You are invited to attend the Downtown El Cajon Business Partners' Executive Committee Meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:00am. The meeting will be held in a new location, at The Olaf Wieghorst Museum (131 Rea Avenue). Voting Committee Members: Ron Nevels, Chair Corey Marco Cat Zeman Paris Landen Other Board Members and Public welcome to […]
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 […]
It is a fashion show at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum! Boots & Belles and Wear Live Art (WALA) bring fashion and art together, showcasing clothing and accessories with a western flair. Buy Tickets Now! This event is our first fashion show in over a decade and we are excited to bring art and […]
Visit the Wieghorst Museum for HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN DOWNTOWN EL CAJON Saturday, November 29, 2025 4:00pm to 8:00pm Prescott Promenade Kick off the holiday season at Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon on Saturday, November 29th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring festive fun for the whole family including trackless train rides, […]
San Diego Watercolor Society Paint Out San Diego Watercolor Society will hold a Paint Out in the Olaf Wieghorst Botanical Garden. Call for information.
Mary Jane Parkinson Legacy Reception Join with us for the Parkinson Legacy Reception as we celebrate the remarkable world of Mary Jane Parkinson, one of the most respected authors, historians, and researchers in the Arabian horse industry. For over 30 years, her writing, scholarship, and travels helped preserve the bloodlines, history, and cultural heritage of […]
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