Events for May 16, 2026
River Days at Barona Cultural Center
Presented by Barona Cultural Center & Museum Embark on a unique educational journey at the Barona Cultural Center & Museum! View collections that represent thousands of years of history—some objects...
Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch Ranger-led Interpretive Hike
Join rangers every 3rd Saturday of the month for a moderate 3.5-mile loop on the Martha’s Grove Trail at Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch. Learn about the native plants and wildlife of...
San Diego River Days 2026 Plein Air Paint Out
To celebrate San Diego River Days 2026 with the SDRPF, we will meet at a new location this year. At 10900 Ashwood Street Lakeside, there is pedestrian crossing that links...
River Days Mission Valley Garden Club
Get outside for River Days with The San Diego River Park Foundation and join a welcoming community as we bring native plant gardens to life at our exciting new eco-park...
River Days SANDAG Group Bike Ride
Join SANDAG and The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition for a fun free family friendly frolic along the San Diego River Trail. Bring your own bike and helmet to join...
Imperial Beach Cleanup – River Days with Surfrider & San Diego Coastkeeper
San Diego Coastkeeper and San Diego Surfrider will be hosting a joint beach cleanup event at the Imperial Beach Pier. We'll meet at 9:00 a.m. for a safety talk and...
River Days Community Clean-Up
Looking for a hands-on volunteer opportunity that supports a healthy river and connects you with like-minded people? Join our core volunteer team for a San Diego River clean-up and help...
River Days – Hike With a Purpose: BioBlitz at Mildred Falls
Discover the hidden beauty of Mildred Falls at our River Days BioBlitz! Join us for a hands-on community science adventure as we explore this stunning preserve and document its incredible...
Kayak Clean-Up: River Days Clean-Up in Mission Valley
**Please read carefully!** To sign-up for the kayak clean-up, please email rachel@sandiegoriver.org. Participants must bring their own kayak. You must be 12 years or older to participate in the...
Santee Historical Society Craft Bazaar and Butterfly Garden at the Historic Santee Barn
Presented by the Santee Historical Society The Santee Historical Society will host an old-fashioned Craft Bazaar with a special focus on gardening, with the Monarch Butterfly garden open for visitors featuring...
Mosquito Control and the San Diego River Presentation
Brought to you by the San Diego Vector Control Program Join the San Diego Vector Control Program on The Conrad Prebys Stage at Grant Park for a brief presentation on...
Petals & Paint: Grant Park Flower Fence Mural Gathering
Come celebrate River Days with The San Diego River Park Foundation and let your creativity bloom as we paint a colorful flower mural on the fence at Grant Park in...
River Days and Nature Nights: Build a Big Brown Bat Buddy
Join the San Diego River Park Foundation for a creative, hands-on workshop at Grant Park. During this needle-felting workshop, you’ll create your own felted bat to take home while learning fun...
Art Reception for San Diego River Artists Alliance
Presented by the San Diego River Artists' Alliance Join this exciting reception and see beautiful art by the San Diego River Artists Alliance at the River Studio at Grant Park!...
River Days and Nature Nights: Bat and Moth Event
Please join us for an exciting evening adventure along the river as we listen and look for bats. During this guided walk, we will learn about bat behavior and use...