This week in Chula Vista

Not sure what to do tonight?

From summer concerts at the amphitheatre to the Sunday farmers market and holiday parades — Chula Vista's event calendar runs all year.

Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Live concerts all summer
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Third Avenue Farmers Market
Sundays · 10am–2pm
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Lemon Festival
Third Ave · August
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Starlight Parade
Downtown · December
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What's actually on this week

Pulled daily from the Downtown Chula Vista calendar and the amphitheatre's upcoming concert schedule.

Recurring picks, next dates

Markets, movie nights and food-truck evenings that repeat — dates roll forward on their own.

Wednesday, Sep 9 · 5:00 PM

Eastlake Food Truck Night

Eastlake Village Walk · Eastlake (91914)

A dozen rotating trucks — birria, Filipino BBQ, elote, churro sundaes — plus patio seating.

Tip: Lines are shortest in the first 30 minutes; birria trucks sell out first.

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Thursday, Sep 10 · 7:00 PM

Concert Night at the Amphitheatre

North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre · East Chula Vista (91911)

Touring national acts under the open sky — the biggest live music room in the South Bay.

Tip: Rideshare drop-off on Entertainment Circle beats the post-show parking crawl.

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Friday, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM

Live Music on the Green

Otay Ranch Town Center · Eastlake / Otay Ranch (91915)

Free evening sets by local bands next to the fire pits and food court patio.

Tip: Grab a table by the fire pits about 20 minutes before the first set.

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Saturday, Sep 12 · Golden hour

Bayfront Sunset Walk & Photo Meetup

Chula Vista Bayside Park · Bayfront (91910)

Casual golden-hour walk along the marina with skyline and Coronado bridge views.

Tip: Arrive 45 minutes before sunset for the best light on the water.

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Saturday, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM

Living Coast Discovery Center Family Day

Living Coast Discovery Center · Sweetwater Marsh (91910)

Shark touch pool, raptor talks and marsh trail walks aimed at families with kids.

Tip: Shuttle from the Bay Blvd lot — the road in is closed to private cars.

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Sunday, Sep 13 · 10:00 AM

Third Avenue Farmers Market

Center St & Third Ave · Downtown Chula Vista (91910)

Produce from South Bay growers, street food, live acoustic sets and dog-friendly strolling.

Tip: Park in the Center Street structure — free on Sundays.

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Year-round highlights

August

Lemon Festival

Third Avenue's signature street festival celebrating Chula Vista's citrus history.

December

Starlight Parade

A nighttime holiday parade through downtown with floats, lights, and local groups.

June–August

Summer Concert Series

Live music at the amphitheatre and community parks across the city.

Sundays

Third Avenue Farmers Market

Fresh produce, tamales, flowers, and live music every Sunday.