November in the East Bay has its own rhythm. The hills have turned golden, farmers' markets are piled high with citrus and winter squash, and the cool, clear air this time of year makes getting out feel especially worthwhile. From Día de los Muertos celebrations and Veterans Day tributes to Friendsgiving gatherings, harvest dinners, and the first whispers of holiday magic starting to appear around town, this month has more going on than most people expect.
November is also when the East Bay’s community spirit shows up in full force. Local nonprofits host fall fundraisers, schools put on seasonal performances, and neighborhoods that spread out over the summer start pulling back together around dinner tables and community events that remind everyone why they chose to live here in the first place.
We have rounded up the best events happening across our favorite East Bay cities this November. Bookmark this guide, mark your calendar, and get ready for a month that moves a little slower, tastes a little better, and feels a lot like home.Alamo
Every Sunday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 2:00pm
Antioch
Nov 1 | Dia De Los Muertos | 1:00 – 5:00pm
Every Tuesday | Farmers Market | 11:00 – 12:00pm
Every Thursday | Food Night Truck Thursday | 5:00 – 8:00pm
Brentwood
Nov 7 | Tamale and Taco Festival | 5:00 – 10:00pm
Nov 28 | Winter Wine Walk and Holiday Shop | 1:00 – 4:00pm
Nov 28 | Holiday Parade | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Concord
Nov 14 & 15 | Annual Mineral & Gem Show | Times Vary
Nov 21 & 22 | Concord Historical Society Annual Holiday Market | 11:00 – 4:00pm
Nov 26 | Concord Turkey Trot | 8:00 – 9:00am
Danville
Nov 11 | Veterans Day Celebration and Open House | 9:00 – 5:00pm
Nov 27 | Lighting of the Old Oak Tree | 5:00 – 8:00pm
Nov 28 | Holiday Show with the Best Intentions | 8:00 – 10:00pm
Discovery Bay
Nov 7 | Discovery Bay Yacht Club Splashers Holiday Boutique | 10:00 – 4:00pm
Lafayette
Nov 8 | Contra Costa Vintage Market | 10:00 – 3:00pm
Nov 17 | Community Thanksgiving Breakfast | 7:00 – 8:30am
Martinez
Nov 20 | Pink Friday Fest Holiday Kickoff | 5:00 – 9:00pm
Nov 21 | Harvest Craft Fair | 9:00 – 3:00pm
Every Sunday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Moraga
Nov 26 | Moraga Turkey Trot | 8:00 – 10:00am
Every Sunday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Oakley
Nov 11 | Veterans Day Ceremony | 11:00 – 12:00pm
Every Friday | Friday Night Bites | 5:00 – 8:00pm
Orinda
Nov 19 | Free Movie Night | 6:30 – 8:30pm
Nov 29 | Free Historic Theatre Tour | 10:00 – 12:30pm
Every Saturday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
Pittsburg
Nov 20 | Craft Fair | 11:30 – 3:00pm
Every Wednesday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:30pm
Pleasant Hill
Nov 21 | Light Up the Night | 4:30 – 7:30pm
Nov 6 & 20 | Pleasant Hill Night Market | 5:00 – 9:00pm
Every Saturday | Farmers Market | 9:00 – 1:00pm
San Ramon
Nov 6 | Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony | 6:00 – 7:00pm
Nov 20 | Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony | 6:00 – 7:00pm
Nov 26 | Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot | 8:30 – 10:30am
Walnut Creek
Nov 15 | Shadelands Fall Fest | 11:00 – 2:00pm
Nov 20 | Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony | 5:30 – 6:30pm
Nov 28 | Makers Market | 11:00 – 5:00pm