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Join SDMRM for a day of fun to kick off the Summer. There will be crafts, activities, and of course, watching model trains, all included in museum admission. Kids 12 and under get in Free. Visit: San Diego Railroad Museum SD Model Railroad Museum on Instagram and Facebook

The City Council is discussing a proposal for parking fees in parts of Balboa Park, as the city looks for ways to close a budget deficit of more than $300 million.

The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s 20th Annual Space Day celebration is set for Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Museum’s Pavilion in Balboa Park. Space Day features demonstrations and fun, hands-on activities with local and national space industry experts. New this Year: In partnership with the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, guests at Space Day explore how cell phones and space interact. Activities include moon mining cell phone minerals, satellite building for phone connection and opinion wall about cellphones and space. Fun, hands-on activities at Space Day: - The Always Popular “Stomp Rockets” - Talking to Space Experts - Coloring James Webb telescope images - Make Your Won Spinning Galaxy - Creating a UFO! The San Diego Air & Space Museum on Facebook / Instagram

World Bee Day is held in recognition of the role bees play in sustaining a healthy ecosystem, ensuring our food supply and ultimately the future of humanity. The purpose of our event is to raise awareness of the vital importance of bees and all pollinators, the threats they face and actions every individual can take to protect them. The JFGM will be partnering with other Balboa Park and community organizations including the Air and Space Museum, Natural History Museum, SD Beekeeping Society, SD Youth Symphony, CA Native Plant Society, Hives for Heroes and other groups to showcase bees through exhibits, music, interactive demonstrations, microscopic observations, art and educational hands-on activities. This fun and purposeful community event will be held on Sunday, May 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Upper Garden area. Our guest stars will be live HONEY BEES! Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum on Instagram

This weekend in the arts in San Diego: Art Through the Glass at the Chula Vista Center Mall; the San Diego Symphony performs iconic Marvel music; Particle FM and Intervals bring sound art to Quint Gallery; "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" at North Coast Rep; San Diego International Mariachi Summit; drag performances at The Old Globe's AXIS: Pride; plus live music picks and more.

Join KPBS Kids at the San Diego Railroad Museum with special guest Daniel Tiger!* Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day featuring a visit from the beloved costume character, Daniel Tiger*, along with a special storytime. Enjoy free book giveaways and more! This event is included with museum admission and the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. Best of all, kids 12 and under get in for free! Spanning over 27,000 square feet, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum showcases both indoor and outdoor exhibits for all ages. Explore the heritage of American railroading through educational programs, interactive displays, toy trains, and scale models of California railroads. Learn more at https://www.sdmrm.org/ *Access to the event’s meet-and-greet may be restricted based on attendance. Photo opportunity with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting. This project is made possible with funding from the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation.

Southeast San Diego's Shua opens up about his journey from signing a record deal as a teen to struggling to make ends meet. His story pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to survive as a musician today.

The artists of Spanish Village Art Center invite you to enjoy an afternoon of art in their working artist studios and colorful courtyard in Balboa Park. These working art studios enable visitors to meet artists, see demonstrations and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Visit the 36 working artist studios, galleries and art guilds who host over 200 local juried artists. Watch for special events, classes, workshops and summer camps. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visit: www.spanishvillageartcenter.com/

Leaders of cultural institutions warn that cutting federal funding could mean losing valuable, accessible programs.

The Fleet Science Center is proud to announce A Celebration of Science, a new public event taking place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fleet in Balboa Park. Originally developed in collaboration with the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of its 75th anniversary, the event will move forward despite the recent termination of two federally funded NSF grants: “STEM in Your Neighborhood” (SiYN), a $3.7 million dollar grant for efforts in Southeastern San Diego, and subsequent $100,000 NSF event grant. A Celebration of Science will feature community partners, hands-on activities, over 100 interactive exhibits, and multiple screenings of the documentary film "Flight of the Butterflies" in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. “This is not the news we hoped to share,” said Dr. Mwenda KudumuBiggs, Vice President of Community Service and Engagement at the Fleet Science Center. “But the Fleet and our SiYN grant partners remain committed to working together to connect everyone in our community to the power of science." Due to the termination of funding, the event will not be free, but the Fleet is offering a significantly reduced admission of $5 dollars to ensure broad community access. Internal resources and resilient community partnerships will make this family friendly celebration possible. “For the last 12 years the Fleet has worked with communities from Escondido to San Ysidro, and they all have stories to tell about science and scientists in their neighborhoods,” KudumuBiggs continued. “With funding being cut and scientific research being publicly devalued, these community stories are more important than ever to inspire the next generation of scientists. A Celebration of Science is our way of celebrating those stories and standing strong for the future we believe in.” The Fleet invites you to ignite your curiosity as we experiment, explore and celebrate science together at this inspiring new event. Event details and ticket information are available now at fleetscience.org. Fleet Science Center on Instagram / Facebook / X