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  • December 2026

  • Wed 9

    Let There Be Light

    December 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - January 3, 2027 @ 4:00 pm
    San Diego History Center 1649 El Prado, Suite #3, San Diego, CA, United States

    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 ...

  • Wed 9
    Akari Dreams

    Akari Dreams

    December 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum 2215 Pan American Road East, San Diego, CA, United States

    Celebrate the holiday sea-zen with a night of enchantment at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum. On this evening, we invite you to experience the garden in an entirely new light. Wander the illuminated Lower Garden, including exhibits such as the Kannon Bosatsu and the Azumaya, as symphony harpist, Naomi Alter, fills the garden with ...

    $70.00 – $80.00
  • Thu 10
    Family doing art work

    Community Art Workshop

    December 10 @ 11:00 am - December 17 @ 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
  • Sat 12
    Old Globe

    Grinch Sensory-Friendly

    December 12 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
    The Old Globe 363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA, United States

    Visitors are welcomed onto our campus to attend our fun and festive AXIS events which are designed for the whole family. AXIS is a free, outdoor, multi-generational program that celebrates the cultural diversity of San Diego by inviting local artists and craftspeople to share their cultural traditions and heritage on the Globe’s Copley Plaza. Performances ...

  • Sat 12
    Booths of art work

    Art Mart

    December 12 @ 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
  • Sun 13
    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

    December 13 @ 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 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 ...

  • Sun 13
    Booths of art work

    Art Mart

    December 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Art Mart
    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
  • Sun 13
    The Sky Tonight

    Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition

    December 13 @ 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 13
    Community Market at the World Beat Cultural Center

    Community Market

    December 13 @ 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 13

    Art Break

    December 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Mingei International Museum 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA, United States

    Join artist Lia Halloran for a talk on Dark Skate, her long-exposure night photographs in which she skates through the empty pools, drainage ditches, and concrete spaces of Los Angeles carrying a light, leaving behind a single luminous line. Begun in the early 2000s, the series treats the body in motion as a drawing tool and ...

  • Mon 14
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    Argentine Tango Class

    December 14 @ 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
  • Fri 18

    Nat at Night

    December 18 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Nat at Night
    San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States

    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. Take a selfie with a megalodon ...

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