Out and About – November 2026
BY ANNETTE HIGBY
🦃Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧
Daylight Saving Time ends November 1, time to set your clocks back. 🕑
Lots of holiday events are scheduled, with Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos events through Nov. 1. The Carlsbad Street Faire and Ren Faire are happening. It is Fleet Week and there are parades and other special events around the area for Veterans Day. Some venues and restaurants offered specials to both active duty and retired veterans. The San Diego Botanic Garden has brought back their Lightscape event for the holidays.
Luke Harmon (The Bornemann Theatre) with The New Locals
Nov. 1-15, Fleet Week at the Broadway Pier, San Diego https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Boat Parade 10:45am https://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/veterans-day-boat-parade/
Nov. 11, San Diego Veterans Day Parade 10am, Harbor Drive 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, 11am San Marcos
Nov. 11, Veterans Day Parade, Fallbrook 10am
Bill Magee:
Nov. 14, Casino Pauma, Pauma Valley 8pm
Nov. 26, Father Joe’s 5K Walk, San Diego 8AM
Dec. 20, Casino Pauma, Pauma Valley 8pm
Nov. 1, Birthday Hike, San Dieguito River Park 9am
Nov. 27, Captain’s Orders Yacht Rock, Grand Ritz Theater, Escondido 2pm
Nov. 27, Stairway to Satisfaction, Custard Pie, Grand Ritz Theater, Escondido 7pm
Luke Harmon (The Bornemann Theatre) with Sugar Fix
Ron Ebel:
Nov. 6, Firehouse Que & Brew, Fallbrook 6-8pm
Nov. 7, Teri Commons, San Marcos 5-7pm
Nov. 13, Vista Elks 6-9pm
Nov. 21, Village Roots, Fallbrook 5:30-8:30pm
Dec. 11, Vista Elks 6-9pm
Gone Blonde:
Dec. 4, Surf Club, Oceanside 6pm
San Marcos Harvest Festival
Custard Pie:
Nov. 7, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
Nov. 21, Aquarius Bar & Grill, San Diego 6pm
Nov. 27, The Grand-Ritz Theater 7pm, ticketed event with Six String Society
Dec. 5, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
Dec. 12, Encinitas Elks Lodge 5pm
Dec. 19, Mr. Peabody’s, Encinitas 9pm
Cool Rush Band:
Nov. 13, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Nov. 14, Coyote Bar & Grill, Carlsbad 6pm
Dec. 11, Ringers, Bonsall 8pm
Dec. 19, Lorimar Winery, Temecula 6pm
Lifetime Rocker:
Nov. 29, Major Dudes, The Vibe, Temecula 8pm
Dec. 5, Chapin Vineyards, Temecula 6pm
Dec. 9, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
Dec. 19, Glen Eden Sun Club 6pm
Dec. 23, Live Band Karaoke, The Cove, Murrieta 7pm
Anthony Cullins:
Dec. 4, Jazzy Wishbone, Oceanside 7pm
Daring Greatly / Croome Brothers / Half Shot:
Dec. 20, DG w/Patch and Maggi, Belly Up, Solana Beach 7pm
https://www.daring-greatly.com/
Danny Gali:
Tony Suraci:
https://www.tonysuracimusic.com/
Pretending Chrissie:
Nov. 13, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
Dec. 11, The Landings, Carlsbad 6pm
http://pretendingchrissie.com/
Raynaldo Martine:
Sundays, Open Mic at Coomber Winery, Oceanside 6pm
Nov. 6, Coomber Winery 6pm
Dec. 4, Coomber Winery 6pm
Never Die Young Band (James Taylor/Carole King +):
Dec. 4-5, Scripps Ranch Theatre 7pm https://scrippsranchtheatre.thundertix.com/events/264407
Dec. 22, Belly Up, Solana Beach 7pm https://www.ticketweb.com/event/never-die-young-belly-up-tickets/14300534?theme=bellyup&REFID=bupwebsite
Bonsall:
Nov. 28, Holiday Market & Tree Lighting, River Village, vendors, crafts, entertainment, more
https://www.bonsallchamber.org/
Fallbrook:
Nov. 1, Hilltop Center Annual Day of the Dead, music by Enrique Platas and Tomo Vida 10:30am-10pm
Nov. 2, Dia de Los Muertos, St. John’s Episcopal Church 10am
Nov. 5 and Dec. 3, Sound Bath Experience 6pm www.fallbrookhealth.org/mental-health
Nov. 6, Fallbrook First Fridays! 10am-10pm
Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day Parade 10am
Nov. 14, Comedy Night, Village Roots 7pm $20 2 for 1
Nov. 14, Stargazing at Adobe Hill Winery, telescope, wine, food truck 5:30-8:30pm www.fallbrookland.org
Nov. 28, Village Artisan Faire 9am-3pm
Nov. 28, Monthly Crop Swap at Rainbow Valley Grange 9-10am (4th Saturday each month)
Dec. 4, Tree Lighting Festival, Community Center
Dec. 5, 45th Fallbrook Christmas Parade 5pm
Dec. 11, Wine & A Bite Art Walk 5pm
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. 22, 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-1pm, 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. 6, First Fridays participation 4-7pm
Nov. 7-Jan. 9, Holiday Show
Jan. 24-Mar. 7, Baja Art Exhibition
Fallbrook Mission Theater:
Movies:
Nov. 6, Little Women (2019) Meryl Streep, Emma Watson
Nov. 13, To Catch a Thief (1955) Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant, Grace Kelly
Nov. 20, The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Dec. 4, Holiday Affair (1949) Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh
Movies 7pm, doors 5pm for Happy Hour, $10/$12
Check their website for late updates
Nov. 7, Heartless live on stage, Heart Tribute $35/$40 7pm, doors 5pm
2nd floor speakeasy now open, all drinks $5 from 5-6pm
Nov. 15, High Society Jazz Band 2pm www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org
Nov. 21, Eagles & Friends $45/$60 7pm, doors 5pm
Dec. 4, Christmas Parade Watch Party $15/$20, 3-8pm, only 57 spots available
Dec. 20, A Gin ‘N Tonix Christmas 2pm
Dec. 31, NYE Celebration Dance Party $30/$40 5-10pm
https://fallbrookmissiontheater.com/
Pala Mesa Resort Aquaterra:
Fridays, Happy Hour with live music, food and drink specials, 5-9pm
Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Special
Dec. 31, New Year’s Special
https://www.palamesa.com/dine/specials-live-music-happy-hour/
Fallbrook VFW Post 1924:
Lots of special events and meals, brunch, Bike Night last Friday of the month, and more, open to the public.
Nov. 15, Dueling Pianos Fundraiser 3pm
Vista:
Moonlight Theater will be back next year April 28 with Pretty Woman, The Musical
Jingle Terrace Nights has been discontinued
Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum:
Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, Holiday Lights
Downtown Vista:
Dec. 5, Christmas Parade 1pm https://www.vistachamber.org/christmas/
Dec. 17, Blues Christmas 5pm https://downtownvista.org/home-vista-blues-christmas/
Dec. 18, Cowboy Christmas 5pm https://discovervista.com/cowboy-christmas
Escondido:
Nov. 7-8, Tamale and Music Festival on Broadway Sat 5-10pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Dec. 12-13, Holiday Festival on Broadway Sat 5-10pm, Sun 11am-5pm
https://visitescondido.com/full-calendar/
Center for the Arts:
Saturdays in Nov/Dec: Beginner Swing Classes with Mercedes Moore 2pm $20
Nov. 1, 31st Annual Dia de Muertos Festival 4-9pm
Nov. 4, MiraCosta Oceanside Jazz Orchestra 7pm free
Nov. 6, Richie Furay with Back to the Garden 7:30pm
Nov. 7, Shine-On, Live Pink Floyd Experience 7:30pm
Nov. 12, The Graduates – Simon & Garfunkel tribute 7:30pm
Nov. 13, Toast – the Best of Bread 7pm
Nov. 13-15, James and the Giant Peach various times
Nov. 14, Journey USA – the Hits of Journey 8pm
Nov. 15, Sound Meditation w/Noriko Whitfield 11am $35
Nov. 16, Harriet – Trying to Get the Feeling Again 7pm
Nov. 19, Jane Monheit Quartet 7pm
Nov. 20, Jim Brickman Piano Sensation & a little bit of Christmas 7:30pm
Nov. 21, The Nutcracker, 4S Dance Academy 2pm and 7pm
Nov. 21, Steam Powered Giraffe 6pm
Nov. 29, Outlaw Country Goes Bluegrass 6pm
Dec. 1, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 7:30pm
Dec. 5-6, Winter Wonderland Festival 1-5pm
Dec. 5-6, The Nutcracker, Dance Academy Del Mar various times
Dec. 6, The Nutcracker, West Coast Dance Complex 6pm
Dec. 9, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland 7:30pm
Dec. 9, Irish Christmas in America 7:30pm
Dec. 11, Storm Large’s Holiday Ordeal 7:30pm
Dec. 12-13, The Nutcracker, San Elijo Dance various times
Dec. 13, Sound Meditation w/Noriko Whitfield 11am $35
Dec. 14, Gentri: Christmas 2026
Dec. 19, The Nutcracker, San Diego Academy of Ballet various times
Dec. 19-23, The Nutcracker, City Ballet of San Diego various times
Dec. 27, The Nutcracker, World Ballet Company
Jan. 9, Bohemian Queen – Ultimate Queen tribute
Jan. 15, Ryan Hamilton: Making Good Time, comedy
Intimate Classics Series 3-5pm:
Nov. 8, Bridge to the Romantic Era, cello and piano
Jan. 17, Julian Gargiulo, piano
Renaissance Faire:
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-8, Felicita County Park, Escondido
https://www.oldetymeproductions.com/
The Grand – Ritz Theater:
Both indoor seating and an outdoor rooftop venue
Nov. 7, Best of Broadway, various times
Nov. 8, Sweet Seasons – Carole King tribute
Nov. 13, Khayali Doctor – a Desi comedy
Nov. 27, Captain’s Orders Yacht Rock, 2pm
Nov. 27, Stairway to Satisfaction, Custard Pie, 7pm
Nov. 28, Tony “TC” Coleman & Anthony Cullins
Dec. 14-15, Holiday Grooves: Motown, Mistletoe & More
https://www.thegrandescondido.org/projects-8
Welk Theatre:
Wednesdays 7pm:
November, Scot Bruce – Elvis tribute
https://tickets.thewelksandiego.com/
Escondido Wine and Craft Beer map: https://visitescondido.com/wineries/
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:
Oct. 31, Hop on Board, follows a Dust Bowl family with live music, storytelling and a spooky atmosphere
Nov. 7, Fleetwood Max
Nov. 13, PffT – A Modern Take on Classic Fusion
Nov. 20, A Night of Neil and Linda, tribute Neil Diamond and Linda Ronstadt
Nov. 21, Rolling Heartbreakers, Petty tribute
Nov. 22, 1900 Radio Hour Broadway Revue 2-4pm
Nov. 28, Moody Blues Experience 7pm
Dec. 6, Christmas Adventure by Ariel’s Dance Studio
Dec. 10-11, Once Upon a Nutcracker by TERI Players
Dec. 12, Cher’d Christmas
https://www.thebornemann.com/show-calendar
There is also live music at the TERI Common Grounds Cafe 5-7pm
Bluegrass on Sundays 11am-1pm
https://www.tericommongroundscafe.com/
Twin Oaks Valley Golf Course:
Wednesdays Happy Hour with Live Music 4-6pm, free
https://www.jcgolf.com/golf-events-in-california/happy-hour–live-music-at-twin-oaks-golf-course
Carlsbad:
Nov. 1, Carlsbad Village Street Faire 8am-4pm
https://carlsbad.org/carlsbad-village-street-faire/
https://www.carlsbad-village.com/events
New Village Arts:
Various shows, comedy and more, Season in progress
Museum of Making Music concerts:
Nov. 8, Bluegrass 101 1pm
Dec. 18, Pokey LaFarge
The Landings at Palomar Airport, 6-9pm unless otherwise noted:
Sundays 11am-2pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays Happy Hour 3-6pm
Wed-Sun live music (most)
Thursday Night Trivia 6-8pm
Sunday Brunch 8am-3pm, live music 11am-3pm
Oct. 31, Smokin’ Guns Halloween Bash
Nov. 6, Crimson Coil
Nov. 7, Custard Pie
Nov. 13, Pretending Chrissie
Nov. 14, The Ride
Nov. 20, Cadillac Fringe
Nov. 21, Santana Soul
Dec. 4, Crimson Coil
Dec. 5, Custard Pie
Dec. 19, Sticky Sweets
Friday and Saturday evenings: reservations are required for parties over 8, $30/person minimum. If the app shows no seats available, call the restaurant, might be a glitch.
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, Perfect Blend 1-4:30pm
Oct. 31, Evidence Band 6pm
Nov. 10, Jimmy & Enrique 6pm website says last show at Coyote
Nov. 14, Cool rush 6pm
Oceanside:
Oceanside Turkey Trot:
Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day 7am, Oceanside Pier, 5K Walk/Run
https://www.sandiegorunningco.com/sdrc_events/oside-turkey-trot/
https://visitoceanside.org/events/
Mellano Farm Stand Fall Festivals, weekends:
Sep. 26-Nov. 1, pumpkin patch, marigolds, corn maze, food trucks, live music, vendors, other special events
Coomber Craft Wines, tasting room, food, live music most nights
Sundays, Open Mic with Raynaldo Martine 6pm
Nov. 6, Raynaldo Martine 6pm
Dec. 4, Raynaldo Martine 6pm
https://www.coomberwines.com/calendar
Oceanside Sunset Market every Thursday 5-9pm
This link also has information on the various artisan and gift markets in Oceanside.
Mystic Soul Ritual Shop:
Last Saturday every month 12pm-5pm, local artists for display and purchase, food, music, good vibes. 212 Artist Alley E, Oceanside
https://visitoceanside.org/events/mystic-soul-ritual-shop-spiritual-faire/
Del Mar Fairgrounds:
Pumpkin Station
Sep. 25-Oct. 31, Pumpkin Station, East parking lot 10am-7pm free admission and parking, various rides and events
The Scream Zone in Del Mar recommends the Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, Sep. 25-Nov. 1
Nov. 20-Dec. 15, Purdy Tree Farms 9am-8pm
https://www.delmarfairgrounds.com/events
The Sound (live music):
Del Mar Track:
Nov. 6-29, Bing Crosby season
Encinitas:
Oct. 31, Safe Trick or Treat 5-8pm
Nov. 22, Holiday Street Faire 9am-4pm
Nov. 28, Shop Small Saturday
https://www.encinitas101.com/event/
Botanic Garden:
Nov. 14, Winter Wellness Sound Healing
Nov. 20-Jan. 3, Lightscape 2026, mile-long illuminated trail, tickets on sale now, reservations required
Other events ongoing
https://sdbg.org/exhibitions-public-programs/
Solterra Winery:
Live music Fridays and Saturdays 6-9pm, Sundays 4-7pm
Solana Beach:
Belly Up:
Friday Happy Hours, 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
Boots in the Park:
San Diego Zombie Crawl through the San Diego Gaslamp District:
Oct. 31 https://gaslamp.org/news/events/2026-san-diego-zombie-crawl/
The Shell:
Nov. 6, Hugel “Make the Girls Dance”
Nov. 7, Fit Yoga 9:30am
Nov. 13, Vintage Culture Affairs
Dec. 11, Sleepless in Seattle concert
Dec. 12, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York concert
Dec. 18-20, Noel Noel
Dec. 19, Fit 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:
Full schedule of concerts through Nov. 10
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. 11-Nov. 1, Halloween Spooktacular, Saturdays-Sundays only
Sep. 11-Oct. 31, Howl-O-Scream San Diego, separately ticketed nighttime event
fireworks have been replaced with drone light shows
Nov. 13-Jan. 3, Christmas Celebration, tons of stuff!
Balboa Park www.balboapark.org free organ concerts Sundays 2-3pm
Haunted Trail Sep. 25-Nov. 1, two options: The eXperiment Maze and The Haunted Trail
Birch Aquarium https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/
USS Midway Museum, Nov. 26-Dec. 30, Jingle Jets Holiday Lighting www.midway.org
The Old Globe Theatre www.theoldglobe.org
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/
El Cajon:
Dec. 6, Holiday Lights 3-7pm
https://www.downtownelcajon.com/events/calendar
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. 27, Santa’s Arrival, Pennypickle’s Workshop
Nov. 30, Christmas Tree lighting, Duck Pond 7pm
Dec. 4, Electric Light Parade, Old Town 7pm
Dec. 31, NYE Grape Drop, Civic Center 5:30-9:30pm
http://www.temeculaevents.org/
Vail Headquarters:
Different events scheduled throughout the year
The Vibe, formerly known as Old Town Blues Club, live music Thursday-Sunday
https://thevibeforlivemusic.com/
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:
Event Center, indoor concerts:
Nov. 20, Tyler Hubbard
Nov. 27, Fall in Love-Vietnamese Show
Harrah’s Rincon Casino:
Nov. 13, KC & The Sunshine Band
Nov. 14, Straight No Chaser: Making Spirits Bright Tour
Dec. 4, Cho Dong
Pechanga Resort & Casino:
Oct. 31, Afterlife Halloween Bash at Kelsey’s
Nov. 1, Odette Quesada & Ogie Alcasid Q&A
Nov. 7, So Hyang & Kim Kitae
Nov. 8, Ricky Martin
Nov. 14, Banda Machos & Ezequiel Pena Jr.
Nov. 15, Sharon Cuneta
Nov. 19, Alton Brown
Nov. 20, Kool & The Gang
Nov. 21, Alfred Robles
Dec. 17, Tyler Henry, Hollywood Medium
Jan. 8-10, Pechanga Pow Wow
Casino Pauma:
Parrot Lounge:
Live music or DJs 8pm Fridays/Saturdays, 6pm Sundays
Nov. 14, Bill Magee
Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center:
Sep. 17-Oct. 31, Pumpkin Patch
Nov. 7-8, Christmas on the Farm Arts & Crafts Fair
Nov. 7, East County Cruisers Car Show and Toy Drive 9am-2:30pm
Nov. 8, Guns & Hoses Chili Cook-off Fundraiser
Nov. 27, Santa’s Coming! Craft Fair
Dec. 11-12, Christmas in Valley Center
https://batesnutfarm.biz/pages/events
Quotes for the moment:
💝November is tied together with the heartstrings of gratitude. J.A. McIntosh, contemporary American author
🏵️Fear not November’s challenge bold. We’ve books and friends, and hearths that never can grow cold. These make amends. Alexander L. Fraser, 19-20th century Canadian poet
💜Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. Cicero, Roman statesman, orator and philosopher, 106-43 BCE
💖The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. Dalai Lama
💐Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust, 19-20th century French novelist
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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