North County and San Diego Events for April
North County and San Diego events in April bring us colorful flowers, fun dining and a classic car show. There is also a triathlon, 5K runs and lots of egg hunts. If that’s not enough, we’ve got cultural festivals, Earth Day celebrations and a street fair. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
The Flower Fields
Mar. 1-May 14
For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of north San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. 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 – from early March through early May – literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.
The Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad
www.theflowerfields.com
San Diego Restaurant Week
Mar. 26-Apr. 2
Over 100 participating restaurants will offer three-course, prix-fixe dinner menus starting at just $20 for casual dining all the way to exquisite 5-star meals. The participating restaurants span across the county.
Multiple Locations
www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com
Goodguys Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals
Mar. 31-Apr. 2
The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association hosts legendary classic car shows around the United States each year bringing together Hot Rodder’s of all kinds, families and vintage auto appreciators for weekends of good times.
Fri & Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-3pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
800-777-1258 / www.good-guys.com/dmn
IRONMAN 70.3
Apr. 1
Start your race season where triathlons originated in beautiful southern California with this iconic San Diego event, the beach breeze and chill vibes. Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside is the first race on the North American circuit with a stacked pro field that is sure to test your winter training. The rolling hills and beautiful scenery will keep you going from start to finish.
Pier Area and Harbor, Oceanside
www.ironman.com/im703-oceanside
Race for Autism
Apr. 1
Kick off April’s AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH by joining us for the 19th annual Race for Autism SUPERHERO 5K and 1 Mile Family Walk in beautiful Balboa Park. This family friendly event attracts thousands of Superheroes from all across San Diego to promote awareness, shine a spotlight on neurodiversity, and inclusion efforts, and to raise funds to support local autism programs and initiatives.
6:30-11am / Balboa Park, San Diego
www.raceforautism.org
Carlsbad 5000
Apr. 2
Features individual 5K races for all ages and abilities, including Men’s and Women’s Masters Divisions, Men’s and Women’s Open Divisions, the Non-Competitive People’s Race, and the world’s fastest elites. Carlsbad 5000 Health and Fitness Expo and the legendary Pizza Port beer garden.
6am-12pm / Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad
carlsbad5000.com
San Diego Events – Egg Hunts
San Marcos Bunny Breakfast & Spring Egg Scramble
Apr. 8
Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and orange juice or coffee. The “scramblerdquo; includes 20,000 prize-filled eggs. Come early for free children’s carnival with games, jumpers, and activities.
8-11:30am / Walnut Grove Park
www.san-marcos.net
Solana Beach Children’s Spring Festival & Egg Hunt
Apr. 8
Free games and refreshments provided. The major event is the egg hunt where boys and girls, in third grade or younger, will search for eggs filled with treats and prizes. Please bring your own basket.
10am-4pm / La Colonia Community Center, Solana Beach
858-720-2400 / www.cityofsolanabeach.org
Spring Egg Hunt
Apr. 8
It’s all about the kids! The City of Encinitas presents its annual Spring Egg Hunt. Adding to the fun in addition to the 20,000 eggs, this year’s event will feature live music hosted by the City of Encinitas Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department.
10am-12pm / 425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas
www.encinitasca.gov/home
Annual Spring Egg Hunt
Apr. 8
This event is free for children ages 3-11. Families are encouraged to come early. There will be lots of candy, prizes, entertainment, and of course, an opportunity to take photos with the bunny! Bring your own egg basket or bag. Free parking is available at Mance Buchanon Park.
8:45-11am / 425 College Blvd., Oceanside
www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/home
Easter Egg Hunt
Apr. 8
The Vista Optimist Club presents an Easter Egg Hunt. Tickets are $10 per person. The event includes an egg hunt, pancake breakfast, games, and a bounce house. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website at vistaoptimist.org/pancake-breakfast.
7-11am / 600 Optimist Way, Vista
www.cityofvista.com
EGGstravaganza Spring Festival
Apr. 8
Carlsbad’s largest egg hunt, an ongoing egg scramble where kids race to collect candy-filled eggs. There will be face-painting, crafts, cookie decorating, a fun zone, soak the bunny and more. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Activity cards can be purchased in advance or at the event for activities and the fun zone. No registration is needed to attend this event.
10am-1pm / 6600 Hidden Valley Rd., Carlsbad
442-339-2843 / www.carlsbadca.gov
Poway Teen Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt
Apr. 15
When is an egg hunt not just an egg hunt? When its a slammin’ jammin’ GLOW-IN-THE-DARK egg hunt! Join the quest for over one thousand glow-in-the-dark eggs filled with candy, kickin’ gift cards, and tons of boss prizes. Don’t miss out on the fun-bring your friends and get your hunt on!
5-9pm / 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway
858-668-4671 / www.poway.org
Japanese Buddhist Cultural Festival
Apr. 22
Join Vista Buddhist Temple in celebrating and honoring the birth of Siddhartha Gautama and learn about Buddhism and meditation. Catch a Taiko performance and try fresh homestyle, Japanese food. Plus you can watch a Judo demonstration, try your hand as suminagashi paper marbling and Japanese dancing, learn the Japanese language and win prizes.
12-6pm / 150 Cedar Rd., Vista
760-941-8800 / www.vbtemple.org
Earth Day at the Gardens
Apr. 22
Food will be available for purchase courtesy of Amigos de Vista Lions. There will be a plant sale and garden advice from our very own Growgetters. Our garden shop will be open and there will be vendor booths!
10am-3pm / Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, Vista
760-945-3954 / altavistabotanicalgardens.org
Fallbrook Avocado Festival
Apr. 23
Craft and food vendors, artisan walk, free shuttles, beer and wine garden, live bands, guacamole contest, stage entertainment, and kids’ activities.
9am-5pm / Main Ave., Fallbrook
kennedyfaires.com/fallbrook
Encinitas Spring Street Fair
Apr. 29-30
Located down the center of scenic South Coast Highway 101, this two-day fair has been a San Diego event since 1983. There’s fun for the whole family with international food, children’s rides, four live stages, and a craft brewery beer garden.
9am-5pm / S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas
kennedyfaires.com/encinitas
Enjoy April’s North County and San Diego events! Do you have North County or San Diego events that you’d like included here? Just let me know, and I’ll add them for you.
Please excuse any errors or omissions and let me know if there’s anything that needs fixing. Check with the organizations holding these events for costs, tickets, availability, changes, limitations and important details.