12/25/2022
Happy Holidays from Balboa Park! May your days be full of warmth and light in the company of those you love 💙
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Balboa Park is a San Diego must-see, just minutes from downtown, and ranked as one of the Best Parks in the World.
Balboa Park is a San Diego must-see, just minutes from downtown. The Park is home to 15 major museums, several performing arts venues, lovely gardens and many other cultural and recreational attractions–including the San Diego Zoo. Step into the beauty of 1,200 lushly planted acres, explore the attractions, enjoy the views, and you will see why Balboa Park–the nation’s largest urban cultural park–
is ranked as one of the Best Parks in the World. Many of the cultural institutions, as well as much of the stunning architecture and landscaping in the Park, are the legacy of two Expositions. The 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition commemorated the opening of the Panama Canal and provided a major impetus for the creation of the Park as it appears today. Balboa Park’s famous El Prado pedestrian walkway features highly ornamented Spanish-Renaissance style buildings constructed for this Exposition. The 1935-36 California Pacific International Exposition, held to boost the local economy during the depression, added more cultural organizations, structures and landscaping. The buildings around the Pan American Plaza at the southern end of the Park present a fascinating architectural history of the Southwest. To help you plan your visit, a snapshot description of the major attractions in the Park follows. Enjoy discovering the excitement and beauty of Balboa Park!
Operating as usual
12/23/2022
Scrambling to find a last-minute gift for that family member who suddenly decided to attend the holiday party? We get it. How about the gift of the Annual Balboa Park Explorer Pass! With access to all of their favorite museums across the Park, the Annual Explorer Pass is the perfect fit for any family member or friend. Buy your gift passes online today through the link in our bio or at buymyexplorer.org 🎁
12/21/2022
|This photo is was taken circa June of 1960 in front of the Spreckels Organ Pavilion on a sunny summer day in Balboa Park. The one-year-old baby in the photo is Gregory James Nemeth, now a current member of the Spreckels Organ Society in December of 2022!
Balboa Park continues to bring joy and exploration to the City of San Diego through beautiful botanical spaces, ever-changing arts and culture, and unique opportunities for learning. Many locals and visitors have enjoyed afternoon picnics, marriage proposals, quinceañeras, morning runs, graduation ceremonies, first ballet recitals, bird watches, first dates, birthday parties, and so many more beautiful moments of humanity.
We invite you to share your story with us! Whether you were married here in the 70's or celebrated a hangout with friends last week, your story matters to us. Share your fond memories in a comment or tag us in a post. If you have a longer story to tell, visit www.cognitoforms.com/BalboaParkExplorer1/ShareYourBalboaParkStory to share. Thank you for visiting Balboa Park!
Photo provided and used with permission by Gregory James Nemeth .
12/19/2022
If you and your loved ones are looking for something to do this week, discover the art, science, history, and culture in Balboa Park! With a variety of museums and gardens as well as food and beverage options, Balboa Park has a little something for everyone in your crew.
Looking for a great deal? Visit buymyexplorer.com to find a Balboa Park Explorer Pass that's right for you. With three options for saving big, you can customize your Explorer Pass experience to fit your interest:
🗓 Annual Pass (Best Value!) - A full year of unlimited general admission at participating venues plus a variety of discounts in the park
🌳 Parkwide Pass - 7 consecutive days of single general admission at all participating venues
☀️ Limited Pass - 1 day pass of single general admission at up to 4 participating venues
12/18/2022
The Best Dressed Award goes out to all of the dogs of December Nights! We're giving them four out of four paws for these festive looks 🐾
📷 Nat Biendara, BPCP
12/16/2022
TBT to this gorgeous sky behind the California Tower over Plaza de Panama. We're grateful for San Diego sunsets! 🌤
📷 Nat Biendara, BPCP
12/14/2022
Winter Trains at the Model Railroad Museum
All aboard! Holiday trains are riding full-steam ahead in the San Diego 3-Railer's Club display at the Model Railroad Museum. Operating toy trains of “Lionel Type” 3-Rail O gauge zip through this winter wonderland. Join in the scavenger hunt to find familiar faces in the little details. 🚂 ❄️
The winter holiday display will remain throughout December. Admission to the Model Railroad Museum is included with the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. For more info, visit buymyexplorer.com
🎥 Nat Biendara, BPCP
12/12/2022
Winter fun for young ones is abounding in Balboa Park this season! Swipe to discover opportunities for kids to discover science, theatre, and art in the upcoming weeks 🔬 🎭 🖍
For more info about each camp, visit fleetscience.org , juniortheatre.org , and mingei.org
12/10/2022
The magic and the spirit of the holiday season return for Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo! The Zoo lights up the night until 8pm (except December 24) with amazing entertainment featuring the spectacular show, Aurora. Bring the family and enjoy some tasty treats and the warmth of the holidays! 🦌 🦛 🐪
For more info about all-day entertainment and tickets, visit sandiegozoo.org/junglebells
📷 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
12/09/2022
There's winter excitement all around Balboa Park! We love seeing you enjoying your discoveries and making the most of this holiday season. Share your photos with us by tagging and using ☃️
12/07/2022
December Nights 2022
What a weekend! Thank you for kicking off the holiday season in Balboa Park with The City of San Diego's December Nights. Another great year of food, festivities, family, friends, and fun!
December Nights is presented by The City of San Diego in Balboa Park
🎥 Nat Biendara, BPCP
11/29/2022
The City of San Diego's December Nights is right around the corner! Venues in Balboa Park are preparing to host visitors from all over San Diego and beyond. Swipe for a list of free admission operating hours. (Please note that many venues closing at 9pm will accept the last entry at 8:30pm) ❄
December Nights is presented by The City of San Diego in Balboa Park on 12/2 & 12/3. For more information, visit decembernights.org
11/26/2022
Good evening from Balboa Park! 🌙
11/24/2022
This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for YOU and the beauty that you bring to Balboa Park. Wishing you a holiday full of love, friends, and family! 🧡 🦃 🍂
11/23/2022
This holiday weekend, support your local Balboa Park museums and cultural sites by finding specialized gifts right here in the park! With over 15 unique gift shops, you can find something for everyone all in one afternoon! 🎁
For a full list of shopping opportunities in Balboa Park, visit balboapark.org/attraction-type/shopping/
📷 by Stacy Keck & Nat Biendara
11/22/2022
Wondering how to get to December Nights? The City of San Diego has a variety of options for limited free/paid parking, public transportation, rideshare drop off, and more. To purchase parking permits ahead of time or for a full list of parking options, visit decembernights.org 🚗 🚲🚶
Please keep in mind that known parking lots that are NOT listed on the December Nights website are accessible by official permit only. The Balboa Park Tram will not be running on 12/2 or 12/3.
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11/21/2022
If you and your loved ones are looking for something to do this week, discover the art, science, history, and culture in Balboa Park! With a variety of museums and gardens as well as food and beverage options, Balboa Park has a little something for everyone in your crew.
Looking for a great deal? Visit buymyexplorer.com to find a Balboa Park Explorer Pass that's right for you. With three options for saving big, you can customize your Explorer Pass experience to fit your interest:
🗓 Annual Pass (Best Value!) - 365 days of unlimited general admission at participating venues plus a variety of discounts in the park
🌳 Parkwide Pass - 7 consecutive days of single general admission at all participating venues
☀️ Limited Pass - 1 day pass of single general admission at up to 4 participating venues
11/18/2022
L - is for the way you love Balboa Park! We love to see the ways you capture falling in love amongst the beauty of the park. Share your moments of love with us by tagging us and using !
📷 1 - Maria Davis Photography
📷 2 - Erinn Mae Photography
📷 3 - on IG
11/15/2022
Balboa Park Explorer
Give the gift of an Annual Balboa Park Explorer Pass! Whether you’re buying for students, families, or seniors, there’s an annual pass that’s sure to give them enjoyment all year long, with access to all their favorite museums across the Park. Buy your gift passes today at buymyexplorer.org ❄
Visit Balboa Park with a One-Day, Multi-Day, or Annual Pass - giving you access to Balboa Park's spectacular museums. Become a Balboa Park Explorer!
11/14/2022
We're only three weeks away from the event of the season! The City of San Diego's December Nights is back this year in Balboa Park. The family friendly event brings San Diegans together to enjoy the lights, the sounds, the attractions and of course, the amazing food. 🎄❄️
DECEMBER NIGHTS 2022
Friday, 12/2 from 3 pm - 11 pm
Saturday, 12/3 from 11 am - 11 pm
For more info about December Nights, including parking tips and safety, visit sandiego.gov/december-nights !
📷 by Michael Warburton, BPCP
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11/11/2022
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to those who have served our country in pursuit of liberty and justice for all. 🇺🇸 ❤️
Celebrate with the Veterans Museum this afternoon beginning at 11 am with food trucks, service projects, games, and activities!
Additionally, museums and gardens are open today. The following attractions have discounted tickets for individuals with military ID:
Japanese Friendship Garden
Mingei International Museum
Museum of Us
SD Air & Space Museum - Free for active duty
SD Automotive Museum - Free for Veterans + 4 family members
Model Railroad Museum
Natural History Museum
SD Museum of Art
Veterans Museum - Free for active duty
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11/10/2022
Walk Through the Air & Space Museum
Since 1963, the San Diego Air & Space Museum has offered an impressive look at the past, present, and future of aviation. Because of San Diego’s contributions to aviation and aerospace history and technology, it is only fitting that the Museum is now recognized as one of the country’s premier aerospace museums. 🛩 🚀
Stop by the Air & Space Museum on your next visit! For more info, visit sandiegoairandspace.org ✈️
Explorer Passes welcome! Not an Annual Balboa Park Explorer Passholder? Sign up today at explorer.balboapark.org
11/09/2022
It's a rainy day in the neighborhood and a great day to vote! Stay warm, San Diego 🌧
11/07/2022
Tell your neighbors! Tell your friends! Tell your pets! Explore Balboa Park is a great resource to find upcoming events at Balboa Park 🌳 ☀️
11/06/2022
Piñatas: The High Art of Celebration at Mingei International Museum
Experience one of the first ever exhibitions to spotlight piñatas as a traditional craft and vibrant contemporary art form at the Mingei International Museum! This groundbreaking show includes more than 80 works made by Latinx artists and makers from across the U.S. and explores how piñatas are designed, constructed and executed, along with the role they play in modern material culture and in artistic practices. 🪅
Piñatas: The High Art of Celebration is included with admission. Explorer Passes welcome! Not an Annual Balboa Park Explorer Passholder? Sign up today at explorer.balboapark.org
11/04/2022
Tomorrow afternoon from 12 pm to 2 pm! Join ICA San Diego in a family art day. Come spend the day at the museum, reflecting on the work of Sreshta Rit Premnath, an artist who draws connections between nature and the lived experiences of people across borders. 🖌🌱
Spend a day here with your loved ones experiencing new materials, learning techniques, meeting friends, and creating memories that will last a lifetime! Learn more at icasandiego.org
11/04/2022
These furry friends are enjoying their dog days at Balboa Park! 🐾 Have any photos of your cute pup in the park? Share them with us by tagging us and adding to your caption
📷 1 - Unleashed k9 Dog Training
📷 2 - IG
📷 3 - K9 Training Time
📷 4 - The Dogumentor
📷 5 - IG
11/02/2022
Taste San Diego at The San Diego History Center
It only takes a taste! San Diego History Center's "Taste San Diego: Craft, Community, and Culture" exhibit is a great way to get to know the history and industry of San Diego's craft beer scene. "Taste San Diego" is open Fridays and Saturdays from 1:30 - 6:30 pm and on Sundays from 12:30 - 5:30 pm. Cheers! 🍻
Admission to The History Center is included with the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. But wait, there's more! Tasting experiences from Little Miss Brewing for guests 21+ are available for additional purchase of $10 per person. /
For more info, visit sandiegohistory.org
11/01/2022
In honor of Día de Mu***os, remember loved ones who have passed on and wish them safe journeys. Take a look at the community altar in front of the Mingei International Museum, created in collaboration with Sherman Heights Community Center and local artists Yvette Roman and Francisco Soto.
Whose life are you celebrating today? 🧡
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10/31/2022
Happy Halloween from Balboa Park! 👻 🕸 🎃
10/28/2022
This new exhibit at SDMA is lookin' sharp! Justin Sterling's "Chapel of the Rocks" is an approximately 1000-square-foot structure, suffused with light refracted through numerous stained-glass windows, which the artist has shattered with rocks and then rebuilt in new ways. Be immersed in a beautiful space constructed of unconventional materials that provokes contemplation of the role of faith in society.
"Chapel of the Rocks" opens tomorrow, 10/29, at the San Diego Museum of Art. Visit sdmart.org/exhibition/justin-sterling-chapel-of-the-rocks for more info!
10/27/2022
State Cultural District Tour
It is a true honor for the cultural core of Balboa Park to be designated 1 of 14 official California Cultural Districts. And we had a great time showing our state, regional, and local representatives and their teams around our beloved Cultural District this week! Their visit was packed with first-hand experiences that shared the vital role that our Balboa Park Cultural District plays in creating community partnerships, enhancing identity and pride, fostering arts education opportunities, and supporting economic development. 🌳 We are also grateful for the collaboration with the other cultural districts across California, and look forward to more districts joining the list in the near future.
If you would like to take your very own tour of the park's cultural district, get started at the Visitors Center in the House of Hospitality!
10/27/2022
Secret Society of Adultologists
Last week's Secret Society of Adultologists at the San Diego Natural History Museum was a frightfully good time! Fantastic costumes, delicious food and drinks, and a world of explorative activities made the night come to life. 🦇🕷️🦉
We'll see you in the park this weekend for even more Halloween delights!
10/26/2022
Elusive Luxuries: Supercars and the Thrill of the Chase is now on view at the San Diego Automotive Museum! Supercars combine technical sophistication, exotic looks, a high top speed, quick acceleration, and a commanding presence, offering drivers a unique and exhilarating experience. Come see the best of the best throughout history! 🚗
10/25/2022
On October 30th, join The Old Globe for the eighth annual AXIS Día de Mu***os celebration! Altars, crafts, music and theatre performances inspired by the holiday will bring fun for the whole family to enjoy. Activities will take place on Sunday, 10/30, from 11 am - 1:30 pm on the Outdoor Copley Plaza.
With host Alejandra Enciso-Dardashti, featuring guest artists DAK Danza Azteca Kuauhkoalt, San Diego Guild of Puppetry, Colectivo Abracadabra, Jassiel Santillán and Maya Sofía, as well as a new CoLAB play with the community of City Heights written and Directed by Gerardo Flores Tonella.
For more information, visit the link in our bio! 🌺💀🌹
📷 by Rich Soublet II
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10/25/2022
🎶 Grim ginning ghosts come out to socialize! 🎶 Come on down to the Pan American Plaza for some kid-friendly Halloween fun. Bring your little ones to the Balboa Park Spooktacular for some carnival games, costume contests, and prizes. Don't forget to get some candy as you walk through the Automotive Museum's Trunk or Treat.
Both events occur on Saturday, 10/29, from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Municipal Gym and Automotive Museum. Balboa Park Spooktacular is free to the public. Trunk or treat is free to children under 12 and parents of costumed children. Leave a comment to let us know how you're dressing up this year! 👻 🧟🕷️
10/21/2022
If you're on the lookout for Halloween fun, we've got you covered!
10/21/2022
What's better than toy trains? SPOOKY toy trains that are all dressed up for Halloween! The San Diego 3-Railers Club display, located inside the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, features operating toy trains of “Lionel Type” 3-Rail O gauge. Every fall, the layout transforms into a Halloween themed world. Although you may have a slight fright or two, the display is created to be enjoyed by all ages. If you look closely, you'll find the usual characters; ghosts, Jack-o-lanterns, and ghouls. You may also find familiar characters in costumes ready to go trick or treating! 👻🚂 🎃
This spooky edition of the 3-Railers Club display is on view until November 1st. For info about the Model Railroad Museum's hours and ticket prices, visit sdmrm.org
10/20/2022
More plants, please! The San Diego Floral Association is hosting, "Birds, Bees, Flowers, and Trees" this Saturday, 10/22 from 10 am - 4 pm at Casa del Prado. Stop by to experience educational fun for all ages, plant sales, and wonderful unique gifts just in time for the holidays! 🌿
10/19/2022
Where is it Wednesday? These blues and yellows make quite a serene scene. This fountain is directly across from one of Balboa Park's most iconic landmarks. Do you know where to find it?
📷 Nat Biendara
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Bus: Balboa Park is on the #7 bus line, which runs between downtown San Diego and east San Diego and La Mesa (along University). Trolley: Take any trolley into downtown San Diego. Get off at the City College stop (12th Ave. and C St.) Transfer to the outbound #7 bus just around the corner at 11th and C.
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Walk Through the Air & Space Museum
Since 1963, the San Diego Air & Space Museum has offered an impressive look at the past, present, and future of aviation. Because of San Diego’s contributions to aviation and aerospace history and technology, it is only fitting that the Museum is now recognized as one of the country’s premier aerospace museums. 🛩 🚀 Stop by the Air & Space Museum on your next visit! For more info, visit sandiegoairandspace.org ✈️ Explorer Passes welcome! Not an Annual Balboa Park Explorer Passholder? Sign up today at explorer.balboapark.org #balboapark #airandspacemuseum #sandiego #rainyday #Airplane #space #flight
Piñatas: The High Art of Celebration at Mingei International Museum
Experience one of the first ever exhibitions to spotlight piñatas as a traditional craft and vibrant contemporary art form at the Mingei International Museum! This groundbreaking show includes more than 80 works made by Latinx artists and makers from across the U.S. and explores how piñatas are designed, constructed and executed, along with the role they play in modern material culture and in artistic practices. 🪅 Piñatas: The High Art of Celebration is included with admission. Explorer Passes welcome! Not an Annual Balboa Park Explorer Passholder? Sign up today at explorer.balboapark.org #balboapark #mingei #pinatas #artmuseum #newexhibit
Taste San Diego at The San Diego History Center
It only takes a taste! San Diego History Center's "Taste San Diego: Craft, Community, and Culture" exhibit is a great way to get to know the history and industry of San Diego's craft beer scene. "Taste San Diego" is open Fridays and Saturdays from 1:30 - 6:30 pm and on Sundays from 12:30 - 5:30 pm. Cheers! 🍻 Admission to The History Center is included with the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. But wait, there's more! Tasting experiences from Little Miss Brewing for guests 21+ are available for additional purchase of $10 per person. / For more info, visit sandiegohistory.org #enjoysd #balboapark #SDHistoryCenter #TasteSanDiego #craftbeer
State Cultural District Tour
It is a true honor for the cultural core of Balboa Park to be designated 1 of 14 official California Cultural Districts. And we had a great time showing our state, regional, and local representatives and their teams around our beloved Cultural District this week! Their visit was packed with first-hand experiences that shared the vital role that our Balboa Park Cultural District plays in creating community partnerships, enhancing identity and pride, fostering arts education opportunities, and supporting economic development. 🌳 We are also grateful for the collaboration with the other cultural districts across California, and look forward to more districts joining the list in the near future. If you would like to take your very own tour of the park's cultural district, get started at the Visitors Center in the House of Hospitality!
Secret Society of Adultologists
Last week's Secret Society of Adultologists at the San Diego Natural History Museum was a frightfully good time! Fantastic costumes, delicious food and drinks, and a world of explorative activities made the night come to life. 🦇🕷️🦉 We'll see you in the park this weekend for even more Halloween delights!
Elusive Luxuries: Supercars and the Thrill of the Chase is now on view at the San Diego Automotive Museum! Supercars combine technical sophistication, exotic looks, a high top speed, quick acceleration, and a commanding presence, offering drivers a unique and exhilarating experience. Come see the best of the best throughout history! 🚗 #allthingssd #enjoysd #BalboaPark #mysandiego #sandiego #automotivemuseum #automuseum #sandiegomuseum #sdauto #luxurycars
A Walk Through the Japanese Friendship Garden
Take a minute to sit with the serenity of the Japanese Friendship Garden's beautiful botanicals, wildlife, and waterfalls 🌿🌺🍃 #balboapark #balboaparksandiego #sandiego #japanesefriendshipgarden #koipond #garden #sandiegogarden
Happy October at Balboa Park
Foggy mornings at Balboa Park will put you in a spooky mood! Happy October 🍂🐿️🎃 #balboapark #october #balboaparksandiego #halloween #spookyseason
It’s always a good day for a walk along El Prado! 🌤💛 #balboapark #balboaparksandiego #getoutside #elprado #sd
Name that tune! A variety of familiar songs ring out from the bells of Balboa Tower every day at noon. What song is filling the air this afternoon? It may be raining, but the park is full of color and light in the little moments. We're happy to be soaking in this refreshing weather. Happy Friday!
In the hurry and wild of back to school season, this is your invitation to slow down, take a deep breath, and find calm in the busy days. Take a moment to find peace in the park with us here at the lily pond #allthingssd #enjoysd #BalboaPark #mysandiego #sandiego #botanicalbuilding #lilypond #ducks #nature #getoutside
Flower Power in Balboa Park!
So many blooms - everywhere you look - in the Balboa Park Cultural District right now.🌻 A big thank you to the volunteers and city staff who maintain the plantings - they are beautiful! #balboapark #mysandiego #garden #flowers
This may be the Best. Friday. Ever. The Comic-Con Museum reopens today with a fantastic – dare we say AMAZING – new exhibition! Here is just a taste of the incredible amount of artifacts, stories, and more packed into Marvel's “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition” commemorating Spider-Man's 60th anniversary. In this exclusive exhibition, visitors will learn about the many creators who have contributed to the Spider-Man mythos and get a look into the future of the world's favorite web-slinging Super Hero. Plan your visit and pick up your tickets here: https://beyondamazingexhibition.com/ Music by The Sound of Monday. #BalboaPark #SanDiego #allthingssd #mysandiego #museum #comiccon #spiderman #marvel #mcu #SpideyBeyondAmazing
Enjoy a bliss break at the Japanese Friendship Garden. ✨ Bring your family to experience JFG in person on May 5 for Children’s Day, a holiday celebrated in many Chinese households. The celebration will feature performances, activities, vendors and more. Kids will have fun dressing in a yukata (cotton summer kimono), making origami, and competing in games such as the edamame chopstick competition! Learn more about Children’s Day by visiting www.niwa.org/childrens-day. 📹: @famdiego
The countdown has begun to Art Alive 2022! 💐 The San Diego Museum of Art will bloom once again this April 28-May 1, 2022, when its galleries are artfully curated by talented floral designers with arrangements inspired by the Museum collection. This immersive fusion of flowers and art is not to be missed. Purchase your tickets to Art Alive at https://bit.ly/SDMAArtAlive and learn more about this year's Bloom Bash event at https://www.sdmart.org/event/bloom-bash-2022/. 🎥: San Diego Audio Video
Fun fact: Did you know that the Lily Pond was once used by the Navy to train sailors during World War II? Today it is one of the most beautiful and tranquil spots at Balboa Park. 🌺 Teeming with life, the pond’s most noticeable residents are the mallards and the many koi fishes swimming underneath the lily pads and flowers. Occasionally you’ll see a turtle gliding below the glistening water. It's obvious why the pond is a favorite spot for locals and tourists, not to mention, it's the perfect background for photo ops! 📷: @asiadising
Today is the Grand Opening of 9 New Cottages!
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FINAL WEEK! Have you visited “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition" at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park yet? With just one week left in San Diego, there’s still so much to explore at this immersive exhibit! Get your tickets now at www.comic-con.org/museum.
Tip: This is also your last chance to see “Hemingway in Comics,” an exhibit that takes a look at literary giant Ernest Hemingway’s influence in pop culture which ends on Jan. 3.
Tip: This is also your last chance to see “Hemingway in Comics,” an exhibit that takes a look at literary giant Ernest Hemingway’s influence in pop culture which ends on Jan. 3.
The 42nd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration “Tribute to the Ancestors” starts TONIGHT at the WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park. Enjoy special guest speakers and performers, ceremonial candle lighting and libation with drumming, poetry readings by Johnnierenee Nia Nelson, free heirloom seeds for families, and Karamu which is the traditional feast and family get down.
Daily Event Schedule
Monday, Dec. 26 at 6:30 to 9 p.m. (Umoja, Unity)
A night of live high-hop performances by Junkyard Dance Crew with Master of Ceremonies Alyce Cooper and speaker Enoch Hankerson.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 6 to 9 p.m. (Kujichagulia, Self-Determination)
Enjoy African drum and dance with Mistress of Ceremonies and Keynote Speaker Professor Starla Lewis with a special guest speaker.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 6 to 9 p.m. (Ujima, Collective Work & Responsibility)
Features a virtual presentation by Dr. Maulana Karenga and a live performance by harpist Mariea Antoinette.
Thursday, Dec. 29 at 6 to 9 p.m. (Ujamaa, Cooperative Economics)
See a youth theater performance of “The Kola Nutcracker” by Diva Works Dance
Read more about the celebration and how it affirms and reinforces the importance of family, community, and culture in today’s The San Diego Union-Tribune guest column by Makeda 'Dread' Cheatom, the founder and executive director of WorldBeat at bit.ly/kwanzaa-history-traditions-world-beat-center-cheatom. Visit worldbeatcenter.org for free tickets and more information.
FUN TIP: Coming up on New Year’s Eve is WorldBeat’s Alternative New Year’s Eve Ascension from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. This sober curious, alcohol-free event offers kombucha on tap and a vegan international buffet. Enjoy Aztec Dance, African Drumming, Qigong, Yoga, Sound Bath, Crystal Healing and more. Tickets are $25 and $30 at www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/alternative-new-years-eve-ascension-2022-2/.
Photo: Kwanzaa keynote guest Queen Afua with San Diego community members at the WorldBeat Cultural Center including Makeda Cheatom center. (Photo by Enrique Vega)
Daily Event Schedule
Monday, Dec. 26 at 6:30 to 9 p.m. (Umoja, Unity)
A night of live high-hop performances by Junkyard Dance Crew with Master of Ceremonies Alyce Cooper and speaker Enoch Hankerson.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 6 to 9 p.m. (Kujichagulia, Self-Determination)
Enjoy African drum and dance with Mistress of Ceremonies and Keynote Speaker Professor Starla Lewis with a special guest speaker.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 6 to 9 p.m. (Ujima, Collective Work & Responsibility)
Features a virtual presentation by Dr. Maulana Karenga and a live performance by harpist Mariea Antoinette.
Thursday, Dec. 29 at 6 to 9 p.m. (Ujamaa, Cooperative Economics)
See a youth theater performance of “The Kola Nutcracker” by Diva Works Dance
Read more about the celebration and how it affirms and reinforces the importance of family, community, and culture in today’s The San Diego Union-Tribune guest column by Makeda 'Dread' Cheatom, the founder and executive director of WorldBeat at bit.ly/kwanzaa-history-traditions-world-beat-center-cheatom. Visit worldbeatcenter.org for free tickets and more information.
FUN TIP: Coming up on New Year’s Eve is WorldBeat’s Alternative New Year’s Eve Ascension from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. This sober curious, alcohol-free event offers kombucha on tap and a vegan international buffet. Enjoy Aztec Dance, African Drumming, Qigong, Yoga, Sound Bath, Crystal Healing and more. Tickets are $25 and $30 at www.worldbeatcenter.org/event/alternative-new-years-eve-ascension-2022-2/.
Photo: Kwanzaa keynote guest Queen Afua with San Diego community members at the WorldBeat Cultural Center including Makeda Cheatom center. (Photo by Enrique Vega)
RMS Community: PLEASE SHARE THIS MESSAGE with YOUR GUESTS from OUT-OF-TOWN, FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA and PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING PLATFORMS. Thank You!!
The San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are Open for the Holidays!!
If the lots are full and you need a convenient spot to park …
for a GOOD CAUSE … PLEASE PARK AND DONATE AT ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL!! Your $20 DONATION Will Benefit Public School Education Enrichment Programs.
Birney Elementary - BUZZ Florence Elementary Garfield Elementary School Friends of Jefferson Elementary Families of Jefferson Elementary School in San Diego McKinley Elementary PTC Families of McKinley Elementary (FAME) Sherman Heights Academy Washington Elementary STEAM Magnet of San Diego
San Diego High School Foundation SDHS Families
http://friendsofroosevelt.org/2022/12/24/share-20-parking-at-roosevelt-international-middle-school-for-your-holidays-at-the-san-diego-zoo-and-balboa-park/
The San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are Open for the Holidays!!
If the lots are full and you need a convenient spot to park …
for a GOOD CAUSE … PLEASE PARK AND DONATE AT ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL!! Your $20 DONATION Will Benefit Public School Education Enrichment Programs.
Birney Elementary - BUZZ Florence Elementary Garfield Elementary School Friends of Jefferson Elementary Families of Jefferson Elementary School in San Diego McKinley Elementary PTC Families of McKinley Elementary (FAME) Sherman Heights Academy Washington Elementary STEAM Magnet of San Diego
San Diego High School Foundation SDHS Families
http://friendsofroosevelt.org/2022/12/24/share-20-parking-at-roosevelt-international-middle-school-for-your-holidays-at-the-san-diego-zoo-and-balboa-park/
If the lots at Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo are full, please consider parking at nearby Roosevelt MS to support Students and Teachers!
Beautiful day Balboa Park ❤️🎄
The Grinch may have tried to steal Christmas, but he sure knows how to deck the halls! 🎄✨Check out these festive holiday decorations at The Old Globe at Balboa Park in San Diego.💯🧑🎄
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We had such a blast at the recent BEEP + KidSketch at Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park Looking forward to many more fun events yet to come in 2023. ✨
Wondering how you can “travel” without actually taking that Christmas break trip?
For many families, the staggering cost of inflation, soaring airline, gas & grocery prices, the energy crises due to Ukraine crippling Europe, and universal economic strain, it just doesn’t make sense to take a travel right now.
That’s why we’ve complied some ideas to ignite our wanderlust while keeping it close to home this holiday season. We’re using San Diego as a case study!
Read about being a traveler in our own town like re-visiting Birch Aquarium at Scripps & Balboa Park, exploring cultural corners like Barrio Logan, garden collectives like Coastal Roots Farm, traveling virtually through Old Town San Diego and getting out into nature in Joshua Tree National Park as alternative ways to explore our world all while staying local.
For many families, the staggering cost of inflation, soaring airline, gas & grocery prices, the energy crises due to Ukraine crippling Europe, and universal economic strain, it just doesn’t make sense to take a travel right now.
That’s why we’ve complied some ideas to ignite our wanderlust while keeping it close to home this holiday season. We’re using San Diego as a case study!
Read about being a traveler in our own town like re-visiting Birch Aquarium at Scripps & Balboa Park, exploring cultural corners like Barrio Logan, garden collectives like Coastal Roots Farm, traveling virtually through Old Town San Diego and getting out into nature in Joshua Tree National Park as alternative ways to explore our world all while staying local.
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Did you know Tuesdays are "Residents Free Days" at Balboa Park? Today, and every third Tuesday, San Diego County residents and active duty military (and dependents) may visit the Japanese Friendship Garden, Mingei International Museum and San Diego Museum of Art with valid ID.
Also, did you know many museums across San Diego are always free or donation-based? Learn more about free or reduced admission at museums throughout the year at bit.ly/Free_Reduced_Admission. The Museum Council's mission includes helping remove economic barriers so that kids and families from all communities can enjoy our museums and learn about our world. Please help make museums more accessible for all by donating at https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/donate/.
Also, did you know many museums across San Diego are always free or donation-based? Learn more about free or reduced admission at museums throughout the year at bit.ly/Free_Reduced_Admission. The Museum Council's mission includes helping remove economic barriers so that kids and families from all communities can enjoy our museums and learn about our world. Please help make museums more accessible for all by donating at https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/donate/.
Historic Site of Month: San Diego World's Fair 1935-6. City was attempting to jump start its economy during the depression. The fair was held again in Balboa Park, using some structures that were built for the previous incarnation held in 1915-6. https://americasbesthistory.com/wfsandiego1935.html San Diego History Center Balboa Park Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Minnesota USA Expo
The Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge and Space Needle don’t have anything on Balboa Park! San Diego’s crown jewel has been named by Yelp to be the Most Photographed Landmark in North America. Many thanks to City workers, volunteers and nonprofit partners who work hard to keep our park beautiful for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Bronze plaques stolen off of 6 park benches in the Rose Garden. 😡
The family went on an holiday outing to San Diego Balboa Park Christmas Lights festival...and really had a great time strolling and tasting the various food vendors and taking in the Christmas vibes, and while there JJ pulled me over for this juggling act...so sorry I did not get the juggler's name...Jadon was called over to perform with him, and I just had to get this on video....Hope You Like...If anyone knows his name leave a comment please or message me...thanks.
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Local fun fact! The Cultural Districts highlight the diversity and cultural legacy of California, and 3 of these districts are in our very own San Diego County!
Each district helps grow and sustain authentic arts & increases the visibility of local artists through culture and creative expression. Have you visited any of these neighborhoods yet?
Balboa Park
Barrio Art Crawl
MainStreet Oceanside
Each district helps grow and sustain authentic arts & increases the visibility of local artists through culture and creative expression. Have you visited any of these neighborhoods yet?
Balboa Park
Barrio Art Crawl
MainStreet Oceanside