Published March 31, 2026
Coronado Flower Show 2026: What to Know Before You Go
Flower Show weekend is here, and it’s one of those times when the whole island feels a little more alive. Spreckels Park fills up, everyone’s out walking, and you start running into people you haven’t seen in a while.
There’s a lot happening, both in the tents and around town.
If you live over the bridge and haven’t been before, this is the weekend to come over. It’s small-town charm in the best way.
The 104th Annual Coronado Flower Show
April 18–19 | Spreckels Park
Two days of floral displays, garden installations, live music, a beer and wine garden, and a full marketplace. The Coronado Flower Show is the largest tented flower show in the U.S. and one of the island’s longest-standing traditions.
→ Grab your Ticket to the Show
Key Flower Show Events
Zoos Who Workshop for Kids
Thursday, April 16 | 4:00–5:30 pm | Coronado Community Center (Nautilus Room)
A hands-on workshop where kids create their own entries for the Flower Show using fruits and vegetables. Recreation staff are there to help, which makes it an easy one for younger kids.
Children ages 3–14 are welcome. Ages 3–7 must participate with a parent.
→ Pre-registration required. Register on Civic Rec
Flower Show Kick Off: Movie Night Featuring The Jungle Book
Friday, April 17 | 5:30–8:30 pm | Spreckels Park
One of the best ways to kick off the weekend. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and settle in for a movie under the stars, along with games, face painting, a costume contest, and food.
Youth Flower Show entries can be dropped off from 4:00–5:00 pm. Activities begin at 5:30 pm, with the movie starting at 6:30 pm.
1922 Club Gala – The Velvet Jungle
Saturday, April 18 | 7:00–10:00 pm | Spreckels Park
The Flower Show after dark. The 1922 Club Gala is the weekend’s 21+ event, set under the tents in Spreckels Park with music, cocktails, and a more dressed-up evening feel.
It tends to sell out every year, so it’s worth planning ahead if you’re thinking about going.
Rise & Bloom Sound Bath
Sunday, April 19 | 8:30–9:30 am | Spreckels Park
A quieter start to Flower Show Sunday. Before the tents open, this guided sound bath uses crystal singing bowls and essential oils to ease into the day.
$40 per person. Space is limited and tends to fill up.
Insider Tips for Flower Show Weekend
- Go early on Saturday if you want to see the exhibits before it gets crowded
- Sunday mornings feel noticeably calmer than Saturday
- Do NOT skip the mens exhibit, especially if you have a good sense of humor
- Parking fills up quickly around Spreckels Park, so plan to walk or bike if you can
- The beer and wine garden gets busiest mid-afternoon
It’s one of those weekends that reminds you why people love living here. If you haven’t been in a while, it’s worth carving out time to go.
