Farm to Craft
Exhibit at Mingei International Museum, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Sun Nov 15, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
FamilySan Diego & Imperial Family
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Ocean Paradise (exhibition)
Exhibit at San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Nov 19 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World
More than 100 Cecil Beaton photographs, from Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn to Queen Elizabeth II and Salvador Dalí, fill the first show devoted to his fashion and portrait work.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Sun Jan 10, 2027 · Thu–Sun 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
WhereMOPA@SDMA, Casa de Balboa, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
CostIncluded with museum general admission; members free
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This weekend · Sat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8
Farm to Craft
Exhibit at Mingei International Museum, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Sun Nov 15, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Ocean Paradise (exhibition)
Exhibit at San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Nov 19 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World
More than 100 Cecil Beaton photographs, from Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn to Queen Elizabeth II and Salvador Dalí, fill the first show devoted to his fashion and portrait work.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Sun Jan 10, 2027 · Thu–Sun 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
WhereMOPA@SDMA, Casa de Balboa, Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
CostIncluded with museum general admission; members free
Becoming Heirlooms: A Craft Desert Exhibition
Handmade craft fills the Central Library's Judith Harris Art Gallery in a show curated by Kerianne Quick and Adam John Manley for Handwork 2026.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Sat Nov 7, 2026 · library hours per organizer
WhereJudith Harris Art Gallery, San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
CostSee organizer website for details
Painted Prayers
Exhibit at Mingei International Museum, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Sun Apr 4, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Of Earth and Sky
Plants, animals and the elements fill the walls at Borrego Art Institute for the group show that opens its 2026–27 season.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Sun Nov 29, 2026 · gallery hours per organizer
WhereBorrego Art Institute, 665 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
CostSee organizer website for details
On the Trail of Plein Air Masters with the PAC6
The PAC6 hang plein air and studio paintings shaped by the San Diego Four in Borrego Art Institute's North Gallery.
WHO Everyone
WhenThrough Sun Nov 29, 2026 · gallery hours per organizer
WhereBorrego Art Institute (North Gallery), 665 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
CostSee organizer website for details
Escondido Renaissance Faire (Fall)
Festival at Felicita County Park, Escondido.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31, 10 AM–6 PM; Sun Nov 1 & Sat–Sun Nov 7–8, 10 AM–5 PM
WhereFelicita County Park, 742 Clarence Ln, Escondido, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
My Bed
Exhibit at Mingei International Museum, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenOn view through Sun Apr 18, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereMingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Theater at The Old Globe — Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 4 – Dec 31 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereThe Old Globe — Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
A Step Beyond – El Alebrije
El Alebrije reimagines The Nutcracker with 160 young dancers ages 8 to 18, and their parents, on the Center Theater stage.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6, 7:00 PM; Sat Nov 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
WhereCalifornia Center for the Arts, Escondido — Center Theater, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Cost$25 advance, $30 day of show; students, seniors, children and military w/ID $20
13th Annual Imperial County Veterans Day Parade
Parade at Fifth Street, Holtville (Holt Park), Holtville.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7: parade 10:00 AM (city event 9 AM–1 PM)
WhereFifth Street, Holtville (Holt Park), W 5th St & Pine Ave, Holtville, CA
CostFree
A Sublime Life Sobriety Festival
Festival at Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, Oceanside.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 11 AM–4 PM (sdstreetfairs, secondary)
WhereJunior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, 200 N The Strand, Oceanside, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Next week · Nov 9–15
Fleet Week: Veterans and Military Boat Parade
Parade at Shelter Island Pier, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11 (start time not yet posted by organizer)
WhereShelter Island Pier, Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
CostSee organizer website for details
San Diego Veterans Day Parade
Parade at North Harbor Drive (County Administration Center to Pacific Hwy & G St), San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11, 10:00–11:30 AM
WhereNorth Harbor Drive (County Administration Center to Pacific Hwy & G St), N Harbor Dr at County Administration Center, San Diego, CA
CostFree
Bluey's Big Play
Family at San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 13–15, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSan Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Brawley Cattle Call Parade
Parade at Main Street & Plaza Park, Brawley, Brawley.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 9:00 AM
WhereMain Street & Plaza Park, Brawley, Main Street at Plaza Park, Brawley, CA
CostFree
Fleet Week: Military Family Day
Family at Broadway Pier waterfront, San Diego.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 15, 10 AM–4 PM
WhereBroadway Pier waterfront, 1000 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
CostSee organizer website for details
Coming up · Nov 16–30
Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden
You'll follow a mile-long illuminated trail in its fifth season, past 20+ new installations from artists around the world.
Santa's Coming! Craft Fair Holiday Market
Shop handcrafted gifts to live music while your kids ride a pony or visit the farm zoo animals at Bates Nut Farm.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 27 – Sat Nov 28, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
WhereBates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA
CostFree admission and parking
SD Made Holiday Market
Browse more than 175 local makers, then grab a bite from the food trucks or sit in on the card-making workshop.
WHO Family
WhenSat Nov 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Sun Nov 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
WhereNTC Park, Liberty Station, 2705 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA
Cost$5 presale, $6 at the door; kids under 10 free
Wild Holidays at the Safari Park
You can cross the Bridge of Lights and wander the Forest of Color and Lights of Baja, with Light Up the Holidays shows on the hour.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 28–29, Dec 18–23 & Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · lights 5–8 p.m.
WhereSan Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA
CostIncluded with Safari Park admission
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By night
Sat Feb 14
- Feb 14 – Nov 15Farm to Craft
Fri May 22
- May 22 – Nov 19Ocean Paradise (exhibition)
Sat Jul 11
- Jul 11 – Jan 10Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World
Mon Aug 24
- Aug 24 – Nov 7Becoming Heirlooms: A Craft Desert Exhibition
Fri Oct 16
- Oct 16 – Apr 4Painted Prayers
Sat Oct 17
- Oct 17 – Nov 29Of Earth and Sky
- Oct 17 – Nov 29On the Trail of Plein Air Masters with the PAC6
Sat Oct 31
- Oct 31 – Nov 8Escondido Renaissance Faire (Fall)
- Oct 31 – Apr 18My Bed
Fri Nov 6
- Nov 6–7A Step Beyond – El Alebrije
Sat Nov 7
Wed Nov 11
- Wed Nov 11Fleet Week: Veterans and Military Boat Parade
- Wed Nov 11San Diego Veterans Day Parade
Fri Nov 13
- Nov 13–15Bluey's Big Play
Sat Nov 14
- Sat Nov 14Brawley Cattle Call Parade
Sun Nov 15
- Sun Nov 15Fleet Week: Military Family Day
Fri Nov 20
- Nov 20 – Jan 3Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden
Fri Nov 27
Sat Nov 28
- Nov 28–29SD Made Holiday Market
- Nov 28 – Jan 3Wild Holidays at the Safari Park
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