Irish-American Heritage Month • Youth Art Month • Noodle Month
MARCH Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.
friday | 1 National Day of Unplugging, March 1-2 Read Across America Day Circus Vargas Presents “The Greatest of Ease.” Circus Vargas’ 50th anniversary extravaganza is an homage to the golden era of circus in America. Featuring death-defying acrobats, daredevils, aerialists, jugglers, contortionists and more. Through March 4 at Westfield Plaza Bonita (3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., National City) & March 7-18 at Westfield North County (272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy., Escondido). Tickets at www.circusvargas.com. The Flower Fields. Revel in the colorful wonders of nature in this floral paradise filled with nearly 50 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers. Today until May 12, 9 am-6 pm. $9-$18 admission. 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. www.theflowerfields.com “Disney’s Moana, Jr.” by San Diego Junior Theatre. Follow the tale of an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. Tonight until March 17. Fri., 7 pm; Sat. & Sun., 2 pm. Pajama Night: March 8, 7 pm. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. For tickets, visit www.juniortheatre.com.
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Still looking for last month’s events? Check out the digital edition of our February issue at SanDiegoFamily.com
Plan fun family adventures with Out & About with Kids! Access the digital edition at www.sandiegofamily.com. CYT San Diego’s “Seussical The Musical.” Tonight, 7 pm; tomorrow, 2 & 7 pm; March 3, 2 pm. $18-$20. Joan B. Kroc Theater, 6611 University Ave., San Diego. www.cytsandiego.org Go, San Diego Sockers! Experience indoor soccer at its finest, and cheer for the San Diego Sockers as they play against Turlock Express at 7:35 pm. Also, March 10, 5:05 pm (vs. Ontario Fury) & March 15, 7:35 pm (vs. Turlock Express). Pechanga Arena San Diego, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego. For tickets, visit www.axs.com. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Tonight, 7 pm; tomorrow, 2 & 7 pm; March 3, 4 pm. $18-$20. Creative Performing & Media Arts School, 5050 Conrad Ave., San Diego. www.cytsandiego.org FREE Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party. Come to this celebration hosted by the Ramona Library and the Iota Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Includes craft stations, prizes and birthday cake. 2:30-4:30 pm. 1275 Main St., Ramona. www.sdcl.org
saturday | 2 Dr. Seuss Day KPBS Kids Workshop: Hats Off to Reading Day. Celebrate with a special story time, book giveaways, a visit from a costumed character and activities throughout the museum. 10 am-noon. Included with museum admission. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org FREE San Marcos Trails Day. Take an easy, 2-mile hike that explores Discovery Lake and Discovery Creek trails. A more challenging 7-mile hike will be offered at Double Peak Park via the Cima Loop Trail and La Plaza Dr. Also, a kids’ bicycle obstacle course and an equestrian 3- and 6-mile trot. Meet at Lakeview Park, 650 Foxhall Dr. www.san-marcos.net
Good luck is coming your way! Turn to page 50 for a potful of delightful events to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day.
Editor’s Picks FREE San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering’s EXPO Day
Catch this exciting event that kicks off the weeklong festival (March 3-10) and features STEM activities as well as arts-related events to showcase opportunities to infuse art into STEM. March 2, 10 am-5 pm at Petco Park (100 Park Blvd., downtown San Diego). Festival Week includes interactive demos, hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes opportunities for students, grades K-12, as well as adults and families to ignite their passion for STEAM education. For complete schedule and locations, visit www.lovestemsd.org.
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