Friends of Balboa Park, a nonprofit that champions the legacy and beauty of the park, is stewarding a number of wonderful opportunities for the community to enhance Balboa Park during this holiday season.<\/p>\n
During December Nights, Friends will be hosting a pop-up shop at the Balboa Park Carousel on Dec. 6 and 7. We will be selling animal-themed tree ornaments, stocking stuffers, and the limited-edition Balboa Park Carousel 2020 calendars! Proceeds support fundraising efforts to restore and preserve the historic Balboa Park Carousel.<\/p>\n Friends is rounding out our 20th anniversary this year, and with the community\u2019s help, we have accomplished several milestones to preserve and enhance Balboa Park. Among many initiatives, we launched a membership program to facilitate even more people joining our efforts to make a meaningful difference in Balboa Park. Join online at friendsofbalboapark.org\/membership<\/a>.<\/p>\n Friends of Balboa Park\u2019s seasonal floral will be filling the Botanical Building with traditional and hybrid poinsettias throughout December. You can help make this display a festive sight-to-see by making your tax-deductible donation today.<\/p>\n In 2017, Friends acquired the historic Balboa Park Carousel, and launched a multi-year $3 million fundraising capital campaign to restore and complete the purchase of the carousel from its prior owner. The campaign recently surpassed the $1.9 million mark, thanks to the community\u2019s generosity. We still have a ways to go to reach our next milestone and need your support. Please consider a donation today and help preserve one of the park\u2019s most beloved icons!<\/p>\n
\nDecember Nights<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBe a Friend<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPoinsettias in the Botanical Building<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBalboa Park Carousel<\/strong><\/p>\n