Travel calendar: Mammoth Mountain carnival, NASCAR race in Las Vegas and more
MAMMOTH, CALIF.
Woolly’s Winter Carnival
When, where: Feb. 25-27, Canyon Lodge
Highlights: Plenty of snow-themed activities for children such as carnival games, sledding, shredding, snowmobile rides, snowcat demos, scavenger hunts, face-painting, roving entertainers and the chance to meet ski-patrol dogs.
Cost: The children’s activities are free; free lift ticket for ages 7 to 12 with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Info: (800) 626-6684, https://www.mammothmountain.com
LAS VEGAS
Sam’s Town 300
When, where: March 3-5, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
Highlights: In the lead-up to the March 5 Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race, fans can ask five-time champion Jimmie Johnson any question they want at Sam’s Town Live. After the race, an Uncle Kracker concert fires up the crowd.
Cost: Race tickets range from $17 to $1,000; Jimmie Johnson event is free. Uncle Kracker concert starts at $20.
Info: (702) 365-7075, boydgaming.com/nascar
TEMECULA, CALIF.
World of Wine
When, where: March 5 and 6, more than 30 wineries along the Rancho California and De Portola wine roads
Highlights: Temecula Valley wineries open their cellars for this annual barrel-tasting event.
Cost: $99 for the weekend, including all wine tastings and food pairings, a self-guided tour, a winery map and a souvenir tasting glass.
Info: (800) 801-9463, https://www.temeculawines.org
SAN FRANCISCO
Bouquets to Art
When, where: March 15-19, De Young Museum
Highlights: Some 150 Bay Area floral designers and garden clubs make arrangements to highlight the De Young’s permanent collection; this year’s event will complement the upcoming “Balenciaga and Spain” exhibit.
Cost: Advance-purchase tickets are $20; $17 for ages 65 and older; $16 for students with ID; $10 for ages 6 to 17; free for ages 5 and younger. Tickets are $5 more at the door.
Info: https://www.bouquetstoart.org
TEMPE, ARIZ.
Tempe Festival of the Arts
When, where: March 25-27, Mill Avenue District
Highlights: More than 400 artists and artisans display and sell their handmade crafts. The event also includes the Arizona Wine Festival and the Art of Beer, featuring the offerings of local breweries.
Cost: Free
Info: https://www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
—Avital Binshtock
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