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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 8, 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.
San Diego Civic Theatre
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Embrace the Wonder of The Nutcracker With the Golden State Ballet
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
The Nutcracker is the ultimate holiday tradition, and this year’s production promises pure magic. With Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the San Diego Symphony,...
Little Italy tree lighting
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Jingle All the Way to This Year’s Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village
  • Piazza della Famiglia
Little Italy is transforming into a winter wonderland for its annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Village, and if you’re looking for a neighborhood holiday celebration...
Holiday At Petco Park Returs Bigger And Better For Its 3rd Year
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Holiday Wonderland Returns to Petco Park
  • PETCO Park
Holiday Wonderland is back at Gallagher Square for its fifth year, and if you’ve been looking for a comprehensive holiday experience that goes beyond just...
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Celebrate the Season at The Forum Carlsbad’s Tree Lighting
The Forum Carlsbad is bringing back its Tree Lighting Celebration for the 23rd year, and if you’re in North County looking for a holiday event...
The Mental Bar Art Show
December Events at The Mental Bar
The Mental Bar is running two solid December events that give you reasons to visit beyond just grabbing a drink. We’re talking weekly Pilates sessions...
The Jingle Bar Christmas pop-up bar
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Experience Christmas Magic at the Jingle Bar San Diego
The number one most talked about Christmas pop-up bar is finally opening in San Diego, and if you’ve been following Jingle Bar’s success in other...
Holiday Gondola Cruises
Set Sail Into the Season With Holiday Gondola Cruises
The Gondola Company is running Holiday Gondola Cruises through the Coronado Cays, and if you’ve been looking for a date night or group outing that’s...
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most-popular outdoor cinema
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RCC Embarcadero: Your Holiday Season Destination for Fireside Films and Festive Fun
  • Manchester Grand Hyatt
Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero at the Manchester Grand Hyatt has announced its December slate, and if you’re looking for something to do this holiday season...
Campland on the Bay holiday programming
Holiday Magic and Timeless Traditions Shine at Campland on the Bay
Campland on the Bay is running holiday programming from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, and if you’ve been looking for a way to spend the...
Tower 16 CoWork
Tower 16 CoWork Opens Flagship Location in Encinitas
Tower 16 CoWork just opened its flagship coworking space in Encinitas, and if you’re tired of working from coffee shops or your kitchen table but...
Birch Aquarium Meditation Ocean
Birch Aquarium Opens Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base
Birch Aquarium at Scripps just opened Meditation Ocean: Aquarius Reef Base, and if you’ve been looking for something that blends art, science, and actual meditation...
Gaslamp Pet Parade
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Santa Paws Brings the Gaslamp Pet Parade Back for the Holidays
If you’ve been waiting all year to dress your pet in a ridiculous holiday outfit and parade them through downtown San Diego, December 13 is...
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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,...
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...
Winter Wonderland at Lakehouse Resort
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
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...
San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
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...
San Diego Road Trips - Idyllwild
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...
Upcoming Events
San Diego FC Fan Day at San Diego SeaWorld
SeaWorld San Diego Hosts San Diego FC Fan Day
April 2, 2026
3:00 pm
  • SeaWorld San Diego
Soccer fans and SeaWorld lovers, this one’s for us. SeaWorld San Diego is hosting San Diego FC Fan Day, bringing player meet-and-greets, photo ops, and...
Lapper Sports Bar Line Dancing
Boots, Hats, and Country Hits: Lapper Sports Bar is Kicking Off Line Dancing in Style
April 1, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Town and Country San Diego
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to bust out your boots, Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen at Town and Country Resort has you covered....
Bloom & Balance at Park Hyatt Aviara
Bloom & Balance at Park Hyatt Aviara Brings a Full-Day Spring Reset to Carlsbad
March 29, 2026
9:30 am
  • Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
Bloom & Balance at Park Hyatt Aviara offers a one-day immersive retreat designed to reset for spring. Hosted in partnership with the award-winning Miraval Life...
Boots N' Beats at Music Box San Diego
Boots ’N Beats Brings Country-EDM to San Diego for One Night Only
March 28, 2026
8:00 pm
  • Music Box
Country meets the dance floor when Boots ’N Beats takes over San Diego for a genre-blending night of live music and high-energy drops. This concert...
Blooms & Butterfly Garden Tea Party
Blooms & Butterflies: A Garden Tea Party in the Bougainvillea Courtyard
March 28, 2026
1:30 pm
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Spring calls for florals, tea, and a little bit of magic – and Blooms & Butterflies: A Garden Tea Party is bringing all three together...