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Plants that live their lives rooted to a single spot must develop a broad range of defenses to survive. These defenses can be toxic to various insects and animals, including humans. Yet these plants have also provided the source for 70% to 80% of health-aiding medicines. This tour will explore the many examples of plants in Balboa Park to treat with caution. Forever Balboa Park offers thematic park tours that focus on the park’s unique biodiversity and highlight the park’s horticultural wonders on the first Saturday of each month. Led by park volunteer and horticultural enthusiast Bill Edwards, the free tours leave from the Visitors Center at 10 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Walks last 90 minutes and are typically less than 1 mile on level terrain. It is advised that potential attendees contact the Balboa Park Visitors Center prior to the scheduled walk to determine if there are any last-minute changes or cancellations to the tours. Forever Balboa Park on Facebook / Instagram

The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park returns for 2025—with two haunts in one: the 3,500 square foot eXperiment Maze and the mile-long Haunted Trail winding through the twisted pines and gnarled oaks of historic Marston Point. Named in CNN’s Top 5 BEST Haunted Attractions in America, and one of the “Top 3 Halloween Destinations in the U.S.” by America Haunts. The nightmare begins inside the eXperiment Maze—a sensory trap of warped illusions, cult-favorite legends, and viral nightmares coming to life. Evade the stalking silence of Slenderman before descending into the obsessive chaos of “HELLno Kitty”, a deranged tribute to everyone’s favorite feline. Spin through the Vortex Tunnel and face-off against the most Terrifying clown and his pale side kick. Then slip into the Haunted Trail through a cursed portal with no choice but to run towards the terror. Feel your way through the fog drenched Graveyard, claw through Freddy’s School Bus, stumble into post-apocalyptic Nuke Town and try to outrun the “Sisters of the SAW” in their blood soaked cathedral. The mayhem doesn’t stop after the chainsaws! Visit DARK CARNIVAL, an all new scare zone with roaming monsters, games, photo ops, an expanded BOOtique Gift Shop, and bites from local food trucks. The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, morphing annually, reinventing fear for 26 years. Please Note: Check out the 2025 Hours of Operation for the exact days and hours of operation. Haunted Trail of Balboa Park on Instagram

A celebration of global flavors and culinary innovation! - food and beverage samples - chef demonstrations - artisan marketplace - live DJ's and games Visit: https://balboapark.org/event/san-diego-food-festival/ Balboa Park Cultural District on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild is having its annual Membership exhibition. Please come by Gallery 21/Village Arts Center, located in Balboa Park. Exhibition: November 4-17. MEET THE ARTISTS reception: November 9: 2 - 4 p.m. San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild on Facebook / Instagram

The city's Department of Finance and Independent Budget Analyst's Office are warning of weak revenue collections and overspending by public safety departments.

A new movement to repeal the city’s trash fee could have major consequences for the city of San Diego.

This weekend in the arts: City College Photo Exhibition, Tony Hawk meets "The Nutcracker," experimental theater on treadmills, holiday posadas, Jackie Mendoza, "Noel Noel" and more.

From bold installations to guided tours and hands-on workshops, San Diego Design Week runs Sept. 17-21, offering free ways to experience the region’s most creative design moments.

The 3rd Annual Friends of the Library November Book Crawl returns on Saturday, November 15. Earn a stamp at all four stops on November 15 in any order and receive a special gift from your final stop! **while supplies last** Balboa: 4255 Mt. Abernathy Ave. San Diego, CA 92117 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clairemont: 2920 Burgener Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. North Clairemont: 4616 North Clairemont Drive San Diego 92117 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa: 9005 Aero Drive San Diego 92123 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Live Nation presents A Visit from Portlandia with Fred and Carrie at Balboa Theatres Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series PORTLANDIA. He is in the hit Netflix series WEDNESDAY as Uncle Fester. He stars in HBO’s LOS ESPOOKYS, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated "Super Mario Bros" movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFC’s hit show DOCUMENTARY NOW. He has also appeared in HBO’s OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH, Judd Apatow’s "The Bubble," and Amazon’s series FOREVER. He voices characters in BIG MOUTH and "The Mitchells vs. The Machines." He is currently starring in the Broadway play "All In." Armisen is an 11-season veteran of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. From 2014-2024, Armisen was band leader of the 8G Band on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS. Carrie Brownstein is a writer, director, musician, and actress. She is a founding member of the critically acclaimed and influential rock band SLEATER-KINNEY and author of the New York Times best-seller, "HUNGER MAKES ME A MODERN GIRL." She, along with Fred Armisen, co-starred and co-created the sketch-comedy series, PORTLANDIA. The show aired for eight seasons, winning both a Peabody and a WGA Award. Brownstein’s work on the show garnered her eight Primetime Emmy nominations in the categories of Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, and Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series. She also appeared in Todd Haynes’ Academy Award nominated film "CAROL," Amazon’s dramedy series TRANSPARENT, and HBO’s CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Brownstein has directed television shows for HBO, NBC, Comedy Central, and Hulu. For more go to visitfromportlandia.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/visitfromportlandia/