The Craving

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.
Otay Ranch Town Center's Hispanic Heritage Celebration in full swing
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Dance the Night Away at Otay Ranch Town Center’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration
  • Otay Ranch Town Center
Otay Ranch Town Center is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month in style with its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. Held at the Food Pavilion in...
CRSSD Festival Fall 2024
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Catch 52 Acts on the Downtown Waterfront at CRSSD Festival Fall
  • Waterfront Park
Experience the vibrant CRSSD Festival Fall featuring an exciting mix of 52 acts over the weekend in beautiful Waterfront Park.
Sunset view from Rooftop Cinema Club
Catch a Movie Under the Stars at Rooftop Cinema Club
Rooftop Cinema Club is bringing its A-game to September, and this lineup is stacked: a pet-friendly Moana screening, new 2026 releases, a Halloween-ready thriller series,...
Kilowatt Brewing Partners With Local Muralists To Enhance Partitioned Patio In OB
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Shop Local Art at Kilowatt Brewing’s Wednesday Night Art Market
  • Kilowatt Brewing Ocean Beach
Enjoy a fantastic Wednesday at the Kilowatt Brewery night market with craft beers and original art from talented local creators.
Sunset Scripps Pier Walk
Head Outside This Fall With Birch Aquarium’s Outdoor Adventures
Take part in Birch Aquarium outdoor adventures for a chance to walk the Scripps Pier and explore the beautiful La Jolla coast.
Old Town Fiestas Patrias
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Make Cascarones, Watch the Parade, and Judge the Guac’ Off at Old Town’s Free Fiestas Patrias
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Fiestas Patrias is back at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and this year’s lineup makes a strong case for rearranging your Saturday. The...
California Wine Month
Sip Into California Wine Month in Temecula Valley
September is when Temecula stops being a day trip you keep meaning to take and starts being the point. Harvest is on, nearly 50 wineries...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Follow Ichabod, Meet Mr. Hyde, and Do the Time Warp at the Balboa Theatre
Uncover the balboa theatre haunted happenings and enjoy a thrilling night filled with classic films and ghostly ambiance.
Punjab-inspired imagery from Rupinder Kaloti The Gathering exhibition
Discover The Gathering by Rupinder Kaloti at OMA
Oceanside Museum of Art is hosting the museum debut of Punjabi-American artist Rupinder “Rupy” Kaloti, and The Gathering is exactly the kind of show that...
Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
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Get Your Motor Running at the Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
San Diego’s most scenic car show is back, and it’s bringing classic cars, custom builds, and hot rods right to the coast in Ocean Beach...
Earth, Wind & Fire
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Spend a Saturday Night With Earth, Wind & Fire at the Civic Theatre
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Join the excitement at the Earth, Wind & Fire San Diego concert. Experience legendary hits live at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Grans Social
Close Out Summer in Style at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Experience unforgettable evenings at Fairmont Grand Del Mar with upcoming events featuring talented musicians and exceptional food.
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Sip and Stroll at The Forum Carlsbad’s Fall Art & Wine Walk
  • The Forum Carlsbad
The Forum Carlsbad is throwing its annual Fall Art & Wine Walk, and this one’s packing in local art, nine wines, live music, and a...
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Come Sing Along With Brandi Carlile at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Brandi Carlile is bringing The Human Tour to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, and she’s not coming alone, special guest CMAT is joining her...
Halloween at the Station
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Get Your Costume Ready for Halloween at the Station
  • Ingram Plaza
Liberty Station is throwing its annual Halloween bash, and it’s free, family-friendly, and packed with enough activities to fill your whole afternoon. Costumes are strongly...
Chelsea Handler High and Mighty Tour
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Spend a Saturday Night With Chelsea Handler at Balboa Theatre
  • Balboa Theatre
Do not miss Chelsea Handler's High and Mighty Tour at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego this fall. Get your tickets today!
Little Saigon Night Market on El Cajon Blvd
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Experience San Diego’s First-Ever Little Saigon Night Market on El Cajon Blvd
San Diego’s Little Saigon community is putting on its first-ever night market, and the concept alone is enough to clear your Saturday evening. Traditional Vietnamese...
The 54th Annual Barona Powwow celebration
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Watch Tradition Come Alive at the Barona Powwow
The Barona Band of Mission Indians is hosting the 54th Annual Barona Powwow over Labor Day Weekend, and this is one celebration you won’t want...
intersection of art and science
Celebrate 25 Years of Ocean Science at Birch Aquarium
Some anniversaries get a plaque. The Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation is getting three Monday nights at Birch Aquarium instead. The Jeffrey B. Graham...
DogFest Southwest 2026
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Bring Your Dog to Liberty Station for DogFest Southwest
  • Liberty Station
Join us for DogFest Southwest, a fun-filled day for you and your dog at Liberty Station with games, music, and a costume contest.
Live jazz performance under the stars at The Rady Shell
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Feel the Rhythm of Latin Jazz at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and Dizzy Gillespie are getting the tribute they deserve, and it’s happening right on the water at The Rady Shell at...
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Raise a Glass at San Diego’s Own Capital of Craft Beer Fest
  • Broadway Pier & Pavilion
San Diego’s craft beer scene gets its own festival, and it’s about as local as it gets. Capital of Craft Beer Fest is taking over...
Buddy Guy 90 Concert Tour
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Celebrate Buddy Guy’s 90th Birthday at The Rady Shell
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Experience the legendary Buddy Guy live at the San Diego concert, celebrating his incredible journey through electric blues music.
Sails and Ales Beer Fest at Kona Kai San Diego
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Sip Your Way Through Sails & Ales Beer Fest at Kona Kai
  • Kona Kai Resort and Spa
Sails & Ales Beer Fest is back for its sixth year, and this time it’s bringing sunset views, local brews, and a whole lot more...
Upcoming Events
Chapel: Ritual Seance
Listen for the Spirits at The Chapel’s RITUAL:SEANCE
October 23, 2026
7:30 pm
Experience RITUAL:SEANCE by Snake Oil Company, where music and lighting enhance your connection with the spiritual world.
Get ready for the San Diego Opera Rigoletto at the San Diego Civic Theatre
Kick Off Opera Season With Verdi’s Rigoletto at the Civic Theatre
October 23, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
A jester’s joke goes too far, a curse is spoken, and nothing is the same after that. San Diego Opera is kicking off its 2026/2027...
Lions Tigers & Bears celebrating fall with rescued animals
Celebrate Spooky Season With the Animals at Lions Tigers & Bears
October 23, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Lions Tigers & Bears
Alpine’s favorite exotic animal sanctuary is getting into the Halloween spirit with the return of its Spooky Campover and Pumpkin Bash. Back by popular demand,...
Ghost Light Masquerade The Nocturne Theatre
You’re Part of the Story at Ghost Light Masquerade
October 22, 2026
7:30 pm
Discover the magic of the Ghost Light Masquerade, where audiences move among the performance in a unique Halloween tradition.
Craft beer flowing at the Lions Tigers & Bears fundraiser
Raise a Pint for Lions Tigers & Bears at TapRoom
October 20, 2026
6:00 pm
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...