The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 2026

The Craving is ThereSanDiego's weekly guide to what's worth eating and drinking in San Diego right now. Every Tuesday, we surface new restaurant openings, standout happy hours, limited-time menu specials, and upcoming food events across the city - so you know what's happening before everyone else does.

Otay Ranch Town Center Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Upcoming

Breathe, Stretch, and Go Pink at Otay Ranch Town Center

Otay Ranch Town Center

Unite for a cause at the Breathe & Believe breast cancer awareness event. Enjoy yoga and community this October evening.

A spooky movie night at Rooftop Cinema Club Halloween

Dive into a Month of Scares at Rooftop Cinema Club

Rooftop Cinema Club, San Diego’s favorite outdoor cinema perched five stories above Columbia Street, is swapping in costumes and spooky décor for a full month...

Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend

Check out this week’s Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend and make your plans! Sip and savor your way through the Del Mar...

Top Concerts in San Diego This Week

Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Catch Michelle Branch, rising country star Hudson Westbrook, punk rock legends Social Distortion, and powerhouse...

Guests enjoying tea as part of the La Valencia Hotel October Lineup

Sip Pink Tea and Catch a Movie at La Valencia

Fall has officially arrived, and La Valencia Hotel is welcoming back two of its favorite autumn traditions: the annual Pink Tea benefiting Susan G. Komen...

Things to Do in San Diego in October

October is packed with reasons to get out and explore San Diego! From trick-or-treating around town and Halloween costume parties to lively Oktoberfest celebrations, there’s...

Jingle Jets Holiday Lighting Celebration

Upcoming

Board the USS Midway for a Million Lights and a Talking Christmas Tree

USS Midway Museum

Celebrate the season at Jingle Jets with stunning light displays, model trains, and the amusing Admiral Evergreen tree.

Upcoming

Stretch it Out With Open Air Yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Transform your Saturday mornings with Open Air Yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden – where nature enhances your practice.

The Best Pumpkin Patches in and Around San Diego

The grocery store pumpkin bin gets the job done, but it’s no pumpkin patch. From Valley Center farms to a city lot in Del Mar,...

Step Into The Axolotl’s Garden at Birch Aquarium This Halloween

Explore Birch Aquarium's Axolotl's Garden, featuring unique habitats and rare Mexican species included in your admission.

Find Your People Over a Chessboard in San Diego

Connect with fellow chess enthusiasts at San Diego Chess & Social members meetups happening weekly in multiple locations.

The 7 Best Places in the San Diego Area to See the Fall Leaves

Okay, San Diego isn’t exactly New England… but we still have some pretty spots to get the fall feels! Sure, our “chilly” weather might make...

A crowd gathered for the Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series

Discover Local Talent at The Conrad’s Courtyard Series

La Jolla Music Society’s popular Wu Tsai QRT.yrd Concert Series is coming back to The Conrad in La Jolla for its fifth year, bringing three...

Confetti flying at the Orchids & Onions awarding ceremony

Upcoming

Toast to San Diego’s Design Scene at Orchids & Onions

SDAF is throwing a golden anniversary celebration with the 50th edition of Orchids & Onions, honoring 50 years of celebrating the best of San Diego’s...

Jack Johnson performing live on the Jack Johnson SURFILMUSIC Tour

Upcoming

Get Your Tickets to Jack Johnson’s Chula Vista Show

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Jack Johnson is hitting the road again with his SURFILMUSIC Tour, and Chula Vista is one of the stops. With more than 25 million albums...

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Catch Three Holiday Shows at the Old Globe This Season

The Old Globe is doing the most this holiday season, and honestly? Good. Three shows, two theaters, and one of them has been selling out...

Upcoming

Eat, Shop & Sip Your Way Through San Marcos Harvest Fest

North City

Wander through the San Marcos Harvest Fest and explore a world of unique crafts, vendors, and an incredible food scene.

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 2026

Ghost Light Masquerade The Nocturne Theatre

Upcoming

You’re Part of the Story at Ghost Light Masquerade

Discover the magic of the Ghost Light Masquerade, where audiences move among the performance in a unique Halloween tradition.

Glide into Halloween With a Haunting in Venice Cruise

Spooky season is creeping into Coronado Cays, and The Gondola Company is marking the occasion with A Haunting in Venice Cruises. Inspired by the eerie...

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Taste Six Wines and Three Courses at Blank Slate’s Expert-Led Pairing Dinner

There are dinners, and then there are dinners where someone explains exactly why that glass of wine is making everything taste better. The Wine and...