Let the good times roll this weekend or as the Cajuns say, “Laissez les bon temps rouler!” Here’s your guide to this weekend’s top events.
Gaslamp Mardi Gras
The big Mardi Gras party that San Diegans were used to is not happening this year. That doesn’t mean there isn’t a party in the Gaslamp Quarter isn’t happening.
With a Mardi Gras pass, you have access to more than 20 of the most happening clubs famous Fifth Avenue, including Omnia, Parq and American Junkie.
Gaslamp Mardi Gras goes from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Fat Tuesday. Tickets range from $29 to $40.
Hillcrest Mardi Gras
Don’t want to travel to downtown for Mardi Gras? The huge neighborhood-wide Annual Hillcrest Mardi Gras is the place to be to celebrate Fat Tuesday.
The 17th annual event will feature a night-time neighborhood bar crawl with party busses roaming the entire neighborhood.
Hillcrest Mardi Gras goes from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 the day of.
Spring Busker Festival
Step right up: the Seaport Village Spring Busker Festival is making its return to the San Diego waterfront this weekend.
What’s a busker, you ask? That’s a street performer and the festival will feature nine of the best street performers from around the world. The festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
There is a special “Buskers After Dark” performance from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday featuring a DJ, food and beer specials and busker acts best suited for those over 18 (adult humor, beer specials and insane fire tricks).
The festival is free but tips for performers are always appreciated.
The Flower Fields
It’s that time of year again. The famous Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch officially opens this week.
The impressive display of more than 50 acres of flowers is open through May 12 and overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
The fields, which are filled with Giant Tecolote Ranunculus, has been an attraction for more than 60 years. The blooms are on display for eight weeks during the Spring. The Carlsbad Flower Fields also hosts events throughout the opening.
The Flower Fields is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Prices are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and 98 for children from 3 to 10. There is also a season pass if you plan on visiting regularly.
CRSSD Festival
The two-day electronic music festival, CRSSD, returns to the San Diego this weekend at the 12-acre San Diego Waterfront Park.
The festival features three stages and more than 36 performers, including Odessa, Phantogram, Jungle, Petit Biscuit, and Lane 8, to name a few.
In addition to the music, the festival will offer craft beer, mixed drinks and food.
CRSSD Festival goes from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $135 to $155.
Annual Spring Home & Garden Show
Spring is coming. Get ideas for your spring garden at the three-day Spring Home & Garden Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
The 34th annual show features hands-on demonstrations, home-improvement products and services exhibitors, educational seminars, plant sales and face-to-face consultations with local experts.
The show goes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets range from $1 – $9.
