RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS
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The Recreation Department's Special Events section brings a sense of belonging, ownership and common purpose for everyone who lives, works and plays in Carlsbad by providing a combination of cutting-edge events, outstanding customer service, sophisticated event planning, and innovative activities that bring people back, time and again. We create cost-efficient community events by collaborating where possible with other organizations and businesses, allowing us to strengthen the social fabric of our community. All events align with the Recreation Department Strategic Plan's target issues of: Safe Places to Gather, Lifelong Learning Opportunities, Strengthen Families & Build a Strong Sense of Community, Health & Fitness and Trails, Parks & Open Space. A variety of special events are offered each year.Click on the event title for more information. 2008 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR
We look forward to having you join us at our exciting and fun events. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rachael Shay directly at rshay@ci.carlsbad.ca.us or by telephone at (760) 602-7519. |
Special Event Brochures
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Trail Blast: Emergency Preparedness
Saturday, June 7, 2008
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Lake Calavera Trail Head, intersection of College Blvd. and Carlsbad Village Drive
Free Community Event
Be safe and be prepared at our National Trails Day celebration. Get information on how to handle emergencies while hiking, such as rattlesnakes, poison oak, falls and heat stroke. Also learn how to deal with biking emergencies that could occur on the trail. Meet the City of Carlsbad's Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to learn helpful tips on what your family can do to be ready for any disaster. Guided hikes and bike tours of Lake Calavera Trails begin at 8:15 am. Activities for the kids and information booths will be available. Parking will be at Calavera Hills Community Center, 2997 Glasgow.
Carlsbad Health and Wellness Weekend
Carlsbad hosts a weekend of health, wellness, and outdoor fun. Below is a list of the weekend's activities. For more information on the event please call Rachael Shay at (760) 602-7519 or e-mail rshay@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
Community Health & Fitness Expo
Whether you are already living a healthy lifestyle and are looking for ways to improve or you are just starting out, this Expo is for you. We have demonstrations, lectures, health screenings, informational booths and a special senior section. We have something here for everyone. Shop for sports merchandise and be sure to bring money for food.
27th Annual Carlsbad Triathlon
Sunday, July 13, 2008
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tamarack State Beach
Now is your chance to participate in one of the world's top 5 longest running triathlons as the Carlsbad Triathlon races into its 27th year. It is a sprint distance race, consisting of a 1K Swim, 25K Bike, and 5K Run. The course begins at Tamarack Surf Beach and follows the coastline of Carlsbad past our scenic beaches, lagoons and wildlife preserves. It boasts an ocean swim, a rolling bike course and a smooth run for the finish. Visit www.carlsbadtriathlon.com for more information.
Family Movie Night in the Park
Saturday, August 2, 2008
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
6600 Hidden Valley Rd
Shrek the Third is coming to a big screen in a park near you. Time Warner Cable's Moonlight Movie series is partnering with Carlsbad Recreation to bring a family fun event. Bring family and friends, a blanket and beach chairs. We will have games, activities, and food from 5-8 p.m.. The movie will start at dusk--when nature turns out the lights, the show will begin.
For more information on the event please call (760) 602-7519.
Snores & S'mores Family Campout
Saturday, August 16, 2008
5 p.m.
3420 Camino de los Coches
Come join us for an overnight adventure at Stagecoach Community Park. We will be heatin' up the BB-Q, so come with a hearty appetite (or you can bring your own goodies), and we will end the evening with a family movie, including s'more making, pop-corn and bonfires. You don't want to miss this opportunity to reconnect with your family and community!
All participants must register by August 10th.
Check in and tent set-up starts at 5:00 p.m. and dinner and activities will start at 6:00 p.m..
The family movie begins at 8:00 p.m., lights out at 10:00 p.m..
Breakfast will be served from 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m., and event ends at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 16th, at 5 p.m. until Sunday, August 17th, 9 a.m.
Cost is $19 for adults, $15 for children (ages 5-12); children under the age of 4 are free. For more information on the event please call Melissa Carreon at (760) 602-7512 or e-mail mcarr@ci.carlsbad.ca.us.
Hot Rods and Cool Treats
Sunday, September 21, 2008
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pine Avenue Park
3333 Harding Street
Relive the classic California era of fun in the sun. Enjoy classic rock tunes, ride the surf simulator, prepare to get wet as you splash down the slip and slide, check out the beautiful classic cars and enjoy some good old-fashioned ice cream. Be a judge in the Classic Car Show and vote on your favorite classic car.
For more information on the event please call Rachael Shay at (760) 602-7519 or e-mail rshay@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
Pumpkin Plunge
Saturday, October 11, 2008
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Swim Complex
3401 Monroe Street
Community Event
Child/Adult Presale $4/$6
Admission at Door $7/$9
Splish, splash you're invited to the Halloween bash at the Swim Complex. The entire family is welcome to join in our ghostly games and creepy contests like bobbing for brains, fishing for sea monsters, climbing the Wall of Doom, and plunging off the Tower of Terror. We'll have creepy crafts, a giant waterslide, and carnival games and don't forget your bag for Trick-or-Treating.
The San Dieguito Sychronized Swimmers and Pacific Diving Academy have created a Halloween show just for our event. Come in costume and enter the costume contest for all ages, but don't forget your swim suit! Food and drinks are available for sale.
Tickets, available at the door on October 11, are $9 for adults (18 and older) and $7 per child (5-17). Pre-sale is $2 off each ticket, based on availability. Go to CarlsbadConnect.org to buy tickets. Presale ends October 10th at 5:00 p.m. Children 4 and younger must be accompanied by an adult when in the water.
For more information, please contact (760) 602-7519.
Fall Festival
Saturday, November 8, 2008
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying L.C. Lane
Come join us at Leo Carrillo Ranch for a fall celebration and experience the taste and feel of the Wild West. Enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, shop for arts and crafts at the outdoor market, and bring your appetite for some good ole county western cookin'.
We will have craft activities for the kids, a Fun Zone, live entertainment and Chili. Admission is FREE and activity cards can be purchased for $5 (includes unlimited fun zone, 2 crafts and 2 tastes of chili plus a bowl of house chili) or chili tasting cards can be purchased for $3 (which gives you 4 tastes of chili from the chili cook-off and a bowl of house chili). Chili Cook-off tastings start promptly at 11:30 a.m.
We invite you to enter our FREE Chili Cook-off contest to win prizes (click on downloadable entry form in the upper right corner), or just come to taste the entries. Parking will be at Carrillo Elementary with complimentary shuttle service to the park.
For more information or chili contest entries please contact Melissa Carreon at mcarr@ci.carlsbad.ca.us or (760) 602-7512.
Holiday at the Rancho
Saturday, December 6, 2008
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying L.C. Lane
Leo Carrillo Ranch rings in this nostalgic holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony, kids' crafts, an outdoor movie and a very special visit by Santa himself. Get some holiday shopping done at the handmade craft boutique, and make sure and bring a blanket and chair for an outdoor The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.
Warm soup and beverages are available for sale. Bring out the entire family and create those special memories that you are sure to never forget. (Food, some of the crafts and photos with Santa are available for an additional charge.) Parking will be at Carrillo Elementary with complimentary shuttle service to the park.
For more information, please contact Rachael Shay at rshay@ci.carlsbad.ca.us or (760) 602-7519.
2009 Teen Scene: Battle of the Bands - Call for Entries
Carlsbad's Teen Scene kicks off its 6th annual Battle of the Bands competition January 24th, 2009. Nine local teen bands will compete for the title of Carlsbad Battle of the Bands Champion along with prizes and publicity. The event will also include a Madden 2009 video game competition, a film festival of 5 minute video shorts written, directed and filmed by teens, an art exhibit and fashion show with original styles created by teens. Food, drinks and merchandise will be available for sale. Everyone is welcome to attend, you just need to be between the ages of 13-19 to compete or participate. For questions or more details contact Rachael Shay at rshay@ci.carlsbad.ca.us or call (760) 602-7519.
| Fee for entry | Max Cap. | |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of the Bands | $25.00 resident $35.00 non resident |
9 Bands |
| Madden Video Game Competition | $5.00 | 16 players |
| Fashion Show | Free | unlimited |
| Film Festival - 5 min. video shorts | Free | unlimited |
| Art Exhibit | Free | unlimited |
2009 Events
Teen Scene - Battle of the Bands
Saturday, January 24, 2009
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stagecoach Community Center
3420 Camino de los Coches
Admission $5 pre-sale, $7 at the door
Teens, this event is all about you. Nine teen bands (ages 13-19) will go head to head for the title of "Carlsbad Battle of the Bands 2009 Champion," but that's not all. We have a variety of activities for all teens including a free-play video game room, an art café, and a game room.
There is a $7 admission charge that gets you access to all of the activities. Food, beverages, and merchandise will be available for an additional cost.
For more information, visit www.carlsbadconnect.org.
EGGstravaganza Spring Festival
TBD 2009
Join us for live music, fun games, exciting arts and crafts, and food. Come enjoy an amazing magic show, bounce houses, a giant slide, a chance to "soak the bunny" and much more. This year, instead of an egg hunt, we will be featuring a fun "Egg Scramble" activity. No need to rush to get to the event on time; the "Egg Scramble" will be ongoing from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. In the interest of safety and fairness, children ages 2-5 years old will participate on one field and children 6-9 years old will participate on another. Groups of about 20 kids at a time will surround the perimeter fence line waiting for the whistle which will launch them on a scramble to collect as many eggs as they can until they are gone.
Crafts, Fun Zone, Bunny Balloon Soak, and entry into the "Egg Scramble" activity require an activity card that can be purchased at our Information Booth for $5. Food will be an additional cost. No family will want to miss this special event!
For more information on the event please call Melissa Carreon at (760) 602-7512 or e-mail Mcarr@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
Carlsbad Loves Kids
TBD 2009
The City of Carlsbad Recreation Department and the Village Optimist Club present an event all about the kids of Carlsbad. Spend a day with your child participating in fun activities like basketball and soccer, build crafts together, compete in relays as a team, and play in the Fun Zone.
Sample upcoming Recreation summer day camp programs and meet the camp instructors during interactive demonstrations in gymnastics, cooking, performing arts, various sports, and much more. Let Recreation staff help you choose the right summer camp for your child.
The Carlsbad 2008 Battle of the Bands winner will be performing, and food and drinks will be available at no charge.
For more information on this event, please call (760) 602-7519.