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Nov9Mon

San Diego Beer Week

Nov 6 to 15
Various breweries and restaurants, San Diego

Ten days of beer events at breweries and restaurants across San Diego County.

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Nov9Mon

San Diego Fleet Week

Nov 4 to 15
San Diego Bay and Waterfront, San Diego

Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard events around San Diego Bay through mid-November.

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Nov9Mon

Haven Happy Hour

Mon, Nov 9  ·  4:00 PM
Fox Point Farms, Encinitas

A farm-to-table dining at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas. Details and tickets through Facebook.com.

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Nov14Sat

Del Mar Uncorked Derby Days

Sat, Nov 14  ·  Check the track for post times
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

A day of racing at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, listed as part of the track's Uncorked series.

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Nov20Fri

Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden

Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027  ·  5:00 to 9:00 PM on select dates
San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas

A mile-long illuminated trail with more than 20 new light installations, plus live music, seasonal food and holiday cocktails. Open select dates, mostly Thursday to Su...

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Nov27Fri

Sol Thanksgiving Cup Youth Soccer Tournament

Nov 27 to 29
4S Ranch Community Park and San Marcos Field, San Diego

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U19 teams, hosted by Surf San Diego North at 4S Ranch Community Park and San Marcos Field. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with t...

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Nov27Fri

Surf College Cup Youth Soccer Showcase (U15 to U19)

Nov 27 to 29
Surf Sports Park (boys) and SoCal Sports Complex, Oceanside (girls), Del Mar

Showcase for older club teams (U15 to U19) with college coaches scouting. Every team plays three pool games, one on each day, and there is no championship match. Girls...

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LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat

Select dates through Nov 1  ·  Select dates
LEGOLAND California, Carlsbad

Trick-or-treating, themed entertainment, LEGO characters and family activities.

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San Diego Zoo HalGLOWeen

Fri-Sun through Nov 1  ·  Fri-Sun from 5 PM
San Diego Zoo, San Diego

Family entertainment, decorations, music, costumed characters and Halloween activities at night.

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SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Fri-Sun through Nov 1  ·  Fri-Sun
SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

A family-friendly celebration with trick-or-treating, live entertainment and characters.

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The Count's Halloween Spooktacular

Select dates through Nov 1  ·  Select dates (Sat-Sun)
Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

Trick-or-treating, Halloween shows, the Sesame Street Halloween Parade, rides and costumed characters.

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The Haunted Amusement Park

Select nights through Nov 1  ·  Select nights
El Cajon

An outdoor scare trail through a former amusement park.

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The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park

Select nights through Nov 1  ·  Select nights
Balboa Park, San Diego

An outdoor haunted trail and maze with elaborate sets and live scare actors. (One source says it opens Oct 1.)

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Year-round favorites

Good any week of the year
∞Any week

Gaslamp Artisan Market

Every Saturday and Sunday
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Local eateries, boutique shopping and waterfront dining.

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∞Any week

San Diego Farmers Markets

Every week
Various locations, San Diego

Fresh produce, flowers and goods at markets across San Diego County.

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