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.

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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...

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...

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...

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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...

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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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...

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 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 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...

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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...

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...

Chris Stapleton All-American Road Show at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

Watch Chris Stapleton Bring the All-American Road Show to Chula Vista

July 10, 2026

7:30 pm

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

If you’ve been on the fence about seeing Chris Stapleton live, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for. The All-American Road Show is coming...

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See What Happens AfterDark at San Diego’s Adults-Only Cabaret Experience

July 9, 2026

9:00 pm

Okay, this one is genuinely unlike anything else happening in San Diego right now. AfterDark is an adults-only cabaret running at Adams Theatre on Adams...

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America The Beautiful 50 Concert at The Rady Shell

Celebrate 250 Years of America at The Rady Shell This 4th of July

July 4, 2026

7:30 pm

Discover America the Beautiful at The Rady Shell, featuring timeless songs and a full orchestra for a memorable Fourth of July.

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Rock the Flight Deck This 4th of July: Classic Hits, Big Bay Boom & America’s 250th

July 4, 2026

7:00 pm

USS Midway Museum

There are Fourth of July plans, and then there are those Fourth of July plans – the kind worth putting on the calendar the moment...

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4th of July fireworks cruise on Mission Bay at Bahia Resort Hotel

Watch SeaWorld’s Fourth of July Fireworks From the Water on a Mission Bay Cruise

July 4, 2026

7:00 pm

Bahia Resort Hotel

There’s no better seat for SeaWorld’s Independence Day fireworks display than the middle of Mission Bay – and the Bahia Resort Hotel is offering exactly...

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