Head to Belmont Park in April and May to Celebrate All Things Spring
Stop and smell the blossoms this spring at Belmont Parkās third annual Belmont in Bloom Festival! Belmont Park is Mission Beachās iconic seaside amusement park, and until May 27, this family-friendly destination will be transformed into a spring festival that celebrates the beauty and color of the season. From stilt-sprung characters and spring soirees to creative culinary offerings and kid-friendly fun, this is the place to visit for your next sunny escapade. In between festivities, donāt forget to enjoy Belmont Parkās year-round fun like trying your hand at Tiki Town Mini Golf or giving your head a roller coaster rush on the Giant Dipper. Grab your boo, your besties or your family, and see why this bloominā San Diego festival is the event of the season!
Live Music and Art Performances
Sip on a cocktail or indulge in some ice cream as you sit and enjoy live music and art performances. Whether youāre grooving to the cover tunes of an up-and-coming band or partaking in workshops put on by local artists, thereās something for everyone at this epic season-long festival. Live musical performances take place on Saturdays from 2-5 p.m. and Sundays from 3-5 p.m. Be sure to also mark your calendar for a Wine & Paint Night on Wednesday, May 15 from 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $45, and during this experience, Erin Schroeder will guide you through an evening of painting dolphins while enjoying stellar views and great vino. Or, if you consider yourself a crazy plant lover (or even an average foliage enthusiast), snag yourself a ticket to make your very own succulent arrangement with Ily the Plant Lady on May 2.
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Floral Paradise
Whether youāve got flower fever or you can simply appreciate the beauty of budding blooms, Belmont in Bloom Festival is the place to be for all things floral. Check out the displays around the park, one of which is an old-school, baby blue convertible coated in a cornucopia of roses, hydrangeas and more. Take advantage of a photo op atop a giant chair, flanked by equally large tulip cut-outs for your friends to pop their faces through. Capture cute moments of your little ones on a butterfly bench thatās backed up by a wall of reflective art and roses. And donāt forget to pop into a lilac-colored, vintage phone booth frame thatās decked out (in true British fashion) with flowers galore.
5/16
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Culinary Creations
Craving something sweetā¦or perhaps a little more savory? Belmont in Bloom has your cravings coveredāget ready to be served in style! Featuring a variety of floral-inspired culinary creations, Belmont in Bloomās food vendors offer anything from fun, kid-friendly eats to something fit for date night. For your sweet tooth fix, be sure to check out the Sweet Shoppe where you can snag an orange zest-coated cone with a scoop or two of colorful ice cream, ranging from sorbets to something a little more creamy.
Kick off your evening with a sunset at Draft and a plate of yellowtail crudo. Itās topped with stone fruit salsita, rhubarb gelĆ©e, breakfast radish, green onions, and cashew crunchāarranged like delicate flower petals. Pair it with the Ready, Set, Bloom cocktail, a vibrant mix of lemon, apricot, ube, yellow Chartreuse, and vodka. Topped with yellow flowers, itās the perfect match for your sunset view.
6/22
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Kid-Friendly Fun
What better way to reminisce on your own childhood than by viewing life through the rose-colored lenses of your littles? Depending on ages, hop on the merry-go-round or teeter-totter around the Tiki Town Mini Golf. Watch your kids light up as they get their faces painted on Sundays between 1ā6 p.m. Then, dance along to kid-friendly bands on April 13 and May 11. On Saturdays from 1ā6 p.m., have a caricature artist capture your best features.
Meanwhile, the entire space transforms into a mini floral Disneyland with lively roaming characters. Catch Dancing Tulip Stilt Walkers on Saturdays and Sundays, followed by a Flower Princess from 5ā7 p.m. For extra magic, a Bubble Girl appears on Sundays, sending giant bubbles into the air.
Spring Soirees
This spring, there are a whole slew of fun and fulfilling activities to partake in. Maybe youāre a big bruncher, in which case you must indulge in the Motherās Day Brunch Experience at Beach House. Here, youāll find live-action stations, including a pancake bar, omelet station, raw bar, and carving station. Pricing for adults is $80, but kids under 12 are only $30. Or perhaps youāre an avid Earth Day advocate. If so, you can volunteer for a clean-up day on Saturday, April 20.
This event stretches from the creek to the bay, offering a full day of nature, community, and coastal beauty. Start with a floral fix at Belmont in Bloom, then sink your toes in the sand while helping keep nearby beaches clean. If butterflies make your heart flutter, donāt miss the Flutterby Exhibit from April 19ā21. Itās an immersive, educational experience perfect for nature lovers.
Belmont Park
3146 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
858.488.1549
@belmontparksd
