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