Happy weekend, Escondido! In today’s happening-today edition: Library reopening, Lao food festival, and teen-led The Addams Family + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New chapter for Escondido: After a $10 million overhaul, Escondido Public Library will reopen Aug. 3, with over 130,000 items returning to Kalmia Street in July and fixes for leaks, HVAC, lighting and restrooms -- read the reopening details.
Expanded care coming soon: TrueCare and Escondido-based Palomar Family Counseling plan to merge Sept. 1, preserving behavioral health and expanding whole-person care across North County. The nonprofit expects to serve 80,000 people annually -- see the merger plans.
A milestone for creators: JPCatholic dedicated a 30,620-square-foot Creative Arts Complex in Escondido. The $8 million facility more than doubles its footprint, adding spaces for filmmaking, animation, game development, design, illustration, and music -- explore the new complex.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dial in your swing: When your driver starts acting feral, Boulder Oaks Golf Club is an easy fix with practice facilities tucked among rolling hills and century-old oaks. Sneak in a focused range session, enjoy panoramic San Bernardino and San Jacinto views, then chase it with a clubhouse snack and the smug satisfaction of finally flushing one.
Your midweek seafood win: San Diego staple Brigantine Seafood nails the craveables with an oyster bar, signature fish tacos, and that comfy, clubby vibe that feels like a treat without trying too hard. Perfect for when Escondido evenings need something fresh, unfussy, and celebratory... even if it's just Wednesday.
Your nearby nature fix: Skip the freeway and aim for Daley Ranch Dixon Lake, a go-to for local legs with shady trails, open views, and options from chill stroll to sweaty climb. Bring water, a buddy, and count it as cross-training for taco night.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Connect to Nature: Yoga + Hike Series @ The Escondido Creek Conservancy | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Think your hamstrings forgot what nature looks like? This series is back for 2026, pairing outdoor yoga with a guided interpretive hike at Mountain Meadow Preserve. It pops up the 2nd Friday and 3rd Saturday each month, weather permitting, and brunch afterwards tastes heroic.
🐶 KPBS Kids Event: Clifford @ Children's Museum of Discovery | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – KPBS is rolling out the red carpet for public TV's biggest red celebrity, Clifford, with kid-friendly activities, stories, and inevitable photo ops. Ideal for winning grandparent points, embracing the squeals, and calling it quality time with zero screens, patience recommended.
🧵 Journey of a Persian Carpet @ California Center for the Arts | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Learn how Persian carpets go from wool to wow with a short talk, two animated gems by Noureddin Zarrinkelk, and hands-on art. Part of Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise, and free. Kids, grandkids, and that friend who calls every textile a rug will be happily occupied.
🍜 Lao Food Festival @ Maple Street Plaza | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – The 4th Annual Lao Food Festival lands at Maple Street Plaza, filling downtown Escondido with sizzling grills, herb-packed sausages, and coconut desserts that undo any diet. Expect family recipes, music and dance, and that cheerful crowd shuffle locals call cardio between plates.
🏚 The Addams Family @ The Grand | Ritz Theater | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – This teen-led production of The Addams Family brings witty songs, deadpan charm, and just enough macabre to make your inner goth purr. Think dinner with the in-laws, only funnier, louder, and safely onstage. Perfect for date night, brave grandparents, or anyone who knows the snaps.
🦅 Wings of Eagles & Love is a Rose @ The Bornemann Theatre (San Marcos) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Cue the harmonies, we’re getting Eagles and Linda Ronstadt tributes in an intimate 200-seat theater with great acoustics. Think Hotel California meets Blue Bayou, minus the arena lines. Bonus, your ticket helps fund life-changing programs, so your nostalgia does some good.
🎨 Fluid Art on Canvas Workshop @ CoLabCrafts | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – If you've been waiting for a sign to let gravity be your studio assistant, this fluid art on canvas workshop teaches three pour techniques for bold, colorful pieces. No brushes, no pressure, just tilt, swirl, and watch happy accidents pretend to be modern art. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Escondido report Weather forecastToday — High: 75°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 75°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 0%
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