| Saturday, December 1 |
9:00 a.m.
Christmas Tree Lane – Breakfast with Santa
(760) 746-3315 x-211 |
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
"Jingle Bell Cruise on Grand" – Pre-1974 American-made customs, classics, rods and vintage vehicles are invited to park and shine on Grand Avenue!
Produced by the Downtown Business Association of Escondido
(760) 745-8877 |
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Visit with Santa in front of Draper's & Damon's
101 East Grand Avenue
(760) 745-8877 |
3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
CCAE Museum – FREE admission for kids and families attending the Holiday Tree Lighting event. Concessions open in Courtyard.
(760) 839-4100 |
4:00 p.m.
Holiday Jubilee, CCAE – Snow play area opens to public. Concert Hall Gift Shop and Museum Store open.
(760) 839-4100 |
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Free Horse and Carriage Rides – pick up at corner of Juniper and Grand.
(760) 745-8877 |
5:45 to 6:00 p.m.
Westminster Carolers – California Center for the Arts, Escondido
(760) 839-4100 |
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Visit with Santa at Bank of Escondido
200 West Grand Avenue
(760) 520-0400 |
6:30 p.m.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Tree Lighting Ceremony begins and "Santa Claus" will appear and hand out small candy canes to families. Carolers will join in for sing-a-long and Santa will remain at the tree for picture-taking with children.
(760) 839-4100 |
6:45 p.m.
CCAE – Meet and Greet Holiday Jubilee performers in Lyric Court.
(760) 839-4100 |
8:00 p.m.
CCAE – 2nd performance of Holiday Jubilee begins.
(760) 839-4100 |
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| Friday, December 7 |
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Christmas by Lamplight – Travel back in time 100 years during a living history event where you will learn a bit about Victorian holiday customs and local history as you meet costumed performers throughout the Grape Day Park.
Cost: $10 fee, children under 10 free.
Escondido History Center (use Woodward parking lot)
(760) 743-8207 |
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| Saturday, December 8 |
9:30 a.m.
57th Annual JAYCEES' Christmas Parade – "A Fairy Tale Christmas"
Between Escondido High School and Grape Day Park |
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Escondido Open House and 2nd Saturday Art Walk – The biggest open house in North County with over 80 galleries, studios, museums, retailers and other businesses in the Downtown District open their doors to the public. Experience Escondido Art, unique shopping, refreshments, cider and dining at its finest. While downtown, be sure to catch the FREE Horse and Carriage rides at Juniper and Grand, and enjoy our carolers as they stroll up and down Grand Avenue. For more information, call (760) 745-8877.
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6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Visit with Santa at The Loft
106 West Grand Avenue
(760) 741-5638 |
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Free Horse and Carriage Rides – pick up at corner of Juniper and Grand
(760) 745-8877
Sponsored By Jack Powell Dodge |
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| Saturday, December 15 |
11:00 a.m.
Walking Tour of Old Escondido East – Meet on SE corner of Broadway at Grand. Free walking tour goes past city's first apartment house and into Old Escondido Historic District to view Victorians, bungalows, and mid-century
homes. Contact Escondido History Center for more information.
(760) 743-8207 |
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Visit with Santa at Studio 158
128 East Grand Avenue
(760) 739-0158 |
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Free Horse and Carriage Rides – pick up at corner of Juniper and Grand
(760) 745-8877 |
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| Saturday, December 22 |
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Free Horse and Carriage Rides – pick up at corner of Maple and Grand
(760) 745-8877 |
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Photos with Santa at Distinction Gallery and Artist Studio
317 East Grand Avenue
(760) 781-5779 |
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| Saturday, December 29 |
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Year-End Party – Escondido History Center
Celebrate with the History Center at a free open house party with museum tours, refreshments and door prizes.
(760) 743-2807 |
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| Sunday, December 31 |
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First Night Escondido presents an event that celebrates community, the arts, and the New Year with 13 stages of music and dance, handson art activities, and two dazzling fireworks displays! Children "Ring in the New Year" Fireworks Celebration at 7:30 p.m.; Fireworks Extravaganza at Midnight.
(760) 715-4448
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