San Diego Weekend Guide: Flower Fields; Spring Market; Street Festival; Dragon Boat Festival; Viva La Música

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, May 16 to Sunday, May 17.

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Asian Pacific Cultural Festival of San Diego: International Cottages at Balboa Park, San Diego

Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles: Fleet Science Center, San Diego

Elmo's Springtacular: Sesame Place San Diego, San Diego (final weekend!)

Escondido Street Festival: West Grand Avenue, Escondido

Flower Fields: The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, Carlsbad (final weekend!)

Historical Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour: Encinitas Historical Society and 1883 Schoolhouse, Encinitas

Mama's Day: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego

Orchids in the Wild: San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

Rady Children's Walkabout: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

San Diego Dragon Boat Festival: Mission Bay, San Diego

San Diego International Fringe Festival: Various, San Diego and Mexico

San Diego Spring Market: Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, San Diego

Taste of Ramona: Various, Ramona

Viva La Música: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego (final weekend!)

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