Best Things to Do in the Bay Area This November

November is full of exciting and festive events of all sorts. From the annual turkey trot to a festival for coffee aficionados. You sure don’t want to miss out on all the fun! Make this month an eventful one before the holiday season arrives. Here are the best things to do in the Bay Area this November. 

Featured photo courtesy of Downtown Ice in San Jose. 

San Francisco

The Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square, the San Francisco Coffee Festival, Glide Holiday Jam and more!

A woman and a child, both wearing animal-themed hats, are ice skating together at one of the best things to do in the Bay Area this November. The child is holding onto a penguin skate aid while the woman supports her from behind. Other skaters and a large decorated Christmas tree are visible in the background.
Photo courtesy of Union Square Ice Rink.

North Bay

Free National Parks Day, Bank of Marin turkey trot, Marin Arts & Crafts Show and plenty of family fun.

Family holding hands and crossing finish line at North Bay's Bank of Marin Turkey Trot Race, happening in November
Photo courtesy of Bank of Marin Turkey Trot.

South Bay

Downtown Ice, a Broadway show, Día de los Muertos and more!

Actor on a stage sings with her arms wide open at Broadway San Jose
Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade.

East Bay

Oakland Zoo’s Glowfari, Garden of D’Lights, a Thanksgiving block party and more fun events.

A nighttime scene at a lantern festival in the East Bay features luminous animal lanterns, including two large antelopes, one adult and one calf, with striking red antlers. In the background, two illuminated gorilla lanterns sit amongst glowing green leaves. One of the best things to do in the East Bay this January!
Photo courtesy of Oakland Zoo.

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