Good morning, Escondido.

We See You San Diego hosts weekly dinners at Grace Church in Escondido starting at 5 p.m. every Thursday, serving up to 200 people with a hot meal, dessert, and live music from the We See You band (volunteers provide essential clothing and hygiene kits).

Over 100,000 residents in North County areas, including Escondido, lost power on Thursday evening when outages began at 7:41 p.m. SDG&E expects power to return around 10:30 p.m.

More than 600 dogs and nearly 1,200 supporters gathered at Kit Carson Park on Saturday, Mar.

21 for the San Diego Humane Society's 27th Annual Walk for Animals North County which raised about $140,000 toward its goal.

Audiences dressed in pajamas join characters representing Kahlo, Dali, and Freud for a surreal art experience at California Center for the Arts Escondido (Studio 1).

The show runs April 3 to April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and tickets cost $20 as part of Escondido’s Arts and Culture month.

Sunny Side Kitchen will open on Sundays starting April 12 with revised hours from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and ESCO Alley Art will unveil six new murals at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 on the wall adjacent to the Escondido Creek Trail.

Friday, Apr. 3 and Saturday, Apr.

4, CCAE in Escondido invites the community to watch glass artist James Stone create live demonstrations in the Cal Club Courtyard. The fundraiser, Hot Glass, Cold Beer, benefits the CCAE Foundation by offering hand-blown glass cups + a complimentary drink ticket for a $25 donation.

County Supervisor Jim Desmond presented a three-part plan to help youth sports groups by offering AED vouchers, installing outdoor AEDs at eight parks, and launching a public awareness campaign.

The measures will support safer emergency response when the state law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2028.

The American Red Cross partners with Life is Good to offer donors an exclusive T shirt as an incentive for giving blood or platelets from March 30-April 12, including a drive at Escondido Charter High School on April 7.

24 Hour Fitness reopened its newly remodeled La Terraza club last week with a new recovery area added to the workout floor.

A celebration at 400 La Terazza Blvd. is set for April 6 from 4-9 p.m. to offer tours and membership deals.

The First Congregational Church of Escondido will host the 3rd annual Jack Owens Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, May 8 at Welk Resort Fountains Golf Course, with registration opening at 7 a.m. and a golf scramble at 8 a.m. that honors Jack Owens and supports the church’s outreach programs.

North County baseball and softball games delivered competitive matchups as Coastal Academy edged Classical Academy 8-6 (with key plays by Davis Willauer and James Hickey) while local teams including San Marcos and San Dieguito Academy posted solid performances.

Earth Day Escondido 2026

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Washington Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly activities focused on sustainability and local community connection.

Circus Vargas

12-3 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets start at $92 — Experience an unforgettable circus event with thrilling performances in Escondido.

Gourd Dreamcatchers Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Grand | Ritz Theater — All materials provided — Create a unique gourd dreamcatcher while exploring Native American cultural traditions.

KPOP Guardians Tribute Show

4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Grand | Ritz Theater — Tickets may be required — Experience a vibrant celebration of K-Pop with impressive performances and dazzling visuals.

Randy Travis Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical legacy of Randy Travis, a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee with over 25 million albums sold.

Music in the Plaza: Carlos y Charlos

7 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket required — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of traditional Norteño music from two talented multi-instrumentalists.