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SUMMARY:Nat at Night
DESCRIPTION:On select Fridays\, the San Diego Natural History Museum is open late just for you. Enjoy access to all open 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. \nTake a selfie with a megalodon shark\, see scientists at work in our Paleo Center\, admire glittering gems\, get a close up look at spiders and snakes\, and so much more. Best of all\, get a look at our brand-new exhibition\, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea and grab a drink in the dive bar while chatting with a scientist. On select dates\, channel your inner artist with Sketchparty\, get competitive during trivia\, or unwind while listening to the rooftop DJ. \nHungry for more? The Craft Taco\, located inside the Atrium\, is a vibrant taco restaurant offering a delectable fusion of flavors and artisanal creations. They offer made-to-order tacos featuring signature blue corn tortillas\, delectable burritos and bowls\, and a variety of drinks and coffees. \nAdmission is half-price after 5 PM\, and parking is free after 6 PM. You can buy your tickets online in advance or buy them at the door the night of. As always\, members of The Nat and Explorer pass holders enjoy free general admission.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/nat-at-night/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)\, 1788 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Things to Do,Event,Kid Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260202T135306Z
CREATED:20260202T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T135306Z
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SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Class
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/argentine-tango-class/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Centro Cultural de la Raza\, 2004 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T160000
DTSTAMP:20261113T133218Z
CREATED:20261113T133218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261113T133218Z
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SUMMARY:Omamori Amulet Making
DESCRIPTION:As this year comes to a close and New Years just around the corner\, what better way to bring in good fortune than to make an Omamori at the Japanese Friendship Gardens! Join us as we learn about the history of Omamori\, Japanese protection amulets. These little guys are meant to bring you good fortune and ward off evil. Come make your own to bring in what ever good fortune you’re looking for in this coming year—love\, health\, business\, prosperity\, you name it! \nDate: 12/13/2026\nTime: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nPrice: JFGM Member $10 | Non-member $25\nLocation: Education Center \n*Admission is included in the ticket. This class is non-refundable 7 days before the event.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/omamori-amulet-making/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T130000
DTSTAMP:20261030T131812Z
CREATED:20261030T131812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T131812Z
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SUMMARY:Art Break
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Lia Halloran for a talk on Dark Skate\, her long-exposure night photographs in which she skates through the empty pools\, drainage ditches\, and concrete spaces of Los Angeles carrying a light\, leaving behind a single luminous line. Begun in the early 2000s\, the series treats the body in motion as a drawing tool and the city as a page\, capturing an experience that is at once physical\, fleeting\, and invisible to the naked eye. Halloran will discuss how skateboarding first taught her to reimagine urban terrain through motion and time\, and how those same questions of perception and scale carry through her broader practice in painting\, photography\, video\, and cyanotype\, from archival work on the overlooked women of astronomy to collaborations with astrophysicists. Across subjects as varied as flight\, crystals\, and the night sky\, Dark Skate remains a foundation for how she visualizes what cannot be seen directly. \nLia Halloran is an artist and educator whose work illuminates the overlooked contributions of women and queer people to astronomy\, aviation\, and the sciences. Working across painting\, photography\, video\, and cyanotype\, she draws on archival research and embodied experience to explore time\, space\, and identity\, moving fluidly between the scale of the body and the vastness of the cosmos. With Nobel laureate Kip Thorne\, she co-authored The Warped Side of Our Universe (Liveright/Norton\, 2023). Halloran’s work is held in major collections such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, New York\, NY\, Simons Foundation\, New York\, NY\, Harvard University\, and the Norton Museum of Art\, Caltech\, Pasadena\, CA and has been featured in The New York Times\, The New Yorker\, The Los Angeles Times\, Artforum\, Art in America\, The Boston Globe\, and ARTnews\, among many others. \nHalloran holds a B.A. in Art from UCLA and an MFA in Painting and Printmaking from Yale University. She lives and works in Los Angeles\, is represented by Luis De Jesus Los Angeles\, and is Professor of Art at Chapman University\, where she teaches painting and interdisciplinary courses that explore the intersection of art and science.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/art-break/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T140700Z
CREATED:20260720T140700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T140700Z
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SUMMARY:Community Market
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/community-market/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:WorldBeat Center\, 2100 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T120000
DTSTAMP:20261104T133158Z
CREATED:20251016T194839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T133158Z
UID:10072377-1797159600-1797163200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition
DESCRIPTION:Monthly planetarium show at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/sky-tonight-weekend-edition/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T203008Z
CREATED:20260319T203008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T203008Z
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SUMMARY:Art Mart
DESCRIPTION: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 create when they have a spare moment in their busy lives. We all have one thing in common; our artists are visionaries\, driven to awaken within a world seldom experienced\, through the expertise of their gentile hands.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/art-mart/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn\, Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego County Art Mart Association":MAILTO:info@sdcama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T110000
DTSTAMP:20251107T133438Z
CREATED:20251107T133438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T133438Z
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SUMMARY:A Space for All of Us
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum\nThe 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. \nDuring this time\, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building will be turned off to minimize audio and visual stimulation. Noise-blocking headphones are free for check-out at the main Admissions desk and the entrance to the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibition\, \nExhibit features in the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibit will remain on\, and all exhibits will be fully turned on at 11 a.m. Admission purchased during sensory-friendly quiet hours is the same as standard admission and applies to the entire day. \nPlease contact publicprograms@museumofus.org with any questions.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/a-space-for-all-of-us-2/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Museum of Us\, 1350 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201959Z
CREATED:20260312T183938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201959Z
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SUMMARY:Art Mart
DESCRIPTION: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 create when they have a spare moment in their busy lives. We all have one thing in common; our artists are visionaries\, driven to awaken within a world seldom experienced\, through the expertise of their gentile hands.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/artmart/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn\, Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego County Art Mart Association":MAILTO:info@sdcama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T100000
DTSTAMP:20261105T205748Z
CREATED:20261105T205748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T205748Z
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SUMMARY:Grinch Sensory-Friendly
DESCRIPTION: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 feature\, dance\, music\, workshops\, crafts and so much more.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/grinch-sensory-friendly/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T123213Z
CREATED:20260521T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T123213Z
UID:10071180-1796900400-1797512400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Community Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Great for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and creating processes of artists on view at the Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. \n  \nPlease join us! No reservation is required. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. \nGreat for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and creating processes of artists on view at the Museum. Artists under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Museum admission not included
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/community-art-workshop/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T122728Z
CREATED:20260911T122728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T122728Z
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SUMMARY:Akari Dreams
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday sea-zen with a night of enchantment at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum. \nOn this evening\, we invite you to experience the garden in an entirely new light. Wander the illuminated Lower Garden\, including exhibits such as the Kannon Bosatsu and the Azumaya\, as symphony harpist\, Naomi Alter\, fills the garden with music. \nCapture the moment with custom poetry and professional photos at the famous Earth Bridge\, creating the perfect keepsake from your night. Take in the full experience with Japanese-inspired drinks and hors d’oeuvres. \nWhether you’re celebrating love\, friendship\, or simply enjoying your own company\, let the gentle hum of the harp’s music lead you down akari\, or glowing\, pathways as you experience the holiday magic found throughout the garden. \nLinger in the moment. Dream of the Garden. Your date night awaits. \n*This is a 21+ event. ​All guests will be required to show a valid ID at check-in​. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\nStandard: $80/person \nJFGM Members: $70/person \nTicket Includes:\n\n\nHors D’oeuvres and 2 drink tickets (alcohol or non-alcohol) \n\n\nProfessional photo and poem keepsake \n\n\nAccess to Lower Garden Lightscape and Harpist Performance
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/akari-dreams/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270103T160000
DTSTAMP:20261102T154750Z
CREATED:20261102T154750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T154750Z
UID:10072363-1796810400-1798992000@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Let There Be Light
DESCRIPTION:Winter Holiday Traditions From Around the World \nFrom December 9 through January 3\, visit the San Diego History Center to learn about and celebrate winter “festivals of light” from around the globe through make-and-take crafts — Diwali\, Hanukkah\, Bodhi Day\, Yaldā Night\, Dongzhi Festival\, Christmas\, Kwanzaa\, and Día de Los Reyes. \nAll ages welcome! Activities are free with suggested admission donation.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/let-there-be-light/
LOCATION:San Diego History Center\, 1649 El Prado\, Suite #3\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTSTAMP:20261105T205213Z
CREATED:20261105T205213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T205213Z
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SUMMARY:Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Journey with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince through a daring battle to a shimmering world of snow and the enchanted Land of the Sweets\, where sparkling confections and the Sugar Plum Fairy bring the holiday season to life in the beloved tradition The Nutcracker.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/nutcracker/
LOCATION:San Diego Junior Theatre at Casa del Prado Theatre\, 1650 El Prado #208\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260202T135306Z
CREATED:20260202T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T135306Z
UID:10070535-1796671800-1796677200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Class
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/argentine-tango-class/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Centro Cultural de la Raza\, 2004 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T170000
DTSTAMP:20261104T140617Z
CREATED:20240913T201904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T140617Z
UID:10070142-1796637600-1796662800@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Senior Monday
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an engaging lecture  on fascinating scientific topics\, followed by an unforgettable show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater—all for the discounted admission of $10! It’s a great way to learn something new and connect with others in our community. Plus\, enjoy engaging and interactive experiences that you won’t want to miss. We can’t wait to explore the wonders of science with you! \nClick here to see the lineup of lecture topics\, speakers and documentaries. \nTickets are available only at the ticket counter on the day of the event. Fleet Members have free access to the Sharp Minds lecture. 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/senior-monday-2/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Things to Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T110000
DTSTAMP:20251107T133438Z
CREATED:20251107T133438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T133438Z
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SUMMARY:A Space for All of Us
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum\nThe 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. \nDuring this time\, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building will be turned off to minimize audio and visual stimulation. Noise-blocking headphones are free for check-out at the main Admissions desk and the entrance to the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibition\, \nExhibit features in the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibit will remain on\, and all exhibits will be fully turned on at 11 a.m. Admission purchased during sensory-friendly quiet hours is the same as standard admission and applies to the entire day. \nPlease contact publicprograms@museumofus.org with any questions.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/a-space-for-all-of-us-2/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Museum of Us\, 1350 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T122729Z
CREATED:20261007T134036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T122729Z
UID:10072301-1796472000-1796508000@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:December Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 4 and 5 for the City of San Diego’s largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights\, the sounds\, the attractions and of course\, the amazing food. \nVisit the December Nights page for a list of events at Balboa Park locations. \n 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/december-nights/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260826T124203Z
CREATED:20260826T124203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T124203Z
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SUMMARY:Chanoyu Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monthly to experience Chanoyu through our monthly demonstrations:\nLocation: Exhibit Hall\nDate : 9/5\, 10/3\, 11/7\nTime: 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM (Each demonstration lasts about 30mins)\nTicket: JFGM Member – $10 / Non-member – $15 \nUrasenke will serve you tea and Japanese sweets. \n*Registration required\, does not include admission. To purchase admission\, please click here
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/chanoyu-tea-ceremony-demonstrations/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum\, 2215 Pan American Road East\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T122729Z
CREATED:20261007T134036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T122729Z
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SUMMARY:December Nights
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 4 and 5 for the City of San Diego’s largest free holiday festival in beautiful Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights\, the sounds\, the attractions and of course\, the amazing food. \nVisit the December Nights page for a list of events at Balboa Park locations. \n 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/december-nights/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T213000
DTSTAMP:20261110T143100Z
CREATED:20261110T143100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T143100Z
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SUMMARY:Camarada Mingle at Mingei
DESCRIPTION:Step away for a moment—into the night of light\, stillness\, and sound. \nAs the holiday celebrations begin\, A Starry Night invites you into an evening of music illuminated by wonder and quiet beauty. Featuring rarely heard chamber masterworks alongside timeless classics\, from Donizetti to the shimmering colors of Ravel to Ian Clarke’s Deep Blue\, each work reflects the mystery and radiance of the night sky. \nThe program culminates with the world premiere of Starry Nights\, a new commission by Oliviana Marie\, whose music captures the awe we feel when we remember to pause and look toward the heavens. Warm\, intimate\, and uplifting\, A Starry Night offers an opportunity for reflection amid the darkest days of the year.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/camarada-mingle-at-mingei/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Event,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T210000
DTSTAMP:20261104T132936Z
CREATED:20250808T194513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T132936Z
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SUMMARY:The Sky Tonight
DESCRIPTION:Tour the solar system with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and connect with other skywatchers. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. \n\nThe Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.\nNEW!  The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month\, via Zoom\nNEW!  The Sky Tonight: Family Edition at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month\n\nPresentations begin with a look at the sky followed by a special topic presentation. \nBefore or after Wednesday shows at the Fleet\, join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association on the Prado by the Bea Evenson Fountain and be inspired by the stars in the actual night sky (weather permitting) through different telescopes.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/the-sky-tonight-4-2-2/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Things to Do
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260202T135306Z
CREATED:20260202T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T135306Z
UID:10070534-1796067000-1796072400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Argentine Tango Class
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/argentine-tango-class/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:Centro Cultural de la Raza\, 2004 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T143000
DTSTAMP:20261012T132141Z
CREATED:20261012T132141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T132141Z
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SUMMARY:Art + Design Workshop: Holiday Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Geared towards beginners and seasoned crafting professionals alike\, you will create heirloom-quality treasures in the style of the original artists\, Florence Hord and Elizabeth Schlappi. Using the artists’ own curated selection of glittering beads\, and elaborate filigree\, you will be guided in creating your own beautiful keepsake ornament. \nWorkshop fee includes all materials for one ornament and holiday refreshments.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/art-design-workshop-holiday-ornaments/2026-11-30/2/
LOCATION:Timken Museum of Art
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T113000
DTSTAMP:20261012T132141Z
CREATED:20261012T132141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T132141Z
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SUMMARY:Art + Design Workshop: Holiday Ornaments
DESCRIPTION:Geared towards beginners and seasoned crafting professionals alike\, you will create heirloom-quality treasures in the style of the original artists\, Florence Hord and Elizabeth Schlappi. Using the artists’ own curated selection of glittering beads\, and elaborate filigree\, you will be guided in creating your own beautiful keepsake ornament. \nWorkshop fee includes all materials for one ornament and holiday refreshments.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/art-design-workshop-holiday-ornaments/2026-11-30/1/
LOCATION:Timken Museum of Art
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T203008Z
CREATED:20260319T203008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T203008Z
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SUMMARY:Art Mart
DESCRIPTION: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 create when they have a spare moment in their busy lives. We all have one thing in common; our artists are visionaries\, driven to awaken within a world seldom experienced\, through the expertise of their gentile hands.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/art-mart/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn\, Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego County Art Mart Association":MAILTO:info@sdcama.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261129T110000
DTSTAMP:20251107T133438Z
CREATED:20251107T133438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T133438Z
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SUMMARY:A Space for All of Us
DESCRIPTION:Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum\nThe 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. \nDuring this time\, specific exhibit features in the main Museum building will be turned off to minimize audio and visual stimulation. Noise-blocking headphones are free for check-out at the main Admissions desk and the entrance to the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibition\, \nExhibit features in the Cannibals: Myth & Reality exhibit will remain on\, and all exhibits will be fully turned on at 11 a.m. Admission purchased during sensory-friendly quiet hours is the same as standard admission and applies to the entire day. \nPlease contact publicprograms@museumofus.org with any questions.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/a-space-for-all-of-us-2/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:Museum of Us\, 1350 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260319T201959Z
CREATED:20260312T183938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T201959Z
UID:10070645-1795860000-1795885200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Art Mart
DESCRIPTION: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 create when they have a spare moment in their busy lives. We all have one thing in common; our artists are visionaries\, driven to awaken within a world seldom experienced\, through the expertise of their gentile hands.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/artmart/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn\, Balboa Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn Park Boulevard\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego County Art Mart Association":MAILTO:info@sdcama.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261005T121714Z
CREATED:20261005T120801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T121714Z
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SUMMARY:Magic of Christmas Show
DESCRIPTION:Kick Off the Holidays with the Perfect Family Comedy Event! \nCelebrate the season at the Marie Hitchcock Balboa Park Puppet Theater with a magical premiere event the whole family will love. \nMagical ventriloquist and master marionettist Steve Taylor brings his Christmas-themed comedy spectacular\, The Magic of Christmas Show\, to the Marie Hitchcock Balboa Park Puppet Theater on Friday November 27 at 2 pm (only)\, plus November 28 and 29\, 2026\, with performances at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM each day. \nThis festive 45-minute show blends live magic\, ventriloquism\, and delightful marionettes to spark the wonder and excitement of the yuletide season. Bring the entire family and laugh until your cheeks hurt as Steve and his lively cast of puppet characters stumble through holiday “misadventures” while ringing in the happiest time of the year. \nAudiences will enjoy Rudy O’Riley\, the quick-witted ventriloquist dummy\, hilariously “fracturing” The Night Before Christmas\, along with a comical Cast of Christmas Characters in a “Puppet Parade” featuring Steve’s magical marionettes — a juggling Santa\, a water-squirting Rudolph\, a floating Frosty\, and three ballet-dancing Nutcrackers! \nThroughout the show\, Steve’s signature\, eye-popping holiday magic weaves seamlessly into the fun\, complete with playful audience participation. And if the crowd truly “believes”\, there just might be a little “White Christmas” floating in the air inside the theater at the finale. \nJoin us for this joyful Christmas carnival filled with pranks\, puppets\, and prestidigitation — and treat your family to a “wow-fully” entertaining holiday tradition that creates treasured family memories that’ll last a lifetime! \n\n\nTickets available at the door and online anytime at www.BalboaParkPuppets.com
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/magic-of-christmas-show/
LOCATION:Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater\, 2130 Pan American Road\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T110000
DTSTAMP:20261007T140055Z
CREATED:20261007T140055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T140055Z
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SUMMARY:Father Joe's Thanksgiving Run
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Thanksgiving with thousands of runners\, walkers\, trotters\, and strollers in beautiful Balboa Park on Thursday\, November 26\, 2026. Presented by Aya Healthcare\, San Diego’s original and longest-running Turkey Trot benefits Father Joe’s Villages Food Services Program\, which provided nearly 700\,000 meals to neighbors overcoming homelessness in 2025.\nJoin us for a Thanksgiving tradition that brings our community together while making a meaningful impact.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/father-joes-thanksgiving-run/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Event
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