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  • November 2026

  • Fri 6
    needle felt

    Felt Together

    November 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Inspired by the intricate bas-relief needlework and cozy scenes featured in My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World, our newest Together workshop series, Felt Together, explores the art of needle felting. The series is led by Sophie Ancel, a fiber artist who blends rich textures and thoughtful layering to bring imaginative landscapes to life. Through her ...

    $45.00 – $55.00
  • Sat 7
    San Diego Model Railroad Museum Swap Meet flyer with event details and a photo of a person and child at a train display.

    Swap Meet

    November 7 @ 7:00 am - 10:30 am
    San Diego Model Railroad Museum 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Looking for some gems to add to your collection? Join us at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum; you’ll find great deals on hard-to-find items from vendors around Southern California. Please Note: The Museum is not open and operating during swap meets and special sales. Attendees will be limited to areas in which things are ...

    $3.00 – $5.00
  • Sat 7
    Group of people in purple shirts

    Miles for Migraine

    November 7 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
    Balboa Park San Diego, CA, United States

    Miles for Migraine will host its 8th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax San Diego event on Saturday, November 7th at Balboa Park. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run - come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our ...

  • Sat 7
    Chanoyu Tea Demonstrations

    Chanoyu Tea Ceremony Demonstrations

    November 7 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Chanoyu Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join us Monthly to experience Chanoyu through our monthly demonstrations: Location: Exhibit Hall Date : 9/5, 10/3, 11/7 Time: 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM (Each demonstration lasts about 30mins) Ticket: JFGM Member - $10 / Non-member - $15 Urasenke will serve you tea and Japanese sweets. *Registration required, does not include admission. To purchase admission, ...

    $10.00 – $15.00
  • Sun 8
    Sensory-friendly quiet mornings at the museum of us written in light blue on a dark blue background; a space for all of us written in dark blue in a light blue heart

    A Space for All of Us

    November 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Museum of Us 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    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 ...

  • Sun 8
    The Sky Tonight

    Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition

    November 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Monthly planetarium show at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month

  • Sun 8
    House of USA

    House of USA Lawn Program – Veterans Day Celebration

    November 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    House of USA

    Join us for our Veterans Day Celebration at the House of USA

  • Sun 8
    Community Market at the World Beat Cultural Center

    Community Market

    November 8 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Community Market
    WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Support local makers, artists, and wellness practitioners at the WorldBeat Cultural Center Community Market every second Sunday of the month. Shop unique clothing, handmade arts and crafts, plants, organic produce, delicious food, and enjoy massage services while supporting local small businesses and artisans.

    Free
  • Sun 8
    Classics 4 Kids Family Concert — Paint It Mariachi: A Salute to the Americas

    Paint It Mariachi: A Salute to the Americas

    November 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Celebrating its third consecutive year at SDMA, Classics 4 Kids commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States with a family concert honoring the nation’s Armed Forces. The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra and Conductor Dana Zimbric present a patriotic tribute, joined by Southwestern College’s Mariachi Garibaldi and folklorico dancers for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of music, ...

    $10.00 – $20.00
  • Sun 8
    The Big Gay Picnic

    Big Gay Picnic

    November 8 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Cypress Grove Picnic Area 2809 Balboa Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

    The Big Gay Picnic's Friendsgiving Potluck Picnic is BACK! Grab your favorite dish, your favorite people, and your stretchiest pants — because we're serving up another fabulous Friendsgiving! We're gathering our big, beautiful chosen family for an afternoon of food, friendship, laughter, music, and enough holiday cheer to make a turkey blush. Bring your signature ...

    Free
  • Sun 8
    Circle of Light

    Circle of Light

    November 8 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Circle of Light
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    The Love of Rumi & Shams is an immersive 360° dome experience that ushers you into the mystical world of the Persian Sufi poet Rumi, featuring the voice of the most renowned living Iranian vocalist, Shahram Nazeri, performed in Rumi’s original language.

  • Mon 9
    two people dancing

    Argentine Tango Class

    November 9 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Argentine Tango Class
    Centro Cultural de la Raza 2004 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    All levels, all ages class taught by Eduardo Santana every Monday. There is a fee of $20 per class. If you would like to attend a class, wear shoes that allow for pivoting.

    $20.00
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