November Festivals and Events

For those who love the holidays November calendar of events is filled with festivals that involve shopping, seasonal activities such as skating, lights and Christmas or Thanksgiving festivals.

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Water Festival And Conference November 2, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Discovery Park
1600 Garden Hwy.
Sacramento, CA 95833
Free, hattaf.org
Discussions, special sessions, demonstrations, visual arts and performances, local food vendors, live concerts, vendors, activities for children, art exhibitions, in celebration of Water.

SANTA MONICA: West Edge Design Fair November 14-16, 2024.  Santa Monica Airport The Barker Hangar 3021 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405 $25 General admission, $150 all access pass, westedgedesignfair.com

CLAREMONT:  Festival at Pilgrim Place November 8-9, 2024, a senior community in Claremont, CA. Free Admission.  Shopping! Music! Food! Over 65 booths offering; Jewelry, Fabric Creations, Children’s Activities, Woodworking, Paintings, Metal Sculpture, Stained Glass, Jams/Jellies, Vintage Clothing, Antique Items, Furniture, Stamps/Coins, Books, Pottery, Weaving, Plant Sale and more. Take a ride on a train and boat. Full turkey dinner, hamburgers, hotdogs, chili (vegetarian options available) pie, popcorn and ice cream at the Food Court. Festival is 100% undertaken by residents and staff of Pilgrim Place, a senior community of persons who have dedicated their lives in serving others. All proceeds of the event fund the Resident and Health Support Program that assists residents needing financial support.  Location: Pilgrim Place, 625 Mayflower Road, Claremont, CA 91711 pilgrimplace.org | (909) 399-5500

CAYUCOS: Cayucos Car Show November 2, 2024, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Awesome cars, good music, beer Garden, BBQ at the Vet's Hall. cayucoschamber.com

LONG BEACH: Festival of Flight  

PISMO BEACH: Harvest on the Coast Grand Tasting at Thousand Hills Ranch. November 2, 2024, 2 p.m., $132.24,  slocoastwine.com

LA MESA: 12th Annual Historic Home Tour Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Peaks of Preservation. lamesahistory.com | home tour 

LANCASTER: Field of Drafts Beer Festival Saturday, November 2, 2024, 1-5 p.m. AV Fair & Event Center, 2551 West Avenue H, Lancaster, CA. $50.67-124.16, fieldofdrafts.com  

LODI: Grape Bowl Classic Band Review, November 2, 2024 at Tokay High School. See morning parade, jazz & awards free. Evening event charges fee. Location: 1111 W. Century Blvd., Lodi, CA $15, grapebowlclassic.org

CARLSBAD: Carlsbad Village Faire November 3, 2024, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
State & Grand Parking Lot
Carlsbad, CA
carlsbad.org
Free
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce hosts the semi-annual street fair. Over 900 vendors, 50 food booths, Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Kids bounce houses, Beer & Wine Garden.

PLEASANTON: Ia 'Oe E Ka La Hula Festival November 1-3, 2024. Kumu Hula Assoc. of Northern Calif. Celebrate Hawaiian culture and traditions through solo and group hula competitions, arts and crafts, and food, which is vital to sharing the traditions, values and art of hula with the world. Held at Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. $30.42, VIP $100, kumuhulaassociation.com

PALM SPRINGS: Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival October 31-November 3, 2024. Multiple block parties, a two-day festival and Nov. 3, 2024 parade in Palm Springs, California. pspride.org

NEWBERRY SPRINGS: Pistachio Festival November 3, 2018, 9 a.m. Newberry Community Center & Park 30884 Newberry Road (Just South of Historic Route 66) Newberry Springs, CA 
newberryspringschamber.com

SANTA CRUZ: Hot Rods at the Beach November 2, 2024, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkHundreds of hot rods, street rods, vintage, muscle, custom and classic cars in the Boardwalk Parking Lot, 400 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA Free to see, hotrodsatthebeach.com

SONOMA: Wine & Food Affair November 2-3, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $95-225, wineroad.com
52 participating wineries: Alexander Valley Vineyards, Amphora Winery, Baldassari Wines, Balletto Vineyards, Banshee Wines, Bellacana Vineyards, Carol Shelton Wines, Colagrossi Wines, Coyote Sonoma, D’Argenzio Winery, DeLoach Vineyards, deLorimier Winery, Due Ruscelli, Dutton Estate Winery, EHRET Winery, Ektimo Wines, Foppiano Vineyards, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, GC Lurton Vineyards, Idlewild Wines, J. Rickards Winery, Kelley & Young, Kokomo Winery, Landmark Vineyards at Hop Kiln, Leo Steen Wines @ The Drink, Longboard Vineyards, Matrix Winery, Mazzocco Sonoma, Mengler Family Wines, Merriam Vineyards, Notre Vue Estate, Orsi Family Vineyards, Overshine Wine Co., Papapietro Perry Winery, Pech Merle Winery, Pedroncelli Winery, Pezzi King, Ramazzotti Wines, Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs, Rockpile Vineyards, Russian River Vineyards, Soda Rock Barn, Sonoma-Cuter Vineyards, Spicy Vines, Starlite Vineyards, Stephen & Walker, Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Trattore Farms & Winery, Truett Hurst, VML, West Wines, Williamson Wines ~ Yoakim Bridge Estate, Wilson Winery

CLAREMONT: Padua Hills Art Fiesta November 3, 2024, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 50 area artists, art and craft demonstrations. music stage, tacos, festive foods, fine wines and craft beers for sale. Location: Padua Hills Theatre, 4467 Padua Ave., Claremont, CA. $10, clmoa.org

BIG SUR: The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival, October 31-November 2, 2024. A weekend of culinary and wine events in Big Sur, combining Hiking with Stemware, wine maker dinners, a Grand Tasting with a local cookbook and wine book signings and the chance to meet some of California's best wine makers. Big Sur, Ca. bigsurfoodandwine.org

FOLSOM to AUBURN: Rio Del Lago November 2, 2024
rio100mile.com Qualifier for the Western States 100 is a 100 mile race about 40 minutes east of Sacramento at Beal's Point in the Sierra-Nevada

ALAMEDA: Holiday Boutique November 2-3, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fine arts, crafts, apparel, gourmet gifts, antiques, collectibles, more. Location: Albert DeWitt 'O Club, Alameda Point. Free admission, alamedaca.gov

FRESNO: Fall Home Improvement Show, November 1-3, 2024. Fresno Fall event offers a variety of cost effective options, all in a one stop shopping, stress free environment. Pick up a gift or stocking stuffer, create your own wreath, floral spray or centerpiece at the popular Make and Take Craft Corner, or talk with local contractors about a new kitchen, pool, or landscape project. Fall into savings with over 300 exhibitors.  Location: Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Ave., Fresno, Calif.  $10.75, fresnoshows.com

LODI: Sandhill Crane Festival  November 1-3, 2024 cranefestival.com

RAMONA: Art and Wine Festival November 2, 2024, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Begent Ranch 18528 Highland Valley Rd. Ramona, CA. $85, ramonaartandwinefest.net

RIDGECREST: Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival November 2-3, 2024  Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Leroy Jackson Park Ridgecrest, CA Free, rpfestival.com  

MADERA: Madera Pomegranate, Fruit & Nut Festival November 2, 2024, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate all things pomegranate with recipe contests, fun run, entertainment, arts and food. pomegranatefestival.com

TWENTYNINE PALMS: Weed Show November 2-3, 2024  Saturday 12-4 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
29 Palms Historical Society and Museum
6760 National Park Drive, 29 Palms, CA
29palmshistorical.com

YUBA CITY: Sikh Festival November 2-3, 2024, Sikh Temple Tierra Buena 2468 Tierra Buena Road Yuba City, CA. sikhtempleyubacity.com

GARDEN GROVE: Timeless Treasures Boutique November 14-17, 2024
Womans Civic Club of Garden Grove, Garden Grove, 9501 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA Free admission, timelesstreasuresboutiques.com

LONG BEACH: Festival of Flight  November 17, 2018, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Long Beach Airport 3590 E Wardlow Rd. Long Beach, CA 90807 Free, lgb.org | air

LOS ANGELES: InnovateLA November 2-18, 2018.  200+ events! innovate.la

LOS ANGELES: Pershing Square Downtown on Ice  532 S. Olive St. Downtown Los Angeles, CA
holidayicerinkdowntownla.com

SAN DIEGO: San Diego Beer Week  Hundreds of beer-centric events take place throughout the county during this 10-day festival highlighting San Diego's award-winning craft beer, breweries and pubs. sdbeer.com

 DEATH VALLEY: Death Valley 49ers Fest   deathvalley49ers.org The annual Death Valley Encampment is held the first full week of November. The event is sponsored by the Death Valley 49ers, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Death Valley.

BIG BEAR: Big Bear Comedy Festival November 15-16, 2024
Big Bear Comedy Fest featuring Kevin Nealon, Adam Carolla,  Jill Kimmel, and many other of today’s top comedy stars. Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, CA. $100 approx., bigbearcomedyfestival.com

PASADENA: Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair, November 9-10, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Central Park.
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair in Old Pasadena showcases 200+ selected artisans selling handmade, specialty, trendsetting Indie fashion and jewelry design, ceramics and paper products, home decor, housewares, art, photography, and more. Location: 275 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA. Admission is free; artisan workshops may require pre-registration, jackalopeartfair.com

GRASS VALLEY: Country Christmas Faire November 29-December 1, 2024
Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA
nevadacountyfair.com
$5, free parking
Strolling entertainment, festival foods, the magical Gingerbread House exhibit, elves, and a community bonfire. Wagon rides around the Fairgrounds will be offered; and Victorian singers perform throughout the event. Santa available each day.

FULLERTON: Pumpkin Launch November 2, 2024
at Cal State Fullerton Athletic Field,  800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA. fullerton.edu/ecs/pumpkin_launch.php
Free community event in which engineer clubs and student Pumpkin Launch contestants use the principles of STEM to build trebuchet machines that send pumpkins high in the sky and towards large targets lining the field - sometimes more than 50 yards! The team with the highest score wins the coveted Pumpkin Launch trophy!

SANTA MONICA: Santa Monica Day of the Dead Woodlawn Cemetery, Mausoleum & Mortuary 1847 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA Free, smgov.net/dia | facebook.com/Woodlawns

MURPHYS: Day of the Dead  Main Street, Downtown  Murphys, CA Free, visitmurphys.com | day of dead

SAN DIEGO: Old Town San Diego's Dia de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego SHP Historical dayofthedeadsd.com

SANTA ANA: Annual Noche de Altares 

RIVERSIDE: Day of the Dead
Downtown Riverside, White Park. Join Aztec Dancing, Traditional Altars.

SANTA MONICA: Dia de los Muertos   Woodlawn Cemetery. Enjoy traditional music and dance

SAN RAFAEL: Day of the Dead Celebration 

DEL MAR: The Del Mar Antique Show & Sale November 16-18, 2018. $8 admission approx. calendarshows.com

LOS ANGELES: American Indian Arts Marketplace November 9-10, 2019

TEMECULA: Temecula Holiday Home Tour November 10-11, 2018.  $42, VIP Experience $150 | Bistro $16,  tvwc.com | home tour 

ROSEVILLE: Mountain Mandarin Festival November 22-24, 2024
At the Grounds
700 Event Center Drive
Roseville, CA
$6-12, mandarinfestival.com
Mountain Mandarin Festival Recipe Contest, 15 local mandarin orange growers, 20 food vendors, Mandarin Cocktails & bar, Kids Zone and 4 stages of entertainment.

SAN JOSE:  Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show November 8-10, 2024 at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose, CA. Holiday shopping, hundreds of vendors, entertainment, food and more. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $5 admission, harvestfestival.com 

SACRAMENTO: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show November 15-17, 2024
CalExpo, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $9 admission harvestfestival.com Holiday shopping, hundreds of vendors, entertainment, food and more.

NAPA: Gifts 'n Tyme Holiday Faire November 22-24, 2024 Location: Chardonnay Hall Napa Valley Expo, 575 Third Street, Napa, CA afterthegoldrushfestivals.com

RANCHO MIRAGE: Armenian Cultural Festival November  9-10, 2024, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Food such as beef, lamb or chicken kebab, Baklava, beer, wine & rich-tasting Armenian coffee, music & dance by Gevorkyan Dance Academy, Tevit Samuelian, Ararn Lepejian, DJ Greg, kids bounce house and vendor exhibits. Location: 38905 Monterey Ave., Rancho Mirage, CA.  $5, armenopole.com

HERMOSA BEACH: Hermosa for the Holidays November 22-24, 2024 in Downtown Hermosa. Shop local artisans and retailers, hop on carnival rides and inflatables at Pier Plaza, head for Santa and listen to community concert at the tree lighting ceremony on Nov.24. Location: Manhattan Ave., Downtown Hermosa Beach CA. Free, hbchamber.net

ENCINITAS: Fall Street Fair November 24, 2024, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Beer Garden, Food, Bands, 450+ booths, a Kids Zone, a Dog Zone, dance troupes. Location: 101 North Coast Highway, Encinitas, CA. Free admission, encinitas101.com
Band lineup: Faux Fighters, SUNBENDR, Phunky Matters,  Totally 80’s Band,  Rick Trotter Band, Maturation Sol, Bach to Rock, Enzo and Layse,  Bach to Rock

LAKE ALMANOR: Holiday Shopping Tour (Merchant's Night) November 8-9, 2024, 5-8 p.m. Chester Merchants when they throw open their doors for their annual Merchants Night Celebration. Food, hospitality, store specials, music and visits from Santa Claus. Location: Main Street, Chester, CA 96020. lakealmanorarea.com

PASO ROBLES: Holiday Craft Bazaar November 2-3, 2024,  10 a.m.-4 p.m. Paso Robles Downtown City Park Paso Robles, CA pasoroblesdowntown.org Free admission Arts, crafts and handmade goods

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Central Coast Craft Fair November 2-3, 2024, Veterans Memorial  Largest Hand-made Craft Show on the Central Coast in beautiful downtown San Luis Obispo includes contemporary and country crafters and artisans, plus free Cider and Cookies in the Boutique Location: 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CAFree admission, free parking californiacraftshow.com

YUCAIPA: Apple Butter Festival at Historic Los Rios Rancho November 29-December 1, 2024 
Riley's at Los Rios Rancho
39611 Oak Glen Rd. #13, Yucaipa, CA. 92399
losriosrancho.com

OAKDALE Annual Cowboy Christmas November 29-30, 2024, oakdalecowboymuseum.org

PASADENA - Doo Dah Parade  

PALM SPRINGS: Veterans Day Parade November 11, 2024, Annual patriotic parade last approx. 1 hour, honoring nation's heroes.

VALLEY CENTER: Christmas on the Farm Arts & Crafts Fair November 2-3, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley Road
Valley Center, CA
Admission and parking are free
Over 80 artisans, handmade crafts, fine art, bands, Santa arrives by hayride both Friday and Saturday.

SUTTER CREEK: Plaid Friday November 29, 2024 
Main Street
Sutter Creek, CA
suttercreek.org
Wear something plaid to receive discounts throughout downtown on and around Main Street. Free

MORRO BAY: Holiday Shop, Sip and Stroll November 8 & 22, 2024, 5-8 p.m. Wine, beer, cider, spirits, nonalcoholic & food! Each General Admission Ticket gets you access and a map to  locations, a wine glass and a tote bag! $25 pre-sale, morrochamber.org

COSTA MESA: Community Chili Cook-Off November 2, 2024, 12-4 p.m. Chili Contest. Entertainment, Exhibits, Vendors! Vote for your favorite chili! The competition is ready to heat up!  Cost: Free Location: Halecrest Park 3107 Killybrooke Lane and 3124 College Ave., Costa Mesa, California, RSVP: halecrestpark.com

DENAIR: Winter Farm/Construction Toy Show

OJAI: Ojai Film Festival   ojaifilmfestival.com Enriching the Human Spirit Through Film

PISMO BEACH: Marching Band Review, Time: 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pismo Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau (805) 773-7034 pismochamber.com Over 20 Marching Bands for middle and high schools from all over California competing for awards. Bands march down Dolliver Street and compete on Dolliver between Hinds and Main Streets from approximately 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

   

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