Nothing Like November

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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

horse racing in Del Mar
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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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October 30 – November 30

Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival

People in a theatre looking at a screen that says Pacific Arts Movement.
Courtesy of SDAFF

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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November 6-15

Capital of Craft Beer Festival

Advertising poster for Capital of Craft Beer Festival
Image courtesy of San Diego Brewers Guild

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.

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November 8, 2025

12PM-4PM

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

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Photo courtesy of SD Food + Wine 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.

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November 7-9, 2025

Coronado Island Film Festival

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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!

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November 5-9, 2025

A Veteran’s Day Celebration For All

Naval Medical Center personnel walking in a parade with Star of India in background
Photo Courtesy SanDiego.org

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.

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November 11, 2025

Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner Cruise

Admiral Hornblower cruise ship on San Diego bay
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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.

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Starts at $159
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November 27, 2025

4PM-6:30PM (Boarding is 30 minutes prior)

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