CITY NEWS

Updated Location Info: Eco-Explorer Day

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and bring the whole family to the Buena Vista Park Duck Pond (1601 Shadowridge Dr.) for Eco-Explorer Day, a free, fun-filled event designed to connect kids with the wonders of stormwater and watersheds! From activities and interactive games to hands-on learning stations, children will discover the importance of environmental stewardship, Stormwater, watersheds, and water quality in a way that’s engaging and memorable.

Partner agencies, including Vista Irrigation District, the San Diego County Office of Education, and the City of San Marcos, will be on-site to help educate young explorers about stormwater and how we can all protect our local waterways.

To sweeten the day, free ice cream will be available! Come curious, leave inspired. Can’t wait to see you there!

Summer Movies in the Park are BACK

Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and favorite snacks — FREE Movies in the Park all summer long! Join family, friends, and neighbors for magical evenings under the stars as the big screen lights up our parks with fan‑favorite films. No tickets, no cost — just community, fun, and warm summer vibes. Movies begin at dusk. Come early to snag the perfect spot!

This summer's movie lineup:

Disney’s "Encanto" (2021) — June 13 • Rated PG

Luz Duran Soccer Field, 340 Townsite Dr.

"Goat" (2026) — July 11 • Rated PG

Brengle Terrace Park Softball Fields, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr.

"Superman" (2025) — August 8 • Rated PG‑13

Buena Vista Park Ball Fields, 1851 S. Melrose Dr.

Disney’s "Zootopia 2" (2025) — September 12 • Rated PG

Brengle Terrace Park Softball Fields, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr.

Voting: Your Voice matters

The Morris B. Vance Community Room, at 200 Civic Center Dr., and the Gloria McClellan Senior Center are open for voting! The 2026 primary election closes on Election Day, June 2, so be sure to check out the hours for these voting centers.

Community Room:

Open daily through June 2

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. through June 1

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on election day, June 2.

Senior Center:

Open May 30 - June 2

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. May 30 – June 1

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on election day, June 2.

Senior Center: Empowered Aging Program

Coming every Monday in June, 1-2p.m. in the Azalea Room at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, is the newest Empowered Aging Program series: "It’s Never Too Early Until It’s Too Late." Attendees are encouraged to plan now for end-of life peace of mind for you, your family, and loved ones. Please RSVP to Azalea front desk for the Mondays you are interested in attending. Visit our website for more senior center resources.

Get in, loser— we're going to the Moonlight!

From book writer Tina Fey, the comedic genius behind the hit 2004 movie, to the Moonlight Amphitheatre comes "Mean Girls," a Broadway smash that redefines high school hierarchy with razor-sharp wit and infectious pop energy.

When Cady Heron moves from the African savanna to suburban Illinois, she learns surviving high school is a jungle of its own—especially when facing off with The Plastics, led by the iconic Regina George. Packed with humor, show-stopping numbers, and a message about staying true to yourself, "Mean Girls" is a fiercely funny musical that proves popularity isn’t everything—it’s so fetch.

Survey: Active transportation in Vista

Share your feedback on walking, biking, and other active transportation methods in Vista to help improve infrastructure and safety by taking our active transportation survey. You'll have the opportunity to provide input on things such as maintenance of lanes, safety, sidewalks, and more.

Survey: Help Shape the Future of Vista

Arts & Culture

The City of Vista Public Arts Commission invites you to participate in our Community Arts & Culture Survey and help shape the future of arts, culture, and creative experiences in Vista.

Your feedback will help guide future programs, public art, events, performances, classes, and cultural initiatives that reflect the interests and needs of our community. Whether you attend local events, create art, support cultural programs, or simply value the role of the arts in our city, your voice matters.

The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and we encourage residents, artists, businesses, students, and community members of all ages to participate.

Thank you for helping us build a vibrant and creative Vista for everyone!

CITY OF VISTA EVENTS

Art Exhibition: Colors of Vista

🗓️ Date: May 19-June 12

⌚ Time: 7:30am – 5:30pm Mon.-Thur., alternating Fri. closing at 4:30pm

📍 Location: Public Art Gallery, 200 Civic Center Dr., second floor

💲 Admission: FREE

"Mean Girls" Moonlight Stage Productions

🗓️ Date: June 3-20

⌚ Time: 8 p.m.

📍 Location: Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr.

💲 Admission: Tickets for purchase

E-Bike Training Class

🗓️ Date: June 6

⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Location: Civic Center (starts in Community Room), 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Paper Shredding, E-Waste & Compost Giveaway Event

🗓️ Date: June 13

⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Location: Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Eco Explorer Day

🗓️ Date: June 13

⌚ Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

📍 Location: Buena Vista Park Duck Pond, 1601 Shadowridge Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Movie in the Park: Disney's "Encanto"

🗓️ Date: June 13

⌚ Time: 8 p.m.

📍 Location: Luz Duran Soccer Field, 340 Townsite Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Independence Day Celebration

🗓️ Date: July 4

⌚ Time: Moonlight Amphitheatre opens 5 p.m., Fireworks begin 9 p.m.

📍 Location: Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr.

💲 Admission to The Moonlight: $5 per person
💲 Admission to Brengle Terrace Park: FREE

E-Bike Training Class

🗓️ Date: July 11

⌚ Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Location: Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Movie in the Park: "Goat"

🗓️ Date: July 11

⌚ Time: Dusk

📍 Location: Brengle Terrace Park Softball Fields, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Free Mulch & Compost

Self-serve event (bring your own containers, gloves, shovels)

No commercial vehicles allowed

Open-bed trucks must be covered with a tarp

🗓️ 1st and 3rd weekends every month

⌚ Time: Dawn to dusk

📍 Location: Vacant lot at Vale Terrace Dr. & Williamston St.

💲 Admission: FREE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Election Day: Primary Election

🗓️ Date: June 2, Early voting currently open

⌚ Time: Community Room (8am-5pm through 6/1, 7am-8pm on 6/2), Senior Center (8am-5pm 5/30-6/1, 7am-8pm on 6/2)

📍 Location: Community Room (200 Civic Center Dr.), Senior Center 1400 Vale Terrace Dr.)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

🗓️ Date: June 13

⌚ Time: 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.

📍 Location: AVO Playhouse, 303 Main St.

💲 Admission: $15

Bingo Night Market

🗓️ Date: June 17

⌚ Time: 3-7 p.m.

📍 Location: 1325 Pipeline Dr.

💲 Admission: FREE

Vista Farmers Market

🗓️ Date: Every Saturday

⌚ Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

📍 Location: Vista Courthouse Parking Lot, 345 S. Melrose Dr.

Vista Makers Market

🗓️ Date: First Sunday of every month

⌚ Time: 1-5 p.m.

📍 Location: The Commons, 802 S. Santa Fe Ave.

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