The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 21, 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.

Halloween Ball At Oxford Social Club Is Going To Be Scary Hot!

Oxford Social Club is the hottest spot in town, and they don’t plan on losing any momentum for Halloween! One ticket will get you into...

Experience The Beauty Of A Truly Dark Night Sky At Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Festival

https://www.instagram.com/p/BT6zbtChVbe/?taken-by=joshuatreenps Those twinkling little stars in all their glory. Countless and jaw-droppingly amazing. As the National Park Service says, “The night sky is a glittering dome...

Little Italy Invites You to Trick-or-Treat on India Street

Ghouls, witches and goblins are invited to storm Little Italy for the neighborhood’s 10th annual Trick-or-Treat on India Street celebration. Sweet and spooky fun will be...

Check Out The 5th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Skull Art Show At La Bodega Gallery

Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday, celebrated throughout Mexico and acknowledged around the world, to celebrate, remember, and...

San Diego Art Lovers: Don’t Miss Modern Masters From Latin America At The SDMA!

Calling all San Diego art lovers! The San Diego Museum of Art has opened its new exhibition “Modern Masters from Latin America: The Pérez Simón Collection” to...

Creepin’ It Real At The Liberty Station Halloween Party

Liberty Station invites you to its 3rd annual Daytime Halloween Party, where you can enjoy all the Halloween festivity in the sun! Liberty Station is partnering...

Unlimited Samples Of 100 Craft Beers At The San Diego Beer And Music Festival Halloween Edition

Come in costume and enjoy unlimited samples of over 100 craft beers from both local and regional breweries (be prepared for killer autumn seasonals) at...

Local Filmmaker To Debut ‘Tony The Movie’ To Shine A Light on San Diego’s Homeless

On October 28, local business owner Dennis Stein will debut his documentary “Tony The Movie,” to jumpstart a community discussion on solutions to our region’s...

Parrothead Nation, See Jimmy Buffet Live October 21st

Jimmy Buffett is coming back to San Diego! Parrothead Nation can see Jimmy live at Mattress Firm Amphitheater October 21st at 8pm!

The 15th Annual Celebrate the Craft at The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Celebrate the Craft, with a tradition of culinary innovation, California is rich in extraordinary agricultural abundance. Gourmets converge each year in beautiful La Jolla for...

Grab Your Golfing And Beer Drinking Buddies And Head To Golf And Craft Beer Festival

Golf and Craft Beer Festival, one of the longest running outdoor golf shows in the country, is returning to San Marcos for it’s 20th year. “It’s like...

There’s A Ginormous Playground For The Kids At Del Mar Fairgrounds This Weekend

If you are looking for some family fun this weekend, stop by the San Diego Kids Expo and Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds! The...

There Will Be Dogs In Costume At Camp Run-A-Mutt’s Howl-O-Ween Open House

Camp Run-a-Mutt of Point Loma doesn’t think your pets should be left out of the Halloween fun! This Sunday they’ll be hosting their ‘Howl-o-ween’ open...

ArtReach Rings In Their 10th Year Of Connecting Students With Art In San Diego

ArtReach , a nonprofit aimed at increasing access to visual arts education to K-6 schools throughout San Diego County, will host the 10th Annual Party...

Experience The Wonder: ‘Wonder Woman’ on The USS Midway

This Friday, October 20th, bring your family and head to the USS Midway museum for a family movie night featuring the Warner Bros. blockbuster hit, ‘Wonder...

‘Get It Started’ The Message Of The San Diego Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference

Calling all women entrepreneurs (or would-be entrepreneurs) of San Diego! The San Diego Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference invites you to attend their ‘Get It Started!’ themed...

Have All Your Questions Answered With ‘Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar™’

Have you ever lied awake at night wondering ‘What is the universe made of’, ‘Why is the sky blue’ or ‘How do planes fly’? During...

Horse Lovers, See World-Class Jumping This Weekend At The Longines FEI World Cup™ In Del Mar

Horse lovers, here’s your chance to see world-class competition in a beautiful setting – and for only $20! World-class show-jumping athletes and their horses will...

Beware: Hundreds Of Zombies Are Taking Over Balboa Park This Saturday!

This year marks 10 years of America’s Finest Zombies shambling through San Diego! Just like last year, Zombiewalk will be collecting socks for San Diego’s homeless population...

We Want The Funk! George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Coming To Observatory

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic are at the Observatory on Monday! Yes, everyone is welcome but if you are under the age of 18, you need...

Calling All Irish Music Fans: Bogman Is Back!

Calling all the Irish music fans! Keep your Saturday night, October 21st, open because Bogman is back at the Music Box! This year, the famous...

There’s An Extreme Sailing Competition Coming To San Diego

There is an extreme sailing competition coming to San Diego this week, and it’s going to be intense! Come see the action for free as...

Run For A Cause: ‘Aruna 5K Run’ For A Specific Enslaved Women

Aruna 5K Run is hosting its first annual San Diego 5K Run for ‘Their Freedom’ this coming Saturday October 21st. The goal of the Aruna...

‘Secrets of Burlesque Revealed!’ Unleash The Inner You With Burlesque Star Vixen DeVille

Want to rediscover and take ownership of your own body? Want to break down your mental barriers of being judged or not being accepted? Or...