The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink – Week of May 25, 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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Third Avenue Transforms for the Annual Starlight Parade and Tree Lighting

The Starlight Parade is back for its 61st year, and it’s the kind of tradition that draws thousands for good reason. Third Avenue transforms into...

Feather Joe Welcomes You To Father Joe's 21st Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K!

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Run, Walk, or Trot for a Cause at Father Joe’s Villages Thanksgiving 5K

Balboa Park

Event to reunite San Diego community for a lively family and dog-friendly run and post-race festival

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Surfin’ Santa Swaps His Sleigh for a Surfboard at Seaport Village

Santa’s trading his sleigh for a surfboard again, and honestly, it makes way more sense for San Diego. Surfin’ Santa returns to Seaport Village, delivering...

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Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll Returns for Its 9th Year

The Adams Avenue Spirit Stroll is back and ready to kick off the holiday season the right way. This neighborhood tradition returns Saturday, November 29,...

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Discover the Magic of the Ocean Beach Makers Market

OB Surf Lodge

Enjoy a perfect day of local shopping, community, and creativity at the Ocean Beach Makers Market. Shop from talented local makers and artists and find...

Liberty Station Tree Lighting Ceremony at 2022 Salute The Season

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Liberty Station Kicks Off Salute the Season With the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Liberty Station

Mark your calendars for the kick-off of the holiday season at the 2025 Salute the Season main event, the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony! Gather your...

Lakehouse Resort Transforms Into North County’s Ultimate Winter Paradise

Winter Wonderland at Lakehouse Resort is turning San Marcos into one of North County’s premier holiday destinations. From twinkling lights reflecting off Lake San Marcos...

Getting To December Nights Tips At Balboa Park

6 Tips to Help You Beat the Traffic at December Nights

It’s no secret that the holiday spectacular of December Nights at Balboa Park attracts huge crowds of merry seekers every year, and this year’s event,...

December Nights At Balboa Park Is Back For 2022!

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Kick Off the Holiday Season at December Nights in Balboa Park

Balboa Park

The City of San Diego’s annual holiday festival, December Nights, is just around the corner! There is no bigger or better way to fully immerse...

Sparks Gallery Showcases Art Inspired by James Hubbell’s Ilan-Lael

Sparks Gallery is now showing Power of Place: Inspirations from Ilan-Lael, an exhibition featuring work from local artists who spent time at the home and...

12 Things to Do for the Holidays That are Uniquely San Diego

While the holiday season in San Diego may not be your typical winter landscape, there’s plenty of festive fun to be had in our slice...

guide to Winter Getaway to Park City for San Diego travelers

Escapes: Your Guide to a Winter Getaway to Park City

When the snow starts to fall, few places can match the magic of Park City, Utah. With its world-class skiing, charming Main Street, and luxurious...

Escapes: Your Guide to a Perfect Idyllwild Getaway

One of the best things about living in San Diego is the variety of amazing places to visit that are just a few hour road...

Hit the Slopes! 7 Ski Resorts an Easy Drive From San Diego

Ski season is here! That may come as a shock to those of you that would prefer to pretend that snow doesn’t exist, but for...

7 Ways to Experience Winter in San Diego

Many people, particularly those who have never lived here, will say that San Diego doesn’t have a ‘winter.’ But it does! Winter in San Diego...

Parkway Plaza Kicks Off Holiday Season With Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival

Parkway Plaza is launching its holiday programming with a Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Arrival, and they’re going bigger than just flipping a switch and...

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Encinitas Holiday Street Fair Returns With 450+ Vendors

The Encinitas Holiday Street Fair takes over Coast Highway 101 this Sunday, and if you’re trying to knock out holiday shopping while avoiding the mall,...

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Doggie Street Festival Takes Over Liberty Station

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to spend Saturday with your dog doing something more exciting than the usual park loop, the Doggie Street...

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Violent Femmes Kick Off 45th Anniversary Tour in Del Mar

Violent Femmes are hitting the road to celebrate 45 years of making music that doesn’t fit neatly into any category, and the West Coast tour...

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Brings 40 Years of Holiday Tradition to San Diego

Some holiday traditions earn their place on the calendar year after year, and Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is one of them. For over 40 years, Grammy...

Europa Village Brings European Holiday Magic to Temecula Wine Country

Europa Village is going all-in on holiday programming this year, and if you’re looking for an excuse to drive up to Temecula for something beyond...

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Lions Tigers & Bears Hosts Winter Livestream Fundraiser

Virtual Event

Lions Tigers & Bears, Southern California‘s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, is hosting a Winter Livestream Fundraiser with a goal of raising $10,000...

MCASD Unveils Major Pop Art Collection

The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is opening A Decade of Pop Prints and Multiples, 1962-1972: The Frank Mitzel Collection, marking the public debut...

Emilio Nares Foundation Launches Holiday Smiles Campaign for Kids Battling Illness

The Emilio Nares Foundation is launching its Holiday Smiles campaign with a goal that’s both ambitious and necessary – raise $100,000 and collect 500 toys...

Grange Garden Farm-to-Coast Dinner Series

Grange Garden Launches Its Farm-to-Coast Dinner Series in Solana Beach

March 21, 2026

5:00 pm

There’s something special about a long, farm dinner with soft light and shared conversation. Grange Garden is bringing that spirit to the coast with the...

Solana Beach

Giulio Cesare Brings Baroque Drama and Ballet to USD’s Shiley Theatre

March 21, 2026

3:00 pm

If we’re looking for a cultural afternoon plan that feels a little elevated, Cinballera Entertainment is bringing Handel’s Giulio Cesare to the Shiley Theatre –...

San Diego

The 16th Annual San Diego Storytelling Festival Comes to Coronado

March 21, 2026

10:00 am

The Storytellers of San Diego and the Coronado Public Library are hosting the 16th annual San Diego Storytelling Festival, a free all-day community celebration of...

Coronado

Brew Community Market Returns for Another Season of Shopping Local

March 21, 2026

9:00 am

There’s something about a slow Saturday morning with a good coffee in hand and local vendors lining the sidewalk. Brew Community Market is back for...

La Mesa

The Rosin Box Project Presents Empower: A Prism of New Work at Liberty Station

March 20, 2026

7:30 pm

Liberty Station

March is bringing fresh momentum to San Diego’s dance scene, and The Rosin Box Project is leading the way with Empower: A Prism of New...

Liberty Station