Join The Warrior Hike Challenge At San Diego Parks And Recreation!
County of San Diego Parks & Recreation San Diego, CA
Explore the new Experience the Outdoors Program with the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation. More accessible than ever, the program waives parking fees, provides essential gear like bikes and helmets, and offers translation and transportation assistance to help families turn their curiosity into participation. Three new components of the Experience Warrior Hike Challenge, on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Memorial Day Weekend. Sign Up here Learn more about Parks and Recreation events here
Plans unfolding for sesquicentennial (150 years) celebration in 2024; Museum is inviting people to “be part of the biggest year in our history” at The Nat!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
In 1874, the San Diego census recorded about 3,000 people—just a little larger than the enrollment of San Diego High School today. That was just 15 years after Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, and the telephone hadn’t been invented yet. In October of that year, a group of amateur naturalists came together to form the San Diego Society of Natural History to be a primary source of scientific culture: find new species, discuss technical innovations, serve a growing community eager for information, and make real contributions to the study of this region. Now, 150 years later, the...
Plans unfolding for sesquicentennial (150 years) celebration in 2024; Museum is inviting people to “be part of the biggest year in our history” at The Nat!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CAIn 1874, the San Diego census recorded about 3,000 people—just a little larger than the enrollment of San Diego High School today. That was just 15 years after Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, and the telephone hadn’t been invented yet. In October of that year, a group of amateur naturalists came together to form the San Diego Society of Natural History to be a primary source of scientific culture: find new species, discuss technical innovations, serve a growing community eager for information, and make real contributions to the study of this region. Now, 150 years later, the...
Summer of Wonder Invites Nature Lovers to Make The Nat Their Summer Headquarters!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
San Diego —The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is celebrating their 150 th birthday and pulling out all the stops for a summer to remember for nature lovers. Featuring brand-new exhibits and films, special programs and activities, and extended hours, Summer of Wonder has something for everyone. “This is a significant milestone year and is the culmination of many years of planning, fundraising, and truly hard work,” said Judy Gradwohl, the Christy Walton President and CEO. “We’re delighted to invite the community to celebrate with us as we honor our history and look to the future. Summer of...
Exhibitions and Events (Memorial Day weekend through late 2024) at The Nat!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Summer of Wonder—With new exhibits and extended hours, a new T. rex film roaring into the theater, Nat at Night every Friday, and hands-on activities on weekends, there will be whole lot of wonderful to fill up a busy, beautiful summer. 150th Anniversary Exhibit—A new exhibition opening Memorial Day weekend will showcase important moments in the organization's, and San Diego’s, history—particularly focused on how nature lovers have worked tirelessly to protect the wildlife and habitats that make this region so special. Nature Garden—A new, native plant garden will bloom to life in early summer 2024, surrounding the building with living...
Exhibitions and Events (Memorial Day weekend through late 2024) at The Nat!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CASummer of Wonder—With new exhibits and extended hours, a new T. rex film roaring into the theater, Nat at Night every Friday, and hands-on activities on weekends, there will be whole lot of wonderful to fill up a busy, beautiful summer. 150th Anniversary Exhibit—A new exhibition opening Memorial Day weekend will showcase important moments in the organization's, and San Diego’s, history—particularly focused on how nature lovers have worked tirelessly to protect the wildlife and habitats that make this region so special. Nature Garden—A new, native plant garden will bloom to life in early summer 2024, surrounding the building with living...
The Nat Celebrates 150 Years with a Gift to Nature Lovers: New Trail Opens Summer 2024!
San Diego Natural History Museum 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
San Diego—The Nat’s anniversary year kicked off last Friday with the official groundbreaking of a new, native plant garden—Nature Trail at The Nat. This project is a cornerstone of the Museum’s sesquicentennial—150 years of studying, protecting, and bringing people closer to nature. The 22,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit, scheduled to open in early summer, will introduce visitors to the beautiful and beneficial native plants that support the incredible diversity of life in our region. “The garden will be a gift to the community that has supported us for almost 150 years, and it also marks our 150 years of commitment to nature...
Top Gun Maverick Party and Movie Night at USS Midway Museum!
One night only on Friday, May 24, 2024! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Get ready to soar into action aboard the USS Midway Museum for the ultimate Top Gun Maverick Party and Movie Night event experience! Dive into a night of sky-high thrills featuring DJ and dancing, delicious food, do a hard bank maneuver to bar services for some jet fuel, photo ops with Midway Maverick, and more on the flight deck of the USS Midway! For more information
Memorial Day Premier Brunch Cruise in San Diego
This two-hour Memorial Day cruise takes you for a scenic spin across the Bay. While on board you’ll enjoy an impressive brunch buffet, bottomless bubbly and complimentary domestic beer, and so much more! This relaxing bay cruise includes a buffet stocked with classic American breakfast dishes, plus plenty of seasonal lunch entrées and richly decadent desserts. Cruise past amazing San Diego sights including the Coronado Bay Bridge, the Star of India, the North Island Naval Station, and the barking sea lions at Point Loma. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ideal way to see the Bay. For more information and...
Jazz Jam at the Gaslamp’s Most Exclusive Speakeasy, Prohibition!
Prohibition San Diego, CA
Jazz Jam at the Gaslamp's Most Exclusive Speakeasy, Prohibition every 2nd and 4th Monnday!Love glamour and Gatsby? Sneak over to the Gaslamp’s most exclusive speakeasy, Prohibition, for an evening of immersion into the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald and beyond. Located behind a covert entrance in downtown San Diego on 5th Avenue (ask Eddie O’Hare, Esquire for directions), this intimate 1920s-themed nightclub is the perfect escape. Featuring a wide array of delicious craft cocktails made with artistic execution, Prohibition features live jazz and blues music and an excuse to pull on the 1920s attire to kick off the weekend. Street...