Events in Balboa Park

The Secret Society of Adultologists
Discover the eerie wonders of the Secret Society of Adultologists Halloween Party, with costumes, corpse flowers, and DJ beats.
A festive afternoon at Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Festival
Spend the afternoon tasting your way through the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum at the Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest. From savory street food...
Yokai Masquerade
Celebrate Halloween at the Yokai Masquerade. Dress as your favorite Yokai and enjoy a night of fun, performances, and folklore.
Ales N' Rails bringing craft beer and trains together
Craft beer and model trains are teaming up again for Ales N’ Rails, and tickets are officially on sale. This annual evening at the San...
Samahan Arts is bringing back its 39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival, and this year it’s going big: a full two days of Filipino food,...
Rooftop brunch experience at The Nat
The Nat just leveled up your Sunday plans. Between the galleries and a rooftop brunch with sweeping Balboa Park views, this is quickly becoming the...
The San Diego Museum of Art is throwing a taco party in its sculpture garden, and honestly, it’s one of the most fun things on...
Bicycle Film Festival
Good news, cyclists and film lovers: the Bicycle Film Festival is rolling back into San Diego for its 26th year. This year’s stop lands at...
Tanabata Festival
Enjoy the summer sun and join the Tanabata Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden! Originating from Chinese folklore, the Tanabata celebration centers on the meeting...
Natsu Nights summer night market series at Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum in Balboa Park is hosting Natsu Nights, a summer night market series that transforms the garden into something a...
Twilight in the Park Concert Series
If you’ve lived in San Diego long enough, you know Twilight in the Park. It’s one of those summer constants that just makes the city...
Nat at Night at San Diego Natural History Museum
If Friday nights have been feeling a little predictable lately, the San Diego Natural History Museum has something worth checking out. Nat at Night is...