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  • November 2026

  • 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, delicious food, and enjoy massage services while supporting local small businesses and artisans.

    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 Orchestra and Conductor Dana Zimbric present a patriotic tribute, joined by Southwestern College’s Mariachi Garibaldi and folklorico dancers for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of music, ...

    $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 our big, beautiful chosen family for an afternoon of food, friendship, laughter, music, and enough holiday cheer to make a turkey blush. Bring your signature ...

    Free
  • Sun 8
    Circle of Light

    Circle of Light

    November 8 @ 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.

  • Mon 9
    two people dancing

    Argentine Tango Class

    November 9 @ 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
  • Wed 11
    America the Beautiful

    America the Beautiful

    November 11 - November 29
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Embark on an awe-inspiring journey from sea to shining sea in America the Beautiful, a celebration of the land's vast and varied beauty and a tribute to those who work to protect it. Explore soaring mountain ranges, expansive plains, surprising deserts, flowing rivers and wetlands, and the wildlife that color these landscapes in this immersive, ...

  • Thu 12
    We the Marines

    We The Marines

    November 12 We The Marines
    Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    We, The Marines takes viewers on an action-packed adventure into the unparalleled experience of becoming and serving as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Narrated by former marine and actor, Gene Hackman, the film honors something more than dedication and service; the film offers an unforgettable glimpse into the first-hand experiences of America’s “first ...

  • Thu 12
    ink painted butterfly

    Sumi-e (ink Painting)

    November 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    Japanese ink painting, or sumi-e, is the embodiment of Japanese aesthetics. Using just simple black ink and carefully curated white space, sumi-e captures the timeless beauty and complexity of the natural world. Rooted in centuries of tradition, sumi-e teaches artists to work with restraint rather than abundance — a single, deliberate brushstroke can suggest the ...

    $30.00 – $45.00
  • Thu 12
    Family doing art work

    Community Art Workshop

    November 12 @ 11:00 am - November 19 @ 1:00 pm Community Art Workshop

    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.   Please join us! No reservation is ...

    Free
  • Thu 12
    Veterans Appreciation Dance

    Veterans Appreciation Dance

    November 12 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Balboa Park Club 2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego, CA, United States

    Live Music. Light Refreshments. Raffle Prizes. Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for our Veterans Appreciation Dance, a special afternoon of music, dancing, and community as we honor those who served our country. Veterans attend at no cost, and admission is $5 for all other guests. AgeWell Services - 60+

    Free – $5.00
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