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.

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Head Back to Hogwarts With the San Diego Symphony at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert. Enjoy a cinematic experience like no other.

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Experience Filipino Culture Up Close at SamaFest 2026

Balboa Park

Samahan Arts is bringing back its 39th Annual Philippine Cultural Arts Festival, and this year it’s going big: a full two days of Filipino food,...

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean sharing the stage together

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Watch Two Country Legends Share the Stage at Petco Park

PETCO Park

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean are bringing their co-headlining Double Down Tour 2026 to Petco Park, and this is the kind of lineup that doesn’t...

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Make Your Museum Day a Brunch Day at The Nat

San Diego Natural History Museum

The Nat just leveled up your Sunday plans. Between the galleries and a rooftop brunch with sweeping Balboa Park views, this is quickly becoming the...

JEFF GOLDBLUM & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra The Night Blooms World Tour!

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Swing Into a Sunday Night With Jeff Goldblum at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Experience the charm of Jeff Goldblum The Rady Shell. Delve into his 30 years of jazz performance and diverse acting roles.

Upcoming

Mission Bayfest Returns to Mariner’s Point Park With Rebelution, Kolohe Kai & The Offspring

Mariners Point

Mission Bayfest is heading back to the waterfront this fall, bringing three days of reggae, rock, and SoCal vibes to Mariner’s Point Park along the...

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Celebrate 10 Years of Mt. Joy on the Bay at The Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Do not miss the Mt. Joy World Tour 2026. Celebrate a decade of music with electrifying performances and beloved hits.

Noah Kahan: The Great Divide Tour With Special Guest Gigi Perez

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Sing Your Heart Out With Noah Kahan at Petco Park

PETCO Park

Celebrate music and connection at Noah Kahan's The Great Divide Tour. His heartfelt songs will fill Petco Park with energy.

University Heights Summer Mixer at Park & Rec

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Come Hang Out at the University Heights Summer Mixer

Park & Rec

University Heights is getting together for its annual Summer Mixer, and honestly, there’s no better excuse to trade the couch for a night out with...

Corkfire restaurant at Temecula Creek Inn

Get a Taste of Wine Country’s New Live-Fire Menu at Temecula Creek Inn

Temecula Creek Inn just opened a new chapter in wine country dining, and it’s the kind of update that makes you want to clear your...

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Enjoy 100 Sakes at the 10th Annual San Diego Sake Festival

Julep Venue

Experience the San Diego Sake Festival with more than 100 top sakes, food options, and knowledgeable brewers to guide your tasting.

New Restaurants Opening in San Diego in 2026

San Diego is having a year. 2026 is tracking toward 90+ restaurant and bar openings across the county – from nationally recognized names planting flags...

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos With Unlimited Tacos at SDMA’s Taco Party

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art is throwing a taco party in its sculpture garden, and honestly, it’s one of the most fun things on...

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Hunt for Rare Finds at the Inaugural Frontwave Arena Collectibles Expo

If you’re a collector of pretty much anything – sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, memorabilia – this is a big one. Frontwave Arena is hosting the...

Meet Wild Tide, the Hard Ginger Beer Making Waves in San Diego

If you’ve been reaching for hard seltzers out of habit but wishing they tasted like something, Wild Tide might be exactly what you’ve been looking...

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Celebrate Chula Vista’s Lemon Heritage at the 29th Annual Lemon Festival

Downtown Chula Vista
Third Avenue Village

Downtown Chula Vista has a fun one coming up. The 29th Annual Lemon Festival takes over Third Avenue for a full day of lemon-inspired food...

Spend Your Last Weeks of Summer at Andaz San Diego

From rooftop wellness to surprise comedy and a taste of the Wild West, Andaz San Diego is closing out summer with a stacked lineup, and...

Get Outside With Nature Collective’s Free August Events at San Elijo Lagoon

Nature Collective is making it really easy to spend August outdoors, and we’re here for it. They’ve lined up four free events plus a documentary...

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Taste Your Way Through Logan Heights at the Taste of Imperial Avenue

Logan Heights Community Development Corporation, alongside the Greater Logan Heights Small Business Advisory Group, is inviting the community out for the fifth annual Taste of...

Fill Your Basket at the Chula Vista Farmers’ Market

Visit the Chula Vista Farmers’ Market for a delightful Sunday filled with local food, flowers, and artisan crafts from over 100 vendors.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Dog Days of Summer

Take Your Pup to Dinner and a Movie at Omni La Costa This August

Bring your dog to Omni La Costa Dog Days of Summer. Enjoy themed events and outdoor movie nights for a pawsitively great time.

Rooftop crowd at Margaritaville's Day of Service celebration

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Give Back and Get Tropical at Margaritaville’s Day of Service

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is turning good vibes into a great cause with its annual Day of Service, a celebration honoring the legacy...

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Grab Your Putter and Bar-Hop Through North Park at Putt-Oberfest 2026

North Park Mini Park

Mini golf and bar hopping in one event? North Park really did that. Putt-Oberfest is back, and it’s exactly as fun as it sounds –...

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Discover Original Art From 15+ Women Artists at Guest List Volume 001

Guest List Volume 001 is turning Good Night John Boy into a contemporary gallery for one night only, showcasing original work from 15+ women artists...

Dive Into 29 Underwater Films Over Two Nights in San Diego

October 9, 2026

7:00 pm

Qualcomm Hall

Celebrate marine adventure with the San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition, presenting unique films from reefs and open waters around the globe.

San Diego

LP and the Vinyl performing live at Hidden City Sounds

Catch LP and The Vinyl at Hidden City Sounds

October 9, 2026

7:00 pm

California Center for the Arts

Hidden City Sounds is hosting LP And The Vinyl for an evening that blends genre-bending music with a community jazz jam, and it’s completely free....

Escondido

Spend a Sunday Evening With Tango and Opera at SDMA

October 4, 2026

6:30 pm

San Diego Museum of Art

Experience the SDMA Poetics of the Arrabal with breathtaking performances by the Camarada Tango Quartet and Tijuana's finest.

San Diego

Taste the Art at OMA’s Dinner Experience at 24 Suns

October 4, 2026

5:00 pm

Oceanside Museum of Art is teaming up with 24 Suns for a dinner experience unlike anything else on the calendar, inspired by artist David Adey’s...

Oceanside

A festive afternoon at Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Festival

Taste Your Way Through Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest

October 4, 2026

12:00 pm

Japanese Friendship Garden

Spend the afternoon tasting your way through the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum at the Oishii Japanese Food & Sake Fest. From savory street food...

Balboa Park