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  • November 2026

  • Fri 6
    dolls sleeping in hammocks

    My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World

    October 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - April 4, 2027 @ 5:00 pm
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Presenting the original artwork featured in the beloved children’s book, My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World, illustrated by artist Salley Mavor, this exhibition consists of eighteen hand-embroidered, ...

    Free – $15.00
  • Fri 6
    Old Globe

    Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

    November 4 - December 31
    The Old Globe 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, United States

    Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 29th incredible year, the family favorite features the ...

  • 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. ...

    $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. ...

    $3.00 – $5.00
  • Sat 7
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    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 ...

  • 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: ...

    $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 ...

  • 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, ...

    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 ...

    $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 ...

    Free
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