Our Family Night Out events provide an opportunity for families to experience the Museum at night! Attendees enjoy a catered dinner, drinks, music and special activities. Not only do families enjoy a fun night out together, but the Museum raises funds to keep our programs going!

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Past Events

December 28, 2019 | 5:30-8:30pm

We got cozy in our jammies at the Museum’s annual New Year’s Family Night Out event! The evening included a catered dinner, art activities for the entire family, a dance jam, photo booth and our popular countdown balloon drop. Check out photos from the event here.

july 6, 2019 | 5:30-8:30pm

We celebrated Superhero Summer and dressed up as our favorite superheroes and super villains at our after-hours family party. The evening was action-packed with dinner, drinks, super food snacks by Kashi, entertainment, a costume contest, access to the Museum’s art installations and superhero-themed activities!

december 29, 2018 | 5:30-8:30pm

Pajama Jam was back for its 6th year! Entire families enjoyed a night at the Museum in their jammies! This pajama party included New Year’s-themed art activities, games, a dance jam, photo booth, catered dinner, and our popular countdown balloon drop.

december 30, 2017 |5:30-8:30pm

Comfy and cozy was the theme for this family-friendly jammies party presented by our friends at The San Diego Honda Dealers. Our annual pajama fest included New Year’s-themed art activities, games, a dance jam, photo booth, catered dinner and our popular countdown balloon drop.

august 12, 2017 | 5:30-8:30pm

What better way to celebrate “superhero summer” than a night at the museum? We dressed up in our finest capes, put on our masks and had a blast at this super fun event presented by the San Diego Honda Dealers. This after-hours party was complete with dinner, drinks, entertainment, activities, prizes and much more!

december 30, 2016 | 5:30-8:30pm

We threw on our favorite jammies and celebrated the new year at our annual Pajama Jam presented by the San Diego Honda Dealers! Can’t wait to see you for the next jam at the Museum.

august 7, 2016 |5:30-8:30pm

The night was full of fun and full of mess- what better combo is there?? We had so much fun celebrating all things creative and messy with everyone who attended our 2016 Mess Fest!

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