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Friday, March 6
8 events

9th Annual Reversing the Arrow Conference 2026

Annual research conference examining entrepreneurialism beyond borders and the societal influence of entrepreneurial ideology, co-hosted with the University of Alberta.

All Day·
CommunityIndoorWorkshops
·Registration require…

KidzWatch Safety Academy – Enrollment Deadline

Six-week hands-on safety academy for children ages 6–9 covering personal, fire, and environmental safety.

All Day·
CommunityFamilyFree
·Free

TDOE Scholarship

Application deadline for San Diego Pride's transgender empowerment scholarship offering up to 20 awards of $500 each.

All Day·San Diego·
CommunityFreeWorkshops
·Free

Tomatomania at The Water Conservation Garden

Two-day celebration of over 75 unique tomato varieties to inspire spring and summer gardeners.

9:00 AM·Eljon·
CommunityFamilyFree
·Free

Food Waste Fridays

Interactive composting and worm biology educational program in partnership with Solana Center.

9:30 AM·Encinitas·
ActiveFamilyFree
·Free

Toddler Time

Facilitated 30-minute toddler sessions with music, movement, stories, and art for children ages 5 and under.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureFamilyIndoor
·Included with museum…

Toddler Time

Facilitated program for children 5 and under with music, movement, stories, and art-making.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFamilyIndoor
·$20–$25

SD Nights Teen Program at Lakeside Teen Center

Free after-school hangout with activities and interactive equipment for tweens and teens ages 10–18.

2:30 PM·Lakeside·
ActiveCommunityFamily
·Free

Tomorrow

Saturday, March 7
20 events

Gyotaku Fish Printing Demo

Free hands-on demonstration of gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art of fish printing.

All Day·San Diego·
Arts & CultureFamilyFree
·Free

Young Scientists: Exploring Senses

Hands-on science program for ages 3–5 exploring the five senses through optical illusions, sound, and taste experiments.

9:00 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFamilyIndoor
·Admission required

KPBS Kids Event: San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering

Hands-on science activities, story times, and beloved KPBS Kids TV character appearances for families.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFamilyFree
·Free

2026 FANCY Teen Girls Expo!

Community expo for girls featuring STEAM Fair, live performances, and career pathway exploration.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFamilyFree
·Free

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering (Expo Day)

Free STEAM festival at Petco Park with hundreds of exhibitors, live performances, and hands-on activities for all ages.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityFamily
·Free

San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering

Free STEAM festival with 20,000+ attendees featuring hands-on activities, drone shows, and robotics at Petco Park.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
CommunityFamilyFree
·Free

La Mesa Home Energy Fair

Free community fair offering energy-saving tips, rebate information, smart thermostat giveaways, and expert Q&A.

10:00 AM·La Mesa·
CommunityFamilyFree
·Free

Home Energy Fair

Energy experts share tips on saving money at home through utility rebates, incentives, and rate programs.

10:00 AM·La Mesa·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Advanced Stand Up Comedy Class

Six-week advanced comedy class meeting Saturdays 10am–12pm, culminating in a live May 2 showcase.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
ComedyIndoorWorkshops
·$250

Carving the Landscape

Hands-on Japanese clay carving workshop at Mingei International Museum for all skill levels.

10:00 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureIndoorWorkshops
·$150–$165

Discovery Table at Ramona Grasslands

Learn about local wildlife through taxidermy, pelts, skins, and skulls displayed at an outdoor table.

10:00 AM·Ramona·
Arts & CultureCommunityFamily
·Free

Gyotaku Fish Printing Workshop

Hands-on traditional Japanese fish printing workshop using ink and rice paper in the Education Center.

11:00 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureFamilyIndoor
·Donation-based ($5 a…

Bloom Together: An International Women's Day Celebration

International Women's Day celebration with flower bar, inspiring speaker, crafts, and opportunity drawing benefiting women's empowerment globally.

11:00 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityFood & Drink
·$50–$65

K-Pop Experience at The Mixer

Interactive K-pop sing-along experience for kids with character meet-and-greet, kids meal, and exclusive shake.

11:00 AM·San Diego·
FamilyFood & DrinkIndoor
·$20

Intro to Spray Paint: Working with Montana 94 Workshop

Hands-on 3-hour workshop teaching spray paint techniques, clean lines, fades, and stenciling on canvas.

11:00 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureIndoorWorkshops
·$115–$135

Intro to Stand Up Comedy Class

Six-week beginner comedy class meeting Saturdays noon–2pm to develop a 5-minute live stand-up set.

12:00 PM·San Diego·
ComedyIndoorWorkshops
·$250

Will Eisner Week 2026

Comic art panels and exhibits celebrating legendary comics creator Will Eisner at the Comic-Con Museum.

12:00 PM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityFree
·Free

Will Eisner Week 2026 Panels

Four panel discussions celebrating graphic novel pioneer Will Eisner, concluding with a signing by cartoonist Mimi Pond.

12:00 PM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityFamily
·Included with museum…

Intro to the Pottery Wheel

Beginner pottery wheel session for ages 8 and up, including teens and adults, in Artopia studio.

1:00 PM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureFamilyIndoor
·Registration require…

Managing the College Application Process with your High School Student

Free one-hour presentation helping grades 8–11 students and families navigate college applications strategically.

2:00 PM·San Diego·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Sunday, March 8

5 events

Monday, March 9

12 events

March Day Camp

Full-day arts day camp for youth at ArtReach Studio in Hillcrest.

8:30 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityFamily
·Low-cost youth progr…

Watercolor Class with Kene Lohmann

Adult watercolor workshop for all skill levels exploring techniques and creative expression.

10:00 AM·Escondido·
Arts & CultureIndoorWorkshops
·$20

Watercolor Classes with Kene Lohmann

Adult watercolor painting class exploring techniques and creative expression for all skill levels.

10:00 AM·Escondido·
Arts & CultureIndoorWorkshops
·Paid – price TBD

Studio Arts Workshop | Multiple Printmaking Techniques

Hands-on printmaking workshop exploring multiple techniques at the Oceanside Museum of Art.

10:00 AM·Oceanside·
Arts & CultureIndoorWorkshops
·$70–$100

Behind-the-Scenes Tour at The Old Globe

One-hour guided tour covering costume design, stagecraft, lighting, and sound across all three Old Globe theatres.

10:30 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityFamily
·$7–$10

Little Mess Club – Creative Play for Toddlers

Hands-on creative art play sessions for toddlers with all materials and smocks provided.

10:30 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureFamilyIndoor
·$14

Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) Course For Beginners Level 2

Intermediate Ladino language course covering vocabulary, traditional songs, proverbs, and Sephardic Jewish culture.

12:00 PM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureCommunityIndoor
·$250–$300

Youth Ceramics: At The Wheel (Ages 8-10)

Four-week pottery wheel series for children ages 8–10 at the museum's Artopia studio.

4:00 PM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureFamilyIndoor
·Registration require…

"Done is Better than Perfect:" Thesis/Dissertation Support

Supportive workshop for graduate students addressing burnout, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and dissertation motivation challenges.

4:00 PM·
FreeIndoorWellness
·Free

Tea Time Book Recommendations

Virtual Zoom event where Warwick's booksellers and publishing reps share their latest book picks.

4:00 PM·
Arts & CultureCommunityFree
·Free

Sustainability Commission Meeting

Monthly Sustainability Commission meeting advising on energy, water, and environmental matters.

5:00 PM·Chula Vista·
CommunityFreeIndoor
·Free

Argentine Tango Class

All-levels Argentine tango instruction every Monday evening at Centro Cultural de la Raza.

7:30 PM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureDate NightIndoor
·$20

Tuesday, March 10

9 events

Sound + Color = STEAM

Classics 4 Kids presents an educational performance exploring sound, light waves, and color theory for young audiences.

10:30 AM·San Diego·
Arts & CultureFamilyIndoor
·Tickets via Classics…

Storytime Engineers

Children's engineering activity session at the San Diego Air and Space Museum for young learners.

10:30 AM·San Diego·
FamilyFreeIndoor
·Free

SD Nights Teen Program at Santee Teen Center

Free interactive after-school event for tweens and teens ages 10–18.

3:00 PM·Santee·
ActiveCommunityFamily
·Free

SD Nights Teen Program at San Ysidro High School

Free interactive after-school event for tweens and teens ages 10–18.

3:30 PM·San Diego·
ActiveCommunityFamily
·Free

SD Nights Teen Program at Ramona Public Library

Free interactive after-school event for tweens and teens ages 10–18.

3:30 PM·Ramona·
ActiveCommunityFamily
·Free

SD Nights Teen Program at Vista High School

Free interactive after-school event for tweens and teens ages 10–18.

3:30 PM·Vista·
ActiveCommunityFamily
·Free

SD Nights Virtual Sketch Night

Virtual sketch drawing session for teens as part of the SD Nights arts program.

4:30 PM·
Arts & CultureCommunityFamily
·Free

Argentine Tango Class

Free weekly Argentine tango class open to all skill levels; no partner or prerequisites required.

5:30 PM·La Jolla·
ActiveArts & CultureCommunity
·Free

DIY Fermentation Workshop at OB People's

Hands-on fermentation class on gut health; participants take home their own jar of fermented foods.

7:00 PM·San Diego·
CommunityFood & DrinkIndoor
·$15
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