List of Events
The Famous San Diego Chicken
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Ted Giannoulas, the legendary entertainer behind The San Diego Chicken.
Community Day at the Serra: Walking Tour of the Presidio
Celebrate Community Day at the Junípero Serra Museum by joining us for a special walking tour of the Presidio de San Diego.
Behind The Seams: Fashion Past and Present
In collaboration with San Diego Design Week 2026, join the San Diego History Center’s curatorial and interpretive team for a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the History Center’s fashion collection of historic garments and the Fashion Redux 2026 exhibition.
Craftivism Happy Hour: Mexican Tin Art
Join the San Diego History Center at Mujeres Brew House (1983 Julian Ave., San Diego, CA 92113) on September 17 from 5:00–8:00 p.m. for an evening of creativity, community, and local history.
Balboa Park Women’s History Tour
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM for a guided walking tour that celebrates the incredible women who helped shape Balboa Park and San Diego's vibrant history.
History Explorers: Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun day of hands-on history and creativity! Families are invited to explore local history through engaging activities, historical artifacts, and crafts.
Member Research Day
Have a research question or topic that you would like to explore in the History Center's Research Archives?
Artist Reception – Open to the public
Join us as we celebrate the artists of Changing Terrain: Contemporary Artists Interpret Our Landscape. Meet the artists behind this dynamic exhibition, which brings together contemporary voices from Southern California and Baja to explore a region in constant transformation.
Book Launch: The Zoo Lady by Dr. Sandra E. Bonura
The Zoo Lady: The Forgotten Legend Who Saved & Then Built The San Diego Zoo


