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Build a plane and catapult system to launch your plane the farthest distance. Hand fly a plane. Enter 1 or both. REGISTER HERE. The idea is simple: build a plane (fuselage, wings and a tail), release it from your catapult (throws the plane using potential energy), and compete to see who can fly the longest. It ...
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Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ... 
Families are invited to hop aboard for a fun-filled before-hours event at the museum featuring a special egg quest through our model train layouts, trains running in the Toy Train Gallery, Storytime, Easter crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and sweet surprises. The event includes early access to the museum as well as all-day admission to explore the ...
Free – $20.00
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only have time to ...
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Every year on the first Sunday in April the Queens are having the Lawn Program on the stage in the lawn area. They perform dances in their colorful costumes with the help from the cottages. The Scottish Pipe Band performs for them and adds variety to the program. The food served for that occasion is ...
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Join us for the 2026 Makers Arcade Spring Fair—happening for the first time ever at Balboa Park! Experience an exciting lineup of creative vendors and experiences that celebrate art, culture, and community in our beautiful city. Shop from over 120 curated handmade vendors Enjoy delicious food trucks and craft cocktails, mocktails, and beer bars Experience ...
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Join us for an Art Break with Guusje Sanders, curator of Boundless: Reflections of Southern California Landscapes in Midcentury Studio Ceramics. In this companion talk for the exhibition, learn about another branch of mid-twentieth century ceramics that goes beyond Boundless. Discover how artists like Peter Voulkos pushed ceramics into sculptural forms that defied function and gave rise to ...
Free – $15.00
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Usually observed by the House of Scotland on the first Saturday in April, it is a day to recognize the achievements of people of Scottish descent throughout the world. Music and dancing are highlighted on stage, featuring the House of Scotland Pipe Band and other area performers. The lawn is filled with clan tents, vendors, ... |
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Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ... |
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Every year, we host an annual State of Biodiversity Symposium, bringing together scientists, conservationists, and nature lovers to discuss biodiversity in our region and how we can continue to preserve it. Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 5–9 PM to celebrate transnational and multidisciplinary expeditions past, present, and future. We invite people of the ...
$17.00 – $20.00
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Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the San Diego History Center and Mesa College Fashion Program present Fashion Redux 2026: Cocktail Hour. This collaboration brings together the evolution of the cocktail dress, pairing historical archives with the talent of San Diego’s emerging fashion designers. The 2026 theme, cocktail hour, will explore how social rebellion and Prohibition-era legislation influenced the American wardrobe. From Victorian roots ...
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Jhttps://www.raceforautism.org/Account/Registeroin the celebration! This family friendly event attracts thousands of Superheroes from all across San Diego to promote awareness, shine a spotlight on neurodiversity, and inclusion efforts, and to raise funds to support local programs and initiatives that benefit thousands of autistic persons in San Diego!
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only have time to ...
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Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ...
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only have time to ...
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Join the House of Turkiye at Balboa Park in celebrating the joy of April 23rd! Celebrate the excitement of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with the nostalgic spirit of classic holidays. You’ll enjoy a Children’s Festival filled with fun activities, games, and performances, produced by Turkish School of San Diego.
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Join the House of Turkiye in celebrating the joy of April 23rd! Celebrate the excitement of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with the nostalgic spirit of classic holidays. Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Balboa Park – International Cottages Lawn Area You’ll enjoy a Children’s Festival filled with fun activities, games, and performances, ...
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Enjoy a dinner inspired by the cuisine of Indonesia, curated by Culinary Director Tim Kolanko, Chef Wesley Johnson, and Chef Tony Coito! Not seeing a reservation time? Email ARTIFACT at Mingei at contact@urbankitchengroup.com.
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During Nat at Night, we're open until 11 PM so you can explore the Museum after hours. Enjoy access to all exhibitions and our rooftop deck for good views and great vibes. The rooftop is open to all visitors and serves beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and food from Wolf in the Woods. With bars on several ... |
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Visitors are welcomed onto our campus to attend our fun and festive AXIS events which are designed for the whole family. AXIS is a free, outdoor, multi-generational program that celebrates the cultural diversity of San Diego by inviting local artists and craftspeople to share their cultural traditions and heritage on the Globe’s Copley Plaza. Performances ...
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The members of the House of England hold their annual lawn program on Sunday in April, close to St. George’s Day which is the last Sunday in April. In England this is the ” St. George Day”. The entertainment is done by musicians and dancers from various organisations within San Diego that provide performances that ...
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Join our Engagement Guides as they take a small group through our Central campus exhibition space and discover more about our current exhibition, Ruben Ulises Rodriguez Montoya: In the Garden of Earthly Delights: I Bend to Paradise. Our Engagement Guides are trained to encourage individual interpretation of our contemporary art exhibitions. New to art? Just bring ...
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Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an evening of music, history, and celebration. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the San Diego History Center and the San Diego African American Museum of ...
$30.00 – $40.00
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Cars and Coffee is where beautiful vehicles and their fabulous 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, ...
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We invite you to be part of the Tianguis de la Raza. Every Third Sunday of the month (except January and February) This artisan market's mission is to create a space that connects local crafters and community members to promote an autonomous economy and community building. There are always arts and crafts, natural self-care products, ...
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Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ...
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Join us for WorldBeat Cultural Center’s 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival, a vibrant celebration of the diversity of people, plants, animals, and ecosystems that make up our planet. For more than three decades, WorldBeat Center has brought together music, culture, and environmental education to celebrate Earth Day and inspire community action. Rooted in the belief ...
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Back by popular demand, Trivia Night at the Timken will be returning this spring. Join us for another evening of friendly competition as we engage in a blend of trivia questions celebrating art, music, fashion, and food. Delight in a wine and charcuterie reception and mingle with fellow cultural enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience at the Timken. Prizes will ...
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Join us for our monthly meeting and enjoy an Ikebana demonstration, an origami workshop, and a raffle!
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Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, sound, and shared experience at the premiere of Coyote Tracks on Thursday, April 23 in the Heikoff Giant Dome IMAX® Theater. This genre-blurring film follows a wandering coyote through an unfamiliar landscape, blending myth and reality to create a unique cinematic experience. As he gathers stories from the people ...
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Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. The 2026 event draws inspiration from the Museum’s Centennial exhibition featuring its renowned collection of works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Art Alive will be infused with the vibrant, ...
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Join us for a morning conversation as we welcome Meher McArthur for her book talk, A Japanese Art Journey: A Curator's Memoir of Polka Dot Pumpkins, Paper Dolls and Woodblock Prints, published by Tuttle Books. A longtime curator, author, and advocate for Asian art, Meher has a special connection to Mingei through her past and current work with the Museum. ...
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The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre! Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and the electric spirit of the Moulin Rouge. A celebration where art, music, and revelry collide, this unforgettable soirée brings together le ... |
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Join us for a morning full of stories, smiles, and celebration! 📚✨ Our 42nd Annual Children’s Book Party & Cultural Festival is back with FREE books (TK–12), entertainment, and refreshments! Saturday, April 25, 2026 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM Balboa Park – Organ Pavilion Bring the kids and let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only have time to ...
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San Diego EarthFest is a FREE Earth Day celebration presented by Viridian Productions, featuring over 100 sustainable food, craft and service vendors as well as environmental and conservation groups. Enjoy a full day of entertainment with music, speakers and panel discussions plus yoga and wellness classes and activities for kids. Since the first Earth Day observation in 1970, more than 1 billion ...
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Motorcycle enthusiasts gather in the Museum parking lot and show off their rides and share their mutual interest. We welcome all sizes, years, makes, colors and custom design. Join us for this monthly informal meet up. Please, no revving. Spectators are welcome to this free event. Free Coffee and Donuts while supplies last. The Museum ...
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Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum's sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ...
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only have time to ...
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Celebrate our Lawn Program with singing, dancing and music as well as offering Czech/Slovak food and bakery for sale to Park visitors.
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