A list of cultural events, festivals and experiences to enjoy during the month of November in Puerto Rico.
This calendar includes curated events focused on food, staying active, shopping local, and music genres such as jazz and salsa.
👪 Mood: Family
Festival Mágico de Luces
Date: Nov. 2, 2025, to Jan. 11, 2026
Location: Parque de las Ciencias, Bayamón
Cost: Prices start at $20 for children and $25 for adults. You can purchase tickets or get more information at www.parquedelascienciaspr.com or at 787-867-7100
The holiday show is back! 🎄 Parque de las Ciencias in Bayamón welcomed the Christmas season with the opening of Festival Mágico de Luces on Nov. 2, a family exhibition that runs through Jan. 11, 2026.
👐 For a good cause
Pásalo Pa'lante con Te Amo PR
Date: Nov. 7–11, 2025
Location: Around the Island
The nonprofit Te Amo PR invites the public to join its "Pásalo Pa'lante" campaign, from Nov. 7 to 11, to inspire thousands of acts of kindness. By Nov. 11, the organization aims to set a world record with more than one million charitable activities around the Island. More than 50 municipalities, mayors, celebrities, schools, athletes and community leaders have joined the movement to reach that goal. For more information, visit pasalopalante.com.
🎨 Mood: Art and culture
16to Festival de Cine Europeo de Puerto Rico
Date: Nov. 5–13, 2025
Location: Fine Arts Miramar and other venues in San Juan
Cost: See festivaldecineeuropeo.com
Alliance Française de Puerto Rico organizes the 16th edition of this film festival, which will screen more than 30 European productions from more than 20 countries at Fine Arts Miramar and other theaters in the capital.
🍽️ Mood: Food and fun
41mo Festival Nacional del Plátano
Date: Oct. 31–Nov. 2, 2025
Location: Howard T. Jason parking lot, Corozal
Cost: Free
Corozal celebrates its signature agricultural product with four decades of tradition. The Howard T. Jason parking lot will host musical performances by orchestras including Los Hermanos Sanabria, Orquesta Cábala and Tommy Olivencia. There will also be art workshops, agricultural exhibitions, crafts and folk ballet demonstrations.
Festival BBQ & Brews
Date: Nov. 8, 2025
Location: Antiguo Arsenal de la Puntilla, Old San Juan
Cost: Tickets at Boletera.net
Antiguo Arsenal de la Puntilla in Old San Juan debuts a new concept combining food and craft beer. The event will highlight the work of various pitmasters and master brewers, complemented by design, illustration and photography exhibitions related to the culinary world.
Primer Festival del Coquito Navideño
Date: Nov. 14–16, 2025
Location: Plaza Gilberto Concepción de Gracia, Vega Alta
Cost: Free
Plaza Gilberto Concepción de Gracia in Vega Alta will become the center of this holiday celebration, combining the traditional Puerto Rican coquito with musical performances. The event will feature several artists over three days, including Cantores de San Juan, Grupo Ryico, Osvaldo and La One de Nuestro Billy Bryant, among others. There will also be a competition to choose the best coquito.
Festival Turístico “Maricao Sabe a Café”
Date: Nov. 15–16, 2025
Location: Centro Vacacional Monte del Estado, Maricao
Cost: Free admission
Centro Vacacional Monte del Estado becomes the setting for this festival promoting Maricao as a tourist destination in the western region. Visitors will find coffee stands, crafts, agricultural products, art and photography exhibitions, and musical performances by groups including Bomba Clandestina, Moises Cancel, Bomba De La Mar and Harold Pratts Jíbara Banda.
Calle Loíza Culinary Fest
Date: Nov. 17, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: Calle Loíza, San Juan
The seventh edition of this food festival will transform the well-known San Juan street with the participation of more than one hundred food vendors and local artisans. The event will feature three music stages.
Festival del Ñame y la Carne Frita 2025
Date: Nov. 21, 22 and 23, 2025
Location: Historic Downtown Villalba
Cost: Free
The historic downtown of Villalba officially opens the Puerto Rican Christmas season with three days of celebration. The music lineup includes José Nogueras, La Sonora Ponceña and the Junte Hermanos Sanabria. The fourth edition of the Copa José Luis "Chele" Rivera, a trovador competition, will also take place, along with food and artisan kiosks.
Somos Ají Dulce
Date: Nov. 22, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Monte Sagrado Reserve, Utuado
Cost: Tickets at Boletera.net
This inaugural event celebrates the launch of a new initiative honoring the emblematic Puerto Rican pepper. At Monte Sagrado Reserve, attendees can interact with farmers, chefs and artisans while enjoying culinary experiences centered on local ingredients.
🎉 Mood: Festivals and parties
Ruta Café con Ron
Date: Nov. 1-2, 8-9, 22-23 and 29-30, 2025
Location: Ciales
Cost: Tickets at PRticket.com
The town of Ciales offers this tourism experience across several weekends during the month, where visitors can enjoy the municipality's coffee traditions alongside cultural and musical performances. Capacity is limited and advance reservations are required.
Coca-Cola Food & Music Fest con El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
Date: Nov. 2, 2025
Location: La Parguera, Lajas
La Parguera in Lajas will host this festival combining food and musical entertainment over a full weekend, with the legendary salsa orchestra as a featured act.
Festival de Bomba, Plena y Salsa 2025
Date: Nov. 23, 2025
Location: Amelia Water Front, Guaynabo
This traditional celebration honoring Puerto Rican culture returns. The two-day cultural event will include artisans, entertainment, food and guest artists.
3er Festival Navideño Hacienda Tres Picachos
Date: Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
Location: Hacienda Tres Picachos, in Jayuya
The Tres Picachos coffee hacienda celebrates its 65th anniversary in style with its 3er Festival Navideño. Starting at 9:00 a.m., enjoy music, crafts, raffles and more, in an evening that ends with the Christmas lighting ceremony. It goes without saying that coffee will be on hand.
Festival Color Caribe 2025
Date: Nov. 28-30, 2025
Location: Parque Agroturístico El Dorado, Dorado
Cost: Tickets at Ticketera
The Parque Agroturístico de Dorado will host the fifth edition of this music festival dedicated to alternative genres such as rock, indie and reggae. More than twenty national and international artists will perform, including Draco Rosa, Caramelos de Cianuro and Vicente García. The event will also feature live muralists and artistically decorated spaces.
Festival de la Paloma Sabanera y Encendido de la Navidad
Date: Nov. 21-23, 2025
Location: Plaza pública de Cidra
The public plaza of Cidra will serve as the setting for this double event, which celebrates the town's representative bird while kicking off the December festivities with the traditional Christmas lighting ceremony.
4to Festival del Arroz con Dulce y las Almojábanas
Date: Nov. 21-23, 2025
Location: Plaza Santo Domingo y Plaza Francisco Mariano Quiñones, San Germán
San Germán dedicates three days to these two traditional Puerto Rican desserts at the Plaza Santo Domingo and Plaza Francisco Mariano Quiñones. Attendees will enjoy live performances, local food stalls, artisan products and a variety of family activities.
La Carrera de los Trineos de Santa
Date: Nov. 23, 2025
Location: Malecón de Cataño
The Cataño waterfront is getting ready to host this unusual holiday competition, which turns the seaside promenade into a festive circuit. The community event combines the spirit of sport with holiday cheer in a family atmosphere with entertainment.
🎵 Mood: Music and concerts
La Sonora Ponceña – Juego Inaugural
Date: November 7, 2025
Location: Estadio Francisco Montaner, Ponce
Schedule: 5:30 p.m.: La Sonora Ponceña live / 7:00 p.m.: Opening ceremonies / 7:21 p.m.: Playball vs. Indios
Estadio Francisco "Paquito" Montaner will open its sports season with a special performance by the well-known salsa group from Ponce. The program includes the musical performance, opening ceremonies and the game between Playball and Indios.
🥬 Mood: Shop local
Christmas The Shops: Xmas Edition
Date: November 2, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Caparra Country Club, Guaynabo
Cost: Free admission
Caparra Country Club presents its holiday edition of this market, which brings together local entrepreneurs, food options, musical entertainment and artisan products. Admission is free.
Mercado Local Navideño
Date: November 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Laguna de Condado, Parq Jaime Benítez, San Juan
Parque Jaime Benítez at Laguna de Condado closes out the month with this market bringing together Puerto Rican entrepreneurs offering artisan products, local food and live entertainment to mark the end of the second-to-last month of the year.
Fiestón en La Fogata – Mercado Navideño
Date: November 30, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: La Fogata OFD, Gurabo
Cost: Free
La Fogata in Gurabo celebrates its sixth anniversary with a special holiday market that will include roast pork and musical performances. Entrepreneurs interested in participating can contact the organizers.
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