The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 26, 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.

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Run the Gaslamp Quarter, Then Rave at Petco Park With Diplo

PETCO Park

Get ready for Diplo's Run Club: a 5K run and concert experience in Petco Park, where music meets the thrill of running.

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Light Up the Season at the Chula Vista Starlight Parade & Festival

Third Avenue Village

Downtown Chula Vista is getting ready to glow. The 62nd Annual Starlight Parade & Festival takes over Third Avenue this winter with the theme “Where...

Explore ‘The Future is a Verb’ – Where San Diego Artists Reshape Found Objects Into Something New

Experience creativity at 'The Future is a Verb Exhibition,' featuring artists who reshape materials into thought-provoking works.

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Shop 150 Local Makers on the Broadway Pier This Holiday Season

Broadway Pier

Celebrate the 12th year of the Makers Arcade Holiday Fair with diverse handmade options at the Broadway Pier in San Diego.

Walk Into Yvette Gellis’ World of Light at Oceanside Museum of Art

Walk into a room where light feels alive and a painting seems to breathe. Oceanside Museum of Art presents Yvette Gellis: Toward Light and the...

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! Get curious at The NAT’s Secret Society of Adultologists,...

Twinkling chalets and holiday lights glow at Swiss Winter Village San Diego

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Spend the Holidays Under the Lights at Swiss Winter Village

Liberty Station

Swiss Winter Village is bringing San Diego its first Swiss Christmas market, set up on the South Lawn at Liberty Station. The team behind Christmas...

Top Concerts in San Diego This Week

Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! Montell Fish brings atmospheric R&B and intimate vocals, Dax delivers candid storytelling with rapid-fire rap...

Shoppers browse local vendors at the Waves & Makers night market

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Shop, Sip & Wander at the Waves & Makers Night Market

Kairoa Brewing Company

Kairoa Brewing Co. in University Heights is about to turn into one big night market. Waves & Makers is back for a full venue takeover,...

Le Petit Chef Ritual of the Golden Citrus Sea

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Step Into a Storybook Dinner at Le Petit Chef in the Gaslamp Quarter

Dine with the world’s smallest chef at Le Petit Chef Magical Cooking Book. A two-hour magical meal awaits you in San Diego.

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Start Your Halloween Early With Dead Man’s Party at Belly Up

Belly Up

Celebrate Halloween at the Dead Man's Party Bash featuring a full horn section and the best Oingo Boingo tribute experience.

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Turn Up for Teddy Swims and The UGLY Tour at Pechanga Arena

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Teddy Swims has a voice that fills a room before the first chorus even lands, and this fall he’s bringing it to Pechanga Arena San...

Custom motorcycles lined up and gleaming at the Ramona Rally Bike Show

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Show Off Your Ride at the Ramona Motorcycle Rally Bike Show

Ramona’s foothills have a way of pulling riders in from all over the Southwest, and this year the Ramona Motorcycle Rally celebrates its 10th annual...

Toast the Holidays at Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar in San Diego

This December, visit Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar in San Diego for holiday cocktails and a festive atmosphere you won't forget.

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Run the Silver Strand From Coronado to the Sand This Veterans Day Weekend

Participate in the Silver Strand Half Marathon for an unforgettable race along the coast, complete with great support and entertainment.

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Dance Until Sunrise at Bachata Sensual Festival SoCal in La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine

Celebrate bachata at the Bachata Sensual Festival in La Jolla, where workshops and socials feature Spanish dance legends.

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 26, 2026

Dogs and owners at the Salute to Paws 5K and Gratitude Festival

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Hit the Trails With Your Pup at Shelter to Soldier’s Salute to Paws 5K

Lace up your sneakers, grab the leash, and get ready for a morning of fitness, gratitude, and tail wags. Shelter to Soldier is hosting its...

Glide through the Coronado Cays on a festive Holiday Gondola Cruise

Glide Through the Coronado Cays on a Holiday Gondola Cruise

La Gondola! This holiday season, trade the hustle and bustle for a little waterfront magic. The Gondola Company is hosting Holiday Gondola Cruises through the...

Comedians take the stage at IMPRIDE for the Holidays

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Laugh Out Loud at IMPRIDE for the Holidays in Downtown San Diego

IMPRIDE celebrates 10 years with “IMPRIDE for the Holidays,” a four-day LGBTQIA+ comedy festival at Tenth Avenue Arts Center, packed with improv, stand-up, sketch, drag,...