator Party & the Butterfly Discovery Lab and more.
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / Cuyamaca College, El Cajon
Contact: 619-660-0614 x10 / www.thegarden.org
Barrio Logan Grand Prix Apr. 28
Join in the thrill of fast-paced bicycle racing by pro racers, top-level amateurs, and a fun children’s cycling event.
Time/Place: 7am-7pm / Historic Barrio Logan
Contact: www.sdbc.org/barrio-logan
San Diego Shaka Fest
Savor the bounty of spring at the Champagne Easter Brunch in the magnificent Crown Room or Ocean View Ballroom. Then, head out into the spring sunshine for a colorful egg hunt on the Windsor Lawn.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Hotel del Coronado
Contact: 619-522-8100 / www.hoteldel.com/events/easter
Peg Leg Smith Liar’s Contest Apr. 1
Stories should be of no more than five minutes in length (another little joke). Judges award points for originality, props, costumes, presentation, and whether Peg Leg or lost gold is included in the tale.
Time/Place: Dusk-10pm / Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Contact: www.borregospringschamber.com
La Jolla Concours d’Elegance Apr. 6-8
This collection is truly a display of “moving sculpture” – each automobile rarer and more beautiful than the next.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / La Jolla Cove lawn
Contact: 619-233-5008 / www.lajollaconcours.com
Goodguys Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals Apr. 6-8
A colorful “Full Throttle Fun” hot rod & custom car automotive themed festival featuring over 2,500 hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars & trick trucks through 1987 vintage.
Time/Place: See website for schedule. / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: 925-838-9876 / www.good-guys.com/dmn-2018
Gaslight Gathering 8 Apr. 6-8
A convention to promote Steampunk and Victoriana aesthetics as it relates to dress, art, music, crafts, pop culture, and literature.
Time/Place: Handlery Hotel, Mission Valley
Contact: www.gaslightgathering.org
Citybeat Beer Fest Apr. 7
The perfect marriage of two of San Diego’s best known exports - music and craft beer.
Time/Place: 12-4pm / Lafayette Hotel: 2223 El Cajon Blvd.
Contact: www.citybeatbeerfest.com
Art Auction Apr. 7
Over 100 works by notable artists will be up for bidding during this fun and festive event that is equal parts auction and party. 6-9:30pm /Time/Place: Oceanside Museum of Art
Contact: 760-435-3721 / www.oma-online.org/auction
America’s Schooner Cup Apr. 7
Maritime Museum of San Diego will sail California’s official tall ship Californian on San Diego Bay to support Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), a Navy sponsored 501c (3) public nonprofit organization.
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / 1492 N Harbor Drive, San Diego
Contact: 619-234-9153 x101 / www.sdmaritime.org
San Diego Botanic Garden ArtFest Apr. 7-8
Our fine arts show features more than 20 artists displaying and selling their work at amazing prices just for Garden guests.
Time/Place: 9am-5pm / 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
Contact: 760-436-3036 / www.sdbgarden.org/artfest.htm
Campagnolo GranFondo San Diego Apr. 7-8
Features a mass-start, timed GranFondo with 4 route options, timed King and Queen of the Mountain, The Bike & Fitness Expo, challenging and picturesque routes, outstanding Campagnolo ride support, and delicious food on course.
Time/Place: Little Italy
Contact: www.sdgranfondo.com
Black Mountain Trail Run Apr. 8
Part of the XTERRA SoCal Trail Run Series, this course is great for beginners and advanced athletes with plenty of wide fire road trails and some single track sections.
Time/Place: 6-11:30am / Black Mountain Ranch State Park
Contact: www.trailrace.com/black-
San Diego Tour de Cure Apr. 14
Whether you choose to ride your bike, run or walk, all the roads we take lead to the same destination to fundraise for a diabetes cure.
Time/Place: 6am-1pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: www.diabetes.org/
Wanderlust 108 Apr. 14
This day is all about community, bringing together a 5K run/walk, an outdoor yoga experience, and a guided meditation.
Time/Place: 7:30am-3:30pm / Liberty Station NTC Park
Contact: www.wanderlust.com/108-events/
SD Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 5K & 8K Apr. 14
Stick around because the party starts at the finish line with live music, a beer garden (your first 12 ounce beer is on us!), snacks, photo opportunities, and much more.
Time/Place: 6:30am-12pm / Tecolote Shores Park
Contact: www.
VinDiego Wine & Food Festival Apr. 14
Over 70 Top Tier Wineries and 25 of San Diego’s very best Chefs come together to create San Diego’s Classy Wine and Food Experience!
Time/Place: 3-7pm / NTC Liberty Station
Contact: www.vindiego.com
Heartbreak Ridge Run Apr. 14
It offers multiple distance choices with a challenging hill climb and scenic views of surrounding mountains and meadows.
Time/Place: 8am-1pm / Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Contact: www.mccscp.com/heartbreak
Taste of Hillcrest Apr. 14
More than 35 fantastic Hillcrest restaurants are participating, giving foodies a chance to sample some of their best and signature dishes.
Time/Place: 12-4pm / 5th Ave. and University Ave.
Contact: www.fabuloushillcrest.com/
Oceanside Days of Art Apr. 14-15
A juried fine art festival featuring up to and sometimes over 100 local artists selling a variety of unique artwork including paintings, sculptures, stained glass, ceramics, fine jewelry, photography and more.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / 704 Pier View Way
Contact: 760-433-3632 / www.ocaf.info/oceanside-days-
Port of San Diego’s Day at the Docks Apr. 15
The West Coast’s largest public celebration of sportfishing. Signaling the official start of Southern California’s spring saltwater fishing season.
Time/Place: 9am-5pm / San Diego Sportfishing Landings, Point Loma
Contact: www.sportfishing.org
Fallbrook Avocado Festival Apr. 15
Local artisans on the Artisan Walk on Alvarado, Cazadores Margaritas at the Main Stage area, featuring local talent, food, wine garden, local beer, community stage, kid’s zone and Avocado Central where avocados and trees can be purchased.
Time/Place: 9am-5pm / Main St.
Contact: www.
San Diego Comic Fest Apr. 20-22
Indulge your love of comics, science fiction, and films, and meet an outstanding array of professional creators without high-priced tickets, crowding, or long lines.
Time/Place: Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, Mission Valley
Contact: www.sdcomicfest.org
Margarita 5k Apr. 21
Join us for a flat and fast 5k run on hard pack sand at low tide on the beaches of Mission and Pacific Beach! We will have color T-shirts, post-race refreshments, and finisher medals for all entrants, plus great prizes from our sponsors!
Time/Place: 7:30am-12pm / 3115 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego
Contact: www.togetheras31.com/ra/r/
Chicano Park Day Celebration Apr. 21
Performances by ballet folklórico groups and numerous live bands, lowrider car show coordinated by Amigos Car Club, vendor booths, kids arts workshop and speakers.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Logan Ave & Cesar E Chavez Parkway
Contact: 619-563-4661 / www.chicano-park.com
La Jolla Half Marathon & Shores 5K Apr. 22
The La Jolla Half Marathon is race #2 in the Half Marathon Triple Crown Series.
Time/Place: 7-11am / Del Mar Fairgrounds
Contact: 760-692-2900 / www.lajollahalfmarathon.com
San Diego EarthFair Apr. 22
More than 300 exhibitors, special theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Children’s Activity Area, four entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery arts and crafts show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse.
Time/Place: 10am-5pm / Balboa Park
Contact: www.earthdayweb.org
Art Alive-The Museum in Full Bloom Apr. 26-29
Stunning works of art on display in the Museum with more than 100 floral interpretations created by top local and national designers.
Time/Place: San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa Park
Contact: 619-232-7931 / www.sdmart.org/artalive
Lakeside Rodeo Apr. 27-29
Four full rodeo performances featuring the 7 events of rodeo to include bull riding, Bareback riding, Saddle bronc riding, Steer wrestling, Calf roping, Barrel racing (WPRA) and more.
Time/Place: Lakeside Rodeo Grounds: 12584 Mapleview St.
Contact: 619-561-4331 / www.lakesiderodeo.com
Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival Apr. 28
Programs, exhibitors and demonstrations that will help you become a better gardener and learn how to conserve our precious resources. Kid friendly activities such as tour of the Butterfly Pavilion, Butterfly Releases, the Pollinator Party & the Butterfly Discovery Lab and more.
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / Cuyamaca College, El Cajon
Contact: 619-660-0614 x10 / www.thegarden.org
Barrio Logan Grand Prix Apr. 28
Join in the thrill of fast-paced bicycle racing by pro racers, top-level amateurs, and a fun children’s cycling event.
Time/Place: 7am-7pm / Historic Barrio Logan
Contact: www.sdbc.org/barrio-logan
San Diego Shaka Fest