NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

O’Side Turkey Trot 5 Mile & 5K Run/Walk

Move your feet before you eat. Features live entertainment on the course, costume contests and more. Nov. 23. $32–$62. 330 N. Coast Hwy. Register: www.osideturkeytrot.com

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Don’t forget to call to confirm dates, times and admission prices.

FREE The Super Dentists Candy Buy Back. Turn candy into cash, receive $1 for each pound of candy. Through Nov. 6. Deliver to any of their six locations. www.thesuperdentists.com/candy-buyback-2

FREE Halloween Candy Buy Back. Exchange candy for toys, activities and gift cards, while supplies last. Tours will be offered to attendees. Through Nov. 3, 11 am–6:30 pm. Brain Balance Centers of San Diego, Chula Vista and Encinitas. www.brainbalancecenters.com

FREE Día de los Muertos Celebration. The open-air shopping center will be transformed into a colorful holiday celebration with traditional altar displays, live music, dancing, sugar skull face painting, stilt walkers and more. 7–10 pm. Terra Nova Plaza, 394 E. H St., Chula Vista.

FREE Día de los Muertos. Traditional altars, live music, family-friendly crafts, face painting and more. 4–9 pm. The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org

Step Right Up: Circus Trains. Explore the history of the world of circus. Tues.–Sun., 10 am–4 pm. Through Nov. 19. $9–$19.50. San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdmrm.org

FREE Día de Los Muertos - La Experiencia. Face painters, altars, live music and more. Today & tomorrow, 11 am–9 pm. Old Town. www.fiestadereyes.com/ddlm

FREE Cajon Classic Cruise. Display of classic cars. Wednesdays, 5–7:30 pm through Oct. 25. Downtown El Cajon. www.cajonclassiccruise.org

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El Día de los Inocentes. Day of the Children/All Saints Day. Dusk–8 pm. Old Town. www.dayofthedeadsd.com

UltraStar Discount Thursdays. 50% off all movie tickets and popcorn. 7510 Hazard Center Dr. Showtimes: www.ultrastarmovies.com

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FREE Celebrate Día de Muertos with Mariachi Juvenil. Outdoor concert featuring students from LJMS’s own Community Music Center. Including themed arts & crafts. 5 pm. The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. www.theconrad.org

Día de los Muertos. Bring together the flavors and sounds of this family centric Mexican tradition. Through Nov. 5. SeaWorld, Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Dr. Tickets: www.seaworldsandiego.com

Fleet Week San Diego. Events designed to honor and celebrate our military’s contribution to our nation and community. Through Nov. 12. Broadway Pier, downtown San Diego. Schedule: www.fleetweeksandiego.org

Art San Diego. Exhibitions that showcase the thriving art and design landscape of San Diego and beyond. Through Nov. 5. The San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Dr. www.redwoodartgroup.com/ art-san-diego

Big Bear Oktoberfest. Bands, beer, food and more. Tonight, 4–11 pm & tomorrow, 1–11 pm. Big Bear Convention Center, 42900 Big Bear Blvd. Tickets: www.bigbearevents.com

“The Sound of Music.” The timeless story of love, courage and the power of music. Through Nov. 12. $20–$22. Casa del Prado Theater, Balboa Park. www.juniortheatre.com

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Day Out with Thomas. Take a ride with Thomas, meet Percy and Sir Topham Hatt, and enjoy a day of family fun. Today, tomorrow & Nov. 10–12. Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. ‘A’ St., Perris. Tickets: www.socalrailway.org

“Spider-Man Into the Spiderverse: Live in Concert.” Pairs a screening of the animated film with live musicians and turntables featuring a DJ scratcher live on stage. 7:30 pm. Starting at $39. San Diego Civic Center, 1100 Third Ave.  www.broadwaysd.com

FREE Holiday Market & Bake Sale. Thanksgiving and Christmas decor and more. Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Scripps Ranch. 9:30 am–3 pm. Scripps Ranch Community Center, 11885 Cypress Canyon Rd.

Escondido Renaissance Fair. Jousting, live entertainment and more. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–6 pm. $12–$27; under 5 free. Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane. www.oldetymeproductions.com

SDSU Aztec Football Home Games. Tonight & Nov. 25. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way. Tickets: www.goaztecs.com

Sunset Pier Walks. Scoop up plankton, dissect a squid and more. Today, tomorrow, Nov. 11–12 & 18. $35. For ages 9 & up. Scripps Pier, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. Reservations required: www.aquarium.ucsd.edu

FREE Antique & Craft Fair. Crafts, collectables, antiques and more. Today & tomorrow, 9 am–3 pm. Summers Past Farms, 15602 Olde Hwy. 80, Flinn Springs. www.summerspastfarms.com

“Peter and the Wolf.” The perfect introduction to the world of classical ballet and music for young children and their families. 2 pm. $25. Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave. www.sandiegotheatres.org

FREE Christmas on the Farm Arts & Crafts Fair. Handmade crafts, pony rides and face painting. Today & tomorrow, 9 am–4:30 pm. Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Rd., Valley Center. www.batesnutfarm.biz

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Daylight Saving Time Ends

FREE California Festival Family & Community Day. Showcases performances by the San Diego Youth Symphony, San Diego Master Chorale and Art of Elan. 12–6 pm. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way. Register: www.theshell.org

FREE Spreckels Organ Society Concerts. Sundays, 2–3 pm. Pavilion-Pan American Pl., Balboa Park. www.spreckelsorgan.org

FREE Fall Back Festival Children’s Historical Street Faire. Old-time activities, crafts and games. 11 am–4 pm. The Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House, 410 Island Ave. www.gaslampfoundation.org

FREE Carlsbad Village Street Faire. Over 750 vendors with children’s rides and fun for the whole family. 8 am–4 pm. Grand Ave. & Carlsbad Blvd. www.visitcarlsbad.com

Komen San Diego More Than Pink Walk. 8 am. Balboa Park. Register: www.komensandiego.com

FREE Opera4Kids Message in a Bottle. Featuring Mozart, Vivaldi and more. 2 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.spreckelsorgan.org tuesday | 7

Residents FREE Days at Balboa Park. Park museums offer free admission Tuesdays on a rotating basis throughout the month to residents of the City and County of San Diego, and to active military personnel and their dependents. Schedule: www.balboapark.org.

“Mamma Mia!” A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget. Through Nov. 12. Starting at $39. San Diego Civic Center, 1100 Third Ave. Tickets: www.broadwaysd.com

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“Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” A wonderful, whimsical

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