Fun

Main Street


Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas
Cinépolis has 4DX as well as regular theaters. A 4DX theater features moving seats, spraying mist (optional), and special glasses that provide the effect of three dimensional viewing. Pretty cool!

Click on a movie show time to purchase tickets and choose seats. Or purchase tickets at the kiosk in front of the theater.

Half Price Tuesday

25 Main St.


Cold Stone Creamery                Delivery
Ice Cream Made Fresh
shakes, fruit smoothies, ice cream cakes & pies
Signature CreationsTM…       Birthday Cake Remix
You Had Me At Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Banana Caramel Crunch, Apple Pie a la Cold Stone
30 Main St.


Little Cakes Kitchen                 future orders
Two Time Cupcake Wars Winners!!!
Cupcakes, custom cakes, desserts for special occasions
Red Velvet, Holiday, Vegan, Gluten free & more
Little Cheesecake, Sweet heart sugar cookies
30 Main St.


Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream                 Menu
Local flavors       4 scoop sampler
Handel pops, ices, sherbets, vegan sorbet
Frosty paw (for dogs)
207 Main St.


AVO Playhouse
Theater available for rent
for community events.
303 Main St.

This year at AVO Playhouse…

Luminary Arts presents

March 24 – 26
Disney’s High School Musical

Moonlight Youth Theatre
2023 Season


May 19 – 21
Willy Wonka Junior

July 28 – 30
The Lightning Thief
The Percy Jackson Musical


Vista Village Gazebo
Free 24 hours
Main St. & Michigan Ave.

Vista Village


The Wave Waterpark

Waterpark Calendar shows the waterpark mostly open June through August 10… then weekends until September 10.

Swim Lesson Calendar shows swim lessons April through August.

Wanna have a swim party?
Cabanas are available for rental.

101 Wave Dr


Discover Vista Village
Main Street & Downtown Vista
events like Vista Rod Run, Winterfest, Christmas Parade,
Taste of Vista, Fright Night on Main St., Mariachi on Main,
Vista Night Out


Vista’s Broadway Theater
340 E. Broadway — parking lot across the street

This year at Vista’s Broadway Theater…

Girls Night Out
New Musical Comedy                3/17-4/2/2023

Joe DiPietro’s – The Last Romance
Romantic Comedy                         4/21-5/7/2023

Eleanor                                                 8/4-8/20/2023

Charley’s Aunt
Comedic Period Farce                 9/8-9/23/2023

Room Service?                                10/13-10/29/2023
A New One Man Tribute Show with Music

Made in USA                                    11/17-12/3/2023
Non-stop Song and Dance Review

Christmas with the Carps!       12/8-12/17/2023


Vista Strawberry Festival
May 28, 2023
Vista Chamber of Commerce

Walking Distance to Main Street


Skateparks
400 N. Santa Fe at Orange Ave.
510 N. Santa Fe at Connecticut Ave.


Civic Center Park
This park has some California Natives and other low water plants, trees, & bushes. One of the reviews describes a fun game to play there.

Up the hill next to the
Vista Library and Vista Civic Center.


Vista Library
700 Eucalyptus Ave.

Downtown Vista


Winter 2022
Our Vista
City Magazine & RecGuide

Come join the fun!
Winter sports, Senior Services
Preschool classes. Map of Vista Parks

City of Vista

Local


Moonlight Theater         video
Awesome musical theater with outdoor seating
Most shows are on summer evenings.

A few weeks before Christmastime, there was a free
event there for a few weeks… Jingle Terrace. It was too fun.

All year round they usually have something coming up… including July 4th fireworks show (get tickets early because they sell out).

The restaurant offers a veggie grilled cheese – delicioso!

Right in the center of Brengle Terrace Park
1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista

This year at the Moonlight Theater…

2023 Season
May: Jesus Christ Superstar
June: The Wedding Singer
July: Tarzan
August: 42nd Street
September: Saturday Night Fever
October: Seussical The Musical (Moonlight Youth Theater)

Tribute bands
March: Selena
April: divas, Foreigner, Garth Brooks
June: Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffet
July: Oingo, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson

Murder mystery dinner 3/24 3/25

Shows & tickets
It’s possible to buy tickets in person at VisTix noon to 5 pm weekdays. VisTix Ticket Office is at 200 Civic Center Drive… located in Vista Civic Center. Tickets are also sold at the entrance to the Moonlight before the show.


Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
Open to 4:30pm daily in Brengle Terrace Park.
$5 adults $3 kids.
Parking nearby.
Healing Garden Oasis is our newest garden based on the theme of Wellness & Happiness.
Rent the garden.
Volunteers wanted.
1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista


Parks
City of Vista


Rancho Buena Vista Adobe

This captivating wedding video shows off the Adobe. And, in this video of an Adobe wedding, the photographer talks about photography technique.

Info at Hidden San Diego
Dog-Friendly: No         Kid-Friendly: Yes
Open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
10am to 3pm

Info at City of Vista.com
Weddings & Private Parties
Adobe Days School Field Trips

640 Alta Vista Dr. — across from Vista Civic Center


BOOMERS Vista
miniature golf, bumper boats, laser tag, batting cages
Johnny Rockets – on-site restaurant
birthday parties, events
1525 W. Vista Way, Vista

Coming soon at BOOMERS…

Easter Eggstravaganza
4/1 4/2 4/8


Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
Open 10am–4pm. Closed Monday/Tuesday.
Exhibits calendar… model railroad, clocks, blacksmith, weaving/spinning
2040 N Santa Fe Ave., Vista

This year at the Antique Museum…

Summergrass Aug. 18-19-20
Holiday Lights – craft fair vendors wanted


7/5/2019
Summergrass San Diego
bluegrass music festival in August
at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista
The Vista Press


The Welk
Musical theater and concerts at this family friendly resort
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr., Escondido

This year at The Welk…

Shows… The Marvelous Wonderettes, Elf The Musical, Spamalot, The Bodyguard

Tribute bands… James Taylor, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Neil Diamond, Queen, Eagles, Elvis

Tickets


Safari Park         video

“The San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park are open every day of the year, rain or shine, including ALL holidays!” — FAQ

Roar & Snore Safaris
a sleepover adventure at the Safari Park

15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido

Spring Safari at Safari Park…
March 18 – May 14, 2023

Bee Plus – juggler
The Bee Boyz – dancers
The Ladybugs – dancers
Robert the Zebra – virtual zebra
Safari Parker – story time
Spring into Action – dancing
African Spring – African drums and story telling
The Bluebirds – guitar duo and upbeat songs
Gardens Galore – narrated info

Strawberries!
Strawberry shortcake, Strawberry Skewer; Strawberries and Cream Fudge, Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad, Cream Cheese Wontons—served with strawberry jam, Strawberry Soft-serve

Butterfly Jungle Safari
Tickets


7/13/2019
Cuisine, Culture and Cool Beach Vibes in Oceanside
HEY SOCAL


Batiquitos Lagoon
Speaker Series Second Saturday each month
10:00 am at the Nature Center
7380 Gabbiano Ln., Carlsbad

More info at Hidden San Diego
Dog-friendly, kid-friendly, free
Mon-Fri, 9:00-12:00 Noon // Sat & Sun, 9:00-3:00
Hike:3.2 mile out and back trail


2/17/2023
Considering getting into bird watching?
San Diego experts share top local spots and tips.
The San Diego Union-Tribune


Legoland
1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad


3/23/2023
WATCH
Legoland California unveiled a
LEGO model of San Diego
to Miniland U.S.A.
abc 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO


San Diego Zoo
Special Events
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego


Christmas Light Displays