Classics 4 Kids

08/26/2026

Join our friends at the San Diego World Affairs Council and San Diego Diplomacy Council for an afternoon of global discovery, cultural exchange, and citizen diplomacy at the International Cottages in Balboa Park!

📅 September 6, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 International Cottages, Balboa Park
🎟️ FREE — advance registration required

Grab your official Passport to Diplomacy and explore cultures from around the world! 🌎 Collect stamps from participating International Cottages for a chance to win a $500 airfare gift card, generously sponsored by Bright Light Volunteers International. ✈️

✨ Enjoy:
• Live cultural performances
• “Chat with a Diplomat” conversations
• Interactive exhibits
• Global education and cultural displays
• Family-friendly activities
• Networking with internationally minded professionals and community leaders

Come experience the world right here in San Diego—and discover how everyone can be a citizen diplomat.

08/21/2026

🎟️ Tickets are officially ON SALE! 🎟️

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the power of and its impact on children’s lives. Get your tickets now at classics4kids.org/events.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Now booking field trips!

08/13/2026

2026-2027 Season Announcement! Now booking field trips at Balboa Theatre - San Diego, Joan B. Kroc Theatre, and Southwestern College. Free bus scholarships for Title 1 Schools. Visit classics4kids.org/concerts to register today! San Diego Unified School District SDUSD VAPA

07/28/2026

Many thanks to the U.S. Bank Foundation for their support of our 26-27 Concert Season! This grant will help us provide even more equitable access to our programs for under-resourced students throughout .

07/21/2026

- 10/25/26!

06/30/2026

What an incredible 2025–2026 season! 🎶

Thanks to our students, educators, artists, volunteers, donors, and community partners, we reached 55,542 students, teachers, and families and served 183 schools across San Diego and beyond.

Thank you for making high-quality music education accessible to more students. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together next season!

Read our full Season in Review at the link in our bio.

05/20/2026

Thank you to our friends at Cal Coast Credit Union for supporting Classics 4 Kids and helping students from the experience the joy of live orchestra music! We’re especially grateful not only for their generous financial support, but also for volunteering their time to welcome students into the theater. Pictured with our staff and Cal Coast representatives is San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno.
Together, we’re making arts access possible for more San Diego students!