Arts & Entertainment

San Diego Weekend Guide: Circus Vargas; Elephant Valley Opening; Flower Fields; Lego Galaxy Opening

Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, March 7-8, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.

Lego Galaxy, the Carlsbad theme park's newest land, is now open to the public.
Lego Galaxy, the Carlsbad theme park's newest land, is now open to the public. (Kristina Houck/Patch)

SAN DIEGO, CA — To keep your weekend fun and lively, Patch has rounded up some entertaining events going on throughout the San Diego region — from the southern border, to East County, through beach towns, to the uppermost points of North County and communities in between.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, March 7 to Sunday, March 8.


Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour: Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, La Jolla

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ASL Saturday: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show: Joan B. Kroc Theatre, San Diego

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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer: San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego

Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny: San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego

Circus Vargas: Westfield Plaza Bonita, National City

Elephant Valley Opening Weekend: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido

Flower Fields: The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad

Growing Together Family Day: La Jolla Historical Society, La Jolla

Lego Galaxy Opening Weekend: Legoland Carlsbad Resort, Carlsbad

San Diego Camp Fair: Hahn Center at University of San Diego, San Diego

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering: Petco Park, San Diego

Seven Seas Food Festival: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Spring Into Fitness: Otay Ranch Town Center, Chula Vista

"Where the Mountain Meets the Moon": Casa del Prado Theatre, San Diego

World Wildlife Day Celebration: 8277 Camino Del Oro, San Diego


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