For more than sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year - from early March through early May - literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.

Join us for cuisines of the homeland, drinks of Irish delight, the sounds of the rolling hills & loads of St. Paddy's shenanigans!

St. Patrick’s Day hits San Diego with a pop-up restaurant, retail and entertainment experience crafted for safety, good times and a bit of shenanigans.

Gather your Lads & Lasses and be transported to the Irish countryside, with moss covered rocks, brightly colored flowers reminiscent of rolling Irish flower fields, and an oversized rainbow to capture a safely-distanced selfie. Just around the green corner you will dine amongst the floating clouds in a field of clovers as event design company, To Be Designed will transform JULEP venue into an St. Paddy’s Day wonderland. At your table, enjoy exquisite Irish fare alongside themed craft cocktails (and mocktails) from the mixologist at Snake Oil Cocktail Company.

Spring STEAM Camps from the comfort of your own home! Every one-hour virtual camp will be filled with engaging hands-on activities that can be done using simple materials and have challenges aimed at students in grades 2–4. Kids can have fun while exploring topics like DNA Structures, Kitchen Chemistry, Gravitation Station and more. Sign up for one or bundle a week together and save!

Each Virtual Program includes:
- Prepackaged materials
- Educational content and challenges
- Designated live virtual meetings

The Gaslamp Quarter is thrilled to announce the return of the popular Gaslamp Artisan Market, operated by Community Crops. Attend this outdoor-shopping event to find clothing, accessories and other hand-crafted treasures. The socially distanced Gaslamp Artisan Market attracts locals and visitors who come to browse creations by local vendors and artisans.

(Gaslamp Artisan Market vendors and shoppers must wear face coverings while inside the marketplace area.)

Location: 
Fifth Ave., from Island Ave. to J St.
Island Ave., from Fourth Ave. to Fifth Ave.

(Through the holidays and into 2021)