This is when Puerto Rico really swinings into holiday mode. November ushers in Thanksgiving, the traditional family holiday, but this month is also the official start to the long-running and fun-filled Christmas season. As for events and goings-on, there's almost no end to what's available. Like wine? Puerto Rico has a special function for you. Into water sports? Check out a free chance to learn how to kiteboard. Like Kenny G? He's coming. And that's just a taste of November.
Highlights:
- Thanksgiving is a special time on the island, with its own unique flavors and traditions.
- The O'Reilly Tip Off brings some of the best college basaketball teams to Puerto Rico.
- The Discovery of Puerto Rico Day is, naturally, a big deal, and the town of Aguada does it justice with a huge parade.
Events Calendar:
- November 1: WineLife Puerto Rico celebrates the Plaza Cellars' Fine Wine Celebration, at the La Concha Resort in San Juan. Come sample offerings from all the wine regions of the world, and taste wines alongside the winemakers.
- November 6-8: The Cangrejos Yacht Club in Carolina kicks off its 6th annual Sailfish Catch and Release Tournament. Sailfish, Blue Marlin and White Marlin are the catches of the day.
- November 7: Kenny G and his sax comes to the Coliseo in Hato Rey, San Juan.
- November 11: From easy listening legends to a force in alternative music, El Coliseo gives you The Killers.
- November 13-15: Aguadilla's Patron Saint festival commemorates San Carlos Borromeo.
- November 14: Want to try kiteboarding? Better yet, want to try it for free? Then check out the free kiteboarding clinic offered by 15 Knots Kiteboarding, and learn about a sport that's starting to take off around the island. The clinic will be held at Isla Verde Beach, and requires reservations in advance. Call Cristina Morales at (787) 215-5667 or email info@15knots.com if interested.
- November 16-19: The town of Aguada celebrates the discovery of Puerto Rico with the aptly named Discovery of Puerto Rico Day. The highlight of the three-day event is a massive parade held on November 19.
- November 19-22: Like College Basketball? Then you'll love the O'Reilly Puerto Rico Tipoff, which brings some of the best teams in the country (No. 6 ranked Villanova, No. 20 ranked Georgia Tech, along with Kansas State, Ole Miss, Boston University and George Mason) to the island.
- November 21: And from alternative music we switch to classic rock with AC/DC hitting the Coliseo on the 21st.
- November 26-29: Thanksgiving in Puerto Rico is a homely, family affair; it's a time when the relatives all gather for a gut-busting meal. Check out how it's done on the island.
- November 27-29: The 9th Annual Festival del Pastel takes place in Orocovis. This culinary festival celebrates the iconic food of the Christmas season: the Puerto Rican Pastel, which has its origins with the Taíno Indians.
