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  • October 2026

  • Fri 23
    Circle of Light

    Circle of Light

    October 23 @ 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.

  • Sat 24
    Trunk or Treat at the Museum

    Trunk or Treat

    October 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    San Diego Automotive Museum

    Grab the costumes and bring the whole family for a fun-filled Halloween morning at the Museum! Explore themed spots throughout the Museum where kids can collect candy and enjoy some festive fun surrounded by cool cars. FREE ENTRY for Kids 12 and under, and for the parents accompanying costumed children. Grab the costumes and bring ...

  • Sat 24
    Booths of art work

    Art Mart

    October 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Artmart
    Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States

    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 ...

    Free
  • Sat 24
    House of Scotland

    House of Scotland Lawn Program

    October 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    House of Scotland

    Usually held the last Sunday in October, the date is selected for its nearness to Halloween which evolved from the Celtic festival of Samhain. Entertainment includes performances by the House of Scotland Pipe Band, the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and Highland Dancers. Traditional hot foods and desserts are also

    Free
  • Sat 24

    Art Glass Association of Southern California 45th Annual Members’ Exhibition

    October 24 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Art Glass Association of Southern California 45th Annual Members’ Exhibition
    Gallery 21, Spanish Village 1770 Village Place, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego, CA, United States

    45th Annual Show of AGASC, featuring the best in art glass San Diego has to offer.

    Free
  • Sat 24
    Multilayer prints with a pink flower stamp and a red bird

    Stamp Making Workshop

    October 24 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    Explore the art of multi-block printing in this intermediate-level workshop! Learn to create beautiful multilayer prints of scenic landscapes by carving and printing separate rubber blocks. You’ll also receive a brief introduction to printmaking and explore other popular techniques, including reduction and jigsaw printing. Date: October 24th Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm Location: Education Center Workshop Registration: JFGM ...

    $20.00 – $35.00
  • Sat 24
    Toy Story 5 Movie Night

    Toy Story 5 Movie Night & Costume Contest

    October 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    San Diego Air and Space Museum 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, United States

    Costumes! Candy! Scavenger hunt! Saturday, October 24 Bring the whole family for the biggest movie night of the fall! On Saturday, October 24, the San Diego Air & Space Museum turns into movie night headquarters for Toy Story 5, and every kid (and grown-up kid) is invited. October is Kids Free Month, so up to ...

    Free
  • Sun 25
    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

    October 25 @ 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 25
    felted hummingbird

    Needle Felting

    October 25 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    Hummingbird A flash of emerald, a blur of wings — the hummingbird is nature’s tiny miracle!In this 3-hour workshop, we will work together to capture that fleeting magic in wool. Using copper wire, natural roving and needle felting techniques, you’ll build up layers of colored wool to bring your hummingbird to life, and ready to ...

  • Sun 25
    person playing a koto

    Koto Lessons

    October 25 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Koto Lessons
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    Koto, also called kin, long Japanese board zither having 13 silk strings and movable bridges. The body of the instrument is made of paulownia wood and is about 190 cm (74 inches) long. When the performer is kneeling or seated on the floor, the koto is held off the floor by two legs or a ...

    $55.00 – $75.00
  • Sun 25
    Booths of art work

    Art Mart

    October 25 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Mart
    Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States

    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 ...

    Free
  • Sun 25
    Group of people celebrating Turkish culture at Balboa Park with banners and traditional attire.

    House of Turkey Lawn Program

    October 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    House of Turkey 2155 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join the House of Turkey for their Lawn Program.

    Free
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