Patio Playhouse 201 Grand Avenue, Suite 1-D, Escondido, CA 92025, This community theatre presents a variety of performances, including dramas, comedies, and Broadway., 760-746-6669

Theatrx 155 Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027, A repertory theatre company that presents unique performances, with music and lyrics added to many of the stories, in a beautiful 72 seat theater. This theatre also presents 12 art shows per year by local artists., 760-735-2491

Hanamatsuri Bazaar Located at the Vista Buddhist Temple, This annual two-day event tales place in late April and it brings the Japanese and American cultures together through Japanese food, lectures on Buddhism, drumming, demonstrations of flower arrangements, and more., 760-941-8800

Escondido Street Faire Located on Grand Avenue Between Centre City & Ivy, This event is held twice each year, in May and October, and it is the second largest street fair in California. Attractions include live entertainment, over 600 arts and crafts booths, a farmer's market, and a great variety of international food., 760-743-8207

Grape Day Festival and Parade Located at Grape Day Park, Dating back to 1908, this historic event features a parade complete with bands, floats, equestrian units, and vintage vehicles. The festival, held after the parade, includes free entertainment, arts and crafts booths, an international food court, a petting zoo, and numerous demonstrations, and it is held annually on the first Saturday after Labor Day., 760-743-8207