SD Weekend Guide: Cinco De Mayo Fests; Flower Fields Pop-Up Picnic

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, 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, May 6 to Sunday, May 7.

Among standout events are Cinco de Mayo festivities at SeaWorld and Seaport Village, plus pop-up picnics at The Flower Fields Carlsbad.

Double-check with event organizers to confirm dates, times and locations in case activities were updated since posted on Patch.

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Flower Fields Pop-Up Picnic: Carlsbad

Elmo’s Springtacular: Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

'Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience': Fairgrounds, Del Mar

Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival, El Cajon

Bach Collegium San Diego's BCSD Scorchers, Encinitas

Spring Safari & Butterfly Jungle: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido

KPBS Daniel Tiger, San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, Escondido

San Diego Harmonics Chorale Celebration of Sound, Escondido

Artist Reception & Studio Open House, La Mesa

MVHS Presents: "Something Rotten!" Mission Vista HS Theater, Oceanside

Richard Lederer: An Afternoon of Language & Laughter, Oceanside

Bargain Boutique, St. Bartholomew's, Poway

Tacos & Beer Fest: Ramona

Garden Club Spring Plant & Craft Sale, Ramona

SeaWorld Cinco De Mayo Celebration: San Diego

Mother’s Day Tea: The Westgate Hotel, San Diego

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Seaport Village, San Diego

The Chronicles of Kalki, Moxie Theatre, San Diego

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical at SD Junior Theatre, San Diego

Miracle Babies 15th Annual Superhero 5K, San Diego

Roald Dahl’s "Matilda The Musical," Junior Theatre, San Diego

Humane Society's Walk for Animals, San Diego

Bloom: An Event for New & Expecting Moms, San Diego

Heartland Coin Club Coin Show, Santee

Through the Roots w/ Cydeways, DevvLov, Belly Up, Solana Beach

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Hitting the road for the weekend? See ...

• Inland Empire Weekend Guide: Lavender Fest; 'Rod Run' Car Show; Family Color Run
• San Francisco Bay Area Weekend: Decorator Showcase; Cooking & Comedians; U-Pick Roses
• Orange County Weekend Guide: Rancho Days Fiesta; Cinco De Mayo Fest; Garden Tour

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