Events
Escondido History Center
Events and activities are offered throughout the year.
Saturdays in the Park
2pm-4pm every Saturday
Grape Day Park is the place to be every Saturday in 2010. Each week of the month has
a different theme:
1st Saturday = Family Fun
2nd Saturday = Art
3rd Saturday = Music
4th Saturday = Performances
Green Scene
June 19, 2010 time TBA
Learn to tread more lightly on on the earth. Information, vendor booths,
freebies and recycling opportunities.
More information coming soon.
American Heritage Car Show
May 29, 2010 9am-3pm
The American Heritage Car Show features hundreds
of fabulous cars on the lawn in Grape Day Park. Show includes a pancake breakfast, vendors, DJ, raffle and museum tours. Spectators
free, vehicle entry fee.
Echoes from the Past
October 3, 2010 1pm-4pm
Meet some of the "residents" of Oak Hill Memorial Park at this living history event.
Arrive anytime between 1pm and 3:30pm. Ticketed event.
Walking Tours
10am Saturdays or 6pm Tuesdays
We have five different walking tour routes. One or two free walking tours of historic
Escondido are offered every month.
Grape Day
September 11, 2010
9:30am parade, 9:30am-4pm festial
Escondido's most historic event includes a short downtown parade
and a free festival in the park with grape stomping, entertainment stage, vendor booths, fun zone, free grapes and more!
Independence Day Celebration
July 4 3pm - 9:30pm
Escondido celebrates in Grape Day Park with old fashioned
games, museum tours and an entertainment stage, before fireworks light up the night at 9:00.
Melrose Ranch, A Day to Remember
May 1, 2010
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the Melrose Ranch! This is an event for the
whole family. The 115 acre ranch has a long and rich history including ties to the movie industry and English royalty! Adults will
enjoy the extensive gardens, and gorgeous grounds, kids will enjoy games and contests while hayrides and demonstrations
appeal to all ages. More information coming soon!
Christmas by Lamplight
December 3, 2010 6pm-8pm
A new script and cast of characters every year doesn't change the fact that
this is a fun living history event that will get you in the holiday spirit. Arrive anytime between 6pm and 8pm for a trip back
in time to see a Victorian Christmas. Ticketed event.
Gold Mining Tour
March 27, 2010
Historian Frank Lorey, author of The Goldmining Days of Escondido and San Diego County, will lead this
information packed day of exploration of local mining history. Reserve your seat today on the bus that will take you to Julian to
tour the Eagle Mining Company, while Frank lectures along the way. After the tour, you'll have time to eat lunch on your own and explore
downtown Julian before returning to Escondido and the site of one of our gold mines. Call or email today to reserve your seat. The
cost is $45 per person.