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 […]
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 […]
On Display Now! The private world of author Mary Jane Parkinson Mary Jane Parkinson is a name synonymous with Arabian horses. She is the author of several books about the Arabian horse including: The Kellogg Arabian Ranch: the First 50 Years (1975) The Tersk Heritage: in Recognition of the History and Future of […]
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.
