Special Events in the Park

Dancers in the Plaza

Throughout the year, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park hosts many different events in the park. The dates of these events change every year, so make sure to check in here to get updates on what is going on in the park.

If you are interested in having a private event, such as a wedding or reunion, in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, please visit our Weddings and Private Events page for more information about how to schedule an event.

 

Holiday in the Park

Date: December 8th

Time: 5PM-7PM

Location: La Plaza de Armas, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Cost: Free

Join us for family friendly holiday fun at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park on December 8 from 5PM-7PM!  Enjoy the sounds of the season with carolers while sitting around the bonfire with smores and hot cocoa provided by Fiesta de Reyes. Participate in holiday crafts, for both kids and the young at heart. Explore Machado y Silvas historical adobe and take pictures around the tree. 

Hidden History Talks

Uncover the Past in Old Town San Diego SHP

Join State Park Interpreters each week to experience untold stories of Old Town San Diego. These free, 15-minute-long talks at the porch of the Colorado House highlight the underrepresented histories and voices of California’s diverse communities including African-American, indigenous, women, and LGBTQIA+ history. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park’s Hidden History program seeks to tell a more complete history, relevant for all visitors today. Join us to discover San Diego’s hidden past.

Photo of a person in period attire on the porch of a building in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park giving a presentation to a group of people who are visible at the edges of the photo.