The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 26, 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.
Gorillaz
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Catch Gorillaz The Mountain Tour at Pechanga Arena
  • Pechanga Arena San Diego
Do not miss Gorillaz the Mountain tour! Catch them live across the US and Canada with an incredible lineup of performers.
Gary Clark Jr
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Spend a Phone-Free Night With Gary Clark Jr. at Humphreys
  • Humphreys Concerts by the bay
Discover the excitement of the Gary Clark Jr San Diego concert and enjoy an evening filled with rich music and talent.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina and Harland Brewing Co. Poolside Putts
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Putt Poolside & Sip Harland Beer at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
Discover the fun of Putts & Pints Hyatt Regency: A mini golf event with craft beer, music, and scenic views at Mission Bay.
Halloween Night Balboa Park
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Dance Into Halloween at Blood Lovers: Ten Years at The Prado in Balboa Park
Blood Lovers has been throwing the best Halloween party in Balboa Park for a decade, and the 10th annual is headlined by one of the...
The Farm to Bay Fundraiser brings food, drinks, and wildlife encounters to San Diego Bay
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Taste Local Food & Feed Animals at Farm to Bay in Chula Vista
  • Living Coast Discovery Center
Farm to Bay is back for its 17th year with a fall makeover. The Living Coast Discovery Center’s tasting event and fundraiser has moved from...
Chapel: Ritual Seance
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Listen for the Spirits at The Chapel’s RITUAL:SEANCE
Experience RITUAL:SEANCE by Snake Oil Company, where music and lighting enhance your connection with the spiritual world.
North Park Gallery NIghts
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Explore 15+ Art Stops – and a Brand-New Mural – at North Park Gallery Night
  • North Park
North Park already has one of the more creative stretches in the city, and once a month, the whole neighborhood makes it official. North Park...
San Diego International Film Festival
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Celebrate 25 Years of the San Diego International Film Festival
  • Belly Up Tavern
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
  • THE LOT La Jolla
  • Westfield UTC
Discover the prestigious San Diego International Film Festival, known for highlighting Oscar-winning films and emerging talent.
San Diego Asian Film Festival
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Catch 190 Films From Around the World at the San Diego Asian Film Festival
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
Grab your popcorn, San Diego. The San Diego Asian Film Festival is back for its 27th year with its biggest lineup yet: 190 films from...
Enjoy Spooky Tea and Trick-or-Treat at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Spooky season is officially underway, and Fairmont Grand Del Mar is getting into the spirit with a lineup of Halloween and Día de Muertos festivities....
Home Start's 19th Annual Fall Festival
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Sip for a Cause at Hallo-Wine’s Fall Festival in Point Loma
Experience the Hallo-Wine Fall Festival featuring local wineries, breweries, and delicious food against a scenic backdrop.
Encinitas Chamber of Commerce
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Shop, Stroll, and Celebrate at Encinitas’ First Holiday Village & Market
  • Moonlight Beach
Discover the charm of the Encinitas Holiday Village & Market featuring lively vendors and festive activities in a coastal setting.
Dazzling acrobatics lighting up the Big Top at Cirque du Soleil San Diego
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Welcome Cirque du Soleil Back to San Diego
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
The Big Top is back. After an eight-year wait, Cirque du Soleil returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds with LUZIA, its first Big Top production...
OCEANSIDE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL
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...
Your next favorite bar seat awaits at Juliette restaurant Little Italy
Juliette Opens in Little Italy This Fall (With Three Bars & Dancing!)
Little Italy is getting a new way to make a night of it. Juliette, a French-inspired restaurant, cocktail lounge, and late-night destination, is coming to...
Leaders of La Jolla Music Society and its inaugural Resident Companies at The Conrad
Catch San Diego’s Best Performing Arts at The Conrad
San Diego’s performing arts scene is gathering under one roof. Resident Companies @ The Conrad returns for a second season, welcoming Art of Elan, Bach...
A first look at the Heritage Steakhouse debut menu
Savor Prime Steaks at The Heritage Steakhouse
East County is about to get its first true five-star steakhouse. The Heritage Steakhouse opens this November in Santee, pairing a classic American steakhouse experience...
San Diego Ballet: Día de los Muertos
Watch the Galleries Turn Into a Stage at The San Diego Museum of Art
Discover the excitement of Museum as a Stage SDMA with performances from local companies at the San Diego Museum of Art starting this fall.
Grim Musical Comedy
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Meet the Grim Reaper’s Daughter in GRIM at La Jolla Playhouse
Uncover the hilarious chaos in GRIM at La Jolla Playhouse as Diana navigates love and her new job in the family business.
Bach Collegium San Diego Salzburg Connections
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Spend a Night in Salzburg With Bach Collegium San Diego
  • All Souls’ Episcopal Church
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
Experience the Bach Collegium October performances celebrating Salzburg Connections with Mozart and Haydn in the city.
San Diego Made Holiday Market
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Spend Small Business Saturday With 150 Local Makers at Liberty Station
  • NTC Park
Experience the San Diego Made Holiday Market with local artisans, artists, and handmade goods. Shop directly from the makers!
Nature Collective fall events
Spend October Outside With Nature Collective: Free Tours, a Fall Festival & a Way to Give Back
Nature Collective has been working to protect San Diego’s wild spaces for 40 years. This October, they’re opening up a lineup of free events that...
Craft beer flowing at the Lions Tigers & Bears fundraiser
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Raise a Pint for Lions Tigers & Bears at TapRoom
Lions Tigers & Bears is kicking off the holiday giving season and TapRoom North Park is lending a helping hand. San Diego’s only exotic animal...
San Diego’s Most Spine-Tingling Ghost Stories and Haunted Hotspots
Sure, we all know San Diego for its perfect beaches, craft beer scene, and year-round sunshine. But once the sun sets over the Pacific, our...
Upcoming Events
Same Same But Different: RENEW
Spend a Sunday at Belmont Park With Yoga, Cold Plunges, and Tchami
November 15, 2026
12:00 pm
Participate in SSBD renew wellness and enjoy a full day of uplifting yoga, Pilates, and mindfulness sessions at Belmont Park.
A storyteller on stage at About Last Night
Laugh Along at About Last Night’s Dating Disasters
November 14, 2026
8:00 pm
Laugh and cringe with About Last Night San Diego as locals recount their worst dating experiences with unforgettable storytelling.
A memorable night at Andrés Martín The Conrad performance
Catch Andrés Martín’s Solo Show at The Conrad
November 14, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
CAMARADA, a resident company at The Conrad, is presenting Time Traveler, an immersive solo performance from double bassist Andrés Martín that turns a night of...
Skip the Shipping Boxes and Shop Local Makers at Mission Trails
November 14, 2026
9:00 am
  • Mission Trails Regional Park
The best gift you give this year should be one you can trace back to the person who made it. For two days in November,...
Turn Up for Teddy Swims and The UGLY Tour at Pechanga Arena
November 13, 2026
7:00 pm
  • Pechanga Arena San Diego
Teddy Swims has a voice that fills a room before the first chorus even lands, and this fall he’s bringing it to Pechanga Arena San...