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2 Haunts at 1 location! The Haunted Trail + The Experiment Maze The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park is BACK, with two haunts in one: a 3500 square foot eXperiment Maze and the mile long terrifying outdoor Trail through twisted pines and gnarled oaks. CNN named the Haunted Trail in the Top 5 BEST HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS in America!!! And it was recently named in the “Top 3 Halloween Destinations in the U.S.” by America Haunts Association. The first gauntlet to survive is the 3500 Square foot eXperiment Maze, home of a menagerie of witches, clowns and a smattering of Fairy Tale Freaks, including “Moldy Locks” and her 3 man eating bears. Then it’s on to the mile long Haunted Trail through a portal that transports you in space and time to the foggy Ghost-filled Graveyard, the Freddy Krueger Ghoul Bus, the deadly smokey meat house and the chainsaw laden barn. The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park; A Trail of Terror for 25 Years! Parking is FREE in Balboa Park: The corner of Balboa Drive & Juniper at Marston Point – just south of the Laurel Street/El Prado Bridge that leads into the museumsParking: Anywhere in Balboa Park – but the closest parking is near 6th & Laurel Located at: Balboa Dr & Juniper Rd, San Diego FAQs

Stream now with the PBS app / Watch Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, Aug. 8 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Stories about the Panama California Exposition of 1915 in Balboa Park. Some quick video snapshots of what remains from that celebration, and what is lost to time. Viewers send in their photos and family memories of the event.

America's Finest City Half Marathon is one of San Diego's fastest and most scenic half marathons. Run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, Embarcadero, past the Star of India, through downtown San Diego to an unforgettable finish in historic Balboa Park. America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K is a part of In Motion Events' San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown race series, which also includes the Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, and the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon and 5K. This trio offers a variety of courses and scenery throughout San Diego, providing athletes with a fun and unique running experience in distinct parts of the city and county. Athletes who participate in each race in the same calendar year, no matter the distance they participate in, will be awarded a San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown medal to celebrate their accomplishment of completing the race series. Runners simply register for all three events separately, no additional registration or fee is required to qualify for the San Diego Foundation SoCal Triple Crown finisher award. We offer a 10% military discount to active duty service members. Make sure to answer the questions about military service during registration to receive the discount instructions. Benefiting the Community Since its inception in 1978, The America's Finest City Half Marathon has helped raise important funds for national and local non-profit organizations. The event's primary beneficiaries are the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation and Friends of Balboa Park. The AFC Half Marathon also provides the opportunity for other local charities to raise funds through their association with the event. Packet Pickup Friday, August 15, 2025: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 Race Times Sunday, August 17, 2025 6:10 a.m.: 5K start time 6:15 a.m.: Half Marathon start time Participant Perks Technical fabric short-sleeve shirt Gorgeous finisher medal Souvenir reusable grocery bag A one-day pass to the invite-only Carlsbad Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Finisher food bag featuring refueling foods Complimentary beer in the post-race beer garden And much more! Course Amenities Water and restrooms will be available throughout the course. Electrolytes will also be available at select stations. Course Restrictions Strollers are not allowed in the half marathon, due to a steep downhill on the half marathon course. Strollers are allowed in the 5K but must line up at the back of the pack at the start line. Dogs are not allowed to participate in the race - we ask that you leave your four-legged friends at home. Awards Awards will be available for pick-up on race day. Post-Race Celebration Both the half marathon and 5K finish at Balboa Park, where finishers can relax, celebrate and reunite with loved ones. Post-race festivities include a DJ, refreshments, and a beer garden for participants aged 21 and older with proper ID. Visit: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/94738/americas-finest-city-half-marathon-and-5k

Annual Art Glass Association of Southern California Member’s Glass Show Come see stunning glass art from the members of the Art Glass Association of Southern California. This is the 43rd annual member glass art show. There are many forms of glass art including blown glass, kiln formed glass, lamp worked glass and mixed media. There will be large and small sculptures, wall art, shallow forms, vessels and jewelry by premier glass artists. Exhibit Location: Gallery 21, 1770 Village Place, Spanish Village, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101 Exhibition Dates: Thursday, November 7, through Monday, November 18. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Facebook.com/agasc / Instagram.com/agasc21

Long a third rail in San Diego politics, parking policy is suddenly up for debate as the city grapples with its crumbling infrastructure and a structural deficit of more than $258 million.

State Farm, que ya tiene solicitudes de aumento de tarifas pendientes, solicitó a los funcionarios estatales que aprobaran más aumentos a los precios de seguros.

Celebrate the holidays at the San Diego History Center in the heart of Balboa Park featuring Poinsettia! San Diego’s connection to the World’s Favorite Holiday Flower. Also, visit “Aloha Vaqueros,” an exciting new exhibit that takes visitors on a captivating journey through the cultural fusion of San Diego, California, Mexico, and Hawaii’s cowboy traditions. Discover how San Diego’s vaqueros helped shape Hawaii’s paniolos, or “Hawaiian cowboys,” and learn about the enduring legacy of ranching and land stewardship that still influences modern-day San Diego, Mexico, and Hawaii. Immerse yourself in this rich history of shared traditions, cross-border connections, and the vibrant cowboy culture that continues to define our region today! San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Cultural Forces, the cultural arm of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, brings seven world class artists, professional musicians before the war, now active-duty soldiers, for a music tour in the United States to thank the American people. The group is composed of two bandura players, an opera singer, a violinist, a pianist, a country singer, and a poet. Artists’ repertoire presents renditions of a wide variety of music, from Ukrainian and world classics to covers of popular hits and country tunes, featuring the traditional Ukrainian string instrument, the bandura. There will be an opportunity for interaction between the audience and the artists. Event sponsored by the House of Ukraine, part of the HPR cottages in Balboa Park Free Admission (Registration Required)

State Farm Insurance is calling the Los Angeles wildfires the costliest disaster in its history of doing business. The company is requesting an emergency rate increase on all customers.

Celebrate the opening of Tijuana Artist Daniel Ruanova’s “EXCHANGE Pavilion” in Balboa Park as we celebrate design in action! A focal point for the World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, this free open house introduces hundreds of interactive design experiences, from multi-disciplinary performances and innovative art exhibitions to thought-provoking sessions and beyond. For more information visit: wdc2024.org Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram