SD Weekend: Shamrock Festival; Circus Vargas; St. Patrick's Day Parade

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 16 to Sunday, March 17.

Art on the Green: Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort, Carlsbad

Ashley McBryde: The Magnolia, El Cajon

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

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

Circus Vargas: Westfield Plaza Bonita, National City

Eggstravaganza: North Coastal Art Gallery, Carlsbad

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

Grace Potter: The Sound, Del Mar

Guest Chef Dinner Series: George's at the Cove, La Jolla

Historical Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour: 1883 One-Room Schoolhouse, Encinitas

House of Ireland St. Patrick's Day Lawn Program: House of Ireland, San Diego

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, The Charities: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

Mark Farina: Music Box, San Diego

Murder Mystery Dinner Show: Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown, San Diego

Nature Play Purim Celebration: Coastal Roots Farm, Encinitas

Nerd Comedy: New Village Arts, Carlsbad

Paws on the Patio: Sally's Fish House and Bar, San Diego

"Puffs": Casa del Prado Theatre, San Diego

Raul Midón: Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad

San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival: Balboa Park, San Diego

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

Seven Seas Food Festival: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

Shamrock Music and Beer Festival: Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

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

The Young Dubliners: Saint Patrick's Day Celebration: Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach

TinyFest California: Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar

Walk for Animals North County: Kit Carson Park, Escondido

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