November 1: Susan G. Komen More than Pink Walk
Hundreds of breast cancer survivors, family members, and other supporters will walk 2.5 miles through Balboa Park to raise money for breast cancer research and patient care. The More than Pink Walk is Susan G. Komen’s largest fundraising event series.
November 7: Resounding Joy Living Your Dreams Concert
Resounding Joy will celebrate the healing power of music at its eighth annual Living Your Dreams Concert at the Encinitas Community Center. The performance will feature the Sounds of Service band, made up of military personnel and veterans from Resounding Joy’s music therapy program.
November 9: Ronald McDonald House 35th Annual Golf Invitational
Tee off to support families of hospitalized children at the 35th Annual Golf Invitational benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. The tournament at the Pauma Valley Country Club helps Ronald McDonald House provide temporary lodging, meals, and other services.
November 12: C4 Foundation San Diego Gala
The C4 Foundation, which provides resources for Navy SEAL families, will host its fourth annual San Diego Gala at the US Grant. Brandon Tseng, president and cofounder of Shield AI, will give the keynote address.
November 14: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
The San Diego Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention invites survivors connect and honor their loved ones at its International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. The annual event at Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego includes breakfast and guided remembrance activities.
November 14: Freedom Dogs 20th Anniversary Celebration
Freedom Dogs will celebrate two decades of providing specially trained service dogs to recovering veterans at its 20th Anniversary Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego. The evening will include animal interactions, a silent auction, dinner, entertainment, and stories of resilience and healing.
November 19: Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County Gingerbread City Gala
Extraordinary gingerbread creations and elegant holiday décor will be on display at Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County’s 33rd Annual Gingerbread City Gala. This year’s Gingerbread City Gala will be the first since 2018 to be held at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
November 26: Father Joe’s Villages Run for Hope Thanksgiving 5K
Father Joe’s Villages’ annual Run for Hope Thanksgiving Day 5K in Balboa Park will bring together thousands of runners and walkers to raise money for its meal program for San Diegans facing homelessness. Father Joe’s Villages’ “Turkey Trot” is San Diego’s longest-standing event dedicated to this cause.
November 28: Cruise 4 Kids Teddy Ball
Nonprofit fundraising organization Cruise 4 Kids invites guests at its Teddy Ball to bring teddy bears and other stuffies to distribute to various children’s charities during the holiday season. The black-tie gala features a red carpet and “paparazzi experience,” freestyle fashion show, exotic car displays, and plenty of photo ops.