BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Balboa Park - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Balboa Park
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://balboapark.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Balboa Park
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20280312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20281105T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20260527T133154Z
CREATED:20250106T154620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T133154Z
UID:10068133-1736121600-1795132799@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Wild San Diego
DESCRIPTION:They call it the perfect city. With surf\, sand\, and superb weather\, millions of visitors flock to San Diego every year. This oasis at the crossroads of desert and sea is a natural marvel and boasts the highest diversity of plants and animals of any other county in the contiguous U.S. \n\n\n\nFor millennia\, the relentless ocean has collided with the rugged coast\, desert\, and mountains\, creating a tapestry of habitats bursting with life. Even today\, amidst a landscape utterly transformed by 3.3 million human residents\, San Diego remains the most biodiverse place in America. Because San Diego isn’t just America’s Finest City. It’s also America’s Wildest City. \nWild San Diego unveils the hidden wonders of the country’s most biodiverse urban landscape\, where humans and wildlife collide in spectacular fashion. From rushing grebes and urban squirrels to magnificent marine migrations and grunion runs\, this brand-new film\, produced for The Nat in partnership with Day’s Edge Productions and PBS Nature\, proves that this city’s heartbeat is as wild as it is wonderful. \nWild San Diego is a production of The WNET Group\, Terra Mater Studios GmbH\, and Day’s Edge Productions in association with PBS and CPB. \nThe Giant Screen Experience is included with paid admission and free for members.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/wild-san-diego/
LOCATION:San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)\, 1788 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-06-at-10.44.07 AM-e1736178292969.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261012T121352Z
CREATED:20251027T123652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T121352Z
UID:10070185-1763683200-1793491199@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure\, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover the wild beauty of Vancouver Island’s rugged coast and follow Finn\, an irresistible otter pup\, as he explores life in the sea. Shown on San Diego’s only IMAX® Giant Dome Theater\, this documentary brings you closer than ever to the ocean’s most playful and endearing creatures.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/sea-otters-a-wild-family-adventure/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/annabelrobinson-007-e1761568473654.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260202T141309Z
CREATED:20251222T133145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T141309Z
UID:10070377-1766361600-1798761599@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Deep Sky
DESCRIPTION:Deep Sky brings the awe-inspiring images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JSWT) to IMAX®—a journey to the beginning of time and space\, to never-before-seen cosmic landscapes\, recently discovered exoplanets and planets around other stars. \nFollow the global mission to build and launch JWST into orbit in an attempt to answer questions that have haunted us since the beginning of time: Where did we come from? How did the universe begin? Are we alone? \nDirected by Nathaniel Kahn and narrated by Michelle Williams.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/deep-sky/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Film_DeepSky_Marketing_Digital_970x250.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T190510Z
CREATED:20251124T150357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T190510Z
UID:10070306-1771063200-1794762000@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Farm to Craft
DESCRIPTION:Curated from Mingei International Museum’s Permanent Collection\, this Entry Level exhibition explores the global significance of grains as a source of sustenance and an inspiration to human creativity. Grains such as corn\, wheat\, rice\, quinoa\, and oats are dietary staples around the world\, their common presence forming important roles across communities and the cultures built around them. From tools used to harvest and process\, to containers used to store and consume\, each object is an example of how innovative design\, borne from a need\, and a craftsman’s own artistic eye\, intersect to produce clever results. Artisans use straw\, husks\, chaff\, hulls\, and the grains themselves to make whimsical figures and fashionable creations\, revealing how even the humblest of materials can spark endless imagination.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/farm-to-craft/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1996-23-580a_normal_attkeCq6w0clTzAXc-e1763996504393.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260226T192940Z
CREATED:20251013T133726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T192940Z
UID:10070095-1777716000-1793552400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:To Catch a Fish
DESCRIPTION:To Catch a Fish presents over sixty works of craft and art that are either used in fishing or that illuminate the relationship between people and fish. Utilitarian fishing objects include hand-crafted basketry fish traps\, scrapers\, weights\, and nets. Works with spiritual significance and symbolism include amulets\, robes\, images of saints\, and even kites. This exhibition includes the stunning work of contemporary artist Marianne Nicolson\, addressing the impact of commercial fisheries on indigenous communities in British Columbia.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/to-catch-a-fish/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2_normal_attv5GuK2FsmiXObj-e1760362528433.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20251013T134904Z
CREATED:20251013T134904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T134904Z
UID:10070096-1778925600-1792342800@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:India Thompson: Looks Like Home
DESCRIPTION:India Thompson reflects on ownership and emotional attachment through intricately woven reed sculptures\, transforming everyday domestic objects into meditations on home in the age of renting. \n\n\n\n\nIndia Thompson: Looks Like Home explores emotional attachment to the ordinary domestic objects in the places we call home in the age of renting. By meticulously weaving works from reed\, the artist creates versions of her apartment’s contents\, unpacking what it means to live in a space that is not legally hers. Thompson transforms familiar\, perhaps oft-overlooked\, forms we depend on in our daily routine—such as a microwave\, toilet\, or refrigerator—into poignant sculptural pieces. \nIndia Thompson (b. December 20\, 1995\, Los Angeles\, CA) is a multidisciplinary artist based in San Diego. While ceramic is her primary artistic medium\, this exhibition_ _highlights Thompson’s exploration of basketry– a time-consuming process the artist describes as one of “care and memory-keeping.” Her humorous and tender sculptures show us how craft remains a powerful storytelling medium as well as a reminder of the importance of basketry across cultures.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/india-thompson-looks-like-home/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ex031-001-005a-b-1_normal_att6etE55onOcnNtp-e1760363211150.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20260831T134123Z
CREATED:20260527T131524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T134123Z
UID:10071250-1779840000-1795132799@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Ocean Paradise
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the secrets of paradise.\nMay 22\, 2026 through November 19\, 2026 \nThousands of miles from civilization lie the keys to safeguarding our planet—three untouched atolls that give us insight into human impacts on Earth. Join us on a journey across wild tropics\, pristine shores\, and thriving reefs few will ever see in person.  \nNarrated by Diane Lane and featuring music from Jack Johnson and Coldplay\, Ocean Paradise explores the stories of Palmyra Atoll\, Midway Atoll\, and Rose Atoll Marine National Monument—remote sanctuaries across the Pacific Ocean. Research here helps scientists understand and combat climate change and large-scale pollution.  \nJourney to the far edges of the Pacific in this hopeful tale of ecological conservation and discovery. Ocean Paradise is a Giant Screen Film production.  \nThe Giant Screen Experience is included with paid admission and is free for members
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/ocean-paradise/
LOCATION:San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)\, 1788 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-at-9.12.25-AM-e1779887602315.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20260527T132358Z
CREATED:20260527T132358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T132358Z
UID:10071251-1779840000-1795132799@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Back from the Brink
DESCRIPTION:How do you save a species when time is working against you?\nMay 22\, 2026 through November 19\, 2026 \nBack From the Brink tells the remarkable stories of three extraordinary animal species rescued from extinction. Discover the coordinated efforts that saved a tiny fox in California’s Channel Islands\, a fabled monkey in China’s Yunnan Province\, and the iconic Christmas Island crabs off Australia’s coast.  \nNarrated by actress Clare Danes\, the film showcases conservation in action. Meet the inspiring scientists\, community members\, park rangers\, and students working to protect these species and support their recovery.  \nBack From the Brink is a Cosmic Pictures distribution release in association with The Nature Conservancy. Written by Kurt Frey and Jennifer Casey\, the film is executive produced by Anthony and Joe Russo and directed by Sean Casey.  \nThe Giant Screen Experience is included with paid admission and is free for members. 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/back-from-the-brink/
LOCATION:San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)\, 1788 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-27-at-9.18.58-AM-e1779888030747.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T200148Z
CREATED:20260611T200148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T200148Z
UID:10071277-1783764000-1799600400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World
DESCRIPTION:Photographer\, fashion illustrator\, Oscar-winning costume designer\, social caricaturist\, and writer Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) was an extraordinary force in the twentieth-century British and American creative scenes. This is the first exhibition dedicated to Beaton’s fashion and portrait photography\, which he elevated into an art form.   \nThis exhibition showcases Beaton at his most triumphant – from shaping the public image of the “Bright Young Things” (a group of exuberant and artistically inclined socialites in 1920s London) to fashion photography for Vogue and other magazines\, his vital role as photographer in World War II\, and his reinvention of royal portraiture for the modern age\, to award-winning costume and set designs for My Fair Lady on stage and screen. Via London\, Paris\, New York\, and Hollywood\, his era-defining photographs captured beauty\, glamour\, and star power in the interwar and early post-war eras. \nCecil Beaton’s Fashionable World features portraits of some of the twentieth century’s most iconic and glamorous figures\, including Marilyn Monroe\, Audrey Hepburn\, Elizabeth Taylor\, and Marlon Brando; Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret; as well as stars of the artistic and literary scenes\, Truman Capote\, Francis Bacon\, and Salvador Dalí.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/cecil-beatons-fashionable-world/
LOCATION:San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-3.57.48-PM-e1781207911916.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T125538Z
CREATED:20260921T125538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T125538Z
UID:10071862-1789034400-1794243600@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Community Spotlight: Sherman Heights Community Center
DESCRIPTION:To honor Día de los Muertos we collaborated with Sherman Heights Community Center and local artists Lidia Martinez and Francisco Soto to create an altar.   Día de los Muertos Ofrenda: Honoring Athletes Presented by Sherman Heights Community Center\, this year’s Día de los Muertos ofrenda draws inspiration from the vibrant floral structures found in cemeteries throughout Michoacán and Oaxaca. These arches and house-like forms serve as symbolic gateways\, welcoming the souls of loved ones as they return to the world of the living. \nThis year’s ofrenda honors athletes across a range of sports\, including baseball\, boxing\, football\, and soccer. Through flowers\, color\, and traditional Día de los Muertos symbolism\, the installation celebrates the passions and legacies of athletes\, creating a space for remembrance\, reflection\, and community. \nAbout SHERMAN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER SHCC is committed to its community through the continuation of neighborhood traditions including Día de los Muertos celebrations. For more than 28 years the community center has celebrated Día de los Muertos with onsite community altars\, craft workshops\, festivities\, neighborhood altars\, a candle-light procession and other programs and services.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/community-spotlight-sherman-heights-community-center/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dia-de-los-muertos-2026-3_normal_attwdYvM126gVgC0A-e1789995115759.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260722T132142Z
CREATED:20260722T132142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T132142Z
UID:10071713-1790294400-1792367999@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Topdog/Underdog
DESCRIPTION:Broadway director Steve H. Broadnax III returns to the Globe after last season’s thrilling Appropriate to direct an intimate new staging of Suzan-Lori Parks’s Pulitzer Prize–winning modern classic\, which The New York Times hailed as the greatest American play of the past 25 years. Brothers Lincoln and Booth hustle for survival through the street con game of three-card monte. Their bond is tested by rivalry\, resentment\, and the elusive promise of the American Dream. By turns funny\, provocative\, and charged\, Topdog/Underdog charts the razor-thin line between ambition and self-destruction. \nTopdog/Underdog is supported by Lead Production Sponsors Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Ruth W. Leonardi and The David Martin Finkelstein Trust. \nSingle tickets go on sale Friday\, August 7\, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/topdog-underdog/
LOCATION:The Old Globe\, 363 Old Globe Way\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/old-globe-copy.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260610T144321Z
CREATED:20260610T144321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T144321Z
UID:10071273-1790294400-1793577599@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Haunted Trails
DESCRIPTION:San Diego’s favorite haunted tradition\, The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park\, is back with two horrifying haunted houses in one: The unpredictable 3\,500 square foot Experiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail winding through the gnarled oaks of historic Marston Point.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/haunted-trails/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NEW_TrailHeaderSlide.jpg.webp
GEO:32.7311055;-117.1495474
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261029T195608Z
CREATED:20260923T115034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T195608Z
UID:10071870-1791417600-1795996799@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Wings Over Water
DESCRIPTION:Across the heartland of North America\, a wetland kingdom of connected rivers\, lakes\, and waterways has provided an oasis for wildlife since the retreat of the last ice age over 10\,000 years ago. Today\, these water highways are home to countless species. Alongside herds of bison in the Great Plains and salamanders in the smallest ponds\, millions of frequent fliers rely on this pristine wilderness for survival. \nWings Over Water\, narrated by Michael Keaton\, follows three magnificent bird species—the Sandhill Crane\, the Yellow Warbler\, and the Mallard Duck—as they migrate along these epic “flyways.” With extraordinary footage brought to life on the Heikoff Giant Dome IMAX® screen\, audiences can fly alongside these incredible birds and experience the wonder of one of North America’s most diverse and untouched ecosystems.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/wings-over-water/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-7.47.41-AM-scaled-e1790164120605.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T123213Z
CREATED:20260521T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T123213Z
UID:10071178-1791457200-1792069200@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/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-21-at-3.32.00-PM-e1779391977481.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T190631Z
CREATED:20251217T145905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T190631Z
UID:10070353-1791626400-1805475600@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema
DESCRIPTION:Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema exhibition highlights one of Japan’s most fascinating folk painting traditions\, ema – house-shaped wooden votive plaques offered as prayers in Japan’s Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Most ema are small and traditionally feature hand-painted imagery of deities\, animals\, or objects\, representing wishes as general as good fortune for the coming year or as specific as the removal of warts. The objects are overflowing with color\, hope\, and humor\, including some very surprising visual puns. For centuries\, worshippers have inscribed these ema with impassioned prayers and hung them up on wooden stands outside shrine and temple halls\, hoping that the gods will read them and grant their wishes before the end of the year\, when the plaques are ritually burned. Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema will present the history of this religious painting tradition\, explain the different uses of large and small ema\, and introduce the many different categories of images and the prayers associated with each of them. Curated by Japanese art historian Meher McArthur\, this will be the first museum exhibition in the United States to present such an extensive and varied display of ema\, both large and small\, ranging from the 18th century to the present day. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/painted-prayers-the-japanese-folk-art-tradition-of-ema/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1980-03-055-banner_normal_attr1OYyGBAol7mdj-e1765983390104.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260202T135306Z
CREATED:20260202T135228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T135306Z
UID:10070527-1791833400-1791838800@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/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Centro Cultural de la Raza\, 2004 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/355898468_10161213247973534_4277562981166806708_n-e1770040288633.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T140000
DTSTAMP:20261012T130424Z
CREATED:20261012T130424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T130424Z
UID:10072307-1791972000-1791986400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:National Fossil Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Fossil Day at The Nat. From 10 AM to 2 PM\, our staff and volunteers will facilitate activities and displays on several levels of the Museum. Click to learn more. \nHead to Amazement in the Basement on the lower level to observe and maybe even take part in fossil preparation with our paleontology staff. They’ve rounded up some incredible Ice Age fossils to observe. While there\, peek into our paleontology collection and see more fossils that were found right here in San Diego.   \nOn Level 2\, take a walk through prehistoric Southern California in Fossil Mysteries\, chat with our knowledgeable volunteers\, and examine fascinating specimens.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/national-fossil-day/
LOCATION:San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)\, 1788 El Prado\, Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SDNHM_entrance_BPResize.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260916T130448Z
CREATED:20260916T130448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T130448Z
UID:10071855-1792060200-1792063800@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Join co-editors Océane Boulais and Theodora Mautz for a conversation about the community-led zine in situ\, born at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Discover how graduate students\, postdocs\, and staff transform scientific experiences—from coral reef surveys and whale encounters to ice cores and lab life—into visual art\, photography\, poetry\, and multimedia storytelling for the zine. Proceeds from the zine and community support go toward printing costs\, art supplies\, and events that keep collective creative action alive at Scripps\, making in situ as much a grassroots organizing effort as a publication. \nOcéane and Theodora will share the evolution of in situ\, from its inaugural Seas of Change issue to its current Countercurrents volume\, and explore how creative expression can complement scientific inquiry\, build community across disciplines\, and offer new ways of understanding our oceans. Stay for the end of the presentation\, where a surprise instrument invites you to play the ocean’s frequencies yourself! \nThe talk will take place at Mingei International Museum. \nTheodora Mautz is a PhD candidate in the Marine Biology program at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She currently researches cephalopod reproduction. \nOcéane Boulais is a PhD candidate in the Applied Ocean Science program at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. As an ecoacoustician\, Océane listens to the ocean as a language of texture\, color\, and rhythm and then employs instruments to broadcast sound from healthy coral reefs into restoration reef sites\, drawing coral and fish larvae home by sound via “acoustic enrichment”.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/coffee-and-conversations-4/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/oceane-boulais-and-theodora-mautz-up-300ppi_full_att6wHI7OR9exIZtg-e1789563684321.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T200916Z
CREATED:20260923T120022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T200916Z
UID:10071893-1792062000-1792065600@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 Kilauea eruption in Hawaii; see the archaeological remains of Pompeii\, devastated almost 2\,000 years ago by Mount Vesuvius; visit Mount Fuji in Japan\, made up of three volcanoes—Fuji on top and two others hidden beneath; and marvel at the black molten lava of Ol Doinyo Lengai in Tanzania.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/volcanoes-the-fires-of-creation/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-7.53.37-AM-scaled-e1790164529233.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T201018Z
CREATED:20260923T120558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T201018Z
UID:10071885-1792080000-1792083600@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 Kilauea eruption in Hawaii; see the archaeological remains of Pompeii\, devastated almost 2\,000 years ago by Mount Vesuvius; visit Mount Fuji in Japan\, made up of three volcanoes—Fuji on top and two others hidden beneath; and marvel at the black molten lava of Ol Doinyo Lengai in Tanzania.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/volcanoes-the-fires-of-creation-2/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-23-at-7.53.37-AM-scaled-e1790164529233.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260923T123509Z
CREATED:20260923T123509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T123509Z
UID:10071897-1792083600-1792094400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Artifact at Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Chefs Tim Kolanko\, Wesley Remington\, and Tony Coito for a multi-course meal inspired by the flavors of Friuli-Venezia Giulia\, Italy\, for our October ARTIFACT at Night. \nNot seeing a reservation time? Email ARTIFACT at Mingei at contact@urbankitchengroup.com.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/artifact-at-night/
LOCATION:ARTIFACT at Mingei\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/10-2026-fvgi-1_full_attR8atvvKAlbzLmk-e1790166845354.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T123659Z
CREATED:20261012T123659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T123659Z
UID:10072304-1792083600-1792094400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Artifact at Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Chefs Tim Kolanko\, Wesley Remington\, and Tony Coito for a multi-course meal inspired by the flavors of Friuli-Venezia Giulia\, Italy\, for our October ARTIFACT at Night.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/artifact-at-night-3/
LOCATION:ARTIFACT at Mingei\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/10-2026-fvgi-1_full_attR8atvvKAlbzLmk-1-e1791808538991.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260828T134608Z
CREATED:20260828T134608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T134608Z
UID:10071790-1792087200-1792094400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Paint and Sip: Alebrijes
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de los Muertos with a festive evening of art\, drinks\, and local history! \nJoin the San Diego History Center at Mujeres Brew House\, San Diego’s first Latina-owned brewery\, for a fun Paint & Sip experience. Enjoy a guided painting session led by local artist Maira Meza (@artehastalamuerte6)\, sip on your favorite drinks\, and learn fascinating bits of local history from SDHC staff along the way. \nThis month\, we’re celebrating Día de los Muertos by painting alebrijes—colorful\, creatures rooted in Mexican folk art. As you create your own alebrije\, learn about their cultural significance and how they have become associated with Día de los Muertos celebrations. \nNo painting experience needed! Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time\, this evening is all about having fun and getting creative. \nAll painting materials provided \nTickets: \n$30 — San Diego History Center Members \n$40 — General Admission
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/paint-and-sip-alebrijes/
LOCATION:San Diego History Center\, 1649 El Prado\, Suite #3\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Banner-Event-Paint-and-Sip_-Alebrijes-1-scaled-1-e1787924655523.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T132839Z
CREATED:20260831T132839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T132839Z
UID:10071796-1792144800-1792148400@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Meteorites as Artistic Matter
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Ulrike Arnold\, Artist; Gerard van Belle\, PhD\, Former Director of Science at Lowell Observatory; and Rachel Jans\, PhD\, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The San Diego Museum of Art\nMOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater \n  \nMeteorites as Artistic Matter brings together internationally acclaimed artist Ulrike Arnold\, astronomer Gerard van Belle\, and the Museum’s Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Rachel Jans\, PhD\, for a fascinating interdisciplinary conversation exploring the intersection of art\, science\, and the cosmos. Known for incorporating meteorite dust and pigments gathered from some of the world’s most remote landscapes into her paintings\, Arnold will discuss how celestial and earthly materials become powerful artistic media. Joined by van Belle’s astronomical perspective and Jans’s expertise on the work of Sigmar Polke\, a German artist also known for incorporating unconventional materials into his work\, and contemporary artistic practice\, this engaging guest lecture offers a rare opportunity to discover how meteorites inspire creativity\, expand our understanding of materiality\, and connect artistic expression with the vast universe beyond our planet. \nFollowing the lecture\, guests are invited to enjoy a guided tour led by our docent team. \n  \nPlease note\, this lecture is in-person only and held at the MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater in Balboa Park. \n$15 members and students | $20 seniors and military | $30 nonmembers \nThis lecture is presented as a part of the Guest Lecture Series\, which offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts from the art world to share their insights and knowledge on topics related to art history\, art theory\, and the museum’s collections.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/meteorites-as-artistic-matter/
LOCATION:San Diego Museum of Art\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Screenshot-2026-08-31-at-9.26.29-AM-e1788182833239.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T230000
DTSTAMP:20260909T185429Z
CREATED:20260909T185429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T185429Z
UID:10071770-1792170000-1792191600@balboapark.org
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/2026-10-16/
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nat-at-Night_BPWebsize.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260911T123643Z
CREATED:20260911T123643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T123643Z
UID:10071846-1792173600-1792179000@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Movement\, Painted Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Experience the intersection of living craft\, tradition\, and movement. Begin the evening with a performance of Nihon Buyo—Japanese classical dance—by acclaimed dancer Ichinosuke Umekawa. Formally trained in ballet and Kabuki theater\, Umekawa brings folk narratives to life through fluid grace and masterful expression. \nFollowing the performance\, join Guest Curator Meher McArthur to enjoy an advance preview of Painted Prayers — The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema before the exhibition opens to the public the next day. McArthur will share her research and insights into these hand-painted wooden prayer tablets\, illuminating the rich connections between sacred visual art\, human devotion\, and performing craft.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/sacred-movement-painted-prayers/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum\, 1439 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/250118_012269.jpg_full_attncGR9e4J5pwE9b-e1789130108394.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260903T190753Z
CREATED:20260903T190753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T190753Z
UID:10071808-1792174500-1792186200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Concert
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing access to culture by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles. \nCandlelight was initially conceived as a classical music series with concerts featuring works from the greatest composers\, such as Vivaldi\, Mozart\, and Chopin. Now\, the ever-growing list of programs includes a wide variety of themes and genres\, including tributes to contemporary like Queen\, ABBA\, Coldplay\, and Ed Sheeran\, as well as shows dedicated to K-Pop\, movie soundtracks and many more. \nThis multi-sensory experience has also evolved to feature different elements\, such as ballet dancers or aerial performers\, as well as other genres\, such as jazz\, soul\, opera\, flamenco\, and more. Candlelight Concerts are present in more than 100 cities worldwide\, with over 3 Million guests in attendance to date
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/candlelight-concert-2/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-07-29-at-9.53.03 AM-copy.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T100000
DTSTAMP:20260810T130739Z
CREATED:20260810T130739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T130739Z
UID:10071749-1792213200-1792231200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Walk4ALZ
DESCRIPTION:Support the 100\,000 San Diegans living with dementia by joining the Walk4ALZ on Saturday\, October 17th! This marks our 10th year celebrating this impactful walk. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s San Diego and will be used to support people living with dementia\, their caregivers\, and to fund research for a cure.\n \nWalk4ALZ is completely free to register and is a family-friendly and dog-friendly event. The route is 2.75 miles around Balboa Park. Click here to view the route. It is the largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s San Diego\, a local nonprofit organization. It is the only walk where every dollar stays in San Diego County to support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/walk4alz/
LOCATION:Balboa Park\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/83fa1728-256d-4ef4-82ba-b627c34c11d0-e1786367180730.webp
GEO:32.7311055;-117.1495474
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T100000
DTSTAMP:20260505T125439Z
CREATED:20241202T192929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T125439Z
UID:10070165-1792227600-1792231200@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:Fleet Accessibility Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Early access to galleries at 9 a.m. \nOn the third Saturday of every month\, we open our doors one hour before the museum opens to the public and screen a documentary with house lights on and the soundtrack volume low. And if you want to stay and enjoy the museum all day? You can! \nAccessibility Morning features a special film screening of a documentary at 10 a.m. with house lights on and the soundtrack volume low. \nThe Fleet Science Center strives to be an inclusive place where people of all needs and abilities are welcome and respectfully accommodated every day. Science is for everyone. \nAdmission is free for one visitor and an accompanying guest. Regular admission rates apply for additional visitors. \nNoise-canceling headsets are available for use during your visit to the Fleet Science Center. Please inquire at the ticket counter or at the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. For more information regarding accessibility at the Fleet Science Center\, please visit our Accessibility page.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/fleet-accessibility-mornings-2/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Fleet Science Center\, 1875 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-10-at-2.42.57 PM.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T135131Z
CREATED:20260810T135131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T135131Z
UID:10071750-1792234800-1792252800@balboapark.org
SUMMARY:House of Czech & Slovak Republics Lawn Program
DESCRIPTION:The members celebrate the October 1918 founding of the Country of Czechoslovakia on the third Sunday in October with a Lawn Program of singing\, dancing and music as well as offering Czech/Slovak food and bakery for sale to Park visitors.
URL:https://balboapark.org/event/house-of-czech-slovak-republics-lawn-program/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:House of Czech & Slovak Republics\, 2170 Pan American Plaza\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/house_001-cksl.webp
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR