What’s Happening? November 2025
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 2025.
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 6 to 9: Aguadilla Las Fiestas Patronales (San Carlos) (Facebook)
- November 21 to 23: San German 4th Edición del Festival de Arroz con Dulce y Almojábana (Facebook)
- November 21 to 23: Villalba Festival Del Ñame Y La Carne Frita (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 announced dates …
- November 2: La Parquera (Facebook)
- November 7: Trujillo Alto at 6pm (Facebook)
- November 8: Cabo Rojo at 7pm (Facebook)
- November 26 & 28 : Camuy (Facebook)
- November 19 : Ponce (Facebook)
- November 21: Lajas (Facebook)
- November 29 to 30: Juncos (Facebook)
November 6 to mid-January: Winter Baseball League
Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente starts their season on November 3. 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 7 to 9: Orchid Show and Sale at Parque Forestal La Marquesa Oficial
An orchid show and sale, with educational talks, and displays. All at the beautiful Parque Forestal La Marquesa in Guaynabo. From 9am to 5pm 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. and tickets available at PRTicket.com Marquesa page.
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 15 to 16: Festival Turístico “Maricao Sabe a Café”
A celebration of Coffee! With lots of coffee and coffee related products, music, food, and artisans. In the Centro Vacacional Monte del Estado, Maricao Plaza Pública Nemesio R. Canales. There also will be a tram tour of the area. See their Facebook page for more information.
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.
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.
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