Carlsbad and Encinitas are hosting Street Festivals, and the San Diego Botanic Garden has brought back their Lightscape event. Lots of holiday events are scheduled, with Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos events through this weekend. This is the last weekend for the Ren Faire. There are parades and other special events around the area for Veterans Day. Last year, some venues and restaurants offered specials to both active duty and retired veterans.
Oct. 30 – Nov. 9, Fleet Week at the Broadway Pier, San Diego https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/
Nov. 8, Veterans Day Boat Parade 9:30am https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/veterans-day-boat-parade/
Nov. 11, San Diego Veterans Day Parade https://sdvetparade.org/
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Celebration on USS Midway 10am-3pm https://www.midway.org/
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Ceremony, Helen Bougher Memorial Park, San Marcos
In the spirit of Halloween:
https://www.boredpanda.com/pet-halloween-costumes/
Bill Magee:
Nov. 16, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
Oct. 31, Django’s Jazz Caravan featuring Gregory Page, Pino Noir, Gunhild Carling, Whitney Shay, Nathan & Jessie, Center for the Arts, Escondido, 6pm $40+
Nov. 8, Like a Rolling Stone, Brian Jones Rock ‘N’ Roll Revival and Custard Pie, Sunshine Brooks Theatre, Oceanside 7pm
Ron Ebel:
Nov. 14, Vista Elks 5:30pm
Nov. 9 and 23, Thai One On, Carlsbad 6-8pm
Gone Blonde:
Oct. 31, Encinitas Elks Lodge 7-10pm
Nov. 1, Bike the Coast 10am-5pm
Nov. 7, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm
Nov. 21, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
Dec. 12, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
Custard Pie:
Nov. 8, Sunshine Brooks Theater, Oceanside 6pm
Nov. 15, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 6pm
Nov. 21, Oceanside Moose Lodge 8pm
Nov. 29, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
Dec. 6, Larry’s Beach Club, Oceanside 8:30pm
Dec. 13, Encinitas Elks Lodge 5pm
Dec. 20, Aquarius Bar & Grille, San Diego 6pm
Cool Rush Band:
Nov. 8, Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
Nov. 9, Lorimar Winestock, Temecula, details to follow
Nov. 22, Ocean Hills Country Club, Oceanside 6:30pm
Nov. 23, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
Dec. 5, North Coast, Vista 8pm
Dec. 6, Galley at the Marina, Chula Vista 6pm
Dec. 12, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Dec. 28, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 5pm
Lifetime Rocker:
Nov. 6, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Nov. 13, BSSTB, The Vibe, Temecula 8pm
Nov. 14, LTR, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Nov. 16, HTBS, The Vibe, Temecula 8pm
Nov. 30, Bel Vino Winery, Temecula 12pm
Dec. 4, Live Band Karaoke, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Dec. 5, LTR, Canyon Lake Country Club Restaurant 6pm
Dec. 31, LTR, NYE Grape Drop, Temecula 8pm
Anthony Cullins:
Nov. 1, Pour House, Oceanside 8pm $10 cover
Nov. 2, The Vineyard 1924, Fallbrook 5pm
Daring Greatly / Croome Brothers / Half Shot:
Nov. 1, Half Shot, Beaumont’s, San Diego 9pm
Nov. 5, Croome Brothers, The Barn, Ramona 6:30pm
Nov. 9, Half Shot, Bel Vino Winery, Temecula 12pm
Dec. 18, DG, Music Box w/Jesse Ray Smith, San Diego 7pm
Dec. 19, Half Shot, Moonshine Flats, San Diego 10pm
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Tony Suraci:
Nov. 2, Coach House, San Juan Capistrano
Nov. 6, Belly Up, Solana Beach 7:30pm
https://www.tonysuracimusic.com/
Pretending Chrissie:
Nov. 14, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
Dec. 19, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
http://pretendingchrissie.com/
Raynaldo Martine:
Sundays, Open Mic at Coomber Winery, Oceanside 6pm
Bonsall:
Centennial Celebration:
Nov. 8, Bonsall Bridge, 5k fun run, car show, music, food, art, more, ceremony at 9am, events afterward 10am-2pm
Nov. 29, Tree lighting at River Village, horse drawn wagon rides, music, crafts, more 4-7pm
Harlow’s Lounge has live music scheduled semi-regularly, check their website for the current updates. Open Thursday-Saturday 4-10pm
Fallbrook:
Fallbrook First Fridays, last one Nov. 7, 10am-9pm
Through Nov. 4, Latino Art Show: Ecology – Black N White + One, Fallbrook Library
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Parade 10am-12pm, lunch at VFW Post 1924 after
Nov. 23, fundraiser for Foundation for Senior Care, The Killer Dueling Pianos, $65 3pm VFW Post 1924
Nov. 29, Village Artisan Fair 9am-3pm
Dec. 5, Tree Lighting Festival, Fallbrook Community Center 5-7:30pm
Dec. 6, 44th Annual Christmas Parade
Dec. 12, Holiday Wine & A Bite Art Walk
https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/
Warrior Avenues:
The donation drive for basic hygiene items for our military personnel is ongoing. More details are on the website. Other resources are available in support of active military, spouses and veterans. Items can be dropped off at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce or email courtney@warrioravenues.org to coordinate a drop off or pick up of donations.
Fallbrook Community Drum Circle:
Nov. 23, at Jackie Heyneman Park on S. Mission under the gazebo, bring your own chairs, 2-5pm, held on the 4th Sunday of each month. For more information email Daniel at eminentsun@icloud.com. See Solana Beach for another drum circle there.
Fallbrook Farmers and Artisan Market:
Saturdays 9am-1:30pm, on Main between Hawthorne and Fig, more info 760-728-5845 or info@fallbrookfarmersmarket.org
This is an informative website about Fallbrook you may want to check out: www.everythingfallbrook.org
Fallbrook Art Center:
Nov. 4-Jan. 10, International Holiday Show
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
Nov. 7, The Dirty Dozen (1967) Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson
Nov. 14, Trading Places (1983) Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis
Nov. 21, The Wizard of Oz (1939) Judy Garland
Dec. 5, The Bishop’s Wife (1947) Cary Grant, David Niven, Loretta Young
Movies 7pm, doors 6pm $8/$10
Check their website for late updates
Live Events:
Nov. 1, Jack Wright’s Superstar Neil Diamond Tribute 7pm $45/$60
Nov. 9, Texas Guitar Quartet 2pm $20/$25 tickets www.fallbrookmusicsociety.com
Nov. 15, Don Randi & Friends Live with special guests Saloon Duchamp 7pm $30/$45
Nov. 25, K-Pop Stars Live on Stage
Dec. 6, Christmas Parade Watch Party 3-8pm, $15/$20, only 57 seats available
Dec. 14, A Gin N’ Tonix Christmas 2pm
Dec. 31, NYE Celebration & Dance Party, doors 6pm, ball drop 9pm $30/$40
https://fallbrookmissiontheater.com/
Fallbrook VFW Post 1924:
Lots of special events and meals, brunch, Bike Night last Friday of the month, and more, open to the public.
Vista:
Moonlight Theater 2026 Stage Season back in the spring
Jingle Terrace Nights:
Dec. 5-21, Moonlight Theater, every Friday, Saturday, Sunday night 5:30-8:30pm, free
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum special events:
Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, Holiday Lights
Regular events ongoing
Escondido:
Center for the Arts:
Saturdays from Nov. 15: Beginner Swing Classes with Mercedes Moore 2pm
Oct. 31, Django’s Jazz Caravan by Six String Society, 3:30pm and 8pm
Nov. 1, 30th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival 4-9pm free
Nov. 9, Sound Meditation/Body Movement with Noriko Whitfield 11am $35
Nov. 13, World Ballet Co. presents Cinderella 7pm
Nov. 14, Toast – Ultimate Bread tribute experience 7pm Concert Hall
Nov. 14-15, Matilda the Musical various times $36 Center Theater
Nov. 15, An Evening w/Judy Collins & Tom Rush 7:30pm
Nov. 20, Jazz at the Ballroom: Swinging in the Holidays 7pm
Nov. 21, Journey USA – The Hits of Journey 8pm $45-$63
Nov. 30, The Nutcracker by Int’l Ballet Stars
Dec. 3, Irish Christmas in America 7:30pm
Dec. 4, The Frontmen 7:30pm
Dec. 6, The Nutcracker by Dance Academy Del Mar
Dec. 6-7, Winter Wonderland Festival 1-5pm free
Dec. 7, The Nutcracker by West Coast Dance Complex
Dec. 8, Gentri: Christmas 7:30pm Concert Hall
Dec. 10, The Nutcracker by World Ballet Company
Intimate Classics Series 3pm:
Nov. 2, 284 Strings
The Grand – Ritz Theater:
Both indoor seating and an outdoor rooftop venue
Nov. 2 and 9, Weekend at the Grand Hotel
Nov. 7-8, Generations: A Musical Tapestry of Time, Identity and Connection
Nov. 30, K-Pop Stars Live Show
Dec. 7, Holidays Around the World
https://www.thegrandescondido.org/projects-8
Welk Theatre:
Wednesdays 7pm:
Nov. 5-26, Britain’s Finest: Relive Beatlemania!
Dec. 3,10, 17, Anthony the Magic!
https://tickets.thewelksandiego.com/
https://visitescondido.com/full-calendar/
Escondido Wine and Craft Beer map: https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
Renaissance Faire:
Nov. 1-2, Felicita County Park, Escondido
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
Ramona:
The Barn, Thursday Night Line Dancing, all ages
Ramona Mainstage on Main Street, formerly the Ramona Theatre, has been refurbished and updated. The original grand opening was in 1947. Now a performing arts facility, there is live music periodically scheduled. Doors open 7pm.
San Marcos:
Bornemann Theatre:
Nov. 1, Dreaming – The Blondie Experience
Nov. 11, Globe for All – Julias Caesar, Shakespeare, free, first come first served, RSVP, doors 5pm
Nov. 14, David Spitzfaden Band
Nov. 15, LuMaya, debut solo concert, singer and dancer, 11 years old
Nov. 19, Billy Gardell, comedy
Nov. 22, Fairview Canyon – tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Joni Mitchell, more
Nov. 28, The Day the Music Didn’t Die
Nov. 29, The Tourmaliners with 80’s Jukebox
Dec. 14, Stick Men
Dec. 17, A Christmas Carol by TERI Players 7pm
https://www.campusoflife.org/live-shows/the-bornemann
There is also live music at the TERI Common Grounds Cafe 5-7pm https://www.tericommongroundscafe.com/
My Yard Live:
Live music Fridays-Sundays, Karaoke Thursdays, Trivia Night Wednesdays, Dueling Pianos first Friday of each month. Reservations required.
Carlsbad:
Carlsbad Village Faire:
Nov. 2, Carlsbad Village Drive west of I-5 to the ocean, 8am-4pm, 850 vendors, food, more
https://carlsbad.org/carlsbad-village-street-faire/
https://www.carlsbad-village.com/events
New Village Arts:
Various shows, comedy and more, Season 24 in progress
The Landings at Palomar Airport, 6-9pm unless otherwise noted:
Sundays 11am-2pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays Happy Hour 3-6pm
Wed-Sun live music (most)
Oct. 31, Halloween Costume Party, music by Sundays at Joes
Nov. 1, Circa Sonic
Nov. 15, Projekt X
Nov. 23, Sunday brunch with Just Too – Wild Rose and Geoff Shell
Friday and Saturday evenings: reservations are required for parties over 8, $30/person minimum.
Coyote Bar and Grill:
Live Music:
Saturdays 1-4:30pm and 6-10pm
Sundays 1-4:30pm and 5-9pm
Tuesdays-Friday 6-10pm
Mondays, Karaoke 6-10pm
Oct. 31, BB & Company Halloween Bash 6-10pm, DJ afterward
Nov. 7, Gone Blonde 6pm
Nov. 11, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm
Nov. 16, Bill Magee 5pm
Nov. 23, Cool Rush Band 5pm
Nov. 25, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm
Oceanside:
https://visitoceanside.org/events/
Coomber Craft Wines, tasting room, food, live music most nights
Sundays, Open Mic with Raynaldo Martine 6pm
Oct. 31, Halloween Dance Party with Dance Revolution
https://www.coomberwines.com/calendar
Oceanside Turkey Trot:
Nov. 27, Thanksgiving Day 7am, Oceanside Pier, 5K Walk/Run
https://www.sandiegorunningco.com/sdrc_events/oside-turkey-trot/
Oceanside Sunset Market every Thursday 5-9pm
This link also has information on the various artisan and gift markets in Oceanside.
Del Mar:
Del Mar Track:
Oct. 30-Nov. 30, Bing Crosby Season
Coastal Christmas:
Dec. 12-26 most days, Holiday Light Spectacular in the Paddock, Glice skating, vendors, food, igloo/firepits, 4-9pm
https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events
The Sound:
Encinitas:
Oct. 31, Safe Trick or Treat, 101 S. Coast Highway 5-8pm
Nov. 23, Holiday Street Fair 9am-5pm
Nov. 29, Shop Small Saturday, live music at different locations
https://www.encinitas101.com/event/
Botanic Garden:
Nov. 8, Winter Wellness Sound Healing
Nov. 14 – Jan. 14, Lightscape 2025 is back for its 4th year, one mile evening walk with 1 million lights, laser garden, lantern trees, more. Special ticketed event, reservations required
Solterra Winery:
Live music Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm, Sundays 4-7pm
Solana Beach:
Belly Up:
Fridays, Atomic Groove: Get Your Groove Back Happy Hour 5:30pm, $12
Full schedule
San Dieguito Drum Circle:
First Saturday of each month, San Dieguito Park, for more information contact Lisa at awarelisa@gmail.com
San Diego:
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/things-to-do
San Diego Zombie Crawl through the San Diego Gaslamp District:
Oct. 30, 31, Nov. 1
The Shell:
Nov. 15, Fit Athletic Yoga 9:30am
Nov. 15, Lea Salonga: Stage, Screen & Everything in Between
Nov. 23, John Legend: Get Lifted 20th Anniversary Tour
Dec. 12, The Holiday in Concert
Dec. 13, Home Alone movie in Concert
Dec. 19-21, Noel Noel at the Rady Shell
Dec. 20, Fit Athletic Yoga 9:30am
Snapdragon Stadium (at SDSU) opened for sports, monster jams, concerts
https://snapdragonstadium.com/
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre:
Diverse series of concerts/events
https://as.sdsu.edu/calcoast/events
The Magnolia:
The Magnolia, formerly the East County Performing Arts Center, has been fully renovated and is now open and hosting a variety of events year-round with a pretty full schedule, including concerts, movie nights, comedy, beer festivals, etc. 210 E. Main, El Cajon
https://www.magnoliasandiego.com/venue-info
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay:
Concerts through Nov. 11 including Kenny G, Little River Band and more
https://www.humphreysconcerts.com/
Humphrey’s Backstage Live:
www.humphreysbackstagelive.com/events
Tio Leo’s: live music Tuesday-Saturday at the Napa Street, San Diego, location. www.tioleos.com
Aquarius Bar & Grill, Mission Bay:
Live music every day but the website only shows a few days at a time. Check there for current info.
San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
SeaWorld:
Sep. 6-Nov. 2, Halloween Spooktacular, Saturdays-Sundays only
Sep. 12-Nov. 1, Howl-O-Scream San Diego, separately ticketed nighttime event,
fireworks most weekends.
Nov. 14 – Jan. 4, Christmas Celebration www.seaworld.com
Balboa Park www.balboapark.org free organ concerts every Sunday 2-3pm
Haunted Trail Sep. 26-Nov. 1, two options: The eXperiment Maze and The Haunted Trail
Birch Aquarium https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum, Jingle Jets Holiday Lighting Nov. 30-Dec. 30 www.midway.org
The Old Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org tickets on sale now for How the Grinch Stole Christmas Nov. 5 – Dec. 31
Liberty Station:
https://libertystation.com/events/calendar
Petco Park sports and concerts:
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-events
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/category/concerts-at-petco-park/
San Diego Brewers Guild has a link for the current status of local breweries that is constantly being updated here, including live music www.sdbeer.com
Pechanga Arena sports, concerts, monster trucks:
https://pechangaarenasd.com/events/category/concerts/
San Diego Food Bank:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank feeds about 400,000 military and civilian people per month, year-round. Please help them feed the hungry in our local communities. They are doing an enormous job!
http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, open and with a fully booked schedule, reservations.
Temecula:
Nov. 8, Patriotic Salute to Veterans 10am-2pm Civic Center, no parade
Nov. 28, Santa’s Arrival at Pennypickle’s Workshop
Dec. 1, Christmas Tree Lighting, Temecula Duck Pond
Dec. 5, Santa’s Electric Light Parade
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Grape Drop, Civic Center Quad 6-10pm
Dates for the ice rink were not updated, not sure if this was brought back this year
http://www.temeculaevents.org/
Thornton Winery:
Their Friday night concert series runs through Oct. 31.
Vail Headquarters:
Different events scheduled throughout the year
Old Town Blues Club, live music Thursday-Sunday
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
https://tickets.temeculatheater.org/
More Temecula activities and information:
Wineries:
This website has a comprehensive and detailed list of the status of the wineries and what they are currently offering.
Pala Casino, all times 8pm unless noted otherwise:
Indoor concerts, Event Center:
Nov. 7, Wild Child – Doors tribute
Nov. 15, Vietnamese Concert: Cay
Nov. 23, Marisela 6pm
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
Nov. 23, Robert Plant’s Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian with Rosie Flores
Dec. 7, Iliza! Live
Jan. 16, Theresa Caputo Live
Jan. 18, The Temptations & The Four Tops – celebrating 40 years
Jan. 30, Andrew Santino, comedy
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
Oct. 31, Maoli Last Sip of Summer Tour 2025
Nov. 2, Master Magician Lance Burton & Friends
Nov. 6, Kenny G
Nov. 7, America Encore Tour 2025
Nov. 16, TLC & Shaggy
Nov. 20, Voyage – Journey tribute
Nov. 21, Righteous Brothers Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour
Nov. 22, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Nov. 23, Pinoy Na Krismas with Jose Mari Chan and the Company 2025
Bates Nut Farm:
Sep. 18-Oct. 31, The 2025 Pumpkin Patch
Nov. 8-9, Christmas on the Farm Arts ‘n Crafts Fair
Nov. 9, East County Cruisers Car Show & Toy Drive
Nov. 22, Mud Girl Experience
Nov. 28-29, Santa’s Coming! Craft Fair
Dec. 12-13, Christmas in Valley Center
https://batesnutfarm.biz/pages/events
Quotes for the moment:
💖Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all. Gregory F. Lenz
🍂How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days. John Burroughs, 20th century naturalist and essayist
🏵️Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all. Stanley Horowitz
💝The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July. Henry David Thoreau, 19th century naturalist and philosopher
💜He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not but rejoices for those which he has. Epictetus, Greek philosopher, 1st century
As always, feel free to forward this to anyone who may appreciate it. Today, and always, I send blessings of love and laughter to all!! May you all stay safe, healthy and well!
Mahalo,
Annette 😇
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