Your Guide to October in North County

October in North County hits that perfect balance — sunny days, cool nights, and a calendar full of things worth getting out for. From wine fests and art shows to fall fairs and live music, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a weekend. You can sip your way through Oceanside, cheer on jousting knights in Escondido, or wander Grand Avenue with a cider in hand. However you like to do fall, North County’s got a little something for everyone this month.

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