The Best Things to Do in San Diego: October 2026
From food festivals and Fashion Week to hockey games and Oktoberfest, these are the best events to add to your calendar in October
From Supper Clubs to Pop-Ups, Bik-Lun Is Finding Its Place in SD
Chantal Partolan’s growing food business blends her Filipino and Chinese heritage with a creative, memory-driven approach to cooking
SDFC Is Building More Than a Soccer Club
Through its Playmakers initiative, San Diego FC is working with artists, musicians, and other local creatives to shape the identity of the city’s newest professional sports team
High-Protein Mochi Arrives in San Diego
Jacob Chen’s Made for MeiMei adds protein and fiber to flavors like ube, black sesame, and PB&J
Special Activations at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Fest’s Grand Tasting
Chef collaborations, cooking demonstrations, DJs, games, photo ops, and plenty of reasons to keep wandering on Oct 3 and Oct 4
Koshna Is Bringing Single-Origin Indian Spices to San Diego
Founder Dharti Jadav sources cumin, turmeric, coriander, and more directly from small-scale farms across India for fresher, more flavorful results
Marcella Johnson’s Comfort Cubs Help Families Carry Grief
The San Diego nonprofit grew from Johnson’s experience losing her infant son and now provides therapeutic teddy bears to grieving families and survivors of violent crimes
Who Was San Diego’s Original Theater Star?
A century ago, there was a stage actress known as San Diego’s Sweetheart—we traced her footprint through history, up to modern day
Experiential Zones at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Fest
Some problems are worth having—like too many things to eat, sip, and do in one afternoon
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: September 23-27
Witness Erykah Badu in concert, see the Padres’ regular season finale, and toast to the San Diego Spirits Festival
Preserving Military History Aboard the USS Midway Museum
More than 750 volunteers help support the decommissioned aircraft carrier and share its “Midway Magic” with over 1 million guests each year
In Photos: The Country Friends’ Art of Fashion
The 72-year-old nonprofit hosted its annual Art of Fashion runway show and luncheon, with proceeds benefiting dozens of local nonprofits
Sea Monster Is Bringing Poke and Matcha to Mission Valley
The new Hawaiian- and Japanese-inspired cafe will serve locally caught bluefin, fresh spring rolls, housemade sauces, and plenty of matcha
The Art of Sharpening Knives
Kuya Sharpens owner Joshua “Jhun” de Andres turned a meditative practice into a business caring for prized kitchen knives—one whetstone at a time
8 Charitable Events to Attend in October
Here’s where to celebrate, connect, give back, and make a difference this month
Where to See Celebs at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival
Check out the stacked lineup of talent participating in this year’s celebration of food, cocktails, wellness, and SoCal energy
What Will It Take to Make San Diego a Global Arts City?
Jonathon Glus on the Art + Design District, investing in the creative economy, keeping artists in the city, and what we can learn from places like London and Chicago
Vi at La Jolla Village – Senior Living in the Heart of Everything
At Vi at La Jolla Village, residents don’t have to choose between security and adventure, connection and independence. They get all of it.
San Diego FC’s Vision Goes Beyond the Soccer Field
A conversation with Sebastián Morúa on art, community, and why the club’s future heroes should include the creatives helping build it
A Taste of Osaka Is Popping Up Around San Diego
Surf’n Slaw founder Kumi Alexander is introducing local farmers market crowds to okonomiyaki, the savory Japanese pancake she grew up eating
Fall Arts Preview 2026
Your checklist for the best stage performances, museum exhibits, and one-night-only cinematic events hitting San Diego this autumn
Hako Hako Will Bring Japanese Konbini Culture to Hillcrest
San Diego entrepreneur Kenji Blouin-Ito is turning a tiny Uptown Inn space into a destination for bentos, coffee, snacks, and more
Meet ArtsConnect, UC San Diego’s Invitation to SoCal Arts Lovers
ArtsConnect brings those experiences into view, helping residents discover what they can see, hear and create at UC San Diego while experiencing the campus in a new way.
Two San Diego Wine Pros Are Betting Big on Tinned Fish
With Sosal Line, Heidi Greenwood and Juerie Masters are importing traceable seafood from small producers and building a global pantry business along the way
Something Big Is Brewing In La Mesa
The folks behind Oddish Wine and Lost Cause Meadery are partnering with Bica to open an all-day cafe, coffee shop, wine bar, and restaurant near La Mesa Village
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