October 10–31, 2026 Downtown Escondido is getting into the fall spirit! From October 10 through 31, explore downtown, discover creative scarecrow displays at participating businesses, and enjoy the seasonal lighting along Grand Avenue. Explore the Scarecrow Display Contest Local businesses are getting creative with their scarecrow displays, and we invite you to stroll through downtown to see them all. Each participating location offers something a little different, making thi