22ND ANNUAL SPRING HOME/GARDEN SHOW—March 2, noon-7 p.m.; March 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 4,. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See the latest design/landscaping trends, plus a Mexican Blue Agave garden. $6. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 858.755.1161. Map X22

THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH—March 3–May 13. 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, rose gardens, tractor rides. Hours vary. Interstate 5 at Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, 760.431.0352. Map U22

THE WIGGLES—March 9, 3 and 6:30 p.m. Family entertainment featuring Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur and more. $18-$35. Cox Arena at SDSU, 5500 Campanile Drive, College Area, 619.220.TIXS. Map E3

UGLY DOG CONTEST—March 12, 11:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Genetically challenged canines compete at 12th annual event. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 858.755.1161. Map X22

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL—March 17, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 27th annual event includes parade, music, food, vendors, beer garden and children’s area. 11 a.m., parade starts at Sixth Ave. and Juniper St.; festival at Sixth Ave. and Laurel St., Bankers Hill, 858.268.9111. Map O16

SHAMROCK 2007—March 17, 2 p.m.–midnight. Block party with Irish music, food, drinks and dancing. 21+. Fifth Ave. at F St., Gaslamp, 619.233.5008. Map Q16

EASTER BONNET PARADE AND HAT CONTEST—March 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Egg hunt, hatmaking workshops, food vendors, entertainment and more at PETCO Park, downtown, 619.233.5008. Map R16

OCEANSIDE DAYS OF ART—April 21–22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 15th annual event celebrates visual and performing arts with hands-on activities and food. Civic Center Plaza and Pier Way at North Coast Highway, Oceanside, 760.433.3632. Map S22

TASTE OF UPTOWN—April 21, noon-4 p.m. More than 40 restaurants participate in an afternoon walking tour of Hillcrest. 619.233.5008. Map N16

SAN DIEGO EARTHFAIR—April 22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. World’s largest annual environmental fair with educational exhibits, kids entertainment, earth-friendly food and music. Balboa Park, 858.272.7370. Map O17

ART ALIVE—April 13-15, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. More than 150 floral interpretations of paintings and sculptures from the museum’s collection, plus lectures and demos. San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, Balboa Park, 619.232.7931. Map O17

LAVENDER DAYS—April 25-July 16. Organic lavender farm offers free, self-guided tours daily. 12460 Keys Creek Road, Valley Center, 760.742.1489. Map B3

ARTWALK 2007—April 28–29, noon–6 p.m. Hundreds of visual and performing artists showcased in city’s largest arts event. Little Italy, 619.615.1090. Map P15

CINCO IN THE GASLAMP—May 5, 5 p.m.–midnight. Celebration includes block-party with music, food and entertainment. 21+ Fifth and Island aves, Gaslamp, 619.233.5008. Map Q16

FIESTA OLD TOWN—May 5, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., May 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free festival features music, historical re-enactments, folkloric entertainment and food. Old Town, 619.296.3236. Map M13

CARLSBAD VILLAGE FAIRE—May 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The state’s largest one-day street fair has exhibitors, food, entertainment. Grand Ave. between Carlsbad Blvd. & Jefferson St., Carlsbad, 760.945.9288. Map T22

CELEBRITY CHEFS COOK GALA—May 12. Tapenade’s Jean-Michel Diot, El Bizcocho’s Gavin Kaysen and more cook for charity. Sheraton Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, 619.291.2900. Map K10

ETHNIC FOOD FAIR—May 27, noon-5 p.m. House of Pacific Relations International Cottages showcases cuisine from all over the world, plus music and dance. Free admission. Balboa Park, 619.239.0512. Map O17