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San Diego History Center (SDHC) is dedicated to helping people of all ages learn about, and enjoy, the history of San Diego, and to appreciate how our past, present, and future are interrelated. San Diego History Center encourages fans to leave comments, videos, photos, and links on this page. However, admins reserve the right to remove content that is construed to be inappropriate and/or offensive. This includes, but is not limited to, content that is considered to be defamation, harassment, spam, or unauthorized proprietary solicitations. This page is not a venue to promote other pages or causes. Posts that contain incorrect or misleading project information will be deleted. Users who repeatedly violate this policy may be banned from the page.

🎤 Bring your voice, your costume, and your friends!Join us at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for a festive ...
10/13/2026

🎤 Bring your voice, your costume, and your friends!

Join us at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for a festive night of karaoke and costume contests for kids and adults. Sing a favorite tune or cheer from the crowd—everyone is welcome!

Come hungry! Filipino food and $10 specialty cocktails from the Council of Philippine American Organizations of San Diego (COPAO) will be available for purchase. 🎃

Admission: $5
RSVP Today: https:/bit.ly/Karaoke_Oct2026

🍃 Share delicious Filipino flavors and good company at a Kamayan feast!Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Sa...
10/13/2026

🍃 Share delicious Filipino flavors and good company at a Kamayan feast!

Celebrate Filipino American History Month with San Diego native Chef Spencer Hunter of Lia’s Lumpia. Inspired by his Filipino grandmother’s cooking and his African American heritage, Chef Spencer brings his own flavor to this shared dining tradition.

📅 October 25, 2026 | 6–8 PM
📍 San Diego History Center, Balboa Park

Come hungry and share the experience!

See the menu and reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/SDHC_KamayanDinnerOct.

🎬 HER VISION. HER VOICE. THE FUTURE OF FILM.What does it take for women to make their mark in cinema? The San Diego Hist...
10/12/2026

🎬 HER VISION. HER VOICE. THE FUTURE OF FILM.

What does it take for women to make their mark in cinema? The San Diego History Center’s Center for Women’s History is partnering with the San Diego International Film Festival to bring you a conversation with three directors about navigating the industry, pursuing creative opportunities, and expanding representation in front of and behind the lens.

Sandra Maas, San Diego History Center Trustee, will lead this discussion featuring:

🎥 Jo Rochelle, director of DEAD DEER HIGH
🎥 Arabella Oz, director of MALLORY’S GHOST
🎥 Lauren Noll, director of SAME SAME BUT DIFFERENT

📅 Friday, October 16, at 2:30 p.m.
📍 AMC Theatre at UTC
🎞️ Part of the 25th Annual San Diego International Film Festival

🎟️ Be part of an afternoon celebrating women’s perspectives and possibilities in filmmaking. Reserve your tickets:
https://sdfilmfest.com/events/panelwomeninfilmbreakingbarriersandshapingtheindus/

Join us for History Explorers, a FREE family event at the San Diego History Center!Create colorful paper marigolds for o...
10/06/2026

Join us for History Explorers, a FREE family event at the San Diego History Center!

Create colorful paper marigolds for our community ofrenda while learning about the traditions and symbolism of Día de los Mu***os. Together, we’ll help prepare an altar honoring and remembering loved ones in the atrium of our Balboa Park museum.

📅 Saturday, October 10
🕚 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 San Diego History Center, Balboa Park
🎨 FREE family event!

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10/06/2026

🎨 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Paint & Sip!

Enjoy an evening of art, drinks, and local history with the San Diego History Center at Mujeres Brew House, San Diego’s first Latina-owned brewery!

Local artist Maira Meza () will guide you as you paint colorful alebrijes inspired by Mexican folk art. Sip your favorite brew, hear stories from SDHC staff, and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month while looking ahead to Día de los Mu***os.

No painting experience needed—all materials provided!
🎟️ SDHC Members: $30 | General Admission: $40
Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/SDHC_PaintAndSipOct

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09/29/2026

The San Diego History Center's Center for Women's History is pleased to present award-winning historian and author Dr. Sandra E. Bonura as we celebrate her new book, The Zoo Lady: How Belle Benchley Built the San Diego Zoo.

Explore Belle Benchley’s extraordinary career through seldom-seen photographs and captivating accounts of her life. As the world’s first female zoo director, she broke barriers and guided a fledgling San Diego attraction toward international acclaim.

Be among the first to discuss this new release with its author and purchase a signed copy at a special discount!

📅 Tuesday, October 6 | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 San Diego History Center, Balboa Park
🥗 Your ticket includes lunch.
🎟️ SDHC Members: $35 | General Admission: $45

Make plans for a memorable afternoon of history, conversation, and discovery.

Book Signing & Special Offer: Copies of Dr. Bonura’s brand-new book, The Zoo Lady: How Belle Benchley Built the San Diego Zoo, will be autographed and available for purchase at a special author’s discount.

Save your spot: https://bit.ly/SDHC_ZooLady

🏛️ Make October a family museum adventure!Kids Free in October is back through the San Diego Museum Council. Children 12...
09/28/2026

🏛️ Make October a family museum adventure!

Kids Free in October is back through the San Diego Museum Council. Children 12 and under can explore more than 70 participating museums and cultural attractions for free with a paid adult and a Kids Free coupon. Offers vary by location.

Celebrate Kids Free in October with us at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park and the Junípero Serra Museum in Presidio Park! Bring the family to discover the people, places, and stories that make San Diego home.

There’s no admission fee at either museum. Donations are welcome.

📅 October 1–31
🎟️ Get your coupon and explore participating locations: https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree/

🎸 **Beatlemania Comes to San Diego!**On August 28, 1965, The Beatles performed at Balboa Stadium, bringing Beatlemania t...
09/27/2026

🎸 **Beatlemania Comes to San Diego!**

On August 28, 1965, The Beatles performed at Balboa Stadium, bringing Beatlemania to San Diego during their first major North American tour.

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr took the stage before thousands of excited fans as the British Invasion swept across the country. Their Balboa Stadium appearance became an unforgettable moment in San Diego’s pop-culture history.

The Beatles returned to San Diego the following year, performing again at Balboa Stadium in August 1965.

📸 Pictured: The Beatles at a press conference before their 1965 San Diego concert.

Were you there—or do you know someone who was? Share your Beatles memories with us!

Gather around the table for a Kamayan feast! 🍃Celebrate Filipino American History Month with San Diego native Chef Spenc...
09/23/2026

Gather around the table for a Kamayan feast! 🍃

Celebrate Filipino American History Month with San Diego native Chef Spencer Hunter of Lia’s Lumpia. Inspired by his Filipino grandmother’s cooking and his African American heritage, Chef Spencer brings his own flavor to this shared dining tradition.

📅 October 25, 2026 | 6–8 PM
📍 San Diego History Center, Balboa Park

Come hungry and share the experience!
See the menu and reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/SDHC_KamayanDinnerOct.

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1649 El Prado, Ste 3
San Diego, CA
92101

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Friday 10am - 5pm
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