San Diego Events – November 2009

October 29, 2009

KOMEN SAN DIEGO RACE FOR THE CURE    Nov. 1 Proceeds from this 5K run/walk will fund breast cancer education, screenings, and treatment programs in San Diego. 6am-12pm. $18 – $38. Leisha Battles (760) 692-2900 or www.komensandiego.org

OLD TOWN DIA DE LOS MUERTOS    November 1 Commemorate "Day of the Dead" at Fiesta de Reyes with live performances. Free! www.fiestadereyes.com

ESCONDIOO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS    November 1 Free! 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., California Center for the Arts, Escondido. (760) 839-4178 or www.artcenter.org

CARLSBAD VILLAGE STREET FAIRE    November 1 Largest one-day street fair in California. 8am-4pm. Grand Avenue, one block north of Carlsbad Village Dr. 760-945-9288 or www.kennedyfaires.com

FALL BACK FESTIVAL    November 1 Fall back to the 1800’s. 11am- 4pm. Gaslamp Quarter. $5 (age 2 to adult) ~ FREE (child age 1 & younger) (619) 233-5008 or www.mcfarlanepromotions.com

RANCHO BERNARDO FALL FESTIVAL AT 4S RANCH November 1 10am-4pm. Camino Del Norte between Rancho Bernardo Rd and Dove Canyon Rd. The RB Fall Festival at 4S Ranch offers all-day live entertainment. 858-487-1767 or www.sdncc.com

OCEANSIDE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS November 1 Music, dancing, food and Mercado filled with unique items. View the authentic Oaxacan ofrendas honoring the loved ones of the community. This event will now take place at its new location, Mission San Luis Rey. 760-757-3651 or www.sanluisrey.org

OCEANSIDE TALL SHIP FESTIVAL    November 1-8 Visitors will enjoy first-hand the life aboard the spectacular tall ships. Activities include nautical-themed vendors complete with pirates. Tall Ship Gun Battles and Tours on Nov.7-8. www.privateerlynx.com

SHOP UNDER THE STARS November 2 5-9pm. Charity Fundraiser Event will be held at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets & Bellefleur Restaurant. $25 in advance ($35 at the door) Purchase directly from your charity or the Outlet’s Info Center. 760-804-9000 or www.premiumoutlets.com/carlsbad

LA JOLLA GALLERY & WINE WALK November 5 5-9pm. Self-guided walking tour through La Jolla’s famed galleries. Sample wines and indulge your taste buds in specialties from La Jolla restaurants. $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. 619-233-5008 or www.lajollabythesea.com

CARNIVAL AT MEMORIAL PARK    November 5-15 Residents near the Memorial Recreation Center (2902 Marcy Ave.) can have a fun time at this carnival. 5-11pm. $1.50. Ermalinda Orozlo (951) 316-1382

ESCONOIDO RENAISSANCE FAIR November 7-8 Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane. 10am – dusk both days. Travel back to a distant place in time to of the reign of Elizabeth the First. Adults: $16, Children 5-11: $8, Seniors (62+): $14, Parking: $5, Adult Weekend Passes: $26, includes all entertainment/plays. 805-496-6036 or www.goldcoastfestivals.com

SAN DIEGO VISION WALK    November 8 Proceeds will benefit persons who are blind or near-blind. 7:00 am – 1:00 pm. East Mission Bay (meet at De Anza Cove) Marilyn McPoland (310) 207-2089 or www.visionwalk.org

SHELTER ISLAND 5K RUN/WALK November 8 Proceeds will benefit the San Diego Adaptive Sports Foundation and programs for injured U.S. military men and women. 7:30-10:30am. $27.00-$35.00 (adult) ~ $12.00-$15.00 (child age 12 & younger) Kathy Loper (619) 298-7400 or www.kathyloperevents.com

OCEAN BEACH RESTAURANT WALK November 10 For $15 come ride the shuttle through town and enjoy samples from over 20 participating bars and restaurants! Get your tickets early. Event sells out fast! 619-224-4906 or www.oceanbeachsandiego.com

VETERANS DAY PARADE    November 11 Held in admiration of veterans of past wars and to give a salute of recognition and honor to today’s military. 11am-2:30pm. County Admin Building parking lot. John Weaver (619) 282-6089 or www.sdvetparade.org

PROFESSIONAL LONGBOASD SURF SERIES November 13-15 South of Oceanside Pier. 8am-5pm. Longboard surf contest consisting of professional and amateur surfers. 858-200-7619 or www.surfpla.com

SAN DIEGO BAY FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Nov. 18-22 Southern California’s largest wine and culinary extravaganza. World-class wineries, San Diego’s award-winning fine dining restaurants, celebrity chefs, cooking classes, auctions, and unlimited food and wine tastings! www.worldofwineevents.com

CALIFORNIA SURF FESTIVAL November 19-22 Celebrate with Hall of Fame Surfer, Nat Young. Takes place throughout downtown Oceanside in two of the historical theaters and the brand new California Surf Museum, 312 Pier View Way. 760-579-3826 or www.californiasurffestival.com

SAN DIEGO BREAST CANCER 3-DAY    Nov. 20-22 60-miles in three days. Begins at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. 6:30 am – 6:30 pm. $90 (admission) + $2,300 (fundraising pledge) Nikee Pomper (619) 546-4668 or www.the3day.org

DEL MAR ANTIQUE SHOW    November 20-22  Del Mar Fairgrounds.  Calendar Antique Shows presents 100,000 square feet of antiques. $5 per appraisal item. Fri & Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm. $8 for run of entire show, www.calendarshows.com

LA JOLLA ANTIQUE BEER FEST November 21 Merchant du Vin, importers of specialty beer invites you to sample special beers. Hors d’oeuvres provided by La Jolla’s own Guiseppe’s. 21 and older. Members $75; Non-members/person $90. Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St. 858-459-5335 or www.lajollahistory.org

ENCINITAS STREET FAIRE & POINSETTIA FEST Nov. 22 400 unique booths. Children’s rides, two stages of live entertainment, and the Poinsettia Flower Pavillion at the annual Encinitas Poinsettia Festival. 760-945-9288 or www.kennedyfaires.com

HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS    November 26-January 3 Drive-through light show. Del Mar Fairgrounds. Sun thru Thu 5:30-10:00pm & Fri/Sat 5:30-11pm. $14 per car, up to 5 people; $19 per vehicle, 6 or more. 858-755-1161 or www.sdfair.com/holidayoflights

FATHER JOE’S THANKSGIVING DAY 5K November 26 Proceeds from this 5K event will help to provide basic provisions for underprivileged persons through the St. Vincent De Paul Village. 8:00 am -11:00 am. Balboa Park. $30.00 (adult) ~ $15.00 (child) Ryan Pocock (619) 446-2100 or www.thanksgivingdayrun.org

THANKSGIVING DAY RUN/WALK FOR THE HUNGRY November 27 5K run/walk and a 10K run/walk. Proceeds from the event will benefit the San Diego Food Bank. 7:15 am – 9:30 am. Petco Park East. $15.00 – $35.00. Maureen Polimadei (858) 527-1419 or www.kathyloperevents.com

SAN DIEGO SURF COLLEGE CUP November 27-29 As many as 25 States and Canada to compete for the coveted Surf College Cup Trophy. 8:00 am- 5:30 pm. San Diego Polo Club Field (14555 El Camino Real) Mike Connerley (760) 944-7176 or www.surfcup.com

CHARGERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION  Nov. 27 Outdoor block party in Downtown San Diego. Music, beer, food, and Charger merchandise. 5:00 pm -11:00 pm. $35.00 – $40.00. Laurel McFarlane (619) 233-5008 or www.mcfarlanepromotions.com

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE GRAND DEL MAR November 29 4-7pm. Holiday Open House and Tree-lighting  Ceremony.  Enjoy warm cider, decadent pastries, shopping and festive fun for families. 858-314-1996 or www.thegranddelmar.com

LEGOLAND® TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Nov. 30 Tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. with actors Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott plus The Jumpitz®. (760) 918-LEGO or www.legoland.com

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