Good morning, Escondido.

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation invites residents to a free Community Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, Jan.

20, 6-7 p.m. at the Conference Center to share ideas for shaping future programs and partnerships.

Make-A-Wish San Diego will host its inaugural Polar Plunge this weekend near downtown—community members can join the chilly event to support children in need.

Cowboy Jack Band will perform country hits at First Congregational Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

18. Tickets open at 1:30 p.m. with free entry for children ages 3 to 12 and students and 20 dollars for seniors and veterans and 30 dollars for adults as HVCCA marks 80 years.

The Escondido Art Association announced 2026’s Art Renaissance Year at the EAA Grand Avenue Gallery with monthly themed exhibitions featuring Kids Kaleidoscope in March and the Mayors Art Competition in April.

Weekly art classes will continue at the North Island Credit Union Gallery & jurors will guide critique and growth.

The Downtown Business Association will host the annual Escondido Chocolate Festival on Saturday, Feb.

7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Grand Avenue; attendees can pick up a passport ticket at Maple Street Plaza and sample chocolate paired with wine + beer while enjoying live music and local vendors.

Neighborhood Healthcare announced its purchase of the prominent 488 East Valley Parkway medical building during a recent City Council meeting and will expand its prenatal, laboratory, behavioral, and general care by adding pediatric services and dedicated trial space (while keeping current private medical tenants).

PMP Program In-Person Training

9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Escondido - La Terraza Corporate Plaza — From $999.00 — Enhance your project management skills with essential insights into governance and compliance.