Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Los Angeles
- 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Balboa Park’s Veterans Appreciation Dance pairs live music with dancing
This Veterans Appreciation Dance falls on one of the second Thursdays when the City of San Diego says its AgeWell program holds live-entertainment dances at Balboa Park Club Ballroom. The gathering is a special event honoring veterans, but it also fits a recurring calendar of dances.
A dance, not a timed concert bill
The event poster names The Sophisticats as the live-music act. The listing also advertises dancing, light refreshments and raffle prizes, but it gives no music style or activity schedule. Visitors can expect a dance with live music, rather than a published sequence of performances or activities.
Further reading: Veterans Appreciation Dance | Balboa Park Events ↗
What the AgeWell label tells you
The City describes live-entertainment dances at Balboa Park Club Ballroom on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Nov. 12, 2026, is a second Thursday, placing this gathering within that recurring program.
The event listing uses the label AgeWell Services – 60+, but does not set an age limit for attendance. The label gives program context; it is not a stated entry requirement.
Further reading: Veterans Appreciation Dance | Balboa Park Events ↗ · AgeWell Services | City of San Diego Official Website ↗
Plan your visit
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Noon–2:30 p.m. local time.
Balboa Park Club
2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego, CA 92101. The event listing does not identify a particular building entrance.
Veterans: no charge; other guests: $5
The listing does not explain how payment is handled. It also does not say whether light refreshments or raffle participation are included in admission or have separate costs.
Check the RSVP link’s terms
The event page displays an RSVP link but does not say whether advance registration is required.
No attendance age limit is stated
The listing carries an AgeWell Services – 60+ label, but does not specify an age restriction for this dance.
Veterans Appreciation Dance | Balboa Park Events ↗ · AgeWell Services | City of San Diego Official Website ↗
Check arrangements at Balboa Park Club
The park’s accessibility page does not give event-specific access details for Balboa Park Club. It lists two manual wheelchairs and three four-wheel electric scooters for daily use within the park. They are available first come, first served, cannot be reserved in advance, and have daily rental rates that vary by device.
These are general park resources, not confirmed facilities at the Club. The Visitors Center is at the House of Hospitality, 1549 El Prado; its wheelchair-accessible entrance is on the north side along El Prado. The center lists 619-230-0512, ext. 8, for mobility-resource information. Confirm access at the Club with the event organizer.
Getting to Balboa Park Club
Bus
Balboa Park lists MTS Route 120 (Fashion Valley), Route 7 (City College) and Rapid 215 as its main bus routes through the park. Check current schedules and directions to the Club at 2150 Pan American Road West.
Veterans Appreciation Dance | Balboa Park Events ↗ · Balboa Park Map & Directions | Parking, Transit & Getting There ↗
Driving and parking
For the park, directions from southbound I-5 use the 10th Avenue exit, then left turns onto A Street and Park Boulevard. From northbound I-5, take the Pershing Drive/B Street exit to Pershing Drive, turn left on Florida Drive, then left on Zoo Place to Park Boulevard. From southbound Highway 163, take the Park Boulevard exit and turn left on Park Boulevard. These are directions into Balboa Park; use the event map for the Club’s address and final approach.
Paid parking in the Cultural District is enforced daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on listed holidays that include Veterans Day. The dance is on Nov. 12, not Veterans Day, so plan for paid parking during the event. Rates vary by lot, and verified City of San Diego residents can receive a discount.
Veterans Appreciation Dance | Balboa Park Events ↗ · Plan Your Visit to Balboa Park | Maps, Parking, Tips & Tickets ↗ · Balboa Park Map & Directions | Parking, Transit & Getting There ↗
Rideshare, taxi and bike
Balboa Park directs rideshare and taxi drivers to the central traffic circle by Pan American Plaza for pickup and drop-off. Bike racks are located around the park; the directions page also notes that dockless rental bikes and scooters are usually available.
Balboa Park Map & Directions | Parking, Transit & Getting There ↗
Club entrance and mobility access
The event listing confirms Balboa Park Club as the destination but does not specify a building entrance. Use the event map link to calculate directions from your starting point, and check with the organizer about the appropriate entrance and access at the Club.
Before you make a plan
Who is providing the live music?
The event poster names The Sophisticats. No music style, set list or performance time is published.
Is attendance limited to people age 60 and older?
The listing has an AgeWell Services – 60+ label but states no age restriction.
Veterans Appreciation Dance | Balboa Park Events ↗ · AgeWell Services | City of San Diego Official Website ↗
How much is admission?
Veterans attend at no cost; all other guests pay $5. The listing does not say whether refreshments or raffle participation cost extra.
Do I need to RSVP?
The event page displays an RSVP link but does not state whether registration is required.
Should I expect paid parking?
Yes. The park’s paid-parking hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on listed holidays; Nov. 12 is not the Veterans Day holiday exception. Rates vary by lot.
Plan Your Visit to Balboa Park | Maps, Parking, Tips & Tickets ↗ · Balboa Park Map & Directions | Parking, Transit & Getting There ↗
Are mobility devices available at Balboa Park Club?
Club-specific availability is not published. The Visitors Center lists park-use wheelchairs and scooters, first come, first served, without reservations; daily rental rates vary by device.
Location & Google Maps
Balboa Park Club
2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego, CA 92101
Map search by venue and address. Check the organiser’s entrance details before travelling.