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  • October 2026

  • 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
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    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
  • 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
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