Your Complete Guide To November Fun In The Philadelphia Region

PHILADELPHIA — November is a busy month, with the year-end push at both work and school and social events marking the start of the holiday season, all competing for Philadelphia area residents’ time.

There are two major holidays to plan around — Thanksgiving, which falls on the 27th this year, and Veterans Day, which is always observed on the 11th — as Philly area residents fill out their November calendars.

We’ve rounded up more than a dozen can’t-miss events from around the Philadelphia region, including a turkey trot 5K, live performances, car shows, and more. Are you planning an event this fall? Feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here are our picks:

• Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1775 — Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
• New Britain Borough Car Show — 9 a.m., Nov. 1, West Butler Avenue, W Butler Ave, New Britain, PA, 18901
• Comedian & Actress Ms. Pat at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia — 9 p.m., Nov. 1, 900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
• 6th Annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive, Car Cruise Show & Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus — Noon, Nov. 8, 210 Penns Trail, Newtown, PA, 18940
• Cars & Coffee & Donuts — 9 a.m., Nov. 8, 4333 Lincoln Hwy E, Downingtown, PA, 19335
• Women's Empowerment Experience — Noon, Nov. 8, 249 Jacoby St, Norristown, PA, 19401
• 14th Annual Green Sunday Holiday Craft Fair — 1 p.m., Nov. 9, Media Providence Friends School Gymnasium, 4th & Broomall, Media
• Fall Concert by Philadelphia Mandolin & Guitar Ensemble — 7 p.m., Nov. 13, Saint James United Church of Christ, 135 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA, 19083
• Best Of The Eagles — 8 p.m., Nov. 15, The Block Event Center at Harrahs Philadelphia, 777 Harrah's Blvd, Chester, PA, 19013
• 49th Annual Unionville Art Gala — 6 p.m., Nov. 21, Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA, 19348
• PAX Unplugged 2025 — Nov. 21 to Nov. 23, Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
• Holiday Evening Tours at Fonthill Castle — Nov. 21, Nov. 22, Nov. 28, Dec. 4, Dec. 10, Dec. 11, Dec. 17, and Dec. 18, Fonthill Castle, 525 E Court St, Doylestown, PA, 18901
• Holiday Meat Wheel — Noon, Nov. 26, Norristown Maenner-Chor, 920 Haws Ave, Norristown, PA, 19401
• Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet — 6 p.m., Nov. 27, Spring Mill Country Club, 80 Jacksonville Rd, Ivyland, PA, 18974
• Turkey Trot 2025 — 8 a.m., Nov. 27, Downtown West Chester PA, 137 N High St, West Chester, PA, 19380
• Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester — 9 a.m., Nov. 28, 137 N High St, West Chester, PA, 19380