List of Events
Community Research Access Days
Community members and students have the opportunity to physically access the Research Archives four times per year during one of the scheduled Community Research Access Days.
Ted Talks Padres Baseball: An Evening with Ted Leitner
Spend an unforgettable evening with Ted Leitner—the legendary voice of the San Diego Padres—as he shares stories from a lifetime behind the microphone.
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.
Juneteenth Celebration
San Diego History Center is excited to take part in the Cooper Family Foundation’s Juneteenth Celebration on June 20 at Memorial Park. Visit our table to explore local history, learn how to share your story, and enjoy a kids’ craft celebrating African American heritage in San Diego.
A Slice of History: Wish, Create, Celebrate 250
Join us for a free afternoon of creativity, community, and pizza as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday!
Member Research Day
Have a research question or topic that you would like to explore in the History Center's Research Archives?
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.
Under The Perfect Sun Book Talk
Twenty years after Under the Perfect Sun was first published, authors Kelly Mayhew and Jim Miller return for a special anniversary conversation at the San Diego History Center on August 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
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.

