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Escondido
Downtown Business Association
Celebrate the season with markets, music, skating, and more
right in the heart of downtown.”
Ups and Downtown Roller Rink
December 5 – January 3
Thursdays & Fridays: 4-8 p.m, Saturdays: 12-8 p.m Sundays: 12-4 p.m.
Additional special events may be added.
Location: Maple Street, south of Grand Avenue
Lace up your skates and roll into the fun!
Downtown Escondido transforms Grand Avenue into the ultimate skate destination with a temporary rink made of sport court tiles,
right in the middle of the street.
Seasoned skaters and first-timers, glide, spin, and groove
to great tunes with friends and family.
Bring your own skates or rent a pair on-site.
A limited supply of youth protective gear is available
please bring your own if you have it.
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Market on the Plaza
December 5–21
Fridays: 4–8 p.m Saturdays: 12–8 p.m Sundays: 12–4 p.m.
Location: Maple Street Plaza
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The Market on the Plaza brings together local makers and artists for three festive weekends of holiday shopping and celebration. Explore handmade goods, homemade treats, and original art in a lively pedestrian plaza that connects City Hall, the California Center for the Arts, and Historic Downtown Escondido.
Enjoy the season surrounded by music, lights, and community cheer and make Downtown Escondido part of your holiday tradition!
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VENDOR APPLICATIONS
YES! We are still accepting applications from amazing food, retail, artisan, craft, information vendors such as you.
VOLUNTEER
Looking for a fun way to spend a few hours helping and being involved in your community? We love volunteers!
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LOCATION
Escondido means "Hidden City" but it's not hard to find. Just take the I-15 to 78 East and go South on Broadway. Grand Avenue in Downtown Escondido is just a few blocks down.
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