San Diego gets a sunny one: the forecast looks dry and warm, around 78 to 83 degrees. The big draw is the San Diego Food + Wine Festival on the Embarcadero (the new name for the SD Bay Wine & Food Festival), and Del Mar's Bing Crosby Season opens Friday. Add a film fest in Coronado, a free skate festival in Encinitas and a bunch of Veterans Day weekend events, and you're set.
Plans change, so check the organizer's link before you head out. Ticket prices and times can shift, and we've flagged anything we couldn't confirm.
Lead Picks
- San Diego Food + Wine Festival: Fri–Sun, with the Grand Tasting Saturday and the Grand Fiesta Sunday at Embarcadero Marina Park North.
- Del Mar Bing Crosby Season: Opens Friday with the first race at 12:30 PM.
- Coronado Island Film Festival: Runs Nov 4–8, with a closing reception Sunday.
- Exposure: A free women's skate festival in Encinitas, Nov 6–8.
- Sublime Life Sobriety Festival: Free, Saturday in downtown Oceanside.
Food, Wine and Festivals
San Diego Food + Wine Festival: Icons + Legends (21+)
- When: Fri Nov 6, gates 6:30 PM (early entry 6 PM)
- Where: JULEP, 1735 Hancock St., San Diego
- Cost: General admission is sold out; early entry $335
- Info: sandiegowineclassic.com
The festival's Friday night kickoff. Rain or shine.
San Diego Food + Wine Festival: Grand Tasting (21+) (our pick)
- When: Sat Nov 7, 11 AM–3 PM (GA entry from noon)
- Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego
- Cost: GA $235; VIP $385
- Info: sandiegowineclassic.com | tickets.sandiegowineclassic.com
The main event on the bay. Rain or shine.
San Diego Food + Wine Festival: Grand Fiesta (21+)
- When: Sun Nov 8, 11 AM–3 PM
- Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego
- Cost: GA $178; VIP $280
- Info: sandiegowineclassic.com | tickets.sandiegowineclassic.com
Baja chefs and Taco TKO at the same waterfront venue. Rain or shine.
Sublime Life Sobriety Festival
- When: Sat Nov 7, 11 AM–4 PM
- Where: Downtown Oceanside
- Cost: Free
- Info: visitoceanside.org
The third annual sobriety festival in downtown Oceanside.
Escondido Tamale Festival
- When: Sat Nov 7, music 5–10 PM; Sun Nov 8, festival 11 AM–5 PM
- Where: Grape Day Park, Escondido
- Cost: Free
- Info: website.withapps.io
Music Saturday night and the festival on Sunday. Per the Visit Escondido listing, confirm before you go.
Coast and Culture
Del Mar Bing Crosby Season Opening Day
- When: Fri Nov 6, first post 12:30 PM; racing Fri–Sun
- Where: Del Mar
- Cost: Admission $8; seats $9–$16; check site for tickets
- Info: dmtc.com | dmtc.com
The fall season opens Friday, with racing Friday through Sunday.
Coronado Island Film Festival
- When: Nov 4–8; Avenue of the Stars on Orange Ave. Sat Nov 7, 4–6 PM; closing reception Sun Nov 8, 6–7:30 PM
- Where: Coronado
- Cost: Reservations required; check site for tickets
- Info: festival.coronadofilmfest.com
The island's film festival wraps up this weekend. Single-ticket prices aren't posted, so check the schedule page.
Exposure: Women's Skate Festival
- When: Fri Nov 6–Sun Nov 8; hours not posted
- Where: Encinitas Community Park, Encinitas
- Cost: Free
- Info: exposureskate.org
A free skate festival celebrating women skaters. Check the link for hours.
Meet the Fleet
- When: Sat Nov 7, 9 AM–3 PM
- Where: Naval Base San Diego, Pier 13 (Gate 9, 8th St. & Harbor Dr.)
- Cost: Free; adults need photo ID
- Info: navylifesw.com
A look at Navy ships at Pier 13. Fleet Week's Broadway Pier ship tours are Nov 12, not this weekend.
SeaWorld Red, White & Blue Salute
- When: Nov 7–9; fireworks Sat and Sun nights
- Where: SeaWorld San Diego
- Cost: Included with admission
- Info: seaworld.com
A Veterans Day weekend salute with fireworks at night.
San Diego Zoo Wild Weekend: Oceans
- When: Sat Nov 7 and Sun Nov 8, 10 AM–3 PM
- Where: San Diego Zoo
- Cost: Included with admission
- Info: zoo.sandiegozoo.org
An ocean-themed weekend at the zoo.
Sports and Concerts
San Diego FC vs. Sporting KC
- When: Sat Nov 7, 4 PM
- Where: Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
- Cost: Check site for tickets
- Info: sandiegofc.com
Military Appreciation Night, and the final regular-season home match.
Silver Strand Veterans Day Half
- When: Sun Nov 8; 5K at 7 AM, longer races at 7:20 AM
- Where: Silver Strand; see the race link for start details
- Cost: Check site for registration
- Info: silverstrandhalf.com
A Veterans Day half marathon with shorter race options.
Día de los Deftones
- When: Sat Nov 7, show 3:35 PM, with The Neighbourhood and AFI
- Where: Petco Park, San Diego
- Cost: Check site for tickets
- Info: livenation.com
An afternoon show at the ballpark.
HUGEL (18+)
- When: Fri Nov 6, 3 PM; standing only
- Where: The Rady Shell, San Diego
- Cost: Check site for tickets
- Info: theshell.org
A standing-room show at the Rady Shell on the bayfront.
Sunset Sounds at The Headquarters
- When: Sat Nov 7, 4–6 PM
- Where: The Headquarters, San Diego
- Cost: Cost not listed; check site
- Info: sdheadquarters.com
Live music to ease into Saturday evening.
More Weekend Guides
- This Weekend in SoCal: all six counties
- Orange County: weekend events, Nov 6–8, 2026
- Los Angeles County: weekend events, Nov 6–8, 2026
- Santa Barbara County: weekend events, Nov 6–8, 2026
- San Luis Obispo County: weekend events, Nov 6–8, 2026
- Ventura County: weekend events, Nov 6–8, 2026
Have a San Diego event we should know about? Send it our way, and enjoy the weekend.