The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 5, 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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Celebrate Life and Remembrance at Encinitas Día de los Muertos Festival

There’s something special about the way Día de los Muertos honors those who’ve passed – not with sadness, but with color, music, and celebration. For...

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Bach Collegium San Diego Takes You to 18th-Century Rome

All Souls’ Episcopal Church
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Bach Collegium San Diego is presenting “When in Rome,” a program built around the music that shaped Handel’s career during his time in the Italian...

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City Heights Day of the Dead Celebration Marks 29 Years of Community Tradition

The City Heights Día de los Muertos celebration is hitting its 29th year, and what started as a school project has grown into one of...

The Links At Petco Park Returns January 12th

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Swing Through the Spooky Side of Petco Park at Trick-or-Tee

PETCO Park

Golf at a baseball stadium is already a novelty. Golf at a baseball stadium that’s been turned into a haunted course? That’s something different entirely....

42nd Annual Fall Arts And Crafts Fair At Bernardo Winery

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Bernardo Winery’s Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair Returns for a Weekend of Handmade Goods

Bernardo Winery is hosting its 48th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, and nearly five decades in, they’ve got the format dialed in. The entire...

Halloween and Día de los Muertos Celebrations and Specials in San Diego

Halloween Parties Halloween Food & Drink Specials Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Trick-or-Treating in San Diego Hey! Use the pink navigation above to jump right...

Indigenous Peoples' Celebration at San Diego Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration With the Kumeyaay Nation

San Diego Zoo, Safari Park

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is partnering with the San Pasqual Band of the Kumeyaay Nation to host the Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration, and it’s...

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Annual Taste of Mission Hills Returns With 28 Spots and Free Trolley Service

Mission Hills

The 13th Annual Taste of Mission Hills is happening this week, and the event has refined its format over the years into something that actually...

Rooftop Revelry Awaits as Communion Elevates Mission Hills’ Dining Scene

Communion has taken Mission Hills culinary scene to new heights, offering a cocktail and dining experience to match its stunning views of San Diego. Picture...

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Waterfront Park’s Pumpkin Patch Brings Fall Festivities to the Bay

Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park is hosting its 11th annual Pumpkin Patch, and the bayfront location alone makes this worth considering over the usual inland fall festivals. Kids...

San Diego Museum of Art Renovation Gains Momentum With Design Award and Local Partnership

The San Diego Museum of Art just picked up the Signature Project Design Award for Museum Renovation and announced a partnership with local firm Safdie...

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Nautical Nightmares Brings a Pirate-Themed Halloween Party to Margaritaville’s Rooftop

Halloween night usually means choosing between bar-hopping downtown or hitting up a house party, but Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is offering a third option that’s...

The Forum Carlsbad Halloween Spectacular

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The Forum Carlsbad’s Halloween Spooktacular Brings the Tricks and Treats

The Forum Carlsbad

If you’re still mapping out your Halloween weekend plans, The Forum Carlsbad just made the decision easier. Their annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming back this...

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Plaza Paseo Real’s Halloween Spooktacular Is Back for Some Family-Friendly Fun

Halloween season is officially here, and Plaza Paseo Real in Carlsbad is pulling out all the stops with their annual Halloween Spooktacular. Whether you’ve got...

Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s October Events Blend Spooky Fun With Sophisticated Sips

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is packing October with events that run the full spectrum from agave education to kid-friendly Halloween chaos. The lineup includes Study...

San Diego Opera’s Opera Uncorked Makes Opera Actually Approachable

San Diego Opera is bringing back Opera Uncorked, their casual series that breaks down what you’re about to see without making you feel like you...

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Harvest Fest at Julian Farm and Orchard Brings Fall to the Backcountry

There’s something about driving up to Julian in the fall that immediately feels different from the rest of San Diego. The air changes, the landscape...

October Means Kids Are Free at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

Both the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are making October way more affordable for families by offering free admission for kids 11 and younger...

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San Diego Zoo’s HalGLOween Returns for After-Dark Adventures

San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is transforming into a glowing wonderland every weekend in October with HalGLOween, their after-dark event that’s been a hit with families...

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Autumn Festival Brings Fall Vibes to the Valley

The Safari Park is leaning hard into autumn every Saturday and Sunday in October with their Autumn Festival, and honestly, it’s a smart move for...

Grand Restaurant Group Partners With Chef Alex Carballo to Revitalize Alejandra’s Cantina

Grand Restaurant Group just made a move that could reshape their entire portfolio by bringing Chef Alex Carballo on as Chef Partner. This isn’t just...

Ilan-Lael Foundation’s Expanded Tours Open James Hubbell’s World to Us

The Ilan-Lael Foundation just made it way easier to experience James Hubbell’s incredible compound near Julian. They’ve expanded their docent-led tours through the end of...

La Jolla Music Society Locks in Inon Barnatan Through 2030

La Jolla Music Society just announced they’re keeping Inon Barnatan as SummerFest Music Director for another five years, and honestly? Best news we’ve heard all...

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Father Joe’s Villages Golf Classic: Swinging for San Diego’s Veterans

Father Joe’s Villages’ 5th Annual Golf Classic is happening at Grand Golf Club in Del Mar, and this tournament goes way beyond just a good...

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Immerse Yourself in Scottish Heritage at the 50th Annual San Diego Highland Games

June 20, 2026

9:00 am

Five decades of Scottish heritage, athleticism, and community come together this summer as the San Diego Scottish Highland Games celebrate their 50th anniversary – and...

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Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats

June 18, 2026

5:00 pm

Powerhouse Park

Del Mar's annual Summer Solstice event is coming back to Powerhouse Park, and we're already planning our strategy for maximum food sampling.

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Rooftop Cinema Club Moulin Rouge 25th Anniversary

Moulin Rouge! is Back on the Big Screen and This Time, it’s Outside

June 16, 2026

7:00 pm

Experience the magic of Moulin Rouge! during its anniversary screening at Rooftop Cinema Club, a must-see outdoor event.

Grab Your Crew and Head to the Loma Club’s First Annual Loma Luau

June 13, 2026

6:00 pm

The Loma Club is bringing a little aloha to Liberty Station with their first annual Loma Luau – an evening of Hawaiian BBQ, handcrafted tiki...

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Festival Atmosphere at the Field of Dreamz Festival in Petco Park

Get Ready for the Inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival at Petco Park

June 13, 2026

3:30 pm

Petco Park – Padres Stadium

San Diego’s own Slightly Stoopid is bringing their inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival to Petco Park, and the lineup they’ve put together for their hometown...

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