Events in Vista today

Discover epoxy resin techniques while creating a charcuterie board accented with lacy ocean waves in a special introductory workshop designed for beginners. Participants will work on a small-sized serving board and, for this class, may choose a small or medium bamboo board. Class size is limited to about 10 guests, with pricing starting at $105. All materials are provided. The newly opened Oceanside location is minutes from Carlsbad, Vista, and San Marcos. Finished boards are made with food-safe resin and can be used on a dinner table or appetizer bar, or given as gifts.

Line dancing comes to Fox Point Farms in Encinitas with an open, all-ages atmosphere that welcomes complete beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Brief lesson sessions are offered multiple times so newcomers can pick up steps and regulars can refresh their moves. After each lesson, enjoy social dancing, and feel free to request favorite songs to keep the energy going.

Dig into the garden alongside herbalists and learn practical growing techniques while getting to know medicinal plants. Activities change from week to week and may include seeding, transplanting, weeding, preparing beds, harvesting, watering, mulching, and more, with a focus on regenerative methods. To support a well-managed experience, space is limited and an age policy applies. Children 8 and older are welcome with a parent or guardian. Participants ages 13 to 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a liability waiver at drop-off. Each workshop has 10 spots available. Closed-toe shoes are required. Comfortable clothing with good sun coverage is recommended, and bringing water, sunscreen, a hat, and an optional snack is encouraged. Please plan to arrive a little early, as farming begins on time and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. Meet in the radial herb garden at the picnic table seating area. Save your spot on Eventbrite.

This free hybrid class focuses on uncovering the stories hidden in family photographs. Discussion centers on who these relatives were, what drove them, and how each image relates to the broader context of their lives. Attend in person at the City of Carlsbad Faraday Administration Building in Room 173B with no registration needed, or participate via Zoom with registration required.

This welcoming support group brings together caregivers, relatives, and people living with Alzheimer’s to share understanding, resources, and encouragement. Attendees exchange experiences, explore coping tools, and find support for emotional well-being in a respectful setting. Conversations highlight practical guidance and useful insights for anyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Kathryn the Grape leads a complimentary community dance event at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, where young children sing, move, and learn through interactive, educational music and movement. Supported by The Shoppes at Carlsbad in the spirit of family-friendly entertainment.

A welcoming discussion group for those affected by stroke or brain injury, including survivors, caregivers, and family members. The conversation centers on practical self-care, maintaining purpose and meaning in everyday life, and building supportive peer relationships, with room for other related topics.

Frontwave Arena hosts a free summer carnival as part of the Frontwave Arena Summer Series presented by True Care. Families and community members can look forward to an afternoon of colorful fun with games, music, and entertainment for all ages. Try classic favorites like plinko and cornhole, enjoy face painting and inflatables, and capture memories at photo spots. Lively music, family-friendly performances, mascots, and raffles add to the festivities, with plenty to engage kids while parents relax. Food and drinks will be for sale, including popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, and other treats that complete the classic carnival experience.

Explore a curated series of taco tastings that spotlight Carlsbad’s local food scene. Sample a range that includes favorites like al pastor and carnitas alongside distinctive specialty options. Each stop is thoughtfully chosen for standout flavor, reliable quality, and the role it plays in the community.

Leucadia Listening Lounge is a free weekly meetup for music fans, neighbors, and friends, featuring carefully curated live performances. Presented in partnership with Barn Time Music, a local Encinitas production company that supports area musicians and live shows, each edition highlights a different artist. Updates on who is performing are shared through posts on Facebook and Instagram. The gathering takes place at Haven Farm + Table at Fox Point Farms. While the restaurant kitchen is closed, the bar serves drinks, and guests can enjoy food from Huerta Taco Stand and Fox Point Pizza throughout the evening. A special is available that includes any three tacos with a beer or a select nonalcoholic beverage for $20. The focus is on listening, connecting, discovering new sounds, and being part of the local music community. RSVPs are optional.

VAGA Restaurant at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas hosts a weekly trivia night featuring plenty of brain teasers, great food and drinks, and prizes. Enjoy $35 bottomless margaritas along with half off the lounge food menu. Prizes are awarded every week, with a $125 VAGA gift card among the highlights. The series runs on Tuesdays throughout the summer.

Explore how drawing can bring stories to life in a class shaped by an instructor with experience in both visual art and theater education. With a background that includes exhibiting at the Día de los Muertos Festival and teaching set design at CCAE, the instructor leads students from core skills to creative design thinking. Participants begin with line, value, composition, and careful observation, then examine how artists and set designers build mood, character, and space through hands-on practice and discussion. The class concludes with a personal project, either a small drawing series or a simple set design concept inspired by the student’s own theme or story. Hosted at CCAE, CH Art Studio on Wednesdays over eight weeks, the workshop is limited to 20 students. The full eight-week program costs $225.

Kathryn the Grape leads a free, community dance event featuring interactive, educational songs and movement for young children. Supported by Mershops North County to promote family-friendly entertainment.

Find respite in the Secret Garden at The Spa at La Costa, a serene hideaway devoted to relaxation and renewal. Admission includes private after-hours access to the spa, two drink vouchers to enjoy, live music to set the atmosphere, and a tranquil garden sound bath that encourages deep calm. Leave daily routines behind and savor an evening centered on unwinding, recharging, and quiet connection.

This recurring trivia night happens on the second Wednesday of every month.

Game Night Live brings a music-powered spin on bingo where songs replace numbers and the playlist becomes the playing field. Mark off tracks across genres, including classic rock and oldies, hip hop, country, and memorable themes from movies and TV. Cards are all different, designed to keep the pace quick, the action fresh, and the results hard to predict. When the music pauses, Rockstar Trivia takes over with eight high-energy questions that test your knowledge and energize the room. It is a lively blend of bingo, beats, and trivia that feels part rock show and part quiz night.

Enjoy time outdoors with a combination of mindful yoga and a guided interpretive hike at Mountain Meadow Preserve. This recurring series takes place on the second Friday and third Saturday each month, depending on weather. A grant from The Conrad Prebys Foundation supports the program. The hike is planned to occur before the yoga session, and on particularly hot days the hiking portion may be canceled to keep participants safe.

At Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, parents and their teens ages 12 to 17 can share a summer spa day centered on connection, relaxation, and a touch of luxury. This limited-time seasonal experience pairs adult treatments with teen-friendly care, creating time to unwind together. Each admission includes a 50-minute service for adults, with a choice between the La Costa Custom Massage or an OSEA custom facial, plus a 50-minute facial designed for teens. Guests receive daylong access to spa amenities, an Eminence skincare session, lunch at the Spa Café with one entrée and a drink that can be a Bellini or a non-alcoholic option, free valet parking, and a special gift to take home.

At Fox Point Farms, golden hour turns into an easygoing evening of live music on the lawn with plenty of space to unwind. A rotating group of local musicians sets the mood as the sun dips behind the fields, with sounds that span 60s folk and southern rock, flamenco influences, and pop rock. Guests can settle onto the grass and may use their own chairs or blankets while taking in the views. Food and drink are available across the farm, including Huerta Taco Stand, Fox Point Pizza, Harvest Market Café bites, and the Haven Farm + Table restaurant. Harvest Market and the Farm Bar feature specials such as $10 margaritas and $5 rotating Fox Point Brewing Co. beer. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Family friendly fun includes giant Jenga and cornhole, and tractor-train rides offer a playful loop with stops to meet and feed some of the animals. Dogs are welcome on the lawn when kept close and on a leash, though they are not allowed in the farm or garden areas. All ages are welcome.

Drivin’ The Bus brings an improvisational jam band experience to The Surf Club Oceanside. More than a typical cover act, this all star collective of seasoned players stretches songs in the moment so each set twists, evolves, and takes on a life of its own, with the crowd helping to shape the ride. Expect jam infused rock, blues, and funk, along with psychedelic explorations and deep grooves that keep the energy up. Deadheads, Phish fans, and anyone who loves live improvisation will feel right at home on the dance floor.

All are welcome to attend a public event at the Oceanside Elks Lodge featuring dinner, live music and dancing. The band performs a blend of classic rock, southern rock and country rock, plus songs spanning the 1970s through today. Dinner reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 760-433-1561. If skipping dinner, entertainment-only entry is available for non-members at $10. Bring friends and dancing shoes for an evening of music and good company.

Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe present an Aquarian Exposition that centers on unity, peace, and the spirit of the Woodstock era. Returning after three years, this in-person concert showcases their signature blend of mantra-infused rock, weaving English and Sanskrit with world music influences for an uplifting experience. The performance moves from reflective, tender passages to ecstatic, danceable peaks, driven by heartfelt rhythms and messages meant to elevate the mood. The venue has been updated to Seaside Center for Spiritual Living to welcome a larger audience. Tickets are $44 online and $50 at the door.

Hidden City Sounds features the Bill Magee Blues Band with special guests the Anthony Cullins Trio. Bill Magee, a San Diego blues mainstay and award-winning bandleader, has been recognized as the region’s top blues outfit by the San Diego Music Association and Reader Magazine. Early in his journey he played alongside a young Jimi Hendrix in Jimmy James and the Flames, and his path stretches from the Apollo Theater to shared bills with B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding, and James Brown. His approach taps the grit and soul of the New York and Chicago traditions, delivering a sound that is electric and rooted in the genre’s foundations. After pausing the road to focus on family, he returned to the San Diego scene and has been energizing local stages ever since, pairing seasoned guitar work with a close connection to the crowd. The Anthony Cullins Trio adds a dynamic counterpoint. Cullins, a guitarist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Fallbrook, blends R&B, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and blues into a swirling psych soul style, drawing inspiration from artists such as Eddie Hazel, Jeff Beck, George Benson, and Eric Johnson. He earned San Diego Music Awards honors as Best Blues Artist in 2023 and 2024, followed by Artist of the Year in 2025. He is at work on two studio albums and has expanded his touring to London, Norway, and throughout the United States. Presented with support from the City of Escondido, the County of San Diego, the Prebys Foundation, the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation, and the William Trust Foundation.

Ticket To Ride brings a high-energy celebration of The Beatles, pairing faithful vocals and musicianship with period costumes and vintage instruments. The set highlights beloved songs across the catalog, with a few unexpected moments along the way. With experience touring globally and sharing stages with notable artists, the group delivers a polished show that appeals to fans of every generation. Expect a vivid return to the 1960s filled with music, memories, and full-on Beatlemania. When you purchase a ticket to a show at The Bornemann Theatre, it supports individuals with special needs and the families who stand beside them through TERI Campus of Life in Greater San Diego. For more than 45 years, this organization has offered specialized programs and services, and its mission-driven venues and businesses, including The Bornemann Theatre and TERI Common Grounds Café, welcome the community while fostering inclusion and celebrating all abilities.

Returning in 2026, this series pairs outdoor yoga with an interpretive hike at Mountain Meadow Preserve. Start by stretching and settling into nature, then continue onto the trail to explore and learn along the way. Made possible through a grant from The Conrad Prebys Foundation, the series runs on the second Friday and third Saturday of each month, weather permitting.

Soccer Shots brings its summer season to Poinsettia Community Park with engaging, age-based soccer classes for children ages 2 to 8. Young players are introduced to the game in a lively setting that builds comfort with the ball, from learning to use their feet and dribble to understanding simple rules, all reinforced through playful activities and encouragement. For preschool and early elementary ages, sessions use imaginative games to practice core skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting while also highlighting character qualities such as respect, teamwork, and appreciation. For older participants, the Premier level emphasizes individual technique, fitness, and sportsmanship, offering appropriate challenges through team play and a gentle introduction to competition. The season centers on learning, confidence, and fun so children can stay active and grow on and off the field.

Practice yoga on the sand with the sound of the waves as your soundtrack. Take in ocean views while you build strength, confidence, and balance. Sink your toes into the sand, breathe in the ocean air, and enjoy a class that welcomes every level. Expect to leave feeling refreshed in body and mind. Drop-in is $20, or choose a 10-class punch card for $150. Look for the pink yoga flag to locate the group. Bring a yoga mat, an extra-large towel to place under your mat to help keep sand off, any props you prefer, a water bottle, and sunblock.

Step behind the scenes at Fox Point Farms for an immersive introduction to beekeeping. Begin with a guided primer on honeybee biology, how a colony functions, and the role bees play in regenerative agriculture. After gearing up with veils and gloves, accompany the beekeeper to an active hive to look for the queen, watch honey being made, tell the difference between workers, drones, and the queen, and observe the stages of the bee life cycle. Learn how pollinators support sustainable farming and how local hives are cared for responsibly. Questions are welcome throughout, and there is time for photos in protective gear by the hives. The visit wraps up with a brief Q&A. Presented by the beekeepers of Bee Leaf USA. Capacity is limited to 30 participants per tour, and guests ages 4 and up are welcome.

At Petco in Oceanside, this adoption event features rescue dogs and puppies looking for caring homes. Attendees can meet and interact with the animals, learn about adopting or fostering, and find opportunities to volunteer at the event. Families and friends are welcome, and every visit, foster placement, volunteer effort, and adoption helps these pups move closer to a home of their own.

A friendly dog adoption event at Petco in Encinitas focuses on matching dogs with permanent homes and recruiting foster families. Attendees can meet adoptable dogs, spend time petting and playing with them, and explore fostering to help dogs get adopted faster. There are also opportunities to volunteer and support the effort. Participation in any of these ways helps move these pets into caring homes.

An affordable mobile pet vaccine clinic sets up at Pets Plus in Escondido, offering convenient, walk-in care for dogs and cats. Services include vaccinations, microchips, flea medication, and more. No appointment is required. Please bring dogs on leashes and cats in secure carriers. Pricing details are available on the organizer’s website, and questions can be directed to 1 (800) 988-VETS.

Pacific Coast Harmony presents Waves of Harmony at the Schulman Auditorium in the Carlsbad City Library, showcasing contemporary four part a cappella. The concert features a guest appearance by the San Diego Chorus, an internationally recognized, award winning Sweet Adelines ensemble that will compete at the SingUnited International Quartet and Chorus Competition. Featured quartets will also perform, and a basket drawing is planned. Advance tickets are $25, and admission at the door is $30. Pacific Coast Harmony is a La Jolla based a cappella ensemble led by Janet Hammer, a performer and recording artist with extensive experience in chorus direction, vocal technique, and leading bands and vocal groups.

Explore epoxy resin techniques at Art Magic Creative Studio in a creative workshop focused on making floral coasters and trinket trays. Learn how to work with resin and accents like dried flowers, fruit slices, glitter, and gold leaf to design pieces that reflect your personal style. Beginners are welcome, since step-by-step instruction is provided and experimentation is encouraged. All materials are included. Group size is kept intimate, about eight to nine participants, to ensure personalized guidance and time to develop new skills.

Experience a high-energy Latin rock night with Santana Soul in a no-cover show at The Landings in Carlsbad. A full seven-piece band with live congas delivers a dance-ready mix of Latin rock, soul, and groove, keeping the energy flowing from start to finish. Reservations are encouraged.

Smooth Operator returns to The Bornemann for a third appearance, offering a tribute to Sade that celebrates her enduring catalog. The group evokes the artist’s graceful, soulful style with polished musicianship, honoring songs cherished across generations. Every ticket to a performance at The Bornemann Theatre supports TERI Campus of Life and its services for individuals with special needs and the families who stand with them. For more than 45 years, TERI has provided specialized programs and support, and its mission-driven businesses, including The Bornemann and TERI Common Grounds Café, welcome the community and foster a culture where inclusion and all abilities are celebrated. Attendees experience the music and also know their participation helps make a positive impact.

The Sticky Sweets perform at Nómada Restaurant and Bar in Carlsbad, a newly renovated restaurant and music venue featuring a new indoor stage. The set is packed with dance friendly favorites from 70s classic rock, 80s pop and new wave, and funk. There is no cover charge.

Next Stop Comedy brings stand-up to Backyard Brewery with a new roster of comedians at each performance. The show features comics with television and podcast credits, offering a fresh experience every time.