Check out the calendar for the most up-to-date park event information. From exhibitions and performances to parkwide and special events, the calendar has it all. Remember to check back often as new and exciting things are always being planned!
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. Follow the global mission to build and launch JWST into orbit in an attempt to answer questions that have haunted ...
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. This exhibition showcases Beaton at his most triumphant – from shaping the public ...
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 ...
From sweeping curves and polished chrome to elegant details and advanced engineering, these cars capture a time when automotive design became an expression of modern luxury and progress.
Icons are religious images in the Greek or Russian tradition. They differ from devotional pictures in Western Christianity in several important ways. Icon painters worked in two dimensions, focusing on symbolic representations, rather than illusions of space and volume. Icon scenes are situated beyond earthly time and space, with gold representing both light and landscape. ...
Presenting the original artwork featured in the beloved children’s book, My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World, illustrated by artist Salley Mavor, this exhibition consists of eighteen hand-embroidered, three-dimensional tableaus. Each intricately rendered scene captures the spirit of a different place and way of life, while illuminating the universal theme of children falling ...
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 29th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the delightful carol from the popular animated version ...
Celebrate skateboarding's true "Do It Yourself" ethos, from the boards, gear, and ramps, to the machines and the repurposed boards as objects of use. To land a trick, to make the make—that moment is everything. It’s the struggle between you and the skateboard, the challenge of turning something sketchy into a clean run. Whether it's ...
Winter Holiday Traditions From Around the World From 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. All ages welcome! Activities are ...
A beloved Balboa Park tradition comes full circle this December! Sixty years after making his debut as Marie Hitchcock’s personal marionette apprentice, Steve Taylor returns to the Marie Hitchcock Balboa Park Puppet Theater in December 2026 with his hilarious, family-friendly comedy spectacular, “The Magical Marionettes!” Join Steve and his unforgettable cast of characters for a ...
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 museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum. During this time, specific exhibit features ...
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 ...
Nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium, he must face the consequences of his reign in Dune: Part Three, the epic conclusion to Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Dennis Villenueve's acclaimed trilogy. Showing on the Heikoff Giant Dome IMAX® Theater screen, the cinematic masterpiece invites you to become part of the prophecy as ...
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.
Nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium, he must face the consequences of his reign in Dune: Part Three, the epic conclusion to Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Dennis Villenueve's acclaimed trilogy. Showing on the Heikoff Giant Dome IMAX® Theater screen, the cinematic masterpiece invites you to become part of the prophecy as ...
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 ...
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. The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. NEW! The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on ...
Inspired by the intricate bas-relief needlework and cozy scenes featured in My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World, our newest Together workshop series, Felt Together, explores the art of needle felting. The series is led by Sophie Ancel, a fiber artist who blends rich textures and thoughtful layering to bring imaginative landscapes to life. Through her ...
Hosted by the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, the Coming of Age Ceremony (Japanese: "Seijin-shiki")* is an important rite of passage for many young Japanese adults in Japan, just turning twenty. Many attend a ceremony at their local community center, dressed in traditional kimonos or Western suits to celebrate the new chapter in their lives. Unmarried ...
Join Mingei for a two-day workshop led by master craftsman and Skate Craft advisor Paul Schmitt. Known as "The Professor," Paul has spent over forty years at the absolute vanguard of skateboard engineering. Since hacking out his very first shape in 1980 and later founding PS Stix, he has quietly dialed in the exact templates, ...
Join SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes at the 24th annual Law Enforcement Challenge "Guacamole Bowl" fundraiser on Saturday, January 23, 2027 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Balboa Park Club (2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego 92101). The "Guacamole Bowl" is a premier competition designed to determine, "Who makes the best Guacamole?"
A respectable HOA meeting quickly erupts into a free-for-all of grudges and bad behavior when a newcomer dares to challenge “how we’ve always done things.” What begins as a simple proposal for a neighborhood stop sign soon exposes bruised egos, hidden agendas, and the chaos that lies beneath the curb appeal of a picture-perfect community. ...
Join us for a memorable night celebrating all things SKATE CRAFT while supporting this very special exhibition. SKATE PARTY | 7–11 PM | $285 Enjoy chef-curated food stations, signature cocktails, art making plus skate themed décor and fashion, as well as admission to the After Party. TIX TO THE FULL EVENT AFTER PARTY | 9–11 ...
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 ...
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. The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. NEW! The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on ...