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EVENTS

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Escondido Roller Rink

Nov 30 thru December
Thur - Sun  

 

HOURS:  Saturday 11/30 KICK OFF: 12-9

Thursdays & Fridays  4-8pm
Saturday  12-8pm 

Sundays  12-4pm

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Location:  Grand Ave just W. of Juniper

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Lace up your skates and roll into the fun!  Downtown Escondido transformed Grand Avenue into the ultimate skate destination with a temporary 50’ x 100’ rink constructed of 5,000sq ft of sport court tiles in the middle of the street on Grand Ave!  Seasoned skaters and first-timers can glide, spin, and groove to some tunes with the community. 

Roller Rink Fee $5  & Skate Rental $5!
 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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BE A SPONSOR

Sponsored by:

Escondido Downtown BusinessAssoc., MAGEC & City of Escondido

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For the Love of Chocolate Escondido Chocolate Festival

Saturday, February 15, 2025
12pm-5pm

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​Bring your sweetheart or just your “sweet tooth” to beautiful Downtown Escondido to enjoy "For The Love of Chocolate" Escondido Chocolate Festival. Stroll in and out of nearly 20 designated restaurants, shops and spa tasting locations while sampling chocolate paired with local fine wines & craft beers. Plus, Escondido Arts & Culture and Esco Alley Art.  Chocolate Truffle Making Classes also offered as a separate purchase.

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This ticketed event is capped at 350 attendees and sells out every year.

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TICKETS:  Available soon!

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FB EVENT INFO:  Available soon!

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Sponsored by:

Escondido Downtown Business Association

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Grand Farmers Market

Every
Tuesday

 

​October - May:  2:30 - 6:00 pm

June - September:  2:30 - 7:00 pm

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Every Tuesday on Grand Avenue in Historic Escondido
Located at Juniper St between Grand Ave and Valley Pkwy at Heritage Garden Park in Downtown Escondido.

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Visit the Escondido Certified Farmers’ Market on Tuesdays 2:30 till sunset.
 

Engaging with your community builds connections and creates hope. Support local agriculture and businesses.

 

Bring a mask and please don’t bring your pets.

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FREE Community Event with Vendor Sales.

Sponsored by:

Escondido Arts Partnership

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Trick or Treat on Grand

Thursday, October 31, 2024
 

 

Bring the family to Downtown Escondido for this FREE family event with a safe trick or treating experience. Fun for all ages.

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Look for posters displayed at participating locations on Grand Avenue. Scan the QR code to easily see all the fun and spooky spots to visit for FREE candy and treats!

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Map and more information coming soon.

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EVENT INFO:  Click Here!

This Downtown Business Association event is organized by CoLabCrafts, The Prism and Pendulum and the Escondido Antique Mall

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The Escondido Chamber

Cup Challenge​

Friday, September 13, 2024
6:30am

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The 4th Annual Chamber Cup Challenge, hosted by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner.

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This year, we’re cranking up the excitement by teaming up with The Escondido Downtown Business Association!

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Brace yourselves for an epic day of golf, camaraderie, and community spirit.  Tournament will be held at The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course.

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Register, Sponsor or Donate...

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INFO:  Click Here!​

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Sponsored by:

Escondido Chamber of Commerce

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Small Business Saturday

November 30, 2024
6am-8pm

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Shop, eat, and explore downtown Escondido at Small Business Saturday!  It's a day of shopping fun with discounts, special offers and prizes.  

 

Kick off your day in Heritage Garden with activities for the whole family; clothing drive, holiday cabaret, photo booth, games, activities and more.

Pick up a bingo card and a list of the 31 participating merchants at Heritage Garden.  Have fun visiting your favorite businesses and discovering new ones while playing bingo and collecting stamps for a chance to win prizes. 

If you are an early bird, pick up a bingo card at Sunny Side Kitchen as early as 6:30am.  Open for all to shop and play!

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INFO:  Click Here!

FB EVENT:  Click Here!

Sponsored by:

MAGEC

Escondido Downtown BusinessAssoc.

City of Escondido & Visit Escondido

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More Escondido Events

& Visitor Information

Remote
Local Information Center

 

 

​Visit Escondido

Escondido, CA 92025

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Visit Escondido is your resource for all events and connections throughout Escondido.  It is managed by the City of Escondido.

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https://visitescondido.com

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Sponsored by:

Visit Escondido

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Escondido Holiday Market

December 7 & 21, 2024
12:00-4:30pm

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Visit the Escondido Holiday Market located on Grand Avenue just West of Juniper in Downtown Escondido.  We're tuning Grand Avenue in to a walking plaza to shop, from local artisan vendors and find unique gifts for your holiday gift giving. 

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Fill your stockings and browse among the many eclectic shops, all the while supporting small downtown business owners. 

 

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VENDOR APPLICATIONS 

Sponsored by:

MAGEC

Escondido Downtown BusinessAssoc.

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Escondido Street Festival

SPRING

Sunday, May 18, 2025
10am-6pm

 

30+ year old Annual Spring Street Festival is on Grand Avenue in beautiful Downtown Escondido.

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Traditional street fair format with Professional Live Music, a Beer & Wine Garden and Art in the Garden.  Shop from hundreds of vendors including unique hand-crafted gifts and imports, and international cuisine. 

FREE Community Event!

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INFO:  Click Here

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STAGE LINEUP

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VENDOR APPLICATIONS

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BE A SPONSOR

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VOLUNTEER

Sponsored by:

Escondido Downtown Business Association

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Esco Alley Art

Open Daily
 

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“Esco Alley Art", is a beautifully eclectic art exhibit of murals displayed on the alley walls of Downtown Escondido from Maple to Juniper Street. 

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These beautiful murals are periodically revealed in phases.  Attached to each mural is a QR code, giving information about the artist and piece.  

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FREE and Open Daily to all!

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INFO:  Click Here!

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Sponsored by:

MAGEC &

Escondido Downtown Business Association

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Escondido Tamale Festival

Saturday, November 2, 2024
 

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The Escondido Tamale Festival is back in Grape Day Park, Escondido, CA and under new management by USA Multicultural.  12,000+ attendees come to north county to enjoy nearly 100 Tamale and other themed Food & Craft Vendors, Best Tamale Contest, Live on Stage Performances including Mariachi's, Folklorico & Latin Dancers, a Beer & Wine Garden, Chihuahua Costume Contest, Fun rides and activities for kids and more.

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Free fun for the entire family!

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INFO:  CLICK HERE

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WEB:  CLICK HERE​​​

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Sponsored by:

USA Multicultural

Compliments of the

Escondido Downtown Business Association

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2nd Saturday Arts & Culture

2nd Saturday
each month

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Welcome to Escondido 2nd Saturday

Arts & Culture Experience. 

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Stroll downtown, take a self guided tour of the barrier paintings.

 

Grab bite or a beer, meet the artists, do a little shopping, visit our downtown art galleries and eclectic shops.

 

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Note:  Times vary for each business location. 

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​​​​​Free Community Event

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INFO: Click Here!

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Sponsored by:

MAGEC

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Cruisin' Grand

Every Friday, June - Sept
4pm-9pm

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Cruisin' Grand returns every Friday night from 4 - 9 p.m. from June through September, featuring pre-1974 American cars.  Parking for event-era cars is on Grand Avenue and side streets, from Escondido Blvd to Ivy Street. in Downtown Escondido.

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On Friday nights a time warp hits downtown Escondido! The streets are filled with strolling people of all ages, while a parade of pre-1974s vintage cars slowly cruise up and down Grand Avenue. Vintage cars—from American Hot Rods, Classics, Antiques, and Customs— Downtown Escondido is the place to be on Friday nights!  Bring the whole family for a night of fun.

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FREE Community Event

INFO:  Click Here!

Sponsored by:

Cruisin' Grand

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Cookies & Cheer on Grand

December 14, 2024
10:00-2:00pm

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The Perfect Pairing: Cookies and Community, and another day to Shop Small

Look for participating businesses on Grand with the Cookies and Cheer flyer on their door or window. Pop in for a cookie and holiday cheer and fabulous seasonal sales and specials.

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A map of participating businesses will be published soon!

 

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Sponsored by:

MAGEC

Escondido Downtown BusinessAssoc.

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Art in the Garden

at the Escondido Street Festival

Sunday, May 18, 2025 10am-6pm

 

Art in the Garden at the Grand Avenue Festival, is a juried art show bringing many talented Southern California artists to Heritage Garden in the NEC of Juniper and Grand Avenue in Downtown Escondido to show and sell their work.

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Shop directly from the artists, hear about their inspiration and how their art is created. Enjoy live music and awesome festival food.

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FREE Community Event

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INFO:  Click Here

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ARTIST APPLICATION: Click Here

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Sponsored by:

MAGEC

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Escondido Downtown Business Association

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Free Art Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, October 26, 2024
 

 

MAGEC, Museums and Art Growing Escondido Culture is sponsoring a free Art Scavenger Hunt!  It's open to the public, all ages are welcome, and there will be dozens of prizes.
Simply stop by the Escondido Art Association (EAA), at 121 W Grand Ave (11am-5pm) to get your map.  Scan a QR code for clues.  The hunt takes about an hour, but we invite you to explore, shop and dine along the way.  Many participating businesses will offer event day discounts.  Return your completed map and photos to the EAA by 5pm to win prizes from local businesses. It's easy and fun! 

Hint:  If you finish before 2pm, we'll give you a clue for another fun event at the North County Mall from 2pm-5pm!

 

INFO:  CLICK HERE

Sponsored by:

MAGEC

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Escondido Downtown Business Association

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Grand Avenue Festival

FALL

Sunday, October 20, 2024
9am-5pm

 

30 year old Annual Fall Street Festival is on Grand Avenue in beautiful Downtown Escondido.

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Traditional street fair format with Professional Live Music, a Beer & Wine Garden and Art in the Garden.  Shop from hundreds of vendors including unique hand-crafted gifts and imports, and international cuisine. 

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FREE Community Event!

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INFO:  Click Here!

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SPONSORSHIPS:  Click Here!

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VENDOR APPLICATIONS: Click Here!

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Sponsored by:

Escondido Downtown Business Association and in cooperation with

Escondido Chamber of Commerce

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Small Business Saturday

Spring Shopping Spree

Saturday, April 15, 2023
 

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IT’S BACK!!  Small Business Saturday, SPRING EDITION! 

 

We’re giving you a FREE special surprise gift from a downtown business! (While supplies last). 

 

Pop up artists, makers, music and more on Grand Avenue.  Start your Mother's Day shopping and get free gifts!

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With a purchase, you will receive a SCRATCH-CARD.  Each card will contain the name of another business where you may exchange your scratch card for a free gift.  Click the link below for participating businesses and more details!

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INFO:  Click Here

Sponsored by:

Escondido Downtown Business Association

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Global Roots Mural Unveiling

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Sunday, March 26, 2023
3pm

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Join us for the unveiling of the Global Roots America Connects West Mural Mosaic, showcasing creativity of more than 1500 participants from America's Western States, including Escondido and North County artists.

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Maple St. Plaza, Downtown Escondido.  DJ Rson and Food Truck

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Thanks to John Paul Catholic University for  the perfect canvas for this mural, City of Escondido for their ongoing support and the wonderful artists who participated.

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FREE and Open to all!

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INFO:  Click Here!

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Sponsored by:

MAGEC &

Escondido Downtown Business Association

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Have fun at the many events in Downtown Escondido!

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