Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Encinitas, CA. The best spots for locals and visitors.
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The Rancho Santa Fe Library’s Media Room (17040 Avenida de Acacias, RSF) is currently featuring the exhibition “Animals” by the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild. Enjoy a beautiful collection of paintings celebrating the diversity and charm of animals. The show is open to the public Monday through...
The Graduate Spring Festival is a three-day festival across the Conrad Prebys Music Center (including the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, Recital Hall, Experimental Theater, and immersive spaces) featuring panels, posters, presentation concerts, installations, and evening concerts. Plus guest...
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...
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Public aquarium and ocean science center at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Join us for Valley Center's 6th Annual Bee & Butterfly Sustainability Festival FREE & OPEN TO ALL Celebrate bees, butterflies, and pollinators! Pick up a Pollinator Passport and collect stamps and freebies at our community booths and tables loaded with activities and crafts including mammoth...
The Miniature Engineering Craftsmanship Museum is a museum in Carlsbad, CA with a packed calendar of events and activities. Exhibits and attractions include .020 Opposed 2-Cylinder, 2-Cycle Aero Engine, “Dominator” Model Aircraft Engine, “Green Dragon” Model Airplane Engine, “KEN” Single-Cylinder, A
Join Birch Aquarium, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson for a Climate Dance Party celebrating ocean science, climate solutions and a whole lot of joy! Meet Scripps alumna Ayana Elizabeth Johnson as we celebrate the paperback launch of her New York Times.
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...
Experience the vibrant spirit of San Diego’s historic Jazz Era! Join us on April 18 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park for an evening of music, history, and celebration. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the San Diego History Center and the San Diego African...
Aircraft carrier museum with 30 restored aircraft and flight simulators.
Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 p.m.–midnight Presented by our Title Sponsor The Museum blooms, the garden glows, and the plaza sparkles with joie de vivre! Bloom Bash is the radiant late-night fête that kicks off the Art Alive weekend, dazzling with the bohemian glamour of Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris and.
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...
Opener: Mariachi Continental San Diego Camila Fernández has established herself as an unstoppable force in the Mexican regional genre. Her undeniable talent and passion for music have led her to become the lone female voice of the Fernández Dynasty. Born on November 30, 1997, in Guadalajara,...
Please join us for the 14th annual Charles David Keeling Lecture — Framing Earth: A Photographer’s Odyssey Toward a New Vision of Planetary Change — with James Balog, Photographer, Author and Environmentalist. For 45 years, James Balog has broken new artistic ground on some of the most important...
Engage in a unique meditative art practice where each exhale takes you closer to beautiful art forms and a calmer mind. You will work with photo inks, water colors and various types of colored pens and pencils. The process is designed to slow down your heartbeat, and feel the gentle rhythm of your..
Craig Newton takes children on a journey of music and musical instruments. Craig brings a variety of instruments including woodwinds, percussions, strings, and more. This fun music hour is a mixture of songs, dancing, and fun facts on a variety of instruments.
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...
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The annual Lawn Program of the House of Romania is held every year on a Saturday or a Sunday. The entertainment is provided by different folk music and dance groups every year, performing in regional traditional costumes and depicting Romanian heritage art and culture.
Join us for a chill hour of lo-fi music and fun crafts to fuel your creativity! All materials provided. For ages 10-17.
La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival is four days of “fearless and fun activations that electrify our creative city” (BroadwayWorld). Discover more than 20 local, national and international artists in immersive theatre, interactive cabaret, gravity-defying circus and genre-smashing experiences and...
Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The San Diego Museum of Art offers free admission to San Diego County residents (with ID) on the third Tuesday of every month. A valid ID is required for admission and certain restrictions apply as Resident Free Tuesdays tend to be busy. We ask that you not bring food,..
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.
Come enjoy an afternoon of traditional classical guitar and contemporary compositions performed by the San Diego Classical Guitar Ensemble (SDCGE). No registration required.
Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum’s sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. We remain open to the public during this time, and all are welcome to visit the Museum....
Mini Music Lessons Join us in the Homework Center for some musical madness! All skill levels welcome; each class will have a focus and goal; instruments can vary between ukuleles, "drums", and piano. Let's see if you can make music at the library :) Sponsored by the Lakeside Friends of the Library.
Friday, April 24 8:00 a.m.–noon Member Benefit Enjoy early access to Art Alive Vote for your favorite works from the Art Alive Floral Exhibition Members get early access! Art Alive returns with a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations this April 24–April 26. Talented floral designers...
Museum Exhibit in San Diego, CA
Enjoy local pianist Bob Freaney and other talented musicians from around the region as they perform classical pieces. This month's guest is Sponsored by the Friends of the Fallbrook Library
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This exhibition marks the centennial of The San Diego Museum of Art, celebrating a select few of the many thousands of important works of art added to the collection in its recent history. Since the Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1926 as the Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego, it has...
Friday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2:00 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art, James S. Copley Auditorium The San Diego Ballet is in residence with the Museum this season offering a dynamic celebration of art, music, and dance as part of the Museum’s 100th anniversary....
The annual lawn program is held on the first Sunday in June each year. As the 4th of June is “Grundlovsdag” the day the Danish Constitution was signed and transferring the oldest Kingdom in the World from a Monarchy rule of law to a Parlamentary rule of law. The Danish Royal family is still...
Patrick Watson composes, performs, and records his albums with his long-time bandmate and collaborator and multi-instrumentalists Mishka Stein and Olivier Fairfield. The Canadian artist reached gold and platinum status in over multiple countries (including five certified gold albums in Canada), and.
The Nat is a childrens museum in San Diego, CA. Exhibits and attractions include Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, Living Lab, The Backyard, Nature Trail at The Nat and 4 more. Offers Talks & Workshops. Features air conditioning. Hosts upcoming events including kids programs.