Theater & danceGood for kidsIndoorsRain-safe

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Name: Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Start: 2026-11-07T19:00:00
End: 2026-12-19
Location: Old Globe - Donald & Darlene Shiley Stage

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

Tips for going

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.

Also in Balboa Park, Saturday, November 7

FilmGood for kids

We The Marines

All day

Fleet Science Center · Balboa Park

Watch an informative documentary about the U.S. Marine Corps at the local science center. This film is educational and suitable for families.

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Talks

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

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

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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Markets$3 – $5

Swap Meet

7am

San Diego Model Railroad Museum · Balboa Park

A model railroad swap meet where collectors can find specialized items from various vendors.

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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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Music

Gong Slayer and Ryan Ebaugh

5pm

St. Francis Chapel · Balboa Park

An intimate ambient and percussion concert held in a historic chapel, featuring Gong Slayer and Ryan Ebaugh.

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