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Community Art Workshop

Name: Community Art Workshop
Start: 2026-11-12T11:00:00
End: 2026-12-17
Location: Balboa Park

Hands-on creative sessions inspired by museum collections are available for artists of all ages. All materials are supplied for these community-focused workshops.

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Where do I park for Balboa Park without paying?Mostly you can't right now — Balboa Park went to paid parking on January 5, 2026. City of San Diego residents can register for free parking in Level 2 and Level 3 lots; everyone else pays. Paid parking is scheduled to end entirely on January 1, 2027.Which Balboa Park museums are free on Tuesdays?They rotate by week of the month — and it's free for San Diego city and county residents and active military only, with photo ID showing your address. Visitors from out of town pay full price.Do you have to pay to get into Balboa Park?No. The park itself is free and open to everyone — the gardens, the grounds, the architecture along El Prado. The museums inside it charge separately, and the Zoo is a different institution entirely.

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Talks

Balboa Park Tours: 5 Flavors Tour in Trees for Health Garden

Today · 10am

Balboa Park

This guided tour explores a medicinal garden in Balboa Park, focusing on the five flavors of Chinese medicine. It is suited for those interested in botany and wellness.

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CommunityGood for kids

Miles for Migraine

Tomorrow · 8:30am

Balboa Park

A charitable walk and run event supporting migraine awareness and research. Participants can engage with the local community in a festival setting.

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FestivalFreeGood for kids

Yokohama Festival

Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm

Balboa Park

A celebration of Japanese culture featuring performances, activities, and food to mark the friendship between San Diego and Yokohama.

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Community

Susan G Komen 3 Day Walk

Fri, Nov 13 · All day

Balboa Park

A charity walking event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Participants can choose between different distance options.

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FestivalFree, $10, $25, $30

Yokohama Festival San Diego 2026: Celebrating 70 Years of Friendship

Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm

Balboa Park

This multi-day event celebrates the long-standing sister city relationship between San Diego and Yokohama through various cultural activities.

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Talks$5

Balboa Park Tours: Women’s History Tour

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

Balboa Park

Discover the influential women who shaped Balboa Park during this guided walking tour through history.

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Also in Balboa Park, Thursday, November 12

TheaterGood for kids

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

5pm

Old Globe - Donald & Darlene Shiley Stage · Balboa Park

A musical stage adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss holiday story returns to the theater for local families to enjoy.

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Arts$10 – $15

Chanoyu Tea Ceremony Demonstrations

11am

Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · Balboa Park

A traditional tea ceremony demonstration involving the preparation and serving of matcha and Japanese sweets. Guests can observe this cultural practice in a museum setting.

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Talks$19.95 – $24.95Good for kids

Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition

11am

Fleet Science Center · Balboa Park

This planetarium series offers guided tours of the solar system for stargazers. The family-oriented sessions are held monthly at a science museum.

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CommunityGood for kids

A Space for All of Us

10am

Museum of Us · Balboa Park

These weekly morning hours provide a calm, low-stimulation environment for families. It is specifically designed to be accessible and welcoming to everyone.

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MarketsFreeGood for kids

Community Market

11am

WorldBeat Center · Balboa Park

Shop for local goods including crafts, plants, and produce at this monthly community gathering. The market also offers wellness services and food.

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Arts

Circle of Light

6:30pm

Fleet Science Center · Balboa Park

This immersive dome experience features poetry and music centered on the work of Rumi. It offers a cultural and contemplative experience for visitors.

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