Plan ahead to watch LA Marathon runners in-person on March 19 along the course that goes from Dodger Stadium to Century City. In the file photo, runners start off at the 37th Annual LA Marathon at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)

Here is a sampling of things to do in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, March 16-23.

EVENTS

St. Paddy’s Eve: A night out at Santa Clarita’s 2023 SENSES Block Party series of events, geared for adults, kicks off with a St. Patrick’s Day/Irish theme with pub-style games (darts to pool), music by Craic in the Stone and food trucks, 7-10 p.m. March 16. Free admission. Main Street between Lyons Avenue and Sixth Street, Newhall. City of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events, 661-250-3787. oldtownnewhall.com and upcoming block party events: oldtownnewhall.com/senses-block-party/

Los Angeles Marathon: The “Stadium to the Stars” event takes place on March 19 with runners, competitive wheelchair and handcycle racers surging for 26.2-miles from Dodger Stadium to Century City. The 38th annual event has a slightly different finish line this year due to construction of a new Metro station in Century City — the finish is on Santa Monica Boulevard near the intersection of Avenue of the Stars. The last day to register as a walk-up may be available on March 17-18 at Dodger Stadium; check the website). Prior to the marathon there will be two special runs on March 18, solely at Dodger Stadium/Elysian Park: LA Big 5K at 8 a.m., and the LA Big 1/2K Kids Run at 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-8 (the Kids Run may still be available for registration; check the website). Also, on March 17-18, is a free “Health and Fitness Expo” that is open to the public at 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on March 17, …read more

Source:: Los Angeles Daily News