Fri, Sep 25–27
8 things to do across 5 venues in Balboa Park this weekend (Fri, Sep 25–27): 6 art & exhibitions, 1 family. Updated nightly, free as listed by the venue.
A free guided tour designed for families that brings the Museum's collection to life in a dynamic and engaging way. Tours run on the second and fourth Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and require no pre-registration.
Tickets & detailsThe Spreckels Organ Society hosts free outdoor organ concerts at Balboa Park's famous Spreckels Organ Pavilion. This Sunday concert is a beloved San Diego tradition for all ages.
Tickets & detailsAn entry-level exhibition at the Mingei International Museum drawn from its permanent collection, exploring the global significance of grains as both a source of sustenance and an inspiration for human creativity and craft.
Tickets & detailsAn exhibition at the Mingei International Museum featuring over sixty works of craft and art related to fishing, exploring both utilitarian fishing objects and the deep cultural relationship between people and fish.
Tickets & detailsAn exhibition at the Mingei International Museum featuring intricately woven reed sculptures by India Thompson that transform everyday domestic objects into meditations on ownership, emotional attachment, and the meaning of home in the age of renting.
Tickets & detailsThe first exhibition dedicated to the multifaceted career of Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) — photographer, fashion illustrator, Oscar-winning costume designer, and writer — showcasing his extraordinary influence on both British and American creative scenes in the twentieth century.
Tickets & detailsA free, ongoing demonstration series featuring artists creating works in arts and crafts and visual arts disciplines at the Village Arts Center in Balboa Park. The series runs through September 30, 2026.
Tickets & detailsAn exhibition at the San Diego Natural History Museum exploring San Diego's unique position at the crossroads of desert and sea, examining what makes the city a natural oasis that draws millions of visitors each year.
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