Oceanside Events in November

We all know the holidays are right around the corner, and some are already itching to get all of their seasonal decorations out from storage, but wait! These awesome Oceanside events will have you embracing November! From athletic events like Bike the Coast and the O’side Turkey Trot, to the family friendly Oceanside Art Walk, to the holiday shop-local kick-off at the Merry Makers Fair; Oceanside is where you want to be this November!

As always, we couldn’t possibly fit everything in one list so make sure you check out the entire Oceanside Event Calendar to be in “the know” about everything happening here in Oceanside.

First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk

What: Celebrate the thriving arts and culture scene in the heart of downtown Oceanside. The First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk will showcase live performances, music, poetry, art education, and culinary and pop-up art galleries showcased in local businesses and public spaces. This event is open to the public, and admission to the Oceanside Museum of Art is free during the Art Walk!

When: Friday, November 1, 2019, 5-9pm

Where: Downtown Oceanside

More Info: First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk

Bike the Coast

What: The annual Bike the Coast event promotes Oceanside as a bike-friendly location. This year there will be five course distance options, a 7 mile ride, 15 mile ride, 25 mile ride, 50 mile ride, or a 100 mile ride along Highway 101. Following the bike ride the Taste the Coast Festival will begin at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater.

When: Saturday, November 2, 2019, All Day

Where: Oceanside Pier, 301 The Strand N Oceanside, CA 92054 USA

More Info: Bike the Coast Oceanside

Fall Festival & Chili Cook Off

What: The Friends of Oceanside Parks and Recreation will be hosting the family friendly Heritage Park Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off from noon to 4pm, with the chili cook off taking place from noon to 2pm. This event is free and will include music, food and vendors booths. The “chili tasting” is $5 per person. The North County Model Railroad Society will be open for viewing as well as the “Trains For Kids” room.

When: Saturday, November 2, 2019, 12-4pm

Where: Heritage Park, 220 Peyri Drive Oceanside, CA 92057 USA

More Info: Heritage Park Fall Festival

La Buena Vida Night Market

What: Join Bagby Beer Co. for the La Buena Vida Night Market in Coastal Oceanside. The outside patio and open-air area transforms into a fun and delightful artisan market, with three bars and Market Food specials! Shop over 25 unique vendors in home goods, clothing, jewelry, bath, accessories, and more! Enjoy music and local entertainment while savoring some local craft beer and food. Shop small! Shop local!

When: Friday, November 8, 2019, 5-10pm

Where: Bagby Beer, 601 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA

More Info: La Buena Vida Night Market

Star Theatre - Tourism Summit 2018 Location

The Star Theatre: “Thoroughly Modern Millie”

What: “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is a Tony-Award winning musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by Dick Scanlan, and a book by Richard Morris and Scanlan which tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love – a thoroughly modern aim in 1922, when women were just entering the workforce. Millie soon begins to take delight in the flapper lifestyle, but problems arise when she checks into a hotel owned by the leader of a white slavery ring in China.

When: Friday, November 8, 2019 through Sunday, November 17, 2019

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 PM

Where: Star Theatre, 402 North Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054

More Info: Star Theatre Company

Frontwave Credit Union O’side Turkey Trot

What: Come “move your feet before you eat!®” this Thanksgiving at Oceanside’s annual O’side Turkey Trot featuring a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Harbor Run and Tiny Turkey kids races. The event typically attracts 9,000 plus participants from 460 cities and 46 states. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal, t-shirt, goodie bag, free photos and complimentary finish line refreshments.

When: O’side Turkey Trot: Thursday, November 28, 2019, 6am-12pm

Where: Oceanside Civic Center, Pier View Way & North Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA

More Info: O’side Turkey Trot

Rancho Christmas Celebration

What: Take a trip back in time and experience what the holidays were like in the mid-1800s. Rancho Guajome Adobe welcomes you to its annual Rancho Christmas celebration where you can see and tour the historic 28 room adobe and 2 large courtyards dressed with festive wreaths, garlands and centerpieces. The celebration will also include tractor rides, Native American storytelling and Christmas Carolers!

When: Saturday, November 30, 2019, 10am-4pm

Where: Rancho Guajome Adobe, 2210 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92083

More Info: Rancho Guajome Adobe Christmas or call (760) 724-4082

Merry Makers Fair

What: The Merry Makers Fair is a weekend long pop-up vendor showcase featuring artisanal businesses selling creative, hand-crafted products ranging from jewelry to home goods, flowers and succulents, woodwork, clothing, accessories, bath and body products, paper goods and art.

This event is a part of the ‘Tis the Season to Shop Local holiday campaign. Complementing the holiday shopping atmosphere there will also be a special Sip & Shop event providing beer and wine tastings inside participating retail establishments on Saturday, November 30th from 1pm-4pm.

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