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.

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...

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

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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...

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...

La Jolla Music Society’s October Lineup Brings Jazz Legends to The Conrad

La Jolla Music Society’s October lineup is looking absolutely incredible this year. We’ve been keeping an eye on what’s happening at The Conrad, and honestly?...

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Breathe, Move, and Be Inspired at the Wellness Experience at MCASD

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

The Wellness Experience at MCASD is happening, and honestly, this is the perfect way to ease into your weekend. Picture doing yoga with the Pacific...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: 3 SD Chefs Leading the Way

Hispanic Heritage Month gives us the perfect excuse to spotlight the culinary leaders who are bringing authentic regional Mexican flavors to San Diego, and the...

Scripps Pier Opens Its Gates for Science and Sunsets

Birch Aquarium’s Sunset Scripps Pier Walks are back, and honestly, this new guest experience might be one of the coolest ways to see La Jolla’s...

Best Restaurants in Old Town San Diego - Tahona

Guide to the Best Restaurants in Old Town San Diego

In this guide, we share the best restaurants in Old Town San Diego for every occasion—whether you want giant margaritas and mariachi bands, more sophisticated...

The dance floor at Bloom - one of the best nightclubs in San Diego Gaslamp.

The Best Nightclubs in San Diego: Gaslamp and Downtown

In the bustling streets of Gaslamp and Downtown San Diego, your nights are limited only by your energy and curiosity. From sports bars to speakeasies...

Open the Symphony Season Under the Stars at the Rady Shell

June 26, 2026

7:30 pm

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The San Diego Symphony's summer season kicks off at The Rady Shell with a sweeping program lead by Rafael Payare.

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An Exciting Opening Night at the Sawdust Art Festival

Celebrate 60 Years of Creativity at the Sawdust Art Festival This Summer

June 26, 2026

11:00 am

One of Southern California’s most enduring creative traditions is marking a major milestone this summer. The Sawdust Art Festival turns 60 in 2026, and if...