San Diego County kicks off early St. Patrick's Day festivities with both family friendly and green booze-filled events across the region.

Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from March 14 to Sunday, March 16.

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival 9 a.m. at Balboa Park| Free The family friendly festival is free to attend. Throughout ...

Head to the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum this weekend to see cherry blossoms in bloom. There will be attractions, including a wall of lanterns and community art. There will also be children’s ...

Also this week: the Blue Water film Festival, “Ashland” screenplay reading, ShamRock festival, Babyface concert and more ...

Sharael Kolberg Home to the renowned San Diego Zoo, this 1,200-acre park is the city's cultural hub. Located in downtown San Diego (about 1 ½ miles north of the city center), Balboa Park is a ...

March 14 - 16 at the Barnes Tennis Center. San Diego’s largest-ever pickleball tournament, aiming to bring together 1,000 players of all skill levels. Registration is $15 to compete, spectators can ...

Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre usually hosts concerts, plays and holiday light shows. Saturday it will make history by ...

Located on the San Diego waterfront not far from the USS Midway Museum and the convention center, the 14-acre village is home to more than 50 shops, 13 casual dining outlets and four fine dining ...