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Crusin' Grand - Grand Ave
2025-09-19 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-26 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | West Grand Ave, W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
The @cruisin_grand 2025 Season will officially begin on FRIDAY, JUNE 13th, 2025 and will run every Friday Night in our beautiful Downtown Escondido through SEPT 26th! Mark your calendars and get ready to CRUISE!

Música en la Plaza - California Center for the Arts
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Música En La Plaza is a free community event presented by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation. Nestled within the Lyric Courtyard, this starlit monthly concert series offers an unforgettable cultural experience that celebrates the vibrant heritage of Latin rhythms. Our carefully curated lineup of talented local musicians and performers ensures a diverse and rich musical journey, featuring everything from salsa and merengue to cumbia and bachata.
These monthly gatherings cultivate pathways for the community to access the arts, fostering a sense of unity and connection through music and dance. Each event reliably draws between 300-600 patrons of all ages, creating a vibrant atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.

XICANA! Block Party⁠ - California Center for the Arts
2025-09-27 11:00 - 15:00 | California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 27th to celebrate art, culture, and community at our all-ages XICANA! Block Party, a free day of lowriders, art, music, and creativity inspired by the exhibition XICANA! San Diego at the California Center for the Arts Museum.⁠
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XICANA! Block Party⁠
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 11 AM – 3 PM | Free Entry⁠
California Center for the Arts, Escondido⁠
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Event Highlights:⁠
⁠– Lowrider Car Show presented by Lady Lowrider Car Club and Galindo’s Bikes & Parts, with trophies for standout rides (11am – 3pm)⁠ @1904.lowridaz @ladylowridercc @galindosbikesandparts⁠
⁠– Free admission to all Museum exhibitions during the event (11am – 5pm)⁠ @ccaemuseum⁠
⁠– Create Your Own Lowrider Workshop in the Museum’s Art Lab with artist Jacqueline Valenzuela (12pm – 3pm) @pieldemazapan⁠
⁠– A Marqueta XICANA featuring local vendors in the Museum Courtyard (11am – 3pm), presented by Dulce Stein, Dr. Martha Rivas, Patricia Cruz, and Riot of Roses Publishing House @dulcestein @drmarthacrt @y3itekpatl @riotofrosespublishing ⁠
⁠– Collaborative mural painting with artist Gloria Favela Rocha (12pm – 3pm)⁠ @glorioustravels_ ⁠
⁠– Plus food trucks, music, and more!⁠
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This community-led event is part of XICANA! San Diego, curated by Dulce Stein, organized in collaboration with ESMoA @esmoaorg, and presented by City Heights Community Development Corporation @cityheights_cdc. On view through November 2.

Community BBQ - New Vision Church
2025-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 | New Vison Church, 855 Brotherton Rd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
🍔 FREE Community BBQ! 🌭🎉
You’re invited! Join us for a night full of food, fun, and family-friendly activities.
📅 Saturday, September 27th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 855 Brotherton Rd, Escondido, CA 92025
✨ What to expect:
✅ Delicious FREE BBQ
✅ Fun activities for the whole family
✅ Jump house for the kids
✅ Raffles with awesome prizes (bikes, skateboards & more!)
Bring your friends, neighbors, and family—everyone is welcome! Let’s come together and celebrate community. 💛

War in Escondido Boxing Event - Escondido Boxing Academy
2025-09-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Escondido Boxing Academy, 755 N Quince St suite d, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States

Makers and Shakers Fall Fair - Rancho Guejito Vineyard
2025-09-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Rancho Guejito Vineyard, 17224 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA, 92027, United States
✨SEPTEMBER 28✨ Join us Sunday, September 28 at Rancho Guejito Vineyard for endless small business shopping & tons of Fall family fun!
VENDOR APPLICATIONS are open on our website (link in bio)! Don’t wait, apply today 🧡
When? Sunday, September 28 from 11 – 5pm
Where? @ranchoguejitovineyard
Mark your calendars & remember to shop small & local with us 🗓️ You don’t want to miss this!✨

Rattlesnake Safety Training (Non-handling)
2025-09-29 09:00 - 11:00 | The Escondido Creek Conservancy, Mountain Meadow Road, Escondido, CA, USA, 27317 Mountain Meadow Road, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
Learn how to stay safe around rattlesnakes! Join us for a (non-handling) rattlesnake safety training with Tom’s Snakes & Rattlesnake Rescue.

Join the Escondido Creek Conservancy for a Rattlesnake Safety Training on Monday, September 29th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. This training is carried out by Tom’s Snakes and Rattlesnake Rescue. This will be a non-handling training, meaning we won’t be relocating a live rattlesnake with a snake hook. This training opportunity is open to Conservancy Land Stewards, Wednesday Crew, Thursday Conservation Crew, Board Members, and any other Conservancy volunteers and staff.

Rattlesnake Safety Training (Non-handling) - The Escondido Creek Conservancy
2025-09-29 09:00 - 11:00 | The Escondido Creek Conservancy, Mountain Meadow Road, Escondido, CA, USA, 27317 Mountain Meadow Road, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
Join the Escondido Creek Conservancy for a Rattlesnake Safety Training on Monday, September 29th from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. This training is carried out by Tom’s Snakes and Rattlesnake Rescue. This will be a non-handling training, meaning we won’t be relocating a live rattlesnake with a snake hook. This training opportunity is open to Conservancy Land Stewards, Wednesday Crew, Thursday Conservation Crew, Board Members, and any other Conservancy volunteers and staff.

Little Explorers Storytime - North County Mall
2025-10-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-27 10:30 - 11:00 | North County Mall, 272 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Join the Escondido Public Library team for Little Explorers Storytime! Perfect for ages 3–5, this engaging program nurtures your child’s natural curiosity and love of learning through stories, creative play, and fun with peers. Watch your little one discover, grow, and build social skills with the gentle guidance of our expert storytellers.
📍 Center Court, Level 1
🎟️ Free for all ages!
📚 Hosted by the Escondido Public Library

Toddler Tales - North County Mall
2025-10-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-21 10:30 - 11:00 | North County Mall, 272 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Fun Story Time with Friends!
Join the Escondido Public Library for Toddler Tales — a lively storytime filled with exciting books, songs, and playful activities for ages 2–3. This free program supports early literacy, imagination, and emotional development through engaging stories, games, and more!
📍 Center Court, Level 1
🎟️ Free for all ages!

Writer’s Group - North County Mall
2025-10-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-21 13:00 - 16:00 | North County Mall, 272 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Writer’s Group: Share Your Words, Strengthen Your Voice
Calling all writers! Whether you’re a poet, novelist, or working on your memoir, join a supportive community where you can read your work aloud and receive thoughtful group feedback.
📍 In Person: Mershops North County Mall, Suite #163 Event Room
💻 Or Join Us on Zoom
All genres and experience levels welcome—just bring your passion for storytelling!
Presented by the Escondido Public Library

Rhyme & Shine Storytime - North County Mall
2025-10-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-10-23 10:30 - 11:00 | North County Mall, 272 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Rhyme & Shine Storytime – Preparing for Success!
Help your child build the skills they need for a confident start to kindergarten! Rhyme & Shine Storytime is a fun, educational program for ages 4–6 featuring stories, songs, structured play, and themed activities — all designed to support early learning and growth.
📍 Level 1, Center Court
🎟️ Free for all ages!
📚 Presented by the Escondido Public Library

Shrub Club - Escondido Creek Conservancy
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Location

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Shrub Club
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Via Ambiente & Harmony Grove Road, Via Ambiente, Harmony Grove, Elfin Forest, CA, 92029, United States
Get outside and enjoy nature with other passionate volunteers! We’ll be planting native species, removing invasives and litter, and more!

Join us for Shrub Club!
Invasive Species Removal
We need all the hands we can get to remove invasive species from a unique area of the Conservancy’s Keithley Preserve, known as Elfin Acres! Oak woodland and coastal sage scrub habitat need protection from invasive species that can overtake native plants.
Shrub Club is the Escondido Creek Conservancy’s monthly volunteer opportunity, usually on the 2nd Saturday from September – May. At Shrub Club, we spend time on land owned or managed by the Conservancy to improve habitat for native plants and animals. We plant natives, remove invasives, pick up litter, repair trails, and more!

What to Wear/Bring

long-sleeves
long-pants
good hiking shoes
sunscreen

a water bottle
a hat

Tools and gloves will be provided, but please bring your own tools if you prefer them! Volunteer work can be labor intensive but everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace. Participation counts toward community service hours. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. Parking is limited so if you can carpool, please do!

Questions?
Email information@escondidocreek.org with questions about Shrub Club!

Movies in the Park - Lake Wohlford
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Lake Wohlford, 25453 Lake Wohlford Rd, Escondido, 92025, United States
LIGHTS ! LAKE ! ACTION !

Join us for Lake Wohlford’s first-ever Movie Night on October 11, 2025 for the showing of “Open Season” — a hilarious animated adventure perfect for the whole family!

Location: Ballfield (in the main lot)

Address: 25453 Lake Wohlford Road, Escondido, CA 92027

Movie starts at 7:30 PM

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your sense of adventure. Treat yourself to delicious snacks from Kettle Corn, Kona Ice, and Tom’s Coffee Truck — or bring your own!

Please note that NO PETS or ACOHOL are allowed at the park.

It’s going to be a wild night under the stars!

2nd Annual Outdoor Education Elevated Fundraiser
2025-10-25 08:30 - 15:00 | The Escondido Creek Conservancy, Mountain Meadow Road, Escondido, CA, USA, 27317 Mountain Meadow Road, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
A community festival with an abundance of nature-inspired activities, all to benefit enhancing and expanding access to outdoor education.

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Outdoor Education Elevated fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the picturesque Mountain Meadow Preserve. This family-friendly festival offers guests the opportunity to connect with others who love wildlife while immersing in nature with an abundance of activities, such as guided hikes, outdoor yoga, native plant sales, nature-inspsired activities, and our featured guest speaker, Dr. Fernando Najera, DVM, PhD. This year, we received a generous matching gift of $50,000 for the event. If we can raise a minimum of $50,000 through sponsorships and ticket sales between now and October, we can double the impact to $100,000 and serve more youth and families who would otherwise not have the opportunity to experience nature. Help us enhance and expand access to outdoor educational experiences for more communities in North San Diego County, from Escondido to Encinitas. We hope to see you there!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Help champion the next generation of environmental stewards through your event sponsorship, which offers increased visibility, connections, and opportunities for you to make a difference. As a sponsor, you or your company will be recognized as a conscientious supporter of education and the environment in social and traditional media outlets along with other event marketing materials, reaching hundreds of North County community members in your target markets. Contact sheri@escondidocreek.org to learn more.

Renaissance Faire - Felicita Park
2025-10-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Felicita County Park, 742 Clarence Lane, Escondido, CA, 92029, United States

Mall-O-Ween - North County Mall
2025-10-25 13:00 - 15:00 | North County Mall, 272 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States

Trunk or Treat and Dance Party - The Salvation Army
2025-10-29 16:30 - 18:00 | CA
Trunk or Treat!
🎃👻 You’re invited to our Trunk or Treat! 👻🎃
Grab your costumes, bring the whole family, and join us for an evening of safe, fun trick-or-treating from decorated car trunks! 🚗🍬✨
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29
🕕 Time: 4.30pm-6.00pm
📍 Location: The Salvation Army at 1301 Las Villas Way ￼
We’ll have candy, games, music, and lots of fun for kids of all ages. Don’t forget your costumes—and your sweet tooth! 🍭😃
Tag your friends, share the invite, and let’s make this a night to remember. We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🖤
If you’re interested in hosting a trunk, reach out!

Trick or Treat on Grand Ave.
2025-10-31 12:00 - 17:00 | West Grand Ave, W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
TRICK-or-TREAT on GRAND is BACK this year on HALLOWEEN from 12-5PM!
Free Family Friendly Event!
Bring your little ghouls, goblins, and superheroes for a safe and fun afternoon of trick or treating on Grand Avenue in Historic Downtown Escondido. Look for the poster to find participating businesses that will be handing out candy and treats.
You will find fun hands on activities too! 👻
