| November 1 – January 2 |
| Animals: Machines in Motion Location: Downtown San Diego Shrimp that can break through glass? Spider webs stronger than steel? See why every living thing is a machine built to survive, move, and discover, and explore how these marvels of natural engineering inspire us |
| November 1 – ongoing |
| Viejas Outlet Center Ice Rink Location: East CountyLace up your skates and take in the holiday splendor as you relive a cherished piece of your childhood or take your very first spin at the Viejas Ice Rink! |
| November 2 – 27 |
| Art-Full Thanks Art Exhibition Location: San Diego Watercolor Society The San Diego Watercolor Society presents “Art-Full Thanks”, a watermedia art exhibition juried by award-winning artist, Carol Thomason. The exhibit runs from November 2-27 at the SDWS Art Gallery in The ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station. |
| November 3 – 6 |
| Art San Diego Contemporary Art Show Location: Downtown San DiegoArt San Diego features over 500 leading contemporary artists, museum exhibitions, art labs, events, and talks focused on collecting. |
| November 3 – 12 |
| San Diego Asian Film Festival Location: Mission Valley and Old TownExperience the West Coast’s largest Asian film festival and enjoy 140+ films from 15 countries with celebrity sightings and exciting panels. |
| November 4 – 13 |
| San Diego Beer Week Location: North County CoastalSan Diego Beer Week is a ten-day celebration inspiring people to drink local beer and promoting San Diego’s brewing culture with events across the county. |
| November 4 |
| San Diego Brewers Guild Fest: VIP Brewer Take Over Location: Downtown San DiegoRub elbows with some of San Diego’s award-winning brewers and see why San Diego beer is taking over palates everywhere. |
| November 5 – December 26 |
| Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Location: Downtown San DiegoDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. |
| November 5 |
| San Diego Brewers Guild Festival Location: Downtown San DiegoThe San Diego Brewers Guild Festival will feature an extraordinary food line up with specialty beer pairings, music and more craft beer related activities. |
| November 5 |
| Escondido Tamale Festival Location: North County InlandThe Escondido Tamale Festival is a celebration of Tamales and all the great Latin foods that have become iconic staples of California’s culture. |
| November 6 |
| Bruery Beer Pairing Dinner Location: La Jolla Celebrate San Diego Beer Week with a beer pairing dinner unlike any other. On Sunday, November 6, the culinary team at George’s California Modern will be teaming up with The Bruery for an unforgettable night of inventive food and creative brews. |
| November 6 |
| Fall Family Fundraiser Location: North County InlandThe event will feature a Petting Zoo andAnimal Education,Live Music, SDCDM’s Mobile Children’s Museum, Carnival Games, a Bubble Party, Garden Exploration, Food Trucks, a Beer and Wine Bar for Adults, an Opportunity Drawing, and much more |
| November 6 |
| Celebration Run San Diego Half Marathon & 5k Location: Mission Bay & Beaches Maybe it’s a new job, good health or family and friends. Celebration Run is a premier Half Marathon & 10K that empowers each participant on his or her journey. |
| November 6 |
| 2016 Carlsbad Fall Village Faire Location: North County CoastalTake in the beauty of the seaside city while browsing through unique booths, indulging in eats and enjoying family entertainment at the Carlsbad Village Faire. |
| November 11 |
| San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade Location: Downtown San DiegoSee over 4,000 Veterans, Active Military, Bands, Floats and Civic Groups celebrate Veterans Day with the San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade. |
| November 12 |
| Ride the Point Memorial Charity Bicycle Ride Location: Point Loma PeninsulaRide the Point encompasses the most picturesque natural coastline in Southern California on exclusive routes along San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. |
| November 13 |
| Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Miler & Veterans Day 5k Location: Coronado, South BayRun, Walk, Skate, Roll, ElliptiGO during the Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Miler & Veterans Day 5K with the waves of the Pacific Ocean on your right. |
| November 14 – 20 |
| San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Location: Downtown San DiegoThe San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival is an international showcase of the world’s premier wines and spirits, culinary personalities, and gourmet foods. |
| November 20 |
| 70th Annual Mother Goose Parade Location: East County |
The Mother Goose Parade is San Diego’s East County’s annual holiday kick-off celebration featuring whimsical floats, clowns, bands and equestrians.
| November 23 – 27 |
| San Diego Jazz Fest Location: Mission Valley and Old Town |
The 37th San Diego Jazz Fest over Thanksgiving will present a variety of traditional jazz music, from ragtime to swing to rockabilly at the Town & Country Resort and Hotel in Hotel Circle.
| November 24 | ||||
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Father Joe’s Villages Annual Thanksgiving 5k |
| November 24 |
| O’side Turkey Trot Location: North County Coastal |
The Pacific Marine Credit Union O’side Turkey Trot has become a North County tradition that gives participants a chance to “move their feet before they eat” on a holiday noted for food.
| November 24 |
| Waddle and Trot 5k and Kid’s Fun Run Location: East County |
Join in the annual Waddle & Trot 5K and Fun Run on Thanksgiving Day. Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to explore Santee Lakes by foot!
| November 24 |
| San Diego Run for the Hungry 5k and 10k Location: Gaslamp Quarter, DowntownRun for the Hungry is a 5K/10K run/walk through downtown San Diego on Thanksgiving morning benefiting the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. |
| November 24 |
| Coronado 5K Turkey Trot Location: CoronadoJoin the Coronado Unit of the Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary for our 5k Turkey Trot benefit the Rady Pediatric Genomic and Systems Medicine Institute. |
| November 24 |
| San Diego South Bay Turkey Trot & Food Drive Location: South Bay |
Put your turkey in the oven, pack up the family and come and run or walk San Diego South Bay Turkey Trot & Food Drive that has 3 distances to choose from.
| November 26 |
| Julian Country Christmas and Tree Lighting Location: East County |
Feel a nip in the air and maybe catch a glimpse of snow capped mountains as Julian celebrates the season with the lighting of the town’s living Christmas tree.