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  • October 2026

  • Sun 18
    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 18 @ 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 18
    Charming historic house with blue doors and windows in Balboa Park, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, showcasing cultural heritage.

    House of Czech & Slovak Republics Lawn Program

    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm House of Czech & Slovak Republics Lawn Program
    House of Czech & Slovak Republics 2170 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, United States

    The members celebrate the October 1918 founding of the Country of Czechoslovakia on the third Sunday in October with a Lawn Program of singing, dancing and music as well as offering Czech/Slovak food and bakery for sale to Park visitors.

    Free
  • Sun 18
    Colorful cosmic scene with stars and nebulae promoting 'Trust the Universe' immersive dome experience at Balboa Park.

    Trust the Universe

    October 18 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Trust the Universe
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Alan Watts in a unique 360-degree dome show that will expand your mind and open your heart. Let go of your worries and trust the universe as you journey through the teachings of this renowned philosopher. Following sold-out audiences across Canada, this immersive 360-degree experience will captivate your senses ...

  • Mon 19
    two people dancing

    Argentine Tango Class

    October 19 @ 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
  • Tue 20
    Mama C movie poster

    Panther Veterans in Tanzania: The Legacy Continues Film Screening

    October 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join us at WorldBeat Cultural Center for a special evening with Mama C, Charlotte Hill O’Neal, as she returns to San Diego for a screening of her latest documentary, “Panther Veterans in Tanzania: The Legacy Continues. The film highlights the accomplishments and ongoing work of the United African American Community Center (UAACC) in Tanzania, founded ...

    Free
  • Wed 21
    Designing for Empathy

    9th Annual Designing for Empathy Summit

    October 21 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Theme of Summit ’26: Awe & Wonder! An extraordinary experience, something that is otherwise inaccessible to us everyday, or the immediacy of a newly-found perspective on something seemingly ordinary, could shift our entrenched perspectives and paradigms. Such experiences are transformative encounters that can empower us with a better understanding of ourselves, and our interrelatedness within ...

  • Thu 22
    volcano

    Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

    October 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us. Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation, lets you witness the 2018 ...

  • Thu 22

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

    October 22 @ 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
  • Thu 22
    volcano

    Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

    October 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Volcanoes have helped create our world. The continents, the air we breathe and even life itself have their origins in fire. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us. Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation, lets you witness the 2018 ...

  • Fri 23

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    October 23 - November 8
    San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre 1650 El Prado #208, San Diego, CA, United States

    The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory, but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's ...

  • Fri 23

    Painted Prayers: Japanese Ema Votive Plaques

    October 23 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Ema (literally, "picture horse") are wooden votive plaques on which visitors to Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples have for centuries written their prayers and wishes for the _kami _or Buddhist deities to read. Though these plaques originally featured horses, they evolved to feature many different images associated with various wishes, from good fortune to health to love and ...

  • Fri 23

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

    October 23 @ 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
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