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  • November 2026

  • Sat 21
    Kintsugi workshop

    Kintsugi Workshop

    November 21 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    In this hands-on workshop, guests are invited to bring a broken plate and learn the traditional Japanese art of kintsugi, the practice of repairing ceramics with gold. Guided by Japanese ...

  • Sat 21
    The International Air and Space Legends of Flight Hall of Fame

    2026 International Air & Space Hall of Fame

    November 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    San Diego Air and Space Museum 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, United States

    Guests from around the world are assembling for a spectacular evening of fun and extraordinary recognition for the annual star-studded International Air & Space Hall of Fame gala on Saturday Nov. 21. ...

  • Sat 21
    Ales and rails

    Ales N’ Rails

    November 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    San Diego Model Railroad Museum 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Saturday, November 21, 2026 Kick off the holiday season extra early at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum with one of our most anticipated annual events, Ales N' Rails, happening ...

  • Sat 21
    Colorful, psychedelic artwork with vibrant patterns and the title 'Mesmerica' at the top, promoting a mesmerizing visual experience.

    Mesmerica

    November 21 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mesmerica
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, ...

  • Sun 22
    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 22 @ 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 22
    kokeshi dolls

    Kokeshi Doll Painting

    November 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    At first glance you may think Kokeshi dolls to be cute souvenirs resembling Japanese traditional wear, but there is more to meets the eye with these dolls! Join us in ...

    $20.00 – $35.00
  • Sun 22
    Circle of Light

    Circle of Light

    November 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 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 ...

  • Mon 23
    two people dancing

    Argentine Tango Class

    November 23 @ 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 ...

    $20.00
  • Tue 24
    man in brown shirt wearing sunglasses

    Give Thanks & Praise: Kabaka Pyramid Live

    November 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    WorldBeat Center 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Kabaka Pyramid Live at WorldBeat Cultural Center Tuesday, November 24 | Doors 8 PM Join us for a special night of roots reggae, conscious music, and gratitude as Kabaka Pyramid ...

  • Thu 26
    Run for Hope 5K

    Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Run

    November 26 @ 5:00 am - 11:00 am

    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 ...

  • Fri 27

    Magic of Christmas Show

    November 27 - November 29
    Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater 2130 Pan American Road, San Diego, CA, United States

    Kick Off the Holidays with the Perfect Family Comedy Event! Celebrate the season at the Marie Hitchcock Balboa Park Puppet Theater with a magical premiere event the whole family will ...

    Free – $10.00
  • Sat 28
    Booths of art work

    Art Mart

    November 28 @ 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 ...

    Free
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