Festivals, Parades and More
When autumn arrives and the summer beach crowds diminish, visitors to San Diego can relish in the region’s sunny mild weather and enjoy a number of fun-filled fall activities to enhance their vacation getaway. During San Diego’s shoulder season, visitors can find a variety of annual festivals, fairs and diverse cultural entertainment.
November
FLEET WEEK SAN DIEGO
When: November 1-13, 2022
Fleet Week San Diego honors and celebrates the men and women of the military through events that entertain and alliances that thank and support these heroes.
CARLSBAD FALL VILLAGE FAIRE
When: November 6, 2022
Take in the beauty of the seaside city while browsing through unique booths, indulging in delectable eats and enjoying family entertainment at the Carlsbad Village Faire.
SAN DIEGO BAY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
When: November 9-13, 2022
Featuring dozens of events, hundreds of domestic and international wineries, the celebration of craft beer and spirits, local culinary legends and nationally recognized celebrities, and a Grand Tasting Finale on the stunning Embarcadero.
CORONADO ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
When: November 9-13, 2022
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) cordially invites makers and lovers of film everywhere to join us in this unique historic seaside village.
SAN DIEGO VETERAN’S DAY PARADE
When: November 11, 2022
See over 4,000 Veterans, Active Military, Bands, Floats and Civic Groups celebrate Veterans Day with the San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade.
WONDERFRONT FESTIVAL
When: November 18-20, 2022
A highly-anticipated 7+ stage, 80+ bands, 3-day music, culinary and arts festival will descend upon the stunning waterfront of downtown San Diego all along the Embarcadero.
ENCINITAS HOLIDAY STREET FAIR
When: November 20, 2022
In the Holiday Street Fair, continuous since 1989, children’s rides, two stages of live entertainment and food and drink refreshments provide an attractive setting for the public and a great boon to our vendors.
JAZZ FEST AND SWING EXTRAVAGANZA
When: November 23-27, 2022
Since 1980, this event has been held during Thanksgiving weekend in San Diego, California, and features a variety of musical artists performing traditional jazz, swing, blues, ragtime, boogie woogie, gospel, and rhythm and blues.
*Please note, events are subject to change and cancellation. Please confirm the event information by visiting the event website.
“Awesome Autumn Activities”, San Diego, SanDiego.org.