KPBS Events

San Diego Food + Wine Festival

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11 AM

Ongoing until November 9, 2025

Multiple locations

Individual tickets and weekend packages are currently available for purchase for the Grand Decant, Grand Tasting, and Grand Fiesta experiences.

'Working Girl'

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2 PM

Ongoing until December 14, 2025

Mandell Weiss Theatre

Sports

SnowJam Ski & Snowboard Expo & Sale

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11 AM

Ongoing until November 9, 2025

Del Mar Fairgrounds

$15 to $24 - Kids under 13 free with adult.

Diplo's Run Club - San Diego 2025

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 9 AM

Gallagher Square at Petco Park

Space Night

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 5 PM to 7:30 PM

Children's Museum of Discovery

$12 - $17

Indigenous Ocean Day

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 11 AM to 3 PM

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

$24.95 - $39.95

San Diego Super Adoption

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 12 PM to 4 PM

North Park Mini Park

Free

Grand Tasting

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 12 PM to 3 PM

Embarcadero Marina Park North

$215.07 (GA) & $421.87 (VIP)

Ride the Point

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 7 AM to 2 PM

Oggi's Liberty Station

$10 - $200

SeaWorld San Diego Red, White & Blue Salute

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10 AM

Ongoing until November 10, 2025

SeaWorld San Diego

Veterans and active duty United States Armed Forces personnel can purchase a Military Pass online at WavesOfHonor.com or at select military bases.

Valley Arts Festival 2025 - Spirit of the Valley

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 11 AM to 4 PM

Heritage Park

Free

Capital of Craft Beer Fest

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 1 PM to 4 PM

San Diego Harley-Davidson

General Admission ($50) includes unlimited 2oz tastings and a commemorative cup. VIP ($65) gets you in 1 hour early.

That’s Cool! Sample Shoppe

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10 AM to 6 PM

Malibu Farm in Seaport Village

Free

Train Song Festival 2025

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Old Poway Park

Free music, no ticket needed, on the pavilion, with shaded seating.

North City Car Show Revved Up For a Good Cause

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM

North City

Free

Discovery Day with Scripps Research

Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM

Fleet Science Center

Admission to Scripps Research Discovery Day is included with general admission to the Fleet Science Center galleries.

'Healing a Soldiers Heart' Live Webcast Event

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 7 PM

Virtual

Free

6th Annual Veterans Day Parade and Festival

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM

230 E. Park Avenue, Escondido

Free

San Diego Restaurants and Bars Honor Veterans with Specials this Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 10 AM to 10 PM

Multiple locations

Belmont Park Honors Veterans and Active Military with Free Admission

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 12 PM to 6 PM

Belmont Park

Free

California Spiny Lobster with hand-selected local or international wines

Food

Bluewater Grills: Pacific Swordfish and California Lobster Seafood / Wine Pairings

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 12 PM

Ongoing until December 9, 2025

Multiple locations

KPBS Screening + Discussion: THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Carlsbad City Library

Free

Charity

Mira Mesa Women's Club Bingo Fundraiser for a Service Dog for a Veteran

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Mira Mesa Senior Center

$25

Bikes & Beers San Diego

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 8 AM

AleSmith Brewing Company

$25 - $79

Star of India 162nd Birthday Open House Celebration

Friday, November 14, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Maritime Museum of San Diego

Free

Disney’s Moana Live-To-Film Concert

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 6 PM

Balboa Theatre

$24-$64

Lightscape Returns to San Diego Botanic Garden

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 5 PM

Ongoing until January 4, 2026

San Diego Botanic Garden

From $18-$28

Subtronics

Friday, November 14, 2025 from 6 PM to 11 PM

PETCO Park

$75

One Book, One San Diego Author Event with Thien Pham

Noodles & Doodles with 2025 One Book, One San Diego Teen Author Thien Pham By KPBS Public Media

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 11 AM to 1 PM

KPBS Conrad Prebys Media Complex at Copley Center

Free

Holiday Marketplace at Mission Trails

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9 AM

Ongoing until November 16, 2025

Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center

Free

Inaugural OMBAC on Third: Pickleball and Cornhole Tournament

Inaugural OMBAC on Third: Pickleball & Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 AM to 5 PM

Downtown Chula Vista

San Diego Made Holiday Market 2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10 AM

Ongoing until November 16, 2025

NTC Park at Liberty Station

$5

Carlsbad Holiday Market

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 9 AM to 2 PM

Woman’s Club of Carlsbad

Free

Olivewood Gardens’ Annual Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center

Free

Winter Wonder at Belmont Park

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12 PM

Ongoing until January 4, 2026

Belmont Park

Blue Tech Showcase at the Maritime Museum

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 AM to 4 PM

Maritime Museum of San Diego

$0 - $28

Discover Japan – Kimono and Culture Fair in San Diego

Discover Japan – Kimono & Culture Fair in San Diego

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10 AM

Ongoing until November 16, 2025

Four Points by Sheraton – Montfield Room

Free

Taste What You Hear: Mainly Mozart’s Wine Pairing Series Returns

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 5 PM

Ongoing until November 16, 2025

Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

$125

One Book VIRTUAL Teens' Author Event with Thien Pham

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Virtual

Free

'The Cigarette Surfboard': An Environmental Surf Documentary

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM

California State University, San Marcos - USU Ballroom

Free

'Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure'

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10 AM

Ongoing until January 1, 2026

Fleet Science Center

Free with Museum Admission

San Diego Anime Con 2025

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3 PM

Ongoing until November 23, 2025

Handlery Hotel

$20 to $130

Camp Christmas Returns for its 5th Season

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Ongoing until November 29, 2025

Pine Valley Camp Christmas

$10 - $15

16th Annual Doggie Street Festival & Pet Adopt-A-Thon

Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM

NTC Park at Liberty Station

Free

Panel: 'Daredevil: Born Again'

Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 2 PM to 3 PM

Comic-Con Museum

0-$30

'Rooted in Fire': a Carlsbad City Library Thanksgiving Week Adventure

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10 AM

Ongoing until November 22, 2025

Carlsbad City Library

Free

Breast Cancer Community Convening and Forum

Breast Cancer Community Convening & Forum

Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 1 PM

Palomar Medical Center Escondido - 1st Floor Conference Room

Free

Films
Music

'Flow in Concert' with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2 PM

Jacobs Music Center

$57-$73

John Legend: 'Get Lifted '- 20th Anniversary Tour

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

$55.70+

Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5k

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 5 AM to 11 AM

Balboa Park

Coronado Turkey Trot Presented by Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary

Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Coronado Tidelands Park

$0 - $59.30

Oceanside Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM

Downtown Oceanside

$34.99 - $72.99

USS Midway Museum: Jingle Jets 2025

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Ongoing until December 30, 2025

USS Midway Museum

General AdmissionAdults: $30 | Youth (4-12): $20 | Children 3 & under: Free. Museum Circle Level MembersAdults: $20 | Youth: $18

Glice Skating

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5 PM

Ongoing until January 1, 2026

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

$20- $40

The North Pole Limited

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5 PM

Ongoing until December 21, 2025

Pacific Southwest Railway Museum

Classic Coach: From $15-$30| Business Class: From $35-$50 | First Class: From $50-$65

Surfin' Santa

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 1 PM to 4 PM

Seaport Village

Thanksgiving Turkey Gobble Trot 5K/10K/13.1 San Diego

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 7 AM

Ingram Plaza at Liberty Station

$32.80 - $52.94

Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 4 PM to 8 PM

Prescott Promenade

Free

Teddy Ball 2025

Saturday, November 29, 2025 from 7 PM to 1 AM

Hyatt Regency: La Jolla

$70+, VIP $200

Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4 PM

Little Italy

Free

A Night with the Bachelors (Chris Harrison, Ben Higgins (pictured), Wells Adams)

A Night with the Bachelors: Chris Harrison, Ben Higgins, Wells Adams

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM

City Cruises San Diego

Comedy

'Hasan Hates Ronny' | 'Ronny Hates Hasan'

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7 PM

Ongoing until December 13, 2025

Jacobs Music Center

$78 - $271

Coastal Christmas returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4 PM

Ongoing until December 26, 2025

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Tickets are on sale now at coastalchristmasdelmar.com, starting at $26.98 for adults and $20.61 for kids on select nights

17th Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade & Pups in the Pub Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 11 AM to 4 PM

Gaslamp Quarter