Check back often for other events during this month.
Nov 7-9: Hillsborough Antique Show. Antique lovers will revel in the sheer magnitude of this great event, which covers 175,000 square feet of collectibles, fine art, decorative arts, furniture and more. (San Mateo: Expo Center, 2495 A. Delaware St.; 650/574-3247; www.hillsboroughantiqueshow.com)
Nov. 13-16: Coin, Stamp and Collectibles Show. Love to collect coins and stamps? This is the show for you. See rare collectibles, peruse a dealer marketplace and learn new things at this collectors extravaganza. (Santa Clara: Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy.; 805/962-9939; www.santaclaraexpo.com)
Nov. 14-16: Ski & Snowboard Show. The Bay Area’s largest annual winter expo returns for its 13th year running and will include more than 150 exhibitors showing off their wares, from boots to bindings and other equipment. Other draws include a rock climbing wall, rescue dog demonstrations, a tire chain installation contest and chances to win fun prizes. Fri, 3-10; Sat, 10-9; Sun, 10-5. (San Jose: McEnery Convention Center, 408 Almaden Blvd. Hall 3; 949/497-4977; www.bayareasnowshow.com)
Nov. 14-16 & 28-30: Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show. Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this huge craft festival, which showcases works from hundreds of artisans specializing in jewelry, ceramics, housewares, photography, specialty foods, clothing and more. San Mateo: Nov. 14-15, 10-6; Nov. 16, 10-5. San Jose: Nov. 28, 9-6; Nov. 29, 10-6; Nov. 30, 10-5. (San Mateo: San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St. San Jose: San Jose Convention Center, 408 S. Almaden Blvd.; 415/447-3205; www.harvestfestival.com)
Nov 21-Jan 1: Winter Wonderland. Experience the magic of the holidays at this family friendly event, where a six-story ferris wheel, carousel, a European-style craft market, holiday street performers and an international dessert café await you. Nov. 21, 4-10; Nov. 22, 2-10; Nov. 23, 1-10; Nov 24-Dec 13, Mon-Thurs 3-10 (except Nov. 30, 12-11); Fri-Sat, 11-11. (San Jose: Paseo de San Antonio, between Market and Third Sts.; 408/286-1313; www.winterwonderlandsj.com)
Nov 14-Jan 11: Downtown Ice. It’s a winter wonderland in downtown San Jose, where you can glide on ice under the night sky and towering palm trees at the largest outdoor ice rink in the South Bay. (San Jose: 120 S. Market St.; 408/279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com)
Nov. 28-Dec. 21: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. Charles Dickens’ London comes alive during this unique fair, with recreations of bustling Victorian streets, freshly baked holiday treats, carolers, merchants and more. 11-7. (San Francisco: Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave.; 800/510-1558; www.dickensfair.com)
