The spirit, sounds and flavor of Mardi Gras come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this 4-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on 7 stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass and plenty of fun for the kids.

Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court is what foodie dreams are made of. Check off every box on your bayou-inspired culinary bucket list and chow down on authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culinary delights, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Gator By The Bay is Mardi Gras in May–Let the good times roll!

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 on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd, at The Original 40 Brewing for a North Park Cleanup.

Register in advance on creektobay.org starting April 1st or simply walk in on Cleanup day.

Meet on Cleanup day at 8:30am and clean North Park from 9am-12pm.

Participants can receive a FREE The Original 40 Brewing Company shirt and enjoy 40% off beer and food for up to 4 friends/guests until 6pm.

It's time for outdoor adventure with Nature Cat! We'll explore the natural world with craft activities and a special storytime.

Participate in a socially-distanced photo opportunity*, special crafts, and storytime.

This event is free with Museum Admission.

*Socially-distanced photo opportunity with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting.