Balboa – Exploring San Diego

Location: Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego

Admission: Free

Date August 1st and 2nd, 2026

Hosted by: San Diego Carnivorous Plant Society

Some plants bloom with colorful flowers. Others provide shade beneath towering branches. But at the San Diego Carnivorous Plant Sale, the stars of the show have evolved to do something completely unexpected—they catch and digest insects.

Each summer, plant enthusiasts, photographers, and curious families gather at Casa del Prado in Balboa Park for one of San Diego’s most unique gardening events. Hosted by the San Diego Carnivorous Plant Society, the annual show and sale is much more than a place to buy plants. It’s an opportunity to discover the incredible adaptations that allow these species to thrive in some of the world’s harshest environments.

The San Diego Automotive Museum hosts a monthly Cars & Coffee event, offering a welcoming environment for car enthusiasts and the general public to appreciate a diverse array of vehicles. This informal gathering welcomes up to 200 vehicles, encompassing all years, makes, models, colors, styles, and customizations. It’s an excellent opportunity to engage with fellow car enthusiasts and admire a wide range of automobiles. For more details on the Cars & Coffee event or other happenings at the San Diego Automotive Museum, please visit their official events page: https://sdautomuseum.org/

Event Details: Third Sundays most months infront of San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park from 7:30am to 9am. The Automotive Museum opens early at 8am and offers discounted entry of $10 before 10am.