The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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.

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...

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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.

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...

Kaloust Guedel‘s Where Time Bends Softly

See Kaloust Guedel Bend Time at Oceanside Museum of Art

Experience the unique visual language in Kaloust Guedel's Exhibition at Oceanside Museum of Art, where history meets the present.

Twinkling lights and décor at Lala's Pink Themed Christmas

Step into Lala-Land’s Pink Christmas Wonderland

Little Italy is getting a serious dose of holiday cheer, thanks to the return of Lala-Land. Starting at the end of November, Lala transforms into...

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Taste the Art at OMA’s Dinner Experience at 24 Suns

Oceanside Museum of Art is teaming up with 24 Suns for a dinner experience unlike anything else on the calendar, inspired by artist David Adey’s...

A festive street scene during Trick-or-Treat on India Street

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Trick-or-Treat Your Way Through Little Italy

Little Italy

Get ready for a spooktacular evening in Little Italy as one of the neighborhood’s favorite traditions returns: Trick-or-Treat on India Street. Little ghouls, goblins, witches,...

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Get Off the “Naughty List” at Will Ferrell’s Holiday Jam

Music Box

Celebrate the season at Will Ferrell's Holiday Jam. Enjoy live music, surprises, and support cancer survivors heading to college.

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Spend an Evening With Edgar Allan Poe at Villa Montezuma

Delve into the macabre at the Villa Montezuma PoeFest, where literature and history intertwine in a hauntingly beautiful venue.

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Turn Yourself Into the Art at Art After Dark in Oceanside

Oceanside Museum of Art

Oceanside Museum of Art hands its galleries over to you once a year. On October 24, the rooms become a runway, the dress code becomes...

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Catch Live Country, BBQ, and Chain Stitching at The Loma Club

The Loma Club

Discover the unique blend of country music and golf at the Loma Club Country Fest. Enjoy free live entertainment and great food.

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Spend Halloween Weekend With the Secret Society of Adultologists

San Diego Natural History Museum

Discover the eerie wonders of the Secret Society of Adultologists Halloween Party, with costumes, corpse flowers, and DJ beats.

International Food and Music Festival Taste of the Underworld

Upcoming

Celebrate Halloween on the Bay at the International Food & Music Festival

Embarcadero Marina Park North

Experience the joy of the International Food & Music Festival, featuring over 50 international food vendors and live performances.

Local shops lit up for South Park Walkabout

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Stroll Into Fall at South Park’s Walkabout

South Park

South Park is throwing open its doors for a Fall Walkabout, a free community event where local shops, restaurants, and pubs stay open late for...

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Pull on Your Boots for Billy Currington and Dylan Scott in Del Mar

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Discover the magic of country music at the Billy Currington and Dylan Scott concert on a Friday night in Del Mar this October.

A festive crowd enjoying Movie in the Park

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Bring Your Best Costume to Movie in the Park

Grab your witchiest outfit and head to University Heights for a fall-inspired Movie in the Park, featuring a film chosen by the community. Between the...

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Sip and Savor at Taste of Rancho Santa Fe

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa

The Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club is bringing back Taste of Rancho Santa Fe for its 12th year, and it’s shaping up to be one...

A storyteller on stage at About Last Night

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Laugh Along at About Last Night’s Dating Disasters

Laugh and cringe with About Last Night San Diego as locals recount their worst dating experiences with unforgettable storytelling.

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Paddle Mission Bay After Dark at Nightmare on the Bay

Ski Beach

Dive into the Halloween spirit with Paddle Boarding SD's Nightmare on the Bay. Celebrate with costumed paddlers under the stars.

A packed concert hall for LJMS 58th Winter Season October lineup

Dive into a Month of Music at La Jolla Music Society

La Jolla Music Society’s 58th Winter Season rolls into October with an incredible lineup, spanning free courtyard jazz concerts, world-class classical performances, and a Día...