Events

Capture the Moments at our holiday art show. The Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center in El Cajon proudly presents talented young artists: Lydia Jenson  ⦁  Noah Sandberg  ⦁  Courtney West  

America on Main Street is in Downtown El Cajon on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Admission and most activities are free of charge. America on Main Street is a celebration of the American spirit through appreciation and respect of the many diverse ethnic and historical groups in the community. This entertaining and exciting event is held every […]

  ARTIVÁL San Diego is coming to El Cajon. Artivál San Diego is shaping up to be the art event of the year in East County.  Over fifty (50) artists will be on hand to exhibit their creations. Their art will be for sale. And you can use the opportunity to meet the artists face-to-face. […]

It is a Spring Garden Show! Join us for a Spring Garden Show at the Olaf Wieghorst Botanical Garden. This year we are celebrating spring with both indoor and outdoor displays of flowering plants. Indoors we have the vivid floral artistry of Gail Nellans. Outdoors we have flowering Opintias, Cereus, Aloes, Hesperaloe and Tephrocactus. The […]

Meet the Artist - Gail Nellans Meet the artist - Gail Nellans - the artist behind Vivid Art by Gail. You enjoyed her work at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum Botanical Garden's Spring Garden Show. Now you can meet Gail in person. Gail is finishing her exhibition at the Wieghorst Museum with a closing reception. Join […]

You are invited to attend the Downtown El Cajon Business Partners' District Identity & Placemaking Committee Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 1:30pm. The meeting will be held in a new location, at The Olaf Wieghorst Museum (131 Rea Avenue). Voting Committee Members:      Paris Landen, Chair      Cat Zeman      Nate Prescott […]

The etchings of Olaf Wieghorst were created between 1936 and 1940. In all there were forty-seven (47) produced. Twenty-six (26) original etchings along with one original copper etching plate are on display at the exhibition.   "In Trouble" depicts a twisting bronc as it tries to throw its rider. It is the artist's best known […]

Come Join us for the Alley Cat Artwalk 2025 and the opening of an exhibition of The Etchings of Olaf Wieghorst at the Alley Cat Artwalk 2025 venue: the Olaf Wieghorst Museum and Western Heritage Center.     And don't forget to visit our Alley Cat Partners At Alley Cat Artwalk 2025! Visit each of […]

Memorial gathering for museum volunteer David Joseph Lund (1955-2025).

  Hauntfest on Main is an annual family-friendly Halloween themed event held in Downtown El Cajon. This free event features live music, costume contests, carnival rides, a haunted car show, and a variety of local vendors offering food, crafts, games and more! Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 Time: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Downtown El Cajon […]