There’s quite a variety of fun events in North County and San Diego County in November.
Carlsbad Village Faire
November 1
Location: Carlsbad Village
More than 100,000 people will take in the beauty of our seaside city while browsing through unique booths, indulging in delectable eats and enjoying family entertainment when the largest one-day street faire in the nation returns next month.
The Carlsbad Village Faire will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 1, 2015. Now in its 41st year, the free event has grown to be so popular that it not only continually attracts people from all over Southern California, but also from other states. Some visitors even plan their vacations around the bi-annual event.
Just like at past faires, over 900 vendors will sell everything fathomable, including clothes, accessories, plants, household products, art, antiques and home decor. The international food court will once again feature more than 50 booths serving everything from Thai to Hawaiian cuisine. The children’s area will entertain youngsters with games, a super slide, a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, face painting and arts and crafts.
The Rotary Club of Carlsbad’s beer and wine garden will entertain fairgoers with a large screen TV and live bands. The Kiwanis Club of Carlsbad will continue its more than 25-year tradition of hosting a pancake breakfast at the Carlsbad railroad depot. The meal, which includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice, will be served between 7 a.m. and noon.
Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street, and all of the cross streets in between, will be closed for the event. To make parking more convenient, complimentary shuttles will run to and from the faire. Shuttles will pick up and drop off passengers at the Poinsettia Coaster Station and the northwest corner of Sears at Westfield Plaza Camino Real.
Día de los Muertos
November 1
Location: Escondido, California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd.
This year is our 20th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival! Each year, guests are invited to create altars to remember and honor their loved ones in a special area outside of the Center’s museum. While these altars are the focus of the festival, the event will also feature live music, free face painting, sugar skull decorating, and other celebratory activities. Traditional Mexican fare will also be available for purchase. Altar space will not be available until 6:00 pm, but early arrival is strongly recommended.
North Coast Rep Chapatti
November 1 – 15
Location: Solana Beach, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Suite D
The West Coast premiere at the North Coast Repertory Theatre of a Chicago smash hit that the Chicago Tribune calls "a late-in-life romance surprise." Two lonely animal-lovers in Dublin cross paths, and an unexpected spark begins with two people re-discovering the importance of human companionship. This heartwarming second-chance comedy celebrates unforgettable characters who still believe in love. Chapatti is certain to win your heart. Directed by Tony Award-winning actress, Judith Ivey, who is best known for her work in television, film and theatre, including her 2015 role on Broadway opposite Helen Mirren in The Audience.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®
November 1
Location: San Diego, Balboa Park
5K and One Mile Walk/Run
Today, there are more races than you can count. But none have the same impact on breast cancer as the Komen San Diego Race for the Cure®. With $1 million invested here this year alone, Komen San Diego continues to be the County’s largest provider of free breast cancer treatments, services and support. The event raises significant funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.
This race is unique in the fact that 100 percent of the net proceeds are allocated to our mission. Seventy-five percent of the net income stays in our community to help fund local programs offering breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. The remaining 25 percent of the net income supports the Susan G. Komen® Grants Program.
San Diego Asian Film Festival
November 5 – 14
Location: San Diego County, multiple locations
San Diego is home to the largest Asian Film Festival on the West Coast and features more than 130 films from 15 different countries at five different venues in San Diego. Experience national and international films, get up close and personal with filmmakers and cast with Q&A and photo opportunities. Celebrities scheduled to attend include Ken Jeong (Hangover, ABC’s Dr. Ken), Randall Park (The Interview, ABC’s Fresh Off The Boat), Jamie Chung (The Hangover II, III, Once Upon a Time, Big Hero 6), and Aaron Yoo (21, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist).
San Diego Beer Week
November 6 – 15
Location: San Diego County, multiple locations
For the past five years, the San Diego Brewers Guild has welcomed craft beer fans to experience SD Beer Week. The SDBG is by far the largest guild for a single county in the US, and third-largest overall when compared to state-wide guilds. That means SD Beer Week is one HUGE craft beer celebration, from the kick-off at Guild Fest to special releases to beer dinners.
EXPOSURE
November 7
Location: Encinitas, 425 Santa Fe Dr.
EXPOSURE is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through skateboarding. We create opportunities for women By organizing events that provide all-female Professional and Amateur skateboarding competitions, learn-to-skate clinics and wellness education. Proceeds from our events support survivors of domestic violence.
EXPOSURE: A Women’s Benefit Event features:
- Women’s PRO/AM competitions
- Vert Comp on Tony Hawk Industries Vert Ramp
- Bowl contest by XS Helmets and Active Ride Shop
- Street Competition on The Encinitas Skate Plaza
- Free Learn-to-Skate Clinics by Camp Tanuga
- Free Sambazon Yoga Clinics
- Food and Shopping at Vendor Village
- Autograph Signings
- Tech Deck Hunt
The Wedge Escondido
November 7
1:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Escondido, 235 East Grand Ave.
Think of The Wedge Escondido – Artisanal Cheese, Wine & Craft Beer Festival! as a "Taste of Grand Avenue" with a cheese flair!
Come try cheeses paired with fine wines and craft beer, all the while, getting to know your neighbors and supporting beautiful Historic Downtown Escondido.
Tasting stops consist of 21 of our local downtown businesses hosting fine cheeses and a diverse selection of local and regional craft beers and boutique wines, along with eight Grand Ave restaurants offering cheese-forward samples of their delicious creations, plus great craft brews or wines.
Your passport includes all the cheese and restaurant nibbles, and your choice of up to 15 beer and/or wine samplings. Check out the growing list of restaurants, cheeses, breweries and wineries as well as last year’s participants. In between tastings, join us for live music from the award winning band, Santana Brothers!
Movie in the Park
November 7
4:30 – 9:00 pm
Location: Carlsbad, Pine Avenue Community Park
Epic Teen Nights
The City of Carlsbad is hosting Epic Teen Nights: Movie in the Park on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4:30 to 9 p.m., at Pine Avenue Community Park. Bring a chair or a blanket for a free viewing of the movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 on the giant inflatable screen. Movie will begin at dusk. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event. Movie is rated PG-13. This a free event and no registration is required.
Need more Hunger Games? On Wednesday, Nov. 18, the city will host a special VIP advance screening of the new movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2, before the film is released to the general public. Tickets are available now for $20 through Nov. 17 while supplies last. The movie will be shown at Regal Carlsbad 12 at the Westfield Carlsbad mall. Teens can check in at 5 p.m. and movie will begin at 6 p.m. Chaperones will be on hand to supervise and teens will be not allowed to leave the designated theater. After the movie is over, participants can be picked up outside the theater. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Middle or high school ID is required. Movie is rated PG-13. Register here.
Oceanside Music Festival
November 8
Location: Oceanside, Coast Hwy 101 and Pier View Way
The 14th annual Oceanside Music Festival, titled Colors of Music, offers concerts this year with a variety of music genres, showcasing both student and professional musicians from throughout Southern California. The event, FREE of charge to the general public, is held 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 8, 2015, at the corner of Coast Hwy 101 and Pier View Way downtown Oceanside.
The annual Oceanside Music Festival was created to showcase performing artists from Oceanside and the surrounding communities. The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation Scholarships were established in 2008, to encourage and assist students pursuing higher levels of education or careers in performing or visual arts.
Escondido Tamale Festival
November 14
Location: Escondido, Grape Day Park
Escondido Tamale Festival – First Ever! Join the delicious fun at Escondido’s first Tamale Festival in Grape Day Park on Saturday, November 14th from 10:30am to 4:30pm.
Presented by the Escondido Downtown Business Association, the Escondido Tamale Festival is a celebration of tamales and all the great Latin foods that have become iconic staples of California’s culture. It is also a look back at the history of the Spanish and Mexican settlers who built the framework for this great state.
The event will feature local celebrity chef judges Chef Claudia Sandoval, winner of MasterChef Season 6 and Executive Chef James Montejano from San Diego’s La Valencia Hotel!
- Great Food, Live Music & Entertainment, Contests
- FREE Admission – Celebrate Traditions – Fun for the whole family!
Come to Escondido in North San Diego County for the best tamales in Southern California!
Susan G. Komen 3-Day®
November 20 – 22
Location: Del Mar, Del Mar Fairgrounds
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 3 DAYS. 60 MILES. TO END BREAST CANCER.
This isn’t just a walk. It’s the journey of a lifetime, and the biggest thing you can do to help end breast cancer forever.
Your Susan G. Komen 3-Day® journey will begin with an inspiring, emotional Opening Ceremony at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. You’ll walk through gorgeous oceanside neighborhoods and beautiful parks, and spend two fun-filled nights at our 3-Day camp, bonding with your fellow walkers. It all culminates in a celebratory Closing Ceremony in San Diego.
Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss San Diego
November 22 – December 31
Location: San Diego, San Diego History Center, 1649 El Prado #3
A joyous and exuberant celebration of the art of the world’s most popular children’s book author, artistic genius and beloved San Diegan, plus fun-filled family activities!
This colorful and fantastical exhibition immerses visitors in the world of Dr. Seuss, illuminating him as the world’s most beloved children’s author and an artist in his own right. The whimsical, fun-filled experience conveys the exuberance and creative genius in Dr. Seuss books and includes family-friendly activities inspired by underlying themes including: Literacy, the Environment, and Community.
Also featured is Theodor Geisel’s art, particularly inspired by San Diego locales, including rare early works, illustrations, and new releases.
O’side Turkey Trot
November 26
Location: Oceanside, 330 N. Coast Highway
The Pacific Marine Credit Union O’side Turkey Trot has enjoyed quite a run as it prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary on Nov. 26. The running turkey logo first debuted in 2006. Since then, the race has become a holiday tradition in North County, with 10,000 running and walking in 2014. All that has helped raise more than $210,000 for local schools and non-profit organizations over the years. Be a part of the fun this Thanksgiving!
The Pacific Marine Credit Union O’side Turkey Trot offers a variety of running options including a new 10K built on a fast course used for the 5 mile in previous years, a 5K run/walk, a combo run with both the 10K and 5K and five separate kids’ runs.