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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown is buzzing with holiday events as the Christmas Parade kicks off at 7 p.m. and the Holiday Tree Lighting starts at 5:30 p.m. today, while holiday markets, a roller rink, and a Winter Wonderland Festival are scheduled for the weekend. Escondido Times-Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Escondido's Photographer’s Eye Collective is hosting an auction of 27 donated fine art photographs (including Pulitzer Prize winner Don Bartletti) as its annual fundraiser. Online bidding began Nov. 24 and a live auction and free gala reception at 326 E. Grand Ave. will run on Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ This weekend, the California Center for the Arts in Escondido hosts a Winter Wonderland Festival from Saturday to Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. — the event offers food vendors, real snow, kids’ crafts, Santa visits and photo opportunities. CBS8
- ➤ Interior decorator David Urban launched his Alpine Village holiday window display at 4182 Adams Avenue on Nov. 28+ the 18-foot display featuring 78 miniature buildings remains lit 24 hours daily until Jan. 6, drawing local residents to enjoy the festive scene. CBS8
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Holiday Wreath Workshop
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Domaine Artefact Vineyard & Winery — $80.00 — Craft custom holiday wreaths with fresh greenery and enjoy winery views.
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World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker
7:00 – 8:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — $60.00 - $138.00 — Experience a timeless holiday classic where dreams and reality blend in a magical ballet journey.
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Golden State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
2:00 – 3:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of the season with a classic ballet performance.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K
7:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Kit Carson Park — $42.95+ — Celebrate 60 years of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' with family-friendly runs and festive activities.
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City Ballet's The Nutcracker
2:00 – 3:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket details unavailable — Experience the magic of the classic holiday ballet with City Ballet of San Diego.
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The Nutcracker by City Ballet
7:30-9 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Tickets required — Experience the magic of the holiday season with this timeless ballet performance.
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City Ballet of San Diego's The Nutcracker
7:30-9 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience the holiday classic brought to life in a magical ballet performance.
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