Travel calendar
YUMA, ARIZ.
Yuma Lettuce Days
When, where: March 11-13, Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park
Highlights: America’s winter vegetable capital pays homage to the leafiest of greens. More than 40,000 attendees are expected for tastings, meals, cooking demos, live entertainment, local tours, tractor rides, kids’ activities and a vendor marketplace.
Cost: Free
Info: https://www.yumalettucedays.com
YOUNTVILLE, CALIF.
Taste of Yountville
When, where: March 19, Washington Street
Highlights: This Napa Valley block party presents tastings from the town’s acclaimed restaurants and wineries. The annual event also features chef demos, art tours and a peek at the French Laundry’s two-acre garden.
Cost: Free; tasting tickets cost $1 each
Info: (707) 944-0904, https://www.yountville.com
SAN DIEGO
Science Family Day
When, where: March 19, Balboa Park
Highlights: About 20 museums and cultural institutions offer family-friendly science-related activities, workshops and special programs to kick off the weeklong San Diego Science Festival, which culminates March 26 with a free Science Expo at Petco Park.
Cost: Free for ages 17 and younger with a paid adult ticket at participating museums; some museums will have free admission for everyone.
Info: (619) 239-0512, https://www.balboapark.org and https://www.sdsciencefestival.com
SAN JOSE
Hoot & Howl
When, where: March 26, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Highlights: To celebrate its 50th year, Happy Hollow is hosting an adults-only fundraiser, a casual evening of music, food and animal encounters.
Cost: $125
Info: (408) 794-6400, https://www.hhpz.org
--Avital Binshtock
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