Things To Do in November 2023 Around San Diego

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“We should just be thankful for being together. I think that’s what they mean by Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown.”
– Marcie, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Oktoberfest in La Mesa
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Nov 1, 2023, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

This cherished tradition attracts thousands of attendees each year, and we invite you to be part of this unforgettable cultural celebration! The celebration will include live music,… Learn more

Fleet Week San Diego 2023
Broadway Pier
Nov 3 – Nov 12, 2023

San Diego is home to the largest U.S. military concentration in the country. Join us at these inspiring events designed to honor and celebrate our military’s incalculable contributions… Learn more

2023 San Diego Beer Week
Mission Bay and Beaches
Nov 3 – Nov 12, 2023

A 10-day celebration, promoting more than 150 independent craft breweries in San Diego County. San Diego Beer Week is brought to you by the San Diego Brewers Guild, with… Learn more

Día de los Muertos
La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa
Nov 3 – Nov 5, 2023

Back by popular demand, SeaWorld Spooktacular will also include the celebration of the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos from November 3 to November 5. Large, beautifully dressed Catrina statues will welcome guests as they discover ofrendas (offerings) of mementos… Learn more

Fall Back Festival
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House
Nov 5, 2023

It’s a FREE Sunday fun-day for the entire family at the Fall Back Festival! This FREE children’s historical street faire is in the heart of downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, with the lively festivities taking place on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in front of the Davis-Horton House on 4th and… Learn more

A Susan G. Komen Event
Balboa Park
Nov 5, 2023, 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Join us and feel the presence of our ONE community every step of the way.

We will walk for the people who can’t: For those too weakened by treatment to join. Learn more

Carlsbad Fall Village Faire
Carlsbad Village
Nov 5, 2023, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Beautiful and balmy days in the coastal city of Carlsbad beckon you to the largest one-day street faire anywhere! Learn more

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
Embarcadero Marina Park North
Nov 6 – Nov 12, 2023

Welcome to the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, where sailboats and sandy beaches serve as the backdrop to one of the country’s most talked about weeks in food. Featuring… Learn more

Coronado Island Film Festival
820 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Nov 8 – Nov 12, 2023

We showcase films of every genre selected by an esteemed jury of industry pros, made with passion and persistence by filmmakers at every level of the craft, from gifted students to talented… Learn more

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Old Globe
Nov 8 – Dec 31, 2023, 12:00 PM

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for… Learn more

Veterans Day Celebration
USS Midway Museum
Nov 11, 2023

Join us for a fun-filled line-up of celebrations honoring our service men and women for Veterans Day! Learn more

Star of India 160-year Birthday Celebration Sail
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Nov 11 – Nov 12, 2023, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Two consecutive days, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tall Ship Bay Sail Surrounds 1863 Star of India
A limited number of tickets are available for this Star of India 160-year Birthday Celebration Sail experience allowing guests an… Learn more

Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show
The Old Globe
Nov 17 – Dec 24, 2023

It’s back! San Diego has another show in its Christmas stocking with this fast, funny, and highly theatrical reimagining of one of the most beloved holiday stories ever told. Learn more

Encinitas Holiday Street Fair
Coast Highway 101 between D and J Streets
Nov 19, 2023, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In the Holiday Street Fair, continuous since 1989, children’s rides, two stages of live entertainment and food and drink refreshments provide an attractive setting for the public and a great… Learn more