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.

Stella Artois Let’s Do Dinner, Del Mar' Sky Deck

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Stella Artois Presents ‘Let’s Do Dinner, Del Mar’ With Sky Deck

We’re raising our chalices to an unforgettable night of culinary exploration and community spirit! Stella Artois is teaming up with Sky Deck to bring you...

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Support a Great Cause at the Emilio Nares Foundation’s “Harvest for Hope” Fundraiser

Coasterra Restaurant

Get ready to treat your taste buds and warm your heart at the 21st Annual Harvest for Hope fundraiser. The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF) is...

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Autumn Magic Blooms at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Who says we don’t do fall in Southern California?! San Diego Botanic Garden is about to prove the naysayers wrong with their Annual Fall Festival....

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ArtWalk Carlsbad Brings Fine Art to North County

ArtWalk Carlsbad is back for its 5th year, and it’s going to be a feast for the senses. Imagine over 150 talented artists from across...

Grand Social Concert Series at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Grand Social’s Summer Vibes Keep Rockin’ Into September

Summer might be winding down, but the party’s just heating up at Fairmont Grand Del Mar! The Summer Concert Series at Grand Social is rolling...

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Dive Into OMA’s Ocean-Inspired Block Party Finale

Oceanside Museum of Art

We’re gearing up for an epic send-off as Oceanside Museum of Art drops its final summer block party. Street Level Vol 2.5 is rolling in,...

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Seasonal Pop-Up Marketplace Brings Fall Favorites to Bazaar del Mundo Shops

Bazaar del Mundo

Old Town is getting a major style upgrade with a one-day-only Fall Pop-up event that’s not to be missed. Diane Powers’ Bazaar del Mundo Shops...

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Plant Power Meets Pink at San Diego’s Breast Cancer Rally

North Park Mini Park

We’re turning North Park pink this September with the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally, and you’re invited to join the beat! PlantDiego is hosting this...

Old Mission Beach Athletic Club To Host OMSurf 26th Annual Classic Longboard Surfing Contest

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OMBAC to Host OMSurf Classic Longboard Surfing Contest

Surf’s up, San Diego! Get ready to step back in time and catch some gnarly waves at the 30th Annual OMBAC OMSURF Classic Longboard Surfing...

Boots in the Park Waterfront Park San Diego

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Boots In The Park is Back at Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park

It’s time to dust off those cowboy boots and prep those vocal cords because Boots In The Park is galloping back into Waterfront Park! We’re...

The Secret Society of Adultologists at The NAT

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Dive Down the Rabbit Hole at The Nat’s Whimsical Wonderland Bash

Natural History Museum

We’re all mad here in San Diego, and we’re about to get even madder! The Secret Society of Adultologists is throwing a topsy-turvy shindig at...

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Ahoy, Mateys! Set Sail for the Ocean Institute’s Epic Maritime Festival

We’re dropping anchor at Dana Point for a swashbuckling celebration of maritime history that’ll shiver yer timbers! The Ocean Institute’s 40th Annual Maritime Festival is...

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Tropical Paradise Blooms in Balboa Park

We’re about to dive into a fragrant sea of color at the annual Plumeria Festival! The Southern California Plumeria Society is transforming Casa del Prado...

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Creativity Meets Action at Balboa Park’s Public Impact Day

Museum of Photographic Arts

Public Impact Day is rolling into town, and it’s set to transform Balboa Park into a hotbed of creativity and social change. This isn’t your...

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Knockout Night in Little Italy Packs a Punch for Charity

Little Italy

Get ready to rumble, San Diego! Our beloved Little Italy is about to transform into a boxing ring for one electrifying night. The second annual...

A Vibrant Tapestry of Culture Comes to Liberty Station

The latest artistic marvel hitting ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is “Interlaced,” a solo exhibition by San Diego’s own Christian Garcia-Olivo set to blow your mind...

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San Diego Botanic Garden Caps Off Their Summer Season With “The Garden Party”

San Diego Botanic Garden

Get ready to party with a purpose, San Diego! The Garden Party at San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) is back, and it’s bringing all the...

Stefanie Bales Fine Art Celebrates 5 Years

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Stefanie Bales Fine Art Turns 6!

Stefanie Bales Fine Art

Join us in helping award-winning Fine Artist, muralist, and boutique gallery owner Stefanie Bales as she celebrates the 6th anniversary of her Little Italy gallery,...

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Lou Lou’s Jungle Room Heats Up Fall Nights

As the summer sun starts to set earlier, live performances at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room at The Lafayette Hotel are turning up the heat with...

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Oceanside Sunset Market Goes Big! More Food, More Fun, More Everything

Our beloved Oceanside Sunset Market is about to get even bigger and better. MainStreet Oceanside is rolling out the red carpet for an epic expansion,...

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The Pearl Hotel’s Dive In Movie Nights are Back!

The Pearl Hotel

We’re diving headfirst into a pool of nostalgia, San Diego! The Pearl Hotel is bringing back its beloved Wednesday night tradition, Dive In Movie Nights....

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KICKcancER’s Cocktails for a Cause Hits Oceanside

KICKcancER is bringing their “Cocktails for a Cause” event to Oceanside, and it’s shaping up to be the feel-good party of the season. Shake It...

Christopher Osborne joins Moe's Mission Beach

Moe’s Welcomes Renowned Chef Christopher Osborne to Lead its Culinary Revival

The beloved Mission Beach steakhouse, Moe’s, is leveling up its culinary game with the arrival of Christopher Osborne as the new Executive Chef. It’s a...

Birch Aquarium Announces Living Seas Transformation

The beloved Hall of Fishes is getting a major makeover, and we’re all invited to the grand reveal. Living Seas, the aquarium’s most ambitious exhibition...

Cupid’s Skate Party Transforms Petco Park’s Gallagher Square Into a Valentine’s Roller Rink

February 12, 2026

2:00 pm

PETCO Park

Petco Park is turning Gallagher Square into an outdoor roller skating rink for Valentine’s weekend, and it’s the kind of setup that works whether you’re...

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La Jolla Playhouse Serves Up Julia Child’s Origin Story in The Recipe

February 10, 2026

7:30 pm

Before Julia Child became the culinary icon we all recognize, she was bouncing between cities, careers, and continents – from Pasadena to New York, Washington...

La Jolla

Grown-Up Carnival Takes Over Liberty Station for Junior League Fundraiser

February 7, 2026

12:00 pm

Stone Brewery Liberty Station

The Junior League of San Diego is throwing Winter Wins: Carnival & Live Auction at Stone Brewing Liberty Station, and if you’ve ever wanted to...

Liberty Station

For the Love of Chocolate Festival Returns for a Day of Refined Indulgence

February 7, 2026

11:00 am

The For the Love of Chocolate Festival is back, and it’s the kind of elevated tasting experience that gives you an excuse to eat chocolate...

Escondido

Pickleball Tournament Raises Funds to Fight Education Inequities in San Diego

February 7, 2026

9:00 am

The Equitable Schools Fund is hosting a community pickleball event in Carlsbad to address something the San Diego Union-Tribune has been shining a light on:...