Upcoming Events

Tea Talks & Tiny Stitches at the Factory
Sep
26
to Jan 31

Tea Talks & Tiny Stitches at the Factory

Join this ongoing workshop series where crochet meets connection. From beginner foundations to festive makes like pumpkins, ghosts, ornaments, and cozy ear warmers—you’ll learn step by step in a fun, beginner-friendly space.

View Event →
Fredo ARTS Art Show
Sep
28

Fredo ARTS Art Show

One Way Ticket is a solo exhibition by Fredo ARTS, a reflection of this year spent in constant motion—traveling, creating, and three years of painting in my journey as an artist.

View Event →

San Diego Made Summer Market
Aug
30
to Aug 31

San Diego Made Summer Market

This creative summer festival will feature over 120 local curated makers, showcasing the best of San Diego's creative community and offering attendees a unique shopping experience outdoors in the vibrant Liberty Station NTC Park Field.

View Event →
AplusO Popup Experience
Aug
24

AplusO Popup Experience

This is a one day only event to bring the vibes, streetwear fashion, and the community together under one roof. Step into the world of AplusO. Explore, discover and shop the streetwear brand. Connect with the culture, and be part of the story.

View Event →
The Quilters Documentary
Aug
20

The Quilters Documentary

Visions Museum of Textile Art is excited to partner with San Diego Made Factory to host The Quilters, an award-winning short documentary featuring men in a Missouri maximum-security prison who design and sew beautiful, personalized quilts for foster children. We invite you to join us for this free event to learn about the power of quilting for connection, restorative justice, and well-being.

View Event →
Sun Dance Day Fest
Jun
29

Sun Dance Day Fest

Sun Dance Day Fest

Sun., June 29, 2025, 12:30 PM-9 PM

Join Movewise Wellness for a scheduled day of dance, music and art at the San Diego Made Factory. With a friends and family showcase, lineage showcase and social dancing, it’s a midsummer celebration of movement, rhythm, and soul in San Diego. Tickets are available for purchase online.

View Event →
Creative Catalyst Workshop hosted by the Fleet Science Center
Jun
28

Creative Catalyst Workshop hosted by the Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is proud to present the Creative Catalyst Workshop Series, funded and supported by the Prebys Foundation.

With the main goal of equipping creative individuals in National City, Barrio Logan, Greater Neighborhoods of Southeastern San Diego, and San Ysidro with the tools and connections to navigate creative submissions opportunities. This is as a result of our community listening with selection committee members during our pilot of Art for Planetary Health initiative.

View Event →
Speaking Event: Reframing the Narrative
May
3
MCJ

Speaking Event: Reframing the Narrative

Join us for "Reframing the Narrative," an evening of thought-provoking conversations exploring the challenges and triumphs of the Black experience in San Diego. Through a series of TED-style talks, speakers will delve into topics such as redlining, the Black San Diego experience, and the role of film and art in preserving history and shaping the future.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

View Event →
Root & Rise
Apr
27

Root & Rise

A workshop designed for small business owners in San Diego. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, discover cross-collaboration opportunities, and learn practical strategies to elevate their businesses in 2025. The event includes cocktails (and non-alc options!) with The Beverage Botanist, a guided clay vase making workshop led by Janna Barker of isiko/The Clay Society, and a mini-panel discussion hosted by Point Blank PR.

View Event →
Open Studio Hours with Rose Sanchez
Apr
9
to Jun 25
MCJ

Open Studio Hours with Rose Sanchez

Open studio hours with Rose Sanchez are open to all and will be a combination of writing sessions and set sessions. Anyone interested in film will be able to dive into the production/creative process of making a film.

View Event →
Guild House
Apr
2

Guild House

GUILD HOUSE is a platform and a movement to cultivate space and opportunity for creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday people to step deeper into our collective power to innovate, enrich, and inspire.

Who Should Attend

GUILD HOUSE is designed exclusively for dreamers, doers, and disruptors.

What To Expect

GUILD HOUSE brings together San Diego's best and brightest for an evening of storytelling, code sharing, idea swapping, and human connection.

Features

Cocktails and Mocktails by Compagnia Creativa

Vinyl Set by RIVA

Small Bites by Elevation Eating

RSVP Today! Space is limited.

View Event →
Pace & Paint Final Exhibition by Mensah Bey
Mar
22

Pace & Paint Final Exhibition by Mensah Bey

Join us for the culminating exhibition of Mensah Bey’s residency at the San Diego Made Factory, marking the conclusion of the My Creative Journey program. This immersive exhibition showcases collaborative paintings created with the community, celebrating the intersection of wellness, movement, and creativity.

View Event →

More Information

San Diego Made is proud to open up our Factory in Logan Heights near downtown San Diego to host creative, inspiring events for the public like those listed above! We welcome those who’d like to put on creative workshops, networking events, fundraisers, socials, and more to inquire about renting our space. Events at the San Diego Made Factory are special. Maybe you’ll learn a tangible skill that many of our makers have mastered and built businesses off of, or attend a networking social with other talented minds…our creative environment is the perfect space to experience something unique.

Interested in hosting a private event or workshop in our space? We can make whatever you’re looking for happen, just contact our events team at events@sandiegomade.org or schedule a tour today.