6th Annual San Diego Race for Autism

Autism is the fastest growing, most common childhood disorder today. About one in 150 children are diagnosed with it in the U.S. every year. The event offers a 5K timed run/walk and a 1-mile family fun walk. Proceeds will benefit programs and services for autistic children living in San Diego.
Date	March 27, 2010
Time	7:00 am - 11:00 am
Location	Balboa Park (El Prado/Balboa Dr. - El Prado - Cabrillo Bridge - Pan American Rd. - Houses of Pacific Relations - El Prado - Balboa Dr. - Quince St. - walkway along 6th Ave. - 8th Ave. Dr. - Marston Point - walkway along 6th Ave. - El Prado/Balboa Dr.)
Admission	$20.00-$30.00 (age 13 & older) ~ $10.00-$15.00 (age 12 & younger) www.raceforautism.org

San Diego Science Festival 2010 kicks off with Family Science ay

Science Family Day at Balboa Park on 20 March, which kicks off the Science Festival, offers family-friendly science inspired adventures as part of this park-wide event.

From March 20 to 27, San Diego Science Festival 2010 will present programs throughout the county, culminating in the free Science Expo at PETCO Park on March 27, which will feature more than 150 hands-on exhibits and 20 stage performances. For a complete schedule, visit www.sdsciencefestival.com.

San Diego Museum Month - Feb 2010

A San Diego tradition since 1989, Museum Month offers half-price admission to guests and up to three people to any participating San Diego museum, educational institution or historical site. Last year more than 19,000 visitors took advantage of this Museum Month Pass.

Pick up a free Museum Month Pass at any Macy’s location in San Diego County and save 50% at San Diego museums including Birch Aquarium at Scripps in La Jolla, California Center for the Arts Museum, the new LUX Art Institute, the USS Midway Museum and Maritime Museum of San Diego, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the San Diego Botanical Garden in Encinitas and 13 museums in Balboa Park.

San Diego Events #3 Balboa Park December Nights

December 4, 5

Balboa Park December Nights is a popular, park-wide Christmas celebration featuring sparkling lights, color and music with traditional celebrations and holiday-themed entertainment areas. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5 to 9 p.m.

Entertainment and holiday cheer are all part of this classic San Diego celebration-including food from around the globe at the International Christmas Festival at the House of Pacific Relations Cottages; unique gift shopping at the museum stores and with the artisans of Spanish Village; international choirs, musical and dance presentations from the San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet and others.

Friday, December 4, 5:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 5, noon-10:00 p.m

www.balboapark.org/decembernights/