SAN DIEGO EVENTS
May
NOW - May 12 2024
FLOWER FIELDS
Where: Carlsbad Ranch
The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year. This annual burst of color is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
May 5, 2024
Where: Downtown & Old Town
From Old Town to the waterfront, celebrate Cinco de Mayo with rich, cultural festivals, live mariachi music, traditional folklorico dancing, margaritas, authentic Cali-Baja tacos, lucha libre and more.
May 9 - 12, 2024
Where: 3900 North Harbor Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
The spirit, sounds and flavor of Mardi Gras come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this 4-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on 7 stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass and plenty of fun for the kids.
May 10 - 12, 2024
WONDERFRONT
Where: 839 W. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
A 3-day music, culinary and arts festival all along the Embarcadero. The festival offers diverse attractions including yacht parties, water sports, art installations, after-parties, a craft beer village and plenty of local flavors.
May 14 - 26, 2024
SAN DIEGO FRINGE FESTIVAL
Where: Click below for locations
The San Diego International Fringe Festival brings the beautiful, the bizarre and the unexpected to America’s Finest City.
May 18, 2024
ANNUAL KIWANIS OCEAN BEACH
KITE FESTIVAL
Where: 2525 Bacon Street
San Diego, CA 92107
It's the Annual Ocean Beach Kite Festival! It's the oldest running children's kite festival in the United States. Generations have come to know and love the Kite Festival.
May 18, 2024
LA JOLLA HALF MARATHON
Where: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
May 18, 2024
OVER THE LINE CRAFT BEERFEST
Where: 1215 Mariners Way
San Diego, CA 92109
This 7th annual event is a kick off to summer Over the Line tournament which will also be hosting some of San Diego’s finest Craft Breweries and Food Trucks at Mariners Point. So come on out, dust off those bats and enjoy your favorite local beers.
May 19, 2024
THE NAVY'S BAY BRIDGE RUN
Where: 1 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
This unique 4-mile run/walk has a one of a kind spectacular panoramic view as participants make their way to Coronado's beautiful Tidelands Park from downtown San Diego over the Coronado Bay Bridge.
May 18 - 19, 2024
FIESTA DEL SOL IN SOLANA BEACH
Where: 111 South Sierra Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Fiesta del Sol in Solana Beach features live music, an arts & crafts fair, children's activities, an international food court, and a beer & wine garden.
May 27, 2024
FORT ROSECRANS MEMORIAL DAY
Where: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
San Diego, CA 92106
The Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day celebration is one of San Diego's largest and most celebrated memorials dedicated to our fighting men and women. On this day we honor all of our fallen soldiers and remember them for their ultimate sacrifice to our country.