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Nov7Sat

Annual NovemberFest

Sat, Nov 7  ·  12:00 PM
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, Vista

A food and drink festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista. Details and tickets through Sdmiramarlions.org.

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Nov7Sat

North Park Community Fair

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
NORTH PARK VEGAN FOOD POPUP @ North Park Mini Park (2nd Saturdays 12-4pm), San Diego

A community street fair at NORTH PARK VEGAN FOOD POPUP @ North Park Mini Park (2nd Saturdays 12-4pm) in San Diego. Details and tickets through Outgoing.world.

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Nov7Sat

NovemberFest

Sat, Nov 7  ·  12:00 PM
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, Vista

A craft beer and wine festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Nov7Sat

Ramona Art, Wine and Music Festival

Sat, Nov 7  ·  11:00 AM
Ramona Outdoor Community Center, Ramona

An art and wine festival at Ramona Outdoor Community Center in Ramona. Details and tickets through Bandsintown.com.

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Nov7Sat

Red, White, and Blue Salute

Sat, Nov 7  ·  8:30 AM
SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

A veterans day celebration at SeaWorld San Diego in San Diego. Details and tickets through Warriorfoundation.org.

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Nov7Sat

San Diego Beer Week

Nov 6 to 15
Various breweries and restaurants, San Diego

Ten days of beer events at breweries and restaurants across San Diego County.

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Nov7Sat

San Diego Fleet Week

Nov 4 to 15
San Diego Bay and Waterfront, San Diego

Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard events around San Diego Bay through mid-November.

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Nov7Sat

San Diego Food + Wine Festival

Nov 1 to 8
Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego

A culinary and wine festival at Embarcadero Marina Park North in San Diego. Details and tickets through Fabulouscalifornia.com.

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Nov7Sat

San Diego Food + Wine Festival

Nov 6 to 8  ·  9:30 AM
Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego

A culinary festival at Embarcadero Marina Park North in San Diego. Details and tickets through Stubhub.com.

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Nov7Sat

Victory At Sea Day

Sat, Nov 7  ·  12:00 PM
Ballast Point Brewing, San Diego

A craft beer festival at Ballast Point Brewing in San Diego. Details and tickets through Eventbrite.com.

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Nov9Mon

Haven Happy Hour

Mon, Nov 9  ·  4:00 PM
Fox Point Farms, Encinitas

A farm-to-table dining at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov14Sat

Del Mar Uncorked Derby Days

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Check the track for post times
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

A day of racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, listed as part of the track's Uncorked series.

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Nov20Fri

Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM on select dates
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

A mile-long illuminated trail with more than 20 new light installations, plus live music, seasonal food and holiday cocktails. Open select dates, mostly Thursday to Su...

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Nov27Fri

Sol Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 27 to 29
4S Ranch Community Park and San Marcos Field, San Diego

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U19 teams, hosted by Surf San Diego North at 4S Ranch Community Park and San Marcos Field. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with t...

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Nov27Fri

Surf College Cup Youth Soccer Showcase (U15 to U19)

Nov 27 to 29
Surf Sports Park (boys) and SoCal Sports Complex, Oceanside (girls), Del Mar

Showcase for older club teams (U15 to U19) with college coaches scouting. Every team plays three pool games, one on each day, and there is no championship match. Girls...

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Jan 20279Sat

Carlsbad Premier Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Carlsbad fields, Carlsbad

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by City SC Carlsbad at Carlsbad fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedules a...

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Jan 20279Sat

Sol Winter Classic Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
San Diego fields, San Diego

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U15 teams, hosted by Surf San Diego North at San Diego fields. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for game schedu...

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Year-round favorites

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∞Any week

Gaslamp Artisan Market

Every Saturday and Sunday
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Local eateries, boutique shopping and waterfront dining.

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∞Any week

San Diego Farmers Markets

Every week
Various locations, San Diego

Fresh produce, flowers and goods at markets across San Diego County.

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