A world of discovery awaits children of all ages at the Balboa Park STEAM Day on Sunday, March 15, when nearly two dozen cultural organizations present a wide range of activities that explore STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Events take place from 11am to 3pm and are free with paid museum admission. Participating museums are also offering free admission to children age 12 and under with a paying adult.   Friends of Balboa Park is pleased to again partner with the San Diego Floral Association, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, and World Beat Center to present "Butterflies in Zoro Garden."  This year, we welcome theNAT who will be there with some of their storied butterfly collection.  This year, as in the past, we will sponsor the release of hundreds of Painted Lady butterflies into the insect friendly garden. Other fun activities include live ladybugs for release, face painting, butterfly crafts, storytelling, and more!  500 live butterflies are arriving in their chrysalis stage and will be hatching soon, ready to take flight for releases planned at 11 am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm.  Don't miss the fun!  Click here for more information on the park-wide event.

San Diego's largest rummage sale, started in 1927, will be held March 14 & 15 in Balboa Park's Activity Center (2145 Park Blvd,east side). New and gently-used merchandise, including jewelry, art, antiques, furniture, sporting equipment, kitchen appliances, toys, computer ware, books and clothing will be sold to raise money for many local charities, many in Balboa Park! We encourage you to attend.  Parking and admission are FREE. Hours are 9am-4pm on Saturday and 10am-2pm on Sunday. For more information, visit website www.thethursdayclub.org 

So many couples have tied the knot in Balboa Park over the last century. Those couples are invited to commemorate the Centennial by sharing a photo and their wedding memories. Friends and family may then "vote" for their favorites online and help the wedding couple win great prizes! Proceeds benefit the education and community programs of Balboa Park Cultural Partnership.  Our "favorite" couple is Kay and David Porter, who are pictured above at their 1949 wedding at the House of Hospitality. Click on their photo to go the website and vote! For more information, visit MyBalboaParkWedding.com. 

There are lots of fabulous exhibits and events this year to celebrate the Park's Centennial and we invite you to check our website page for updates and listings of exhibits and events related to the Centennial. You will also find links to special exhibits, films, tours, lectures, archives, art shows, memorabilia and more! Click on the image at left to visit our special Centennial page.