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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So Sarap Festival To Celebrate Filipino American History Month At Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park

Join the annual So Sarap Festival and celebrate Filipino American History Month at San Diego’s Waterfront Park, the perfect setting to experience Philippine Culture. Bring...

spooktacular Halloween festivities at Mavericks Beach Club

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Spooktacular Halloween Festivities To Take Place At Mavericks Beach Club

Mavericks Beach Club

Mavericks Beach Club is starting their spooktacular Halloween festivities on Wednesday, October 25th with a PAW-loween event, from 6PM-9PM. Furry friends and their humans can...

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Miss B’s Coconut Club Gearing Up For Halloween Paint Nights

Miss B’s Coconut Club

Miss B’s Coconut Club is gearing up for Miss B’s Halloween Paint Nights! Grab your friends and prepare to embark on a guided artists’ journey, walking you through a...

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San Diego LGBT Community Center Celebrates 50 Years Of Building Community Power

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

On October 14, The San Diego LGBT Community Center will celebrate 50 years of making an impact on and creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people...

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Annual BeWELL Presents Dinking for Dollars Pickleball Fundraiser

The La Jolla Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary invites you to the 4th Annual beWELL event, Dinking for Dollars Pickleball Fundraiser. The beWELL event...

Day of the Dead Festival and Mexican Gourmet Festival

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Fashion Valley Day of the Dead Festival Showcases Baja’s Culinary Stars

Fashion Valley

Fashion Valley Mall is hosting The Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd – and it sounds amazing! This...

WNDR Museum San Diego International Artist Day

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WNDR Museum To Offer Free Admission For International Artist Day

WNDR Museum

WNDR Museum, San Diego’s immersive art and technology experience, will celebrate International Artist Day on Wednesday, October 25 with free admission from 11AM to 9PM....

Louisiana Purchase Hosts Fundraising Brunch For Boobies

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Louisiana Purchase Brunches For Boobies

Louisiana Purchase

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, businesses everywhere are raising money to help fund the annual international health campaign. 🙏 This month, Louisiana Purchase...

Murder Masquerade Awaits At WNDR After Dark Museum

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Step Into A World Of Mystery And Intrigue At WNDR After Dark: Murder Masquerade

WNDR Museum

Don your most mesmerizing masquerade attire – masks will be available at the door so you can conceal your true identity as you immerse yourself...

La Jolla

Marisi Named New Executive Chef, Bringing Fresh Energy To The Restaurant’s Second Year

Marisi has appointed new Executive Chef Cameron Ingle to usher in Marisi’s second year of service with a jolt of energy and build on the...

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Adopt, Don’t Shop! Town & Country Resort To Host Dog Adoption Event

Town and Country San Diego

You can’t buy happiness, but you can adopt it! In honor of Adopt a Dog Month in October, Town & Country Resort is teaming up...

Italian Heritage Concert presents Nick Palance

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Embrace Italian Heritage Month With Little Italy’s Italian Heritage Concert Featuring Nick Palance

Piazza della Famiglia

Kick off your Sunday evening with the first ever Italian Heritage Concert in Little Italy, featuring world-renown Pop Opera singer, Nick Palance! October is Italian-American...

Nature Of Air: A Culinary Series By Chef Claudette Zepeda

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Chef Claudette Zepeda Hosts ‘The Nature Of Air’ Dinner At VAGA

Alila Marea Beach Resort

Alila Marea Beach Resort is back with Elements of Nature culinary series hosted by acclaimed Chef Claudette Zepeda. Immerse yourself in tranquility at Nature of...

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Keep A Breast Celebrates 2023 Breast Cancer Prevention Month At Fall Brewing Company

The Keep A Breast Foundation (KAB) is hosting its 2023 Breast Cast Exhibition and virtual auction in San Diego, celebrating Breast Cancer Prevention Month. The...

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It’s Like Wine Heaven At Coasterra Wine Fest 2023

Coasterra Restaurant

Join us for the 6th Annual Coasterra Wine Fest this Sunday, October 8th, and taste wines from prestigious wineries such as Hampton Water, The Wine...

The 15th Annual La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

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Art, Wine, Beer & More At The La Jolla Art And Wine Festival

Girard Avenue

Cheers wine and art lovers! The 15th annual free La Jolla Art and Wine Festival returns to the heart of the village of La Jolla...

San Diego Spirits Festival at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

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Cocktail Lovers Convene At The 14th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Cocktail lovers, don’t miss the San Diego Spirits Festival, returning to La Jolla for its annual two-day event on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday, October...

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Ballast Point Little Italy Turns 10 With An All-Day Celebration Of Cheer And Beer

Ballast Point: Little Italy

Aged for 10 years, Ballast Point Little Italy is celebrating a decade of innovation with an all-day celebration at the taproom and kitchen on Saturday, October 14th. Ballast...

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Find Inner Peace In A Nature Bathing Workshop At San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Find peace in nature during this Nature Bathing workshop at San Diego Botanic Garden this Sunday, October 8. Nature or Forest Bathing is the practice...

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Enjoy Live Music and Libations at Seaport Sunset Concert in Seaport Village

Seaport Village

Calling all lovers of good times and golden hour! With the arrival of autumn on the horizon, Seaport Village will host a free sunset concert on...

Botanic Boo-tanicals! Brave The Spooky Decor and Celebrate Fall at San Diego Botanic Garden

While temperatures might not be dropping any time soon, the beginning of fall is quickly approaching. There’s no better place to take in the beauty...

Lobsterfest at Tuna Harbor Dockside Market

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Gear Up For Some Finger-Licking Fun At Lobsterfest 2023

What better way to kick off California’s spiny lobster season than with a crustacean-filled celebration at Tuna Harbor Dockside Market? A favorite local tradition, the Lobsterfest returns...

The Seaside Victorian Carnival at The Del

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The Del To Host Victorian-Inspired Community Carnival Event

Hotel Del Coronado

The Del is hosting a seaside Victorian-inspired carnival, called Then & Now, to celebrate 135 years of (and 135 years to come) of its rich...

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Pablove Foundation To Host Cycling Event For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Draft Republic

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, each year in the U.S., there are an estimated 15,780...

An Ultimate Throwback Party at SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series

June 21, 2025

6:00 pm

SeaWorld San Diego

Get ready for the ultimate summer soundtrack—SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular Concert Series is back, delivering an epic lineup of iconic artists from the ‘90s...

San Diego

Shop The B.L.A.C SD Returns for a Day of Culture, Community, and Local Love

June 21, 2025

11:00 am

Shop The B.L.A.C SD is back, bringing together makers, artists, and community for a day of connection in San Diego’s vibrant Black Arts & Culture...

San Diego

Beach, Please! Brings Drag, Drinks & Pride Celebration to Mission Beach

June 21, 2025

11:00 am

Get ready to slay your Saturday with glitter, sunshine, and fierce performances. Molly’s is hosting Beach, Please!, a spectacular Pride Brunch celebration that combines drag...

Mission Beach

North City Celebrates National Go Skate Day With Ramp It Up Community Event

June 21, 2025

11:00 am

Wheels up, San Diego. North City is hosting Ramp It Up in honor of National Go Skate Day, bringing together skate culture, community spirit, and...

San Marcos

The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise

Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise Revs Up Community at The Mental Bar

June 21, 2025

8:00 am

Car enthusiasts and coffee lovers, your perfect Saturday morning awaits. The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise, combining automotive passion with...

San Diego