With the year swiftly coming to an end, the best events await you. Between galas and Thanksgiving dinners, you will be sure to find the best events to cozy-up and bond with your loved ones with as the temperature drops.
-Amber Lyons
THE EUROPEAN FINE ART FAIR (TEFAF), NEW YORK CITY
October 28-November 1
Take a look inside the finest art, jewelry, and antiques at this pre-eminent fair. Learn more here.
NEW YORK EHEALTH COLLABORATIVE GALA AND AWARDS, NEW YORK CITY
November 1
Hosted by the NYeC’s Board of Directors, this event will welcome and award 250 elite C-suite executives, leaders, and policymakers from New York State’s largest health organizations. Learn more here.
LIVERRIGHT GALA, CALGARY, TORANTO, OTTAWA, VANCOVER, AND MONTREAL
November 3-25
Hitting 5 major Canadian cities throughout the month of November, this fundraiser is organized to support liver research and eduction. Learn more here.
DAWN OF A DREAM, MINNEAPOLIS
November 4
Presented by Thrivent Mutual Funds and Wells Fargo, this 37th annual dinner will benefit the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Learn more here.
TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON, NEW YORK CITY
November 5
Whether you’ve been training all year, watching from the side lines, or tuning into the livestream, get your dose of motivation as these dedicated runners push through all five boroughs of New York City. Learn more here.
MAD BALL, NEW YORK CITY
November 7
While last year’s event honored Zaha Hadid, Missoni, Yinka Shonibare, and Charles S. Cohen, this Museum of Design gala features cocktails, live entertainment, silent auction, and awards presentation. Learn more here.
SOUTHBANK CENTRE WINTER FESTIVAL, LONDON
November 10-January 4
Enjoy an array of Nordic festivals, pop-up shops, and performances as well as a cozy rooftop and sauna in London’s most exciting spots. Learn more here.
GLAMOUR WOMEN OF THE YEAR, NEW YORK CITY
November 13
Glamour Magazine’s annual award gala honors Maxine Waters, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Gigi Hadid, Peggy Whitson, the women of #MeToo campaign, and many other movers and shakers from around the world. Learn more here.
GUGGENHEIM INTERNATIONAL GALA, NEW YORK CITY
November 16
Hosted at the historic Soloman R. Guggenheim Museum, join in a luxurious celebration of visionaries honoring Cai Guo-Qiang, Jennifer Blei Stockman, and UBS. Learn more here.
SAKS HOLIDAY WINDOW UNVEILING, NEW YORK CITY
November 17
Last year’s theme was “Land of 1000 Delights” at New York City’s most famous fashion landmark, and you don’t want to miss what this year has in store. Get a firsthand look of Saks Fifth Avenue’s magical and whimsical radiance throughout the holiday season. Learn more here.
BEST BUDDIES MIAMI GALA, MIAMI
November 17
Business leaders, political dignitaries, sports figures, and celebrities gather to celebrate and contribute to the efforts of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization that establishes leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more here.
PARIS INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, PARIS
November 19-22
For it’s third year, the Paris Independent Film Festival will showcase and award only the most prestige independent films from around the world. The festival will be held at a the Reflet Médicis in the Quartier Latin. Learn more here.
MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, NEW YORK CITY
November 23
Starting from 77th Street and ending at the famous Herald Square, you don’t want to miss one of the most timeless, Thanksgiving traditions whether your watching from your television screen or standing along 6th Avenue. Learn more here.
SALON DU CHEVAL, PARIS
November 25 – December 3
Anticipating over 150,000 visitors, you don’t want to miss this “extraordinary world of Western riding” in its third year. Learn more here.
VICTORIA SECRET FASHION SHOW, SHANGHAI
November 28
The sexiest fashion show on earth takes stage at the exotic Shanghai. Models Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, and Jasmine Tookes plus the radiant Champaign Nights Fantasy bra will be featured in this year’s show. Learn more here.
ROCKEFELLER TREE LIGHTING, NEW YORK CITY
November 29
This New York symbol of the Christmas will light-up for the first time this year as musicians perform and sightseers gaze at the monumental start of the holiday season. Learn more here.