Put that pumpkin spice latte down and check out this month’s fall festivities in San Diego. The time has come to celebrate Film Festivals, Beer Week, Veteran’s Day, as well as start thinking about Thanksgiving Day. We are here to make November a month to remember!
Del Mar Racetrack Bing Crosby Season

Fall for it all over again. Come to Del Mar for the ultimate Horse Racing experience. The races don’t just happen in the summer in San Diego!
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Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival

150+ films, 20+ countries, 6 venues, 1 festival
Moviegoers, the San Diego Asian Film Festival presented by Pacific Arts Movement is back and bigger than ever! Grab a seat and witness the largest showcase of Asian American and international films on the West Coast. The movie magic will take place across six venues, with UltraStar Mission Valley in Hazard Center as the home base. Forge will be opening the festival on November 6 at 7:30 PM at the La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas.
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Capital of Craft Beer Festival

You deserve a Beercation! San Diego is often thought of as the craft beer capital of the U.S. To celebrate that, each November many breweries, bars and restaurants host events. San Diego Beer Week 2025 is taking place from November 7-16. The feature event this year is the Capital of Craft Beer Festival. Several breweries and chefs from around the county gather together to commemorate the craft beer movement. Each admission includes unlimited samples.
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

This weeklong international showcase of the world’s premier wines and spirits, culinary personalities and gourmet foods is one you don’t want to miss. The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival activities range from wine and cooking classes to celebrity chef dinners to tasting events.
Coronado Island Film Festival

Join the 10th Annual 2025 Coronado Island Film Festival on scenic Coronado Island for five days of film premieres, panels, workshops, and parties celebrating the art of cinema. From emerging storytellers to industry legends, get inspired by cinema’s past and future in a walkable destination nestled by the sea!
A Veteran’s Day Celebration For All

Honor our heroes this November in San Diego! Join a variety of meaningful Veterans Day Events and parades, including ceremonies at the USS Midway Museum, the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial, and the San Diego Veterans Day Parade. Join as the city salutes more than 230,000 local veterans and active-duty service members.
Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner Cruise

A Thanksgiving Day feast will taste even better aboard a cruise ship. City Cruises invites you and your family to sail along the San Diego Bay as you enjoy all the trimmings of a traditional holiday buffet.