Check out the calendar for the most up-to-date park event information. From exhibitions and performances to parkwide and special events, the calendar has it all. Remember to check back often as new and exciting things are always being planned!
Institute of Contemporary Art Central
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
Through art making, Dutch artist Afra Eisma processes her own personal trauma and creates spaces for visitors to do the same. Vibrantly colored weavings and stuffed sculptures combine with handmade ceramic elements to form new worlds where aliens, insects, and humans gather. Mythological beings and dreamlike places blend with body parts to create safe spaces ...
Fleet Science Center
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels.
Fleet Science Center
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
This is your night to experience the Fleet with an evening just for the 18+ crowd. Imagine having the entire place to yourselves! You can stroll through the galleries, get your creative juices flowing in Studio X, our fantastic makerspace, or check out our newest exhibition Pause|Play and have some fun in the ball pool. Plus, you can ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
an evening of harmonic indulgence Celebrate Camarada’s 30th anniversary season with an enchanting evening featuring a few favorite pieces, with music by Bohuslav Martinu, Miguel del Aguila, Georges Gershwin, Philippe Gaubert, and Claude Debussy. Dip into whimsy with Gaubert’s _Médailles Antiques _for flute, violin, and piano, then dive into a mysterious underwater adventure with Miguel del Aguila’s Submerged for flute, ...
San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre
1650 El Prado #208, San Diego, CA, United States
SAN DIEGO CIVIC YOUTH BALLET PRESENTS THE PREMIERE OF THE FIREBIRD IN CELEBRATION OF SDCYB'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE CASA DEL PRADO THEATER IN BALBOA PARK FROM MARCH 28-30, 2025 Who: San Diego Civic Youth Ballet (SDCYB), a nonprofit organization founded in 1945 and celebrating 80 years as the resident classical ballet school in Balboa Park. What: An enchanting fairy ...
On the first Saturday in April every year in Balboa Park, the House of Scotland and the House of Scotland Pipe Band host House of Scotland Tartan Day! This is a unique event of all things Scottish with traditional food and drink, dance, music, children’s activities, clan booths, live entertainment, and so much more! Tartan Day festivities ...
2025 Race for Autism SUPERHERO Event Saturday, April 12, 2025 Celebrate April's AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH by joining us for Race for Autism SUPERHERO 5K and 1 Mile Family Walk in beautiful Balboa Park! Join the celebration! This family-friendly event attracts thousands of Superheroes from all across San Diego to promote awareness, shine a spotlight on ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
In this talk, Youngmin delves into the rich tradition and history of bojagi, Korean wrapping cloths, and the enduring practice of creating them. In Korean culture, bojagi are believed to wrap not only objects but also bok—good fortune or happiness. Youngmin will share her personal creative journey and pursuit of happiness, which have connected her to a broader creative ...
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
Experience an unforgettable evening with Qais Essar, a pioneering Afghan composer and rabab virtuoso who weaves the traditional sounds of the mountainous Hindu Kush region with contemporary global music. Qais’s music blends Afghan folk, Americana, and other sources, creating a unique soundscape that feels both timeless and boundary-pushing. Following the performance, stick around for a Q&A with Qais, ...
Cars and Coffee is where beautiful vehicles and their fabulously owners come together to show off their collection and to share in their mutual interest. Along with this, spectators usually join in for the sights and sounds. These car enthusiasts gather in the parking lot just outside the Museum for our monthly informal car meet, ...
Fleet Science Center
1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States
This is your night to experience the Fleet with an evening just for the 18+ crowd. Imagine having the entire place to yourselves! You can stroll through the galleries, get your creative juices flowing in Studio X, our fantastic makerspace, or check out our newest exhibition Pause|Play and have some fun in the ball pool. Plus, you can ...