What's Happening? November 2026

While temperatures say it is summer all year round here, it's November already, and that means the official start of the holiday season in Puerto Rico. Holiday lights and Christmas trees go up early here. Look for many towns having their official town "Lighting of Holiday Decorations" celebrations, usually featuring Christmas lights, fireworks, traditional music, food, artisans, and more. Those nights are fun for the whole family.

The other big thing to look forward to is the food … there will be a number of food festivals, large and small, featuring all sorts of Puerto Rican fare. And, of course Guavate is in full swing for Thanksgiving and the weekends. Music festivals and concerts, winter baseball season, and big sporting events. All this fun makes it difficult to find time to relax or get my holiday shopping done!

While there is always something fun happening somewhere in Puerto Rico, there are a few special events each month that deserve a mention. Here are some highlights for November 2026.

Town Fiestas

Local celebrations, typically held in town plazas across the island, include music, food, and other entertainment. Some towns that have announced dates …

• November 5 to 8: Aguadilla Las Fiestas Patronales (San Carlos) (Facebook)
• November 20 to 22: San German 5th Edición del Festival de Arroz con Dulce y Almojábana (Facebook)
• November 20 to 22: Villalba Festival Del Ñame Y La Carne Frita (Facebook )
• November 20 to 22: Orocovis Festival Del Pastel (Facebook )

Lighting of Christmas Decorations

Local celebrations, typically held in town plazas across the island, usually starting at 6pm or 7pm, include traditional Christmas music, food, and other entertainment. Some towns that have already announced dates …

• November 7: Toa Baja (Facebook)
• November 7: Cabo Rojo - Public Plaza 6:30pm (Facebook)
• November 13: Hatillo - Parque Pasivo in Barrio Bayaney 7pm (Facebook)
• November 14: La Parguera (Facebook)
• November 13 to 15: Aguas Buenas - Estacionamiento del Coliseo Samuel Rodríguez 6pm (Facebook)
• November 14 to 15: Las Marias - Plaza Pública de Las Marías 10am to 11pm (Facebook)
• November 18: Comerio - Plaza de la Trova 5pm (Facebook)
• November 18: Morovis - Plaza del Quinto Centenario 7pm (Facebook)
• November 20: Arroyo - Plaza de Recreo 7pm (Facebook)
• November 21: Dorado - Public Plaza 7pm (Facebook)
• November 21 to 22: Manati (Facebook)
• November 21: Moca - Plaza Pública José D. Quiñones 7pm (Facebook)
• November 27: Orocovis - Estacionamiento Público de Orocovis (Facebook)

November 4 to mid-January: Winter Baseball League

Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente starts their season on November 4. There will be 40 games per team played during the season, then the playoffs, and round robins. Lots of fun! See their itinerary page for more info.

November 11: Free Admission to Forts

For Veterans' Day, the National Park Service again is offering free admission to the San Juan National Historic Site in Old San Juan (that's El Morro and Fort San Cristobal).

November 13 to 15: Orchid Show & Sale at Parque Forestal La Marquesa

An orchid show and sale, with educational talks, and displays. All at the beautiful Parque Forestal La Marquesa in Guaynabo. From 9am to 4pm daily. You need to pay the entrance to the park ($13 adult/$8 kids) but then you get to enjoy the whole park too! For more information check out their Facebook page. Tickets are available at PRTicket.com.

November 21 to 23: 55th Festival Nacional Indígena Jayuya

The Indigenous Festival in Jayuya is a great celebration with music, food, artisan and dancing. Also education about the indigenous peoples that called Puerto Rico "Boriken". This is one of my favorites! In and around Plaza Pública Nemesio R. Canales. See their Facebook page for more information.

November 27 to 29: Somos Color Caribe

This events combines Artists making beautiful murals with live music and entertainment. A fest for the eyes and ears. At the Parque Agroturístico. Tickets at Ticketera.com. See their Facebook page for more information.

Other Events

This is just a small subset of activities occurring this month. As always, be sure to check our Facebook page, for other events happening this month and throughout the year all across the island.