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SD Weekend: Dino Valley Opening; Bunny Trail; SeaWorld Anniversary

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, March 23-24, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.

Dino Valley at Legoland California features three rides, an interactive build-and-play area, and character meet and greets.
Dino Valley at Legoland California features three rides, an interactive build-and-play area, and character meet and greets. (Kristina Houck)

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.

Some are free. Some have a fee.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's slated this weekend from Saturday, March 23 to Sunday, March 24.

Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.


60th Anniversary Celebration: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Barks and Brews Festival: Waterfront Park, San Diego

Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Beyond Monet: Wyland Center, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

Beyond Van Gogh: Wyland Center, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

Blue Water Film Festival: Venues in Encinitas and La Jolla

Bunny Trail: Santee Trolley Square, Santee

Chamorro Cultural Festival: Oceanside Pier, Oceanside

Circus Vargas: Westfield Plaza Bonita, National City

Dino Valley Opening: Legoland California, Carlsbad

Elmo's Furry Fun Fest: Sesame Place, Chula Vista

Mustache Bash: Broadway Pier, San Diego

San Diego Theatre Month: Participating theaters, across San Diego County

Sesame Place Reopens Water Attractions and Rides: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Seven Seas Food Festival: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

The Flower Fields At Carlsbad Ranch: The Flower Fields, Carlsbad


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