5 Floral Events in San Diego this Spring
As flower lovers through and through, we love blooms from every season. It’s undeniable, though, that Spring is synonymous with flowers for a reason! The days are getting longer, and more daylight hours combined with warmer temps and a bit of rainfall triggers plants to shift from leaf production to flowering. Spring is the time when flowers flourish with flair, inviting every floral star to the party.
There's no better time to immerse yourself in the power of flowers through a floral class, a party, or a floral-themed experience. Celebrate the spring season with these five floral events in San Diego you won't want to miss.
1. Estancia’s Annual Garden Party
Sunday, April 6, 2025 – 1-4pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, San Diego, CA 92037
The second annual garden party at the Estancia is a whimsical and elegant floral event in San Diego. Featuring a dried floral wearables bar (hosted by Native Poppy!), live music, delicious bites and more, this floral event takes place in the lush gardens of Estancia La Jolla Hotel. This event is perfect for a mom’s afternoon out, a couple’s day-date, or anyone in search of an upscale floral fete!
2. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
March 1 – May 11, 2025
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Experience 55 acres of color-blocked rows of Ranunculus at The Flower Fields, one of the most stunning floral displays in the world. For only two months of the year, the fields of this farm are open to the public while they’re in full bloom – an absolute floral wonderland, and a top tier selfie spot. In addition to the breathtaking rows of flowers, enjoy activities such as tractor rides, a sweet pea maze, orchid tent, and the new butterfly exhibit. It’s a must for flower lovers and families looking for floral events in San Diego this spring.
P.S. Native Poppy co-owner, Meg Blancato, got married there!
3. Flower Arranging Workshops with Native Poppy
Monthly throughout 2025
Varied locations in San Diego, CA
Explore a variety of hands-on flower arranging classes including our bestselling “Flower Arranging 101,” or unique two-part collaborations like “Hand-Tied Flower Arranging + Floral Sourdough Scoring.” In each in-person class, you’ll learn how to design flowers in Native Poppy’s signature style using seasonal blooms in curated color palettes. These workshops are great for all skill levels and provide an opportunity to learn in a fun, comfortable environment. Taking a flower arranging workshop is the move for those interested in floral events in San Diego this season, but if you’re not local to the region, try our online floral design eCourses!
4. Art Alive 2025
April 24-27, 2025
San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Art Alive is a unique floral event in San Diego bringing together multiple artistic mediums. Floral designers interpret works in the San Diego Museum of Art by creating stunning arrangements, which are displayed next to the work of art for the weekend. The combination allows you to immerse yourself in a world of art and flowers! It’s an inspiring event, with 80+ florists participating, and a beautiful two-story floral installation in the museum’s rotunda, designed by Natasha Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz, the wife-and-husband team behind Waterlily Pond design studio in San Francisco. We know first-hand how much work it takes to create the rotunda installation – Native Poppy’s founder, Natalie Gill, was the featured florist rotunda designer back in 2023.
Native Poppy helps create buzz for this favorite San Diego floral event by popping up at surprise locations each weekend leading up to Art Alive with the beloved Petal Pops. Don’t miss these fun floral pop ups in March and April, as we approach Art Alive weekend!
5. Bloom Bash 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025 – 7pm-midnight
San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Part carnival, part dance party, floral extravaganza – Bloom Bash is the kickoff celebration for San Diego Museum of Art’s Art Alive weekend. Attendees enjoy after-hours access to the floral arrangements of Art Alive and the exclusive rotunda design, while experiencing unique entertainment, drinks, bites and dancing the night away! This lively event is a fundraiser for SDMA, raising funds for their year-round arts programming. Did you know that the San Diego Museum of Art serves arts and culture programming to 40,000 students in the region each year, inspiring the next generation of artists? Bloom Bash is the perfect floral event in San Diego for those ready for a lively, late-night soiree, with a touch of philanthropy and floral beauty.
Whether you’re a florist, or a lover of floral magic, you won’t want to miss out on these five floral events in San Diego! We’ll be celebrating spring at several of these events, hope to see you there! 🌸
