Had a hectic week and want to unwind with friends and family on the weekend? The vibrant events and activities in San Diego have got it covered. Whether someone wants to sit, relax, and enjoy whisky or go surfing, there is something for everyone from March 14 to 16, 2025, to make the most of their weekend.
Highlights
- San Diego has numerous events and activities ongoing every weekend to fuel up the community’s spirits.
- From kids to adults, everyone can join as the mentioned events are well-thought and organized to offer rejuvenating opportunities for all.
- Grab the tickets and plan everything ahead as deadlines for registration are approaching.
Make the Best of This Weekend
With the approaching weekend, everyone is on a hunt for how it can be made exciting. A lot of diverse festivals and activities will take place in San Diego. People can have a look at the list here and plan whatever interests them the most.
Whiskey by the Bay With Basil Hayden
Enjoy premium whiskey under the open sky (Source – missionbayresort.com)
Sit by the Bay in the open and enjoy the best food paired with selected whiskey directly from Basil Hayden’s distillery. There will be four stations with different pairings of food and whiskey. Diners can choose and relish whatever fascinates them. Visit for a distinct experience and have a look at the details here.
Location: Solrisa, 1775 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Date: March 14, 2025
Time: 5 pm, serving stations will start at 6 pm
Tickets: $90
San Diego Leprechaun 5K & 1K Kids’ Run
Adults and kids enjoy the Leprechaun race together (Source – sandiegorunningco.com)
Pacific Beach will turn green, with kids and adults covering the road in green t-shirts. It is a ‘fit way’ for kids and parents to spend some healthy time together. The Leprechaun Run will start and end at Garnet Avenue. There will be post-race celebrations so that people can mingle and enjoy the day.
All the morning people are going to love this Saturday. Book the tickets now and get ready for a weekend full of fun and fitness.
Location: Pacific Beach, 912 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: The 5K run will begin at 9 am and 1K at 10:30 am
Tickets: $59 for a 5K run and $35 for a 1K run
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, all green-themed (Source – stpatsparade.org)
San Diego is ready to celebrate the Irish heritage at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. In the morning, Irish troops and other performers will take part in the procession, and spectators can stand and enjoy. After that, the parade will end at Balboa Park, where everyone will gather to celebrate the festival.
So, assemble all the friends and family members and have good food, green beer, and tap together on the Irish beats.
Parade Details
Location: Fifth Avenue, Laurel Street, San Diego
Parade Route: Starting from Fifth Avenue, the parade will travel North and then South on Sixth Avenue between Laurel and Upas Streets. The Parade will end at Balboa Park.
Date: March 15, 2025
Parade Time: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Tickets:
- General festival entry – for 21 & above – $12.14
- Beer ticket – over 21 only – $10.01
- Twofer – $30.76
- Slainte slam – $65.34
Festival Details
Location: Balboa Park, San Diego
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: Festival ground will be open from 9 am to 6 pm
Tickets: $10 for adults of 21 & above
Circle of Art
Art exhibition under the blue sky at Christmas Circle Park (Source – borregobasic.org)
In the heart of Borrego Springs, there is going to be an event which will be a pleasure for the eyes. Photography, ceramics, oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, and many more types of art will be displayed.
It is, again, an all-inclusive event with a purpose attached to it. The proceeds of this event go to the education of women. Live art will also be performed by some artists. The tickets are free of cost for the visitors.
Location: Christmas Circle Park, Borrego Springs, CA
Date: March 15-16, 2025
Time:
- Saturday – 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday – 9 am – 4 pm
WSA West Coast Championships
A unique and interesting water sports championship (Source – surfwsa.org)
Western Surfing Association (WSA) is organizing a surfing competition. It is free for visitors. There are a lot of different categories for all age groups of both genders. Whether someone who loves surfing or enjoys watching it should definitely spend their weekend at this exciting West Coast championship.
Location: Oceanside Harbor South Jetty, 1201 N Pacific St, Oceanside, CA 92054
Date: March 15 – 16, 2025
Time: Starts at 6:30 am on March 15 – ends at 5 pm on March 16
Tickets: For ticket information as per divisions for the event, visit the website.
Registration closes at 11:59 pm March 12, 2025
Luck O’ Loma Weekend
Go Irish at St. Patrick’s weekend (Source – goodbarsd.com)
Point Loma in San Diego is organizing the 5th Annual Luck O’Lama weekend. It is for the visitors to enjoy Irish music, dance their hearts out, have good food and craft beer. This event is for adults 21 years and above. They can enjoy games, activities, and performances by famous bands like The Resinators and The Major Rager.
Location: GoodBar, 1872 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Date: March 15, 2025 – March 17, 2025
Time: 12 pm – 11 pm
Tickets: RSVP for free entry for people aged 21 years and above
Leprechauns and Live Music at Seaport Village
Live music and food for a perfect Sunday afternoon (Source – seaportvillage.com)
People of all ages are invited to wear their greens and join in for a fun Sunday afternoon. Catch up on all those pending conversations over lunch, drinks, and desserts. Swing on the Irish tunes, and if someone gets lucky, they might see a Leprechaun hiding nearby. Get over to the pond and capture all the beautiful memories in Shamrock light tunnels.
Location: Seaport Village, 849 West Harbor Dr., San Diego, California 92101
Date: March 16, 2025
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm
Gear up and get ready to join any of the exciting events. With so much to enjoy, there is no reason to stay in! All the events can be enjoyed with friends and family. So, gather them all and add one more feather to the cap of memories.
