Fallbrook Dia de los Muertos Celebration of Life Nov 1 – 2
Region: North County Inland
The Fallbrook Dia de los Muertos Celebration of Life will have Altar Exhibits by Families and a Cemetery tour featuring 5 historical personalities buried at the Masonic Cemetery.
Bazaar Del Mundo Nov 1 – 2
Region: Mission Valley and Old Town
Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town will pay homage to the dead with a Día de los Muertos event featuring elaborately decorated altars, sugar-skull decorating and face painting.
Day of the Dead Festival at Market Creek Nov 1
Region: South Bay
The Annual Day of the Dead Festival will feature over 150 Classic Lowrider cars, personal Day of the Dead altars, live Entertainment, traditional foods and vendors displaying handmade art.
2014 Carlsbad Fall Village Faire Nov 2, 8 am to 4 pm
Region: North County Coastal
The annual Carlsbad Village Street Faire’s 900 vendors sell everything from clothes, accessories, plants and household products to art, antiques and home decor.
Family Drop-In Day: Exploring Pop Art Nov 2
Region: Downtown
Family Drop-In Days at the San Diego Museum of Art are family-friendly museum tours and activities that focus on a new theme every month. This month’s theme is Pop Art.
Teen Art Café: Gauguin to Warhol Nov 5
Region: Downtown
This Teen Art Cafe at the San Diego Museum of Art is a teens-only tour and workshop that focuses on the works on display in the exhibition Gauguin to Warhol: 20th Century Icons from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.
Art San Diego 2014 Nov 6 – 9
Region: Downtown
With Art San Diego as the centerpiece, visitors can also enjoy a diverse section of our citywide arts and cultural events that will include museum exhibitions, gallery openings, installations, public art, music, theatre and dance performances, and special dining, transportation and hotel opportunities for residents as well as international cultural visitors.
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Nov 6
Region: Downtown
Opening La Jolla Music Society’s 46th season Celebrity Orchestra Series, internationally renowned Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. 750 B Street, San Diego, CA 92101 | 858.459.3728
San Diego Asian Film Festival Nov 6 – 15
Region: Mission Valley and Old Town, Downtown
The San Diego Asian Film Festival is one of the largest exhibitions of Asian international and Asian American cinema in North America.
San Diego Beer Week 2014 Nov 7 – 16
Region: North County Coastal
San Diego Beer Week is a ten-day celebration inspiring people to drink local, craft beer and promoting San Diego’s thriving brewing culture with multiple events happening across the county. 7700 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 | 858.450.9277
Del Mar Bing Crosby Season Nov 7 – 30
Region: North County Coastal
Old Hollywood style meets classic Southern California cool this November at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club with four weeks of elite Thoroughbred racing, fresh events and musical performances to keep the good times rolling.
The Battle of San Pasqual December 1846 Nov 8
Region: North County Inland
What really happened at the Battle of San Pasqual in 1846? The Center announces a lecture by Richard L. Carrico, “The Battle of San Pasqual December 1846: Looking for Facts through the Historical Haze of Gun Smoke.”
Ride the Point Memorial Charity Bicycle Ride Nov 8
Region: Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island
Ride the Point encompasses the most picturesque natural coastline in Southern California on exclusive routes along San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Cardiff State Beach Cleanup Nov 8
Region: North County Coastal
San Diego Coastkeeper hosts a beach and street cleanup at Cardiff State Beach. Cardiff State Beach is a great place to bring your dog as well as just soak up the sun, and after winning the dubious award of “dirtiest beach” last year, it could use a little extra love. Meet in the Cardiff Seaside parking lot (south lot).
CicloSDias Hillcrest and Bankers Hill Nov 9
Region: Downtown, Hillcrest
Please join us for San Diego’s third free open streets celebration. This event is open to anyone who wants to bike, walk, stroll or skate, as long as they’re using a non-motorized vehicle. Families and pets (on leashes) are welcome.
Fall Back: The Children’s Historical Street Faire Nov 9
Region: Downtown
Perfect event for children and families! Kids will experience a cross-section of what life was like before the age of television, computers and cell phones. 410 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 | 619.233.4692
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Nov 15 – Dec. 27
Region: Downtown
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss’ book. Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Who ville, right down to the last can of Who-hash. 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA 92101 | 619.234.5623
Silver Strand Distance Classic Half Marathon, 10 Miler & 5K Nov 16
Region: Coronado, South Bay
Run, walk or skate along the Silver Strand from Coronado to Imperial Beach at the Annual Silver Strand Distance Classic Half Marathon, 10 Miler & 5K.
Open Doors La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Nov 16, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Region: La Jolla
This open house-style event provides guests the opportunity to learn La Jolla’s story by exploring buildings the public may not typically have a chance to see.
2014 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Nov 16 – 23
Region: Downtown
The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival returns November 16-23, 2014, and this year is bigger and better than ever. Celebrate 11 years in the making with new events, the best wines in the world and some of today’s biggest celebrity chefs and culinary personalities. Join over 200 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors, 70 of San Diego’s best restaurants, and 10,000 wine and food aficionados from across the nation for the biggest wine and food celebration on the West Coast. Don’t miss the action-packed week of festivities sure to please your inner foodie and wine lover!
Gourmet Food Truck Festival Nov 22
Region: North County Coastal
Bring your appetite on Saturday, as some of the tastiest food on wheels comes to Del Mar for the Fall Food Truck Festival. Enjoy a variety of some of the hottest eats in Southern California as 40 food trucks are expected. 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 | 858.755.1141
2014 Encinitas Fall Festival Nov 23, 9 am to 4 pm
Region: North County Coastal
Established in 1989, the Encinitas Fall Festival, previously known as the Poinsettia Festival, is a holiday street faire in the historic part of town. Coast Highway 101 between D and J Streets, Encinitas, CA 92024 | 760.943.1950
2014 Mother Goose Parade Nov 23, 9 am to 3 pm
Region: East County
East County’s annual holiday kick-off celebration features whimsical floats, clowns, bands and equestrians.
San Diego Jazz Fest Nov 26-30
Region: Mission Valley and Old Town
The 35th San Diego Jazz Fest over Thanksgiving will present a variety of traditional jazz music, from ragtime to swing to dixieland at the Town & Country Resort and Hotel in Hotel Circle. Jazz bands and musicians from across the U.S. will perform.
Thanksgiving Del Mar Family Mile Fun Run Nov 27
Region: North County Coastal
Kick-off Thanksgiving day with a one mile Fun Run on the famous Del Mar racetrack. Participants receive racetrack admission and parking, a fun run t-shirt, and proceeds benefit Helen Woodward Animal Center.