Art, Murals, and Good Vibes – La Jolla’s Growing Together Series is Back

The La Jolla Historical Society (LJHS) is keeping the momentum going with the second installment of its Growing Together series. This is a free, six-event community program bringing families together through art, history, and culture across La Jolla.

After a strong debut in March, the next event teams up with the Murals of La Jolla program for a fun-filled Sunday afternoon. It’s equal parts creative and community-driven.

A Self-Guided Mural Tour Through La Jolla’s Outdoor Gallery

The heart of the event is a self-guided mini-murals tour spotlighting three to four of La Jolla’s public murals. First, scan a QR code to download the 30-minute tour. Then, follow the route – scavenger hunt in hand – as you explore the neighborhood’s growing collection of outdoor art.

Each mural stop comes with its own drawing activity and an interactive passport stamp so kids can track their progress along the way. Several stops will also feature a musical component, adding another layer of life to the experience.

Hands-On Activities, a Collaborative Mural, and Live Music

Back at the LJHS campus, shaded tables at each stop highlight the featured murals with mini activities. You’ll also find a full neighborhood mural map for anyone who wants to keep exploring after the event wraps.

San Diego-based multidisciplinary artist Kaori Fukuyama is a Space Maker artist working across site-specific installation, sculpture, and painting. She will be leading an artist-guided workshop. A double-sided large canvas will be on hand for everyone to contribute to a collaborative mural. This will create a piece of community artwork that commemorates the day.

Live music comes courtesy of Songs4Smiles, a student-run nonprofit made up of students from the San Diego Youth Symphony, performing throughout the afternoon. Also, you can round it all out with lawn games like hula hoops, bubbles, chalk, and building blocks – plus tacos available for purchase – and you’ve got a solid Sunday plan.

The Full Growing Together 2026 Lineup

The event is just one stop on a packed calendar running through November. Here’s what’s coming up across the full series:

• May 3 – Murals of La Jolla Collaboration: The event detailed above, hosted at the LJHS campus.
• June 5 – Teen Art Fridays With the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (4 PM – 6 PM): Hosted at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, this free after-school program is designed for middle and high school students. Expect guided, hands-on art experiences focused on creative exploration and engagement with La Jolla’s cultural scene.
• August 21 – Teen Art Fridays With the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library (12 PM – 2 PM): A second Teen Art Fridays collaboration returns later in the summer. There will be more workshops and artist-led instruction in a welcoming, youth-focused setting.
• Fall 2026 – Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Collaboration: Details are still to come, but this fall program will bring families together through contemporary art and hands-on creative experiences at MCASD.
• November 8 – Murals of La Jolla Collaboration (11 AM – 2 PM): The series closes out the year with a second Murals of La Jolla event. This will blend visual art, music, and community storytelling in La Jolla’s public spaces.

All Growing Together events are free and open to all ages, held at the La Jolla Historical Society campus.

See you there!

Whether you’re coming for the murals, the music, or just a good Sunday out with the family, this one’s worth putting on the calendar. We’ll see you there.

📆 Sunday, May 3, 2026 | 12 PM – 2 PM
📍 780 Prospect Street, La Jolla
ℹ️ Check out more of the event details here

See you there, San Diego!