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Escondido Jaycees 71st Annual Christmas Parade

December 12, 2024, 10 a.m.

 Last year introduced a new route the route on Grand Avenue through downtown Escondido.

parade@escondidojaycees.org

 Jaycees Christmas Parade in our lovely city. The parade leads everyone to the heart of the celebration, Grape Day Park, where the festivities continue. As the parade wraps up, you’ll find yourself immersed in a winter wonderland of fun and merriment at Grape Day Park.

Holiday Lights at Agsem, Vista

December 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21, 2024, 5-9 p.m.

Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
2040 N Santa Fe Ave.
Vista, California
$10 presale, more at gate, agsem.org

It's an awesome evening of cheer for all who come to celebrate Christmas with lights, jingle bells, Santa, cookies and more!

Christmas Tree Silent Auction, Train Ride on the Holiday Lights Express, Jingle Bell Hayrides, Photos With Santa, Farmhouse Baking Homemade Cookies, Letters To Santa, Petting Zoo & Photos, Bonfire With S'mores, Ornament Making with Heritage Homestead Club, Holiday "Spirits" with 55 Acre Project, Kids Crafts with Weavers & Spinners, Hot Cocoa with 4H

North County Mall Tree Lighting

November 15, 2024, 6-7:30 p.m.

North County Mall
Center Court, Level 1
272 E Via Rancho Parkway
Escondido, CA
Free, northcountymall.com

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer features a visit from Santa Claus, Highland dancers,  Ballet Folklorico, magical meet-and-greet and performance with Anna, Elsa, and Olaf  and more.

 

 Escondido Holiday Festival

December 12, 2024, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Grape Day Park
Escondido, CA

A yearly tradition that brings community together for an unforgettable time. 

  • Craft vendors sell handmade gifts and holiday decorations.
  • Food vendors
  • Santa Claus passes out toys to the little ones

 Escondido Winter Wonderland

December 7-8, 2024

artcenter.org/winter-wonderland/

Frolic in real snow, create winter-themed arts and crafts, and visit with Santa Claus himself. Food and drink will be available to warm your hands and hearts, and a number of local businesses will be displaying their wares for your holiday shopping needs. Admission is FREE!

California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation brings the North Pole to the heart of Escondido.

Escondido Holiday Tree Lighting and Light Show and Winter Wonderland Festival is an annual community event where we bring the North Pole to the heart of Escondido. Children will have the chance to frolic in real snow, decorate their very own Christmas cookies, and create fun, hand-made gifts for their loved ones. Santa Claus comes to meet children and listen to their wishes, carolers, holiday-themed stilt walkers, hula dancers and food and beverages are available. Local businesses display holiday shopping gift ideas. At dusk, Winter Wonderland Forest comes alive with twinkling lights.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.



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