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href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/does-san-diego-region-have-adequate-aerial-firefighting-capability-coming-fire-season\">Dog costume contest and Halloween party Oct. 25 in El Cajon aims to be a treat for pets and their owners<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">October 8, 2025 (El Cajon) \u2013 Last month, several dog owners in El Cajon got together to hold a birthday party for their dogs complete with music, cake, doggie gift bags, games and more. That event proved so much fun that organizers will be hosting a community Halloween party complete with dog costume contest, games and food for people, and a prize for the costume contest winner.<br>\n<br>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/does-san-diego-region-have-adequate-aerial-firefighting-capability-coming-fire-season\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b0318c elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"8b0318c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/does-san-diego-region-have-adequate-aerial-firefighting-capability-coming-fire-season\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/santee-brews-300x210-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1312\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/does-san-diego-region-have-adequate-aerial-firefighting-capability-coming-fire-season\">Brews &amp; Bites event coming to Santee Oct. 18<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Oct. 8, 2025 (Santee) -- There will be plenty of treats -- in the form of brews, boos and bites -- with no tricks in sight at this month's Santee Brews &amp; Bites Festival Fundraiser.\n\nThe annual Brews &amp; Bites Festival Fundraiser(link is external), a Halloween-themed night of live music, food and beverage samples for those ages 21 and up, plus opportunity drawings and costume contests, is set for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at the city of Santee's Town Center Community Park East.\n\nMusical group BETAMAXX, an ultimate 80\u2019s experience, will headline the event.\n<br>\n<br>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/does-san-diego-region-have-adequate-aerial-firefighting-capability-coming-fire-season\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c8c1c5 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"4c8c1c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/santee-gets-new-brush-fire-engine\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OfestSign-355x250-1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1313\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OfestSign-355x250-1.jpeg 355w, https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OfestSign-355x250-1-300x211.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/santee-gets-new-brush-fire-engine\">OKTOBERFEST BRINGS CHEER TO LA MESA VILLAGE<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Some of the prominent German themed dishes available are the homemade root beer, Bratwurst sausages and pretzels., along with many other tasty food options locally and globally. Multiple biergartens offer German beers. Live bands and a DJ offer music ranging from traditional polkas to rock and country. Many servers are dressed in traditional German outfits.\n<br>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/santee-gets-new-brush-fire-engine\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d72a95 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6d72a95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"222\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/wunderbar-222x277-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1314\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\">Trump\u2019s claims on autism disputed by medical experts and autism patient advocates<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">October 2, 2025 (San Diego\u2019s East County) \u2013 Ready to savor German beers and foods, kick up your heels to traditional German music as well as contemporary bands, enjoy games, carnival rides and vie for prizes? All of these opportunities and more can be found at Oktoberfest celebrations across East County include large festivals in La Mesa and El Cajon this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as smaller Oktoberfest gatherings in Alpine and Julian on October 4.\n<br>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad70e31 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"ad70e31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/spooky-camp_1-300x401-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1315\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/spooky-camp_1-300x401-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/spooky-camp_1-300x401-1-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\">Wild Night Out: Camp alongside rescued big cats at Lions Tigers &amp; Bears' spooky campover<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">The overnight campout offers the rare chance to sleep under the stars -- surrounded by the sounds of rescued big cats and other sanctuary animals.\nThe \"spooky celebration\" packs in a night of Halloween-themed fun.\nAttendees will enjoy campfire songs, pumpkin carving and a Halloween costume contest.\nFor those who dare, an all-ages haunted house will also be part of the evening's entertainment.\nVisitors can also test their knowledge in an animal trivia challenge (with clues available on the LTB website(link is external)), make s'mores, and sip on hot cocoa by the campfire.\n<br>\n<br>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6087674 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"6087674\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/qtq_95.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1316\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\">Borrego Days Desert Festival October 18-19<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">October 3, 2025 (Borrego Springs, CA) -- Borrego Springs hosts its annual Borrego Days Desert Festival on October 18 and 19. Saturday features a morning flyover and parade, as well as the \"Shine and Show\" vehicle show. There's also a beer garden, kids' zone, food stations, and booths featuring everything from art to information.  Plus you can enjoy live music and other activities all weekend long.\n<br>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76eceb7 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"76eceb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image002-307x172-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1317\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image002-307x172-1.png 307w, https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image002-307x172-1-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\">Harvest Fest returns to Julian Farm and Orchard: celebrate fall in the mountains each weekend in October<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting -- not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine's local reporting and\/or wildfire alerts at https:\/\/www.eastcountymedia.org\/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region.\n<br>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b307594 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"b307594\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ladies-at-the-lake-fall-market.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1318\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\">Ladies at the Lake fall market Oct. 11 in Santee<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">September 28, 2025 (Santee) -- The ninth annual Ladies at the Lake Fall Market will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Lake 1 event area at Santee Lakes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers and craft fair goers throughout San Diego are expected to attend the event that celebrates women owned businesses, and a few men as well. \n<br>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5752952 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"5752952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/LTB-bear-300x182-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1319\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\">Post-Thanksgiving fun with big cats and bears at LTB<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Sept. 27, 2025 (Alpine) -- While most San Diego County residents are planning their Thanksgiving feasts, a much wilder kind of holiday celebration is in the works for a special group of residents in Alpine. Lions Tigers &amp; Bears(link is external), the county\u2019s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Bash in the days after Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 27) at the venue at 24402 Martin Way in Alpine.\n<br>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40d1234 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"40d1234\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/destination-355x253-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1320\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/destination-355x253-1.png 355w, https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/destination-355x253-1-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\">Destination East County: October outings<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">East County News Service\n\nSeptember 17, 2025 (San Diego\u2019s East County) -- October brings Oktoberfest celebrations in La Mesa and El Cajon and Borrego Days in the desert, as well as an array of spooky events such as a haunted circus, haunted trails in county parks, a Day of the Dead celebration, Hauntfest on Main in El Cajon, a haunted harvest in Julian, pumpkin patches, costume contests for people and dogs, a Boo Bash at Viejas, a haunted train ride in Campo, a pumpkin bash and spooky sleepover at Lions, Tigers and Bears in Alpine, and an autumn festival at the San Diego Zoo\u2019s Safari Park.<br>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2371ee6 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"2371ee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AASF-300x471-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1321\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AASF-300x471-1.png 300w, https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AASF-300x471-1-191x300.png 191w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\">Adams Avenue Street Fair is this weekend<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Presented by San Diego Foundation(link is external), the 43rd annual Adams Avenue Street Fair features 75 musical acts on seven stages. The event -- Southern California's largest free two-day music festival -- will go from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. both days.\n \nAdams Avenue businesses (link is external)sponsor this event, held along 10 city blocks, from 32nd Street to 36th Street. In addition to a varied musical performance schedule(link is external), the event features carnival rides, beer gardens, festival foods, performances by the Fern Street Circus and 300 exhibitors with unique offerings.\n<br>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcountymagazine.org\/upgrades-ramona-air-attack-base-planned-new-cal-fire-tanker\" style=\"padding: 10px 20px;background-color: orange;color: white;text-decoration: none;border: none;border-radius: 5px;font-family: sans-serif;font-size: 14px\">\n   Read Full Article\n<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2551426\" data-id=\"2551426\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c3812 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23c3812\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"274\">MAJOR ANNUAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN SAN DIEGO\u2019S EAST COUNTY<\/strong><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"291\">January<\/strong><\/p><p>Walk to the top of Mt. Helix \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gmia.net\/events\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"365\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Hawk Watch, Ramona Grasslands, Ramona \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlife-research.org\/hawkwatch\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"467\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Martin Luther King Choir concerts (locations vary) \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mlkccsd.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"558\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Boardwalk Craft Market, Escondido \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/poway.org\/454\/Boardwalk-Craft-Market\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"657\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Outdoor ice skating at Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viejasoutletcenter.com\/skating-rink\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"776\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"796\">February<\/strong><\/p><p>Hawk Watch, Ramona Grasslands \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlife-research.org\/hawkwatch\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"890\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Cuyamaca College Pow-wow \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nasa.cuyamaca\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"975\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Grossmont College Pow-wow \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gcccd.edu\/news\/index.php\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1058\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Chocolate Lovers Festival, Escondido \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownescondido.com\/events\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1156\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Black History Month events at SDSU \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/newscenter.sdsu.edu\/student_affairs\/intercultural\/events.aspx\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1281\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Via Valentino Night, Bernardo Winery \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bernardowinery.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1370\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Heritage Day Parade, San Diego State University<\/p><p>Black History Month events at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Colleges, El Cajon \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gcccd.edu\/news\/index.php\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1551\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1568\">March<\/strong><\/p><p>Lilac Festival, Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, Julian \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fortcross.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1671\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Circle of Art Festival, Borrego Springs \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borregobasic.org\/about.html\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1771\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Jamul Kiwanis Hot Rod and Chili Cookoff Festival \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamulkiwanis.org\/Page\/19426\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1880\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Desert Birding Festival, Borrego Springs \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abdnha.org\/desertbirdingfestival\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1987\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Bunny Train, Pacific Railway Museum, Campo \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psrm.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2072\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Spring Eggstravaganza at Santee Lakes (Easter weekend, March or April) \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.santeelakes.com\/events\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2199\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2216\">April<\/strong><\/p><p>Western Days and Parade, Lakeside \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakesidechamber.org\/western-days-parade\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2318\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Lakeside Rodeo, Lakeside \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakesiderodeo.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2394\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Julian Gold Rush Days, Julian \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitjulian.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2469\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Ramona Music Festival \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ramonaevents.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2537\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Art and Garden Tour Mt. Helix \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gmia.net\/events\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2612\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Classic Car Nights, El Cajon \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownelcajon.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2690\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Earth Day on Mt. Helix \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mthelixpark.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2762\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Earth Day at the Desert View Tower at Jacumba Hot Springs \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/desertviewtower.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2869\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Mariachi Festival in Escondido \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitescondido.com\/annual-events\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2962\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Sweet Pea Days, Summers Past Farms \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summerspastfarms.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3051\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Spring Garden and Butterfly Festival, Rancho San Diego \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thegarden.org\/events\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3156\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Julian Fiddle and Pickin\u2019 Competition \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JulianFiddleContest\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3260\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Renaissance Faire, Escondido \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EscoRenFaire\/events\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3373\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p>Ramona Open Studios Tour \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ramonachamber.com\/ramona-open-studios-tour\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3470\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3485\">May<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3612\">America on Main Street, El Cajon \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elcajon.gov\/discover-el-cajon\/events\/america-on-main-street\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3610\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3717\">Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/santeechamber.com\/events\/calendar\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3715\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3775\">Ramona Rodeo \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ramonarodeo.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3773\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3853\">Classic Car Nights, El Cajon \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownelcajon.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3851\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3961\">Vintage Alpine, Flinn Springs \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summerspastfarms.com\/events.htm#events-summer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3959\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4072\">Wild in the Country at Lions, Tigers and Bears, Alpine \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lionstigersandbears.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4070\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4148\">Lake Jennings Spring Carnival \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lakejennings.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4146\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4308\">Manzanita Rendezvous, Lake Morena \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/lagunamountainrendezvous.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1vHgWiguq6pHYSlak_aTUb3kshq1Xm3_QmhisBkRxPHH5_1A5BWz_MNu8\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4306\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4369\">Taste of Julian \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitjulian.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4367\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4372\" data-end=\"4423\">Campo Day \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitcampo.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4421\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4501\">Campo\/Lake Morena Roundup \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/campocleef.org\/round-up\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4499\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4596\">SanTree Earth Day Fair \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CityOfSanteeSpecialEvents\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4594\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4599\" data-end=\"4683\">Dinner and a Concert Series, El Cajon \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownelcajon.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4639\" data-end=\"4681\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4773\">Viejas Concerts in the Park, Alpine \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viejas.com\/entertainment\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4771\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4776\" data-end=\"4913\">Movies in the Park (County parks) \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdparks.org\/content\/sdparks\/en\/participate\/summer-movies-in-the-park.html\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4911\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"4916\" data-end=\"5000\">Escondido Street Festival \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownescondido.com\/events\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"4998\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5003\" data-end=\"5094\">Spring Renaissance Faire Escondido \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EscoRenFaire\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5040\" data-end=\"5092\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p><strong data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5108\">June<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5200\">Flag Day Parade, La Mesa \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/cityoflamesa.us\/1665\/Flag-Day-Parade\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5198\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5290\">Lavender Day, Antique &amp; Crafts Fair \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.summerspastfarms.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5241\" data-end=\"5288\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5419\">Father\u2019s Day Open House and Studio Tour, Santa Ysabel \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ilanlaelfoundation.org\/visit\/open-house-tours\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5417\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5517\">Jamul Wine Festival \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stpiusxjamulwinetastingfestival\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5444\" data-end=\"5515\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5520\" data-end=\"5609\">Juneteenth celebration, La Mesa \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lamesajuneteenthandfriends.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5554\" data-end=\"5607\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5612\" data-end=\"5716\">Julian Dance and Backcountry Barbecue \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JulianBackcountryDance\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5714\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5719\" data-end=\"5823\">San Diego River Run, Lakeside \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakesideriverpark.org\/san-diego-river-run-5k\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5751\" data-end=\"5821\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5826\" data-end=\"5901\">Classic Car Nights, El Cajon \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownelcajon.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5857\" data-end=\"5899\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"5904\" data-end=\"6013\">Santee Summer Concert Series \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsanteeca.gov\/our-city\/santee-summer-concerts\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5935\" data-end=\"6011\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6016\" data-end=\"6100\">Dinner and a Concert Series, El Cajon \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/downtownelcajon.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6056\" data-end=\"6098\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6103\" data-end=\"6185\">Sundays at Six Concerts, La Mesa \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lamesaparks.org\/events\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6138\" data-end=\"6183\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6188\" data-end=\"6275\">Viejas Concerts in the Park, Alpine \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viejas.com\/entertainment\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6226\" data-end=\"6273\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6278\" data-end=\"6387\">Lemon Grove concerts in Berry Park \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lemongrove.ca.gov\/community\/community-events\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6315\" data-end=\"6385\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6390\" data-end=\"6507\">Back the the 50s Classic Car Show, La Mesa \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lamesavillageassociation.org\/classic-car-show\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6435\" data-end=\"6505\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6510\" data-end=\"6647\">Movies in the Park (County parks) \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sdparks.org\/content\/sdparks\/en\/participate\/summer-movies-in-the-park.html\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6546\" data-end=\"6645\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6650\" data-end=\"6727\">Viejas Movies in the Park \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viejas.com\/entertainment\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6678\" data-end=\"6725\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6730\" data-end=\"6813\">In-Ko-Pah Music Festival \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/desertviewtower\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6757\" data-end=\"6811\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6816\" data-end=\"6933\">Passport Through Time \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eastcountychamber.org\/san-diego-business-community-events-activities\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6840\" data-end=\"6931\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"6936\" data-end=\"7012\">La Mesa movies in the park \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lamesaparks.org\/events\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6965\" data-end=\"7010\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"7015\" data-end=\"7096\">Summer concerts on Mt. Helix \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mthelixpark.org\/events\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7046\" data-end=\"7094\">Click here<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"7099\" data-end=\"7223\">Outdoor roller skating rink at Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine \u2013 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/viejasoutletcenter.com\/skating-rink\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7163\" data-end=\"7221\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>East County Magazine View our calendar Follow us on Facebook Follow our alerts on X Subscribe to our RSS feed Festivals News Dog costume contest and Halloween party Oct. 25 in El Cajon aims to be a treat for pets and their owners October 8, 2025 (El Cajon) \u2013 Last month, several dog owners in El Cajon got together to hold a birthday party for their dogs complete with music, cake, doggie gift bags, games and more. That event proved so much fun that organizers will be hosting a community Halloween party complete with dog costume contest, games and food for people, and a prize for the costume contest winner. Read Full Article Brews &amp; Bites event coming to Santee Oct. 18 Oct. 8, 2025 (Santee) &#8212; There will be plenty of treats &#8212; in the form of brews, boos and bites &#8212; with no tricks in sight at this month&#8217;s Santee Brews &amp; Bites Festival Fundraiser. The annual Brews &amp; Bites Festival Fundraiser(link is external), a Halloween-themed night of live music, food and beverage samples for those ages 21 and up, plus opportunity drawings and costume contests, is set for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at the city of Santee&#8217;s Town Center Community Park East. Musical group BETAMAXX, an ultimate 80\u2019s experience, will headline the event. Read Full Article OKTOBERFEST BRINGS CHEER TO LA MESA VILLAGE Some of the prominent German themed dishes available are the homemade root beer, Bratwurst sausages and pretzels., along with many other tasty food options locally and globally. Multiple biergartens offer German beers. Live bands and a DJ offer music ranging from traditional polkas to rock and country. Many servers are dressed in traditional German outfits. Read Full Article Trump\u2019s claims on autism disputed by medical experts and autism patient advocates October 2, 2025 (San Diego\u2019s East County) \u2013 Ready to savor German beers and foods, kick up your heels to traditional German music as well as contemporary bands, enjoy games, carnival rides and vie for prizes? All of these opportunities and more can be found at Oktoberfest celebrations across East County include large festivals in La Mesa and El Cajon this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as smaller Oktoberfest gatherings in Alpine and Julian on October 4. Read Full Article Wild Night Out: Camp alongside rescued big cats at Lions Tigers &amp; Bears&#8217; spooky campover The overnight campout offers the rare chance to sleep under the stars &#8212; surrounded by the sounds of rescued big cats and other sanctuary animals. The &#8220;spooky celebration&#8221; packs in a night of Halloween-themed fun. Attendees will enjoy campfire songs, pumpkin carving and a Halloween costume contest. For those who dare, an all-ages haunted house will also be part of the evening&#8217;s entertainment. Visitors can also test their knowledge in an animal trivia challenge (with clues available on the LTB website(link is external)), make s&#8217;mores, and sip on hot cocoa by the campfire. Read Full Article Borrego Days Desert Festival October 18-19 October 3, 2025 (Borrego Springs, CA) &#8212; Borrego Springs hosts its annual Borrego Days Desert Festival on October 18 and 19. Saturday features a morning flyover and parade, as well as the &#8220;Shine and Show&#8221; vehicle show. There&#8217;s also a beer garden, kids&#8217; zone, food stations, and booths featuring everything from art to information. Plus you can enjoy live music and other activities all weekend long. Read Full Article Harvest Fest returns to Julian Farm and Orchard: celebrate fall in the mountains each weekend in October Support community news in the public interest! As nonprofit news, we rely on donations from the public to fund our reporting &#8212; not special interests. Please donate to sustain East County Magazine&#8217;s local reporting and\/or wildfire alerts at https:\/\/www.eastcountymedia.org\/donate to help us keep people safe and informed across our region. Read Full Article Ladies at the Lake fall market Oct. 11 in Santee September 28, 2025 (Santee) &#8212; The ninth annual Ladies at the Lake Fall Market will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Lake 1 event area at Santee Lakes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers and craft fair goers throughout San Diego are expected to attend the event that celebrates women owned businesses, and a few men as well. Read Full Article Post-Thanksgiving fun with big cats and bears at LTB Sept. 27, 2025 (Alpine) &#8212; While most San Diego County residents are planning their Thanksgiving feasts, a much wilder kind of holiday celebration is in the works for a special group of residents in Alpine. Lions Tigers &amp; Bears(link is external), the county\u2019s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Bash in the days after Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 27) at the venue at 24402 Martin Way in Alpine. Read Full Article Destination East County: October outings East County News Service September 17, 2025 (San Diego\u2019s East County) &#8212; October brings Oktoberfest celebrations in La Mesa and El Cajon and Borrego Days in the desert, as well as an array of spooky events such as a haunted circus, haunted trails in county parks, a Day of the Dead celebration, Hauntfest on Main in El Cajon, a haunted harvest in Julian, pumpkin patches, costume contests for people and dogs, a Boo Bash at Viejas, a haunted train ride in Campo, a pumpkin bash and spooky sleepover at Lions, Tigers and Bears in Alpine, and an autumn festival at the San Diego Zoo\u2019s Safari Park. Read Full Article Adams Avenue Street Fair is this weekend Presented by San Diego Foundation(link is external), the 43rd annual Adams Avenue Street Fair features 75 musical acts on seven stages. The event &#8212; Southern California&#8217;s largest free two-day music festival &#8212; will go from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. both days. Adams Avenue businesses (link is external)sponsor this event, held along 10 city blocks, from 32nd Street to 36th Street. In addition to a varied musical performance schedule(link is external), the event features carnival rides, beer gardens, festival foods, performances by<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_theme","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1285","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1285"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1285\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3518,"href":"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1285\/revisions\/3518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/720designpythons.com\/ecm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}