Pre-purchase your tickets.  This event sells out every year approximately one to two weeks prior to the event date.

On event day, attendees check in at Will Call located at Maple Street Plaza and Grand Avenue.

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Each attendee will receive:

1.) Tasting Glass

2.) Drink Wristband

3.) Swag Bag to fill with goodies, coupons and information as you visit each participating downtown business.

4.) Tasting Map Brochure indicating each participating Tasting Location

5.) Long Stemmed Roses (while supplies last)

Follow the map and stroll in and out of each of the approximately 20 tasting locations to sample chocolates paired with wine, beer, champagne or non-alcoholic beverage. 

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Attendees must drink any alcoholic beverages prior to leaving each location which allows them to meander through and get familiar with each business while enjoying their chocolate adventure!  Feel free to shop, eat and play along the way.

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TRUFFLE MAKING CLASS

Learn from the pros at D'liteful Chocolat. Make beautiful truffles to take home.  This optional 60 minute class will be held at Collette's on Grand and is purchased separate from the tasting passport ticket. Includes wine paring.  Class size is limited!  (Class attendees should check-in directly at Collette's on Grand @ 113 W Grand Ave.) 

• Gourmet Chocolates Paired with Wine, Champagne, Craft Beers or non-alcoholic beverage.

• Restaurant Inspired Chocolate Themed Tastings

• Swag Bag to fill with goodies throughout your day, compliments of Design MOE Kitchen and Bath

• Long Stemmed Roses (while supplies last) compliments of Simply Adina Floral

• Free Photos, compliments of Shadowcatcher Imagery

• Raffle Prizes (held at 5:15pm - must be present to win.)

• Valentine Treats, Event Day Discounts & Specials from Downtown Restaurants and Retailers

A beautifully eclectic art exhibit of murals displayed on the alley walls of Downtown Escondido from Maple Street to Juniper Street.

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ARTS & CULTURE

​Downtown galleries feature stunning artwork from both world-renowned and emerging artists. Serving as cultural hubs, these galleries play a vital role in shaping the Escondido art scene. Whether you're admiring or looking for something special to enhance your space, downtown galleries offer an enriching experience for everyone.

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NO TROLLEY FOR 2025

NOTE:  Due to construction delays on Grand Avenue, there will be no trolley service during this 2/15/25 event.  All sidewalks will be accessible to pedestrian traffic and will only affect one block from Broadway to Maple Street.