Events

You’re Invited!  Come Celebrate 102. Anniversary of the Republic of Turkiye

October 26, 2025 ,  Between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Balboa Park International Cottages Lawn Area and House of Turkiye

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Turkish culture filled with flavor, rhythm, and tradition!

  • A feast of authentic Turkish cuisine
  • Live Turkish music that will carry you straight to the streets of Istanbul.
  • Captivating folk dances and folklore that bring centuries of tradition to life.

Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and get ready to experience the magic of Turkey — all in one place! We can’t wait to welcome you!

 

 

PAST EVENTS

December Nights at Balboa Park

The annual International Christmas Festival also known as “December Nights” is back!

Friday, December 2, from 3:00 to 11:00 pm
Saturday, December 3, from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

House of Turkiye will represent our beautiful country’s culture with Turkish food, drinks and dances at the biggest event of the year in Balboa Park. Join us for fun holiday festivities in the park. Look for our tent with the Turkish flag.

House of Turkiye Lawn Program

Join us for our annual Lawn Program at Balboa Park. Taste delicious Turkish food (kebap and baklava). Enjoy Turkish music and folk dances. Shop for beautiful Turkish jewelry and handmade crafts. Bring a friend and introduce them to our community.

  • Saturday, October 22, 2022
  • 12:00 PM  5:00 PM
  • International Cottages in Balboa Park(map)

Turkish Coffee Tales of Anatolia comes to House of Turkiye in San Diego

The “Turkish Coffee Tales of Anatolia” is composed of special shootings featuring “dibek coffee” in Mardin, “mirra coffee” in Şanlıurfa, “menengiç coffee” in Gaziantep, “saffron coffee” in Karabük, “coffee brewed on ash” in Nevşehir, “coffee brewed on sand” in Ankara, “mastic coffee” in Izmir and “traditional coffee” in Istanbul.

A fascinating art show by micro art master Hasan Kale will also take place where he will give a live demonstration with Turkish coffee grounds. You will also get to taste special flavors of Turkish coffee.