Your weekly guide to events and activities in El Cajon. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.
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Join us for a special program designed for babies and their caregivers to explore sights, sounds, and textures in a safe and friendly environment. Develop early motor skills and engage their senses through fun activities every other week.
Join Sheriff Volunteer Pam and her four‑legged rescue partner, Gus the friendly Beagle, for a special 45‑minute Canine Search & Rescue Storytime. Kids will learn how search and rescue teams support our community, enjoy dog‑themed stories, and meet Gus up close. Fun giveaways will also be available..
Please join us at the El Cajon Library for our recurring free English Language Class in partnership with the Laubach Literacy Council San Diego.
Make it, take it, love it! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting where imagination takes center stage. A different craft every week! Recommended for ages 5+
MLS: Minnesota United FC at San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium
Every year, we host an annual State of Biodiversity Symposium, bringing together scientists, conservationists, and nature lovers to discuss biodiversity in our region and how we can continue to preserve it. Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 5–9 PM to celebrate transnational and multidisciplinary...
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the San Diego History Center and Mesa College Fashion Program present Fashion Redux 2026: Cocktail Hour. This collaboration brings together the evolution of the cocktail dress, pairing historical archives with the talent of San Diego’s emerging fashion designers....
Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose guitarfish, horn sharks, and more! This exhibit features a touch tank where you can interact with some of these residents while learning about...
MLB: Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres at Petco Park
This class is provided by Grossmont -Cuyamaca Community College District. Contact Camille Zombro (619) 203 7186 or email district.specialprojects@gcccd.edu for more information.
Monthly planetarium show at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month
Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Live! is a ground breaking mixed media concert featuring a diverse all-female cast celebrating sisterhood, the power of joy, and tap dance! Created for theatergoers of all ages, it is an electrifying one of a kind dance and storytelling experience. Get to know the..
Chair yoga is designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor due to arthritis, knee injury, back pain or any other reason. Learn from a certified yoga instructor how a daily practice will improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. Meditation elements are included to.
The Library hosts open chess play on the second Thursday of every month between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. in the Winn Room. Enjoy playing chess with others, or learn to play or improve your game with help from facilitator and local chess coach Chuck McClung. Chess boards and pieces provided. Open to all...
Stop by the Casa de Oro library afterschool on Tuesdays to make a craft, participate in an activity, play a video or board game, or just hang out with your friends! Today's program details are still being determined! Check back soon for more information!
Stop by the Discovery Table in the lobby of the Visitor Center anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace and become better a steward of the park. Discovery tables are set up on the second Saturday of every month and some holidays at the Visitor Center and...
Sign up to make an Italian Rose Memory Wire Bracelet with hand-carved beads from Southern Italy. Registration required. Limited to 15 people. Sign up for one of our two opportunities to take this class! This program is made possible by the friends of the Del Mar Library.
Accessible yoga is an inclusive practice that adapts the yoga posture to each individual body.
Patrons of all skill levels are welcome to stop by and play! Card sets will be provided. An instructor may be present based on availability.
SUNDAY CONCERTS A relaxed and fun way to enjoy one of San Diego´s most iconic venues. One hour performances all year-round shine or rain.
Discover your creative voice in this immersive poetry workshop led by poets Eileen Carole and Richard Wilford. The session opens with a reading of Charles Bukowski’s “So, You Want to Write?” before...
Join the House of Turkiye at Balboa Park in celebrating the joy of April 23rd! Celebrate the excitement of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with the nostalgic spirit of classic holidays. You’ll enjoy a Children’s Festival filled with fun activities, games, and performances, produced by...
Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Join us on a free guided morning nature walk! Take a leisurely stroll with our State Park staff as you learn about the local plants, animals, and history. Campers and walk-in guests welcome. Location: Park at lot #3, walk through the pedestrian underpass to the bay side, meet..
SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only...
Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about green sea turtles, even the ones you can find right here in San Diego Bay! A Living Coast educator will tell you all about sea turtles, like their diet, shell, fun facts, and more! *All animal presentations are subject to cancellation at the discretion of our.
Meet at the Guy Fleming every Sunday at 9 a.m. for a guided journey designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with nature on a deeper level. Led by a knowledgeable docent, this gentle walk encourages mindfulness—tuning into the sights, sounds, and sensations of the natural...
Join us once a week for Chinese mahjong from 10 a.m. - noon in the Alpine Library Community Room. Adults of all skill levels are welcome to play. No registration required. Bring your Mahjong set, if you have one.
MLB: Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres at Petco Park
This event pairs a screening of the 2024 movie Twisters with a panel discussion. Think chasing tornadoes is just for the movies? (Twisters, anyone?) Extreme weather events happen worldwide—and while tornadoes aren’t common in Southern California, they’re not impossible. Add in earthquakes,...
Join UC San Diego Natural Reserve System and San Diego Bird Alliance every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9-11am for Wander the Wetlands! Wander the Wetlands is a chance for any and everyone to learn more about the history of the marsh, the unique habitats it holds, and the animals that...
Hank Newman, RYT, is returning to the library to teach yoga. These classes focus on mindful movement, mindful breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga. Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities. Please bring a yoga mat, large towel or blanket, and water.
Join us for a special program inspired by Boundless with a screening of Beatrice Wood: Mama of Dada. Up until the end of her life, Wood continued to inspire younger artists with her free-spirited approach and irrepressible creativity. Central to the American Dada movement and the last surviving...
Join us for a free gaming hour of Nintendo Switch video games!
Craft TBD. Registration required. Limited to 15 people. Sign up for one of our two opportunities to take this class! This program is made possible by the friends of the Del Mar Library.
Compost Workshops Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM. Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer...
All levels, all ages class taught by Eduardo Santana every Monday. There is a fee of $20 per class. If you would like to attend a class, wear shoes that allow for pivoting.
Junior Volunteers meet every week to plan and prepare for events that they would like to put on for the community. This is your chance to decide what kind of community service you would like to do and how you would like to get involved. New volunteers are always welcome! Please fill out a Junior...
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the front of the visitor lodge for a volunteer- or staff-led nature hike! Topics may include native plants and animals, geologic formations, the history of the reserve, and whatever we discover along the trail.
Time : 1 pm – 3 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and a positive attitude! What NOT to bring : food, drinks (besides water), unleashed pets What we’l l do : Have you ever wondered what's inside the small...
Join us at Eagle Mesa for a presentation about our bald & golden eagles! Learn about these two non-releasable raptors, like what they eat, why they reside at the Living Coast, fun facts, and more! *All events subject to cancellation at the discretion of our staff.
Knitting and crocheting group- we can teach you the basics or join us to share your skills. Bring your own craft project and socialize with our friendly group. Yarn provided for free.
Feeling Fit Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30-9:30am For ages 60+. Improve your balance, strength, and flexibility. The goals of the program are to offer a safe, comfortable environment for older adults to engage in physical activity as well as to help older adults develop and maintain their...
Join the House of Turkiye in celebrating the joy of April 23rd! Celebrate the excitement of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day with the nostalgic spirit of classic holidays. Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Balboa Park – International Cottages Lawn Area You’ll...
Looking for a group to share your love for sewing or discuss projects? Bring your own sewing machine and materials.
Dates and Themes Oct 11 (Pumpkin Chunkin’) and 14 (Free Tuesday) I Believe It Flies Create a bird sculpture Imagine the impossible flying Nov 11 (Free Tuesday) Astro”tot” Launch a rocket Pretend to be an astronaut Dec 29 and Jan 2 Winter Wonderland Make a snow globe Read stories about winter...
Join us for a weekly yoga class led by Donald Atchison of DOCS Fitness. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Descanso Library.