Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend (Nov 6-8)
San Diego starts November strong with an unmissable three-day lineup — opening day at the track Friday, cycling and local neighborhood festivals Saturday, and a scenic bay-to-ocean half marathon Sunday.
The Weekend at a Glance
- Friday: San Diego Beer Week Kick-Off · Bing Crosby Opening Day at Del Mar Racetrack
- Saturday: Ride the Point Charity Ride · Shop North Park Community Fair · Mount Soledad Veterans Day Ceremony · Novemberfest at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens · Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival · San Diego Beer Week
- Sunday: Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon · San Diego Beer Week
Friday, November 6
San Diego Beer Week Kick-Off
Ten days, more than 150 independent breweries, and no single central venue—San Diego Beer Week launches Friday across the entire county. Hosted by the San Diego Brewers Guild, the countywide program features limited-edition beer releases, tap takeovers, curated food pairings, and educational sessions running through November 15.
- When: Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15
- Where: Countywide at participating breweries and taprooms across San Diego
- Cost: Varies by event and venue
- Know before you go: Pick a neighborhood with walkable taprooms—like North Park, Miramar, Ocean Beach, or Vista—rather than trying to cross the county in traffic.
Read the full San Diego Beer Week guide
Bing Crosby Opening Day at Del Mar Racetrack
The Bing Crosby fall racing season opens Friday at the seaside oval with an eight-race card. It offers a more relaxed, crisp autumn alternative to the summer opening day, complete with cool coastal breezes, trackside dining, and opening-day energy.
- When: Friday, gates open at 11 a.m., first post at 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
- Cost: Grandstand admission from $8
- Know before you go: Diamond Club members get free admission on Friday. Take the Coaster to Solana Beach for complimentary race-day shuttle service directly to the track.
Read the full Bing Crosby Opening Day guide
Saturday, November 7
Ride the Point Charity Ride
The 13th annual cycling event hosted by the Point Lama Rotary Club offers routes ranging from a 5-mile family ride to a 62-mile metric century. Oceanfront stretches, bayfront views, and a stop at Cabrillo National Monument highlight the course, with proceeds benefiting pancreatic cancer research at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center.
- When: Saturday, wave starts begin at 7:00 a.m.
- Where: Starts at Liberty Station, Point Loma
- Cost: $25–$100 depending on route distance
- Know before you go: Roads remain open to traffic for the longer routes, so helmets are strictly required. E-bikes with pedal assist are permitted.
Read the full Ride the Point guide
Shop North Park Community Fair
North Park Way transforms into a full-day neighborhood street showcase hosted by Verbatim Books and local community partners. The dog-friendly event features local retail pop-ups, interactive vendor displays, neighborhood creators, and an on-site job fair with local businesses actively hiring.
- When: Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Where: North Park Way (between 29th St & Ray St), North Park
- Cost: Free admission
- Know before you go: Parking fills quickly on surrounding side streets; take public transit or park at the North Park Observation Garage on 29th St.
Read the full North Park Community Fair guide
Mount Soledad Veterans Day Ceremony
Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial holds its annual tribute four days ahead of Veterans Day itself. The free event honors living veterans and active-duty military members with distinguished speakers, patriotic music, a live band performance, and afternoon refreshments on the hilltop lawn.
- When: Saturday, ceremony at 11:00 a.m. (Arrive by 10:30 a.m.)
- Where: Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial, La Jolla
- Cost: Free
- Know before you go: Avoid driving directly up the hill due to limited parking. Free shuttles run continuously from Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church and San Diego French-American School.
Read the full Veterans Day Ceremony guide
Novemberfest at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
The 12th annual 21+ festival pairs craft beer, wine, and artisanal mead with unlimited tastings across a hillside botanical garden. The afternoon includes live 80s cover music, local food vendors, artisan booths, and a commemorative souvenir tasting glass.
- When: Saturday, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Where: Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista
- Cost: Tickets start at $50–$55
- Know before you go: Strictly 21-and-over only (no children or dogs allowed). The botanical gardens are closed to the general public for the event.
Read the full Novemberfest guide
Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival
Eleven local Ramona wineries and spirit makers gather in one open-air field for complimentary tastings, alongside 50+ juried artisans, live musical performances across three stages, and live and silent auctions.
- When: Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Where: Ramona Outdoor Community Center, Ramona
- Cost: $70 regular admission ($55 designated driver)
- Know before you go: Strictly 21-and-over event. Online ticket sales close Friday evening prior to the event, after which prices increase at the gate.
Read the full Ramona Art, Wine & Music Festival guide
Sunday, November 8
Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon & 5K
A flat, fast coastal course spanning the narrow Silver Strand highway between Coronado and Imperial Beach, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and San Diego Bay on the other. Features include live drummers along the route, a surfboard finisher medal, and a finish-line beach party on the sand with live music and a beer garden.
- When: Sunday, all distances start at 7:00 a.m.
- Where: Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado
- Cost: Registration fees vary by distance (Half Marathon, 10-Miler, 12K, 5K)
- Know before you go: Oceanfront highway course with zero elevation change—ideal for setting a personal record or a scenic coastal walk. Discounted entry is available for military and veterans.
Read the full Silver Strand Half Marathon guide
Our Suggested Weekend Itinerary
If you want to pack the absolute best of the weekend into one seamless flow, here is how we recommend structuring your three days:
- Friday: Start your weekend seaside at Del Mar Racetrack for Bing Crosby Opening Day, then head into North Park or Miramar to kick off San Diego Beer Week with local taproom releases.
- Saturday: Spend your morning honoring living veterans at the Mt. Soledad ceremony in La Jolla, wander through the Shop North Park Community Fair for local eats and artisan pop-ups in the afternoon, and wrap up with sunset pours at Novemberfest or Ramona's wine festival.
- Sunday: Catch the high-energy finish-line beach party at Silver Strand State Beach for the Veterans Day Half Marathon, then take a slow afternoon stroll along Coronado before calling it a weekend.
Plan the Rest of Your Fall
From local neighborhood markets to upcoming holiday events, there's plenty more happening across the region. Browse the full Hello San Diego event calendar, and join the Insider newsletter to get every weekend guide delivered straight to your inbox.
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