San Diego events and fun things to do in San Diego in November. Enjoy these fun fall events and things to do in San Diego, the best vacation spot for locals and tourists in Southern California. Don't miss out on these great fall activities, and special things to do for Thanksgiving in San Diego CA.
Last updated May 12 2012 - San Diego Events November 2012.
Are you looking for some fun San Diego events this November 2012? A family activity in San Diego, California? Fun date ideas in San Diego? Outdoor activities? Kids activities? Things to do for Thanksgiving? Check out these upcoming things to do in San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, and Coronado Cal.
La Jolla Attractions - One of the best San Diego tourism activities is to walk the beautiful La Jolla coast. Bring your camera and take photos of the Children's Pool, La Jolla Seals, La Jolla Cove, Scripps Park, and the La Jolla Sea Caves. One of the best free San Diego outdoor activities. La Jolla Coast Walk
Explore Tidepools - Monday November 12 - Friday November 16 2012 at various times at low minus tides. Fall and winter is the best time to explore the San Diego tide pools. It's free and a great weekend kids activity. Here is a list of best times to visit and more information about the San Diego Tide Pools.
Light the Night Walk - Friday November 2 2012 at 6:00 PM at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 2-mile walk and celebration to help the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society raise money and awareness for these cancers. Light the Night Walk
Christmas on the Farm Arts and Crafts Fair - Saturday and Sunday Nov. 3 - 4 2012 from 9 – 4:30 (3:30 Sunday) at Bates Nut Farm. Over 100 artisans, handmade crafts and fine art . Facepainting, farm zoo for the kids. Lion’s Club Pancake breakfast from 7 – 10 AM for $6 adults, $5 kids. All ages make this on the fun family holiday San Diego events in November. Arts and Crafts Fair – Christmas on the Farm
Gaslamp Quarter Fall Back Festival - Sunday, November 4th 2012. Free activities and entertainment for kids at one of the popular San Diego events for children. Crafts, activities, gold panning, and much more at the Children’s historic street faire. Gas Lamp Quarter Fall Back Festival
Carlsbad Village Faire 2012 - Sunday November 4 2012 from 8 AM - 4 PM in Carlsbad, CA. This great North County San Diego event features over 850 unique vendors, making it the largest street festival of its kind in the county. Art fair, arts and crafts, antiques, unique clothing, restaurants, food and more. On Carlsbad Village Drive west of Interstate 5 to the ocean. Don't miss this festival, another of the best San Diego events.
Farmers Market - most weekends and weekdays throughout San Diego county. Enjoy fresh local produce, flowers and yummy food at a San Diego farmers market. There are many to choose from throughout the county. San Diego County Farmers Markets
Race for the Cure 5K Run/Walk - Sunday November 4 2012 in Balboa Park, the heart of SD. Join this Susan G. Komen 5K run/walk to raise awareness and help cure breast cancer. For more information Race for the Cure
Urban Trees Exhibit – For a fun free San Diego activity, enjoy a stroll in downtown San Diego near the harbor and enjoy the free art show - 30 trees in the Urban Trees sculpture exhibit. Walk along the harbor and see the historic ships in the port of San Diego, such as USS Midway and the Maritime Museum. Walk to Seaport Village and visit the unique stores. For a fun kid activity, reward them with an ice cream cone and a ride on the merry-go-round. Urban Trees Sculpture.
Jeep Wine Tour - Enjoy a fun and romantic wine tour of Temecula Valley wine country in a jeep. You guide will take you to 3-4 different wineries, provide a gourmet lunch or yummy appetizers, and show you off-road sites and panoramic views of scenic Temecula Valley. Tours run daily from either 10 AM – 2:30 PM or 2:30 – 6:30 PM. Call (877) 891-8687 for reservations.
Maritime Museum San Diego - Visit San Diego Bay and explore the Maritime Museum and sail on an historic ship. SD maritime Museum
Guided Nature Walk - Every Saturday from 10 - 11 AM at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Avenue. Also, join your nature guides on the 2nd Saturday of every month, at 9 am for a two hour tour, exploring the flora, fauna and history of San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. Free Nature Hikes in San Diego.
Silver Strand Half Marathon and 5K - Sunday November 11 2012 Runners and skaters welcome to run along the Strand from Coronado to Imperial Beach. Tag teams welcome. Starts in Coronado at Orange Avenue and Glorietta Blvd and finishes at the Imperial Beach Pier. Alternatively, the 5K Run/Walk starts and finishes at the Imperial Beach Plaza at 7:00 AM. Register now. Silver Strand Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk
Thanksgiving Turkey Splash & Dash Swim - Saturday November 17 2012 at 9:00 AM. Join the La Jolla Cove Swim Club in this non-competitive swim at La Jolla Cove.Thanksgiving Swim.
Guided Tidepooling Adventure - Dates and location TBD. Birch Aquarium at Scripps offers guided visits to La Jolla tide pools to learn how these amazing habitats and their inhabitants truly survive "between a rock and a hard place." Trained naturalists will show you how to tread lightly around these fragile habitats and help you discover the great world of tide pools here in San Diego. $12 per person (ages 2+) & only $10 if you are a member of Birch Aquarium. RSVP Required: Call 858-534-7336
San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival - November 14 - 18, 2012 at San Diego Embarcadero Park North and other locations. Don't miss the 2009 San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival featuring 170 world-class wineries and spirit producers, 70 of San Diego’s fine dining restaurants, gourmet foods, cooking classes, wine tasting classes, yummy food samples and more. Tickets on sale now. This San Diego event is for adults ages 21 and up only. San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival
Weekend Beach Walks - Nov. 24 - 25 2012 - from 12:30 – 2:30 PM will be a nice time to walk some of the local beaches at low tide. Best San Diego Beaches for Walking
Encinitas Fall Festival - Sunday November 18 2012 in Encinitas, Cali. South Coast Highway 101, from D to J street, from 9 AM - 4 PM. 400+ arts and crafts vendors, food, music, family amusement & entertainment. One of the fun north county San Diego events (formerly called the Poinsettia Festival). Encinitas Street Fair Park in nearby Moonlight Beach parking lot(Directions: take Encinitas Blvd. west from Interstate 5, cross over 101 and park in the lot between B and C street). Or take the Coaster Train.
SEA Days – Harvest of Kelp – Kelp Kornucopia - Saturday November 17 2012 11:00am-3:00pm Free with admission to Scripps Birch Aquarium. Discover Science, Exploration & Adventure for the whole family as with Birch Aquarium’s new program – SEA Days! Learn how people and ocean animals depend on kelp, tha amazing seaweed of our oceans (and in our local La Jolla Bay). Birch Aquarium.
Ice Skating by the Sea - tentative dates November 21 2012 through Jan. 1 2013 at The Del, Hotel del Coronado. Enjoy outdoor ice skating at Coronado beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Daily sessions from 2-5, 6-9 and weekend and holidays/school break from 11-1. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for kids for three-hour sessions, and $15 adults and only $10 child ticket for two-hour matinee. per person. Hot chocolate and holiday drinks make this a festive San Diego holiday activity. For more information and schedule see Hotel del Skating by the Sea.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - dates TBD at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego Balboa Park. One of the classic San Diego events for the holidays. Shows at 11 AM, 2 PM and 5 PM. Kids under 3 allowed at 11 AM shows only. Buy Grinch Tickets
Santa’s Coming Arts and Crafts Fair - Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nov. 23 - 25 2012 from 9-4:30 (3:30 on Sunday) at Bates Nut Farm. Over 100 artists, handmade crafts and fine art. Facepainting, farm zoo for the kids. Lion’s Club Pancake breakfast from 7 – 10 AM for $6 adults, $5 kids. Great San Diego kids activity. Santa will be there at 1:00 pm on Friday and Saturday Nov 25-26. Arts and Crafts Fair – Santa’s Coming
O’Side Turkey Trot - November 22 2012 Thanksgiving Day 7 AM at the Oceanside Pier. Wear your thanksgiving costume for this turkey trot 5K run/walk or kids 1 mile fun run. Both open and locals only events. Event route includes Oceanside Civic Center, Oceanside Harbor and Oceanside Pier in Oceanside Cal. Free. The 5K and 5 Mile run/walks start at the Oceanside Civic Center, 330 North Coast Hwy. (Corner of Mission and Coast Hwy.) All races finish on The Strand at adjacent the Oceanside Pier. Register now. Oceanside Turkey Trot Festival
Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk - November 22 2012 Thanksgiving Day 8 AM at Balboa Park. This annual event benefits St. Vincent de Paul Village, the largest homeless charity in San Diego. A 5K race starts and finishes in Balboa Park. Wheelchairs, pets and baby strollers welcome for some true San Diego family fun. Sign up now and start getting your pledges! Corporate groups and teams welcome. Join in the fun and take home a fresh baked pie on Thanksgiving while benefiting the city's homeless. Pies must be ordered in advance by November 19. Father Joe’s Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk in Balboa Park
San Diego Thanksgiving Dixieland Jazz Festival - November 21 - 25, 2012 at the Town and Country Resort Hotel. Join in the fun with at San Diego’s 32nd annual Jazz festival. Reserve your Thanksgiving day buffet. For more information and schedule see Dixieland Jazz Festival.
2012 Del Mar Holiday of Lights - Night time event from Thanksgiving night Nov. 24 – January 1, 2013 at the Del Mar fairgrounds in SoCal. Every night 5:30 – 10:00 except closed Mondays Nov 26, Dec 3 and Dec. 10) (10:30 pm on Fri. and Sat.) This fun family event is the largest animated drive-through light show on the West Coast. 400 lively displays. $14.00 - $19.00 per car. Hayrides $10 (buy tickets in advance) No motorcycles or two-wheel vehicles allowed. Driving directions: Exit Interstate 5 at Via de la Valle and enter the fairgrounds on Jimmy Durante Blvd. (Buy discount tickets for $12.00 at San Diego County Albertsons|Sav-on stores starting in mid-November) One of the local favorite San Diego events in November for that Thanksgiving weekend. Holiday of Lights
Julian Christmas Tree Lighting - Sat. after Thanksgiving (November 24 2012) at Julian’s Pioneer Park. A great family tradition. Take your family to the old town of Julian for the festivities to open the Christmas season. Starts at 4 PM, and the tree lighting at 6 PM. Christmas carols, Santa. Free admission for this Christmas event. Julian Living Christmas Tree
Holiday Festival…A Family Celebration - tentative Wednesday November 28 2012 from 4pm - 7pm at Hotel del Coronado. Enjoy outdoor ice skating at Coronado beach, and a visit with St. St. Nick and his elves at Santa’s Village at The Del. Sip hot cocoa, libations, and enjoy the festive entertainment and fireworks. The resort’s 100,000 twinkling white lights will provide a magical backdrop for the evening’s festivities. For more information and schedule see Hotel del Holiday Festival.
Featuring events in San Diego and the beach towns of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Leucadia, Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar, La Jolla, Coronado, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach and Imperial Beach California.
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