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The City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of special events for the community to enjoy. The department is responsible for two special events functions: creating special events for the public's enjoyment and event permitting for events on city property.

Call our special events hotline at 442-339-2843 for more information about any of the following annual community events.

MONTH EVENTS
 MONTH EVENTS
March

Pirate Plunge

 August

Snores & S'mores
Leo Carrillo Film Festival
April

EGGstravaganza

 September

Family Movie Night
May

Hot Rods & Cool Treats
Fiesta at the Rancho

 October

Super Hero Obstacle Race
Pumpkin Plunge
Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo
July Aloha Plunge December 

Holiday at the Rancho 

Upcoming events

Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo Ranch

  • Date: 11/03/2024 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
  • Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
    6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
    Carlsbad, California 92009
  • Introduction: Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park invites you to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with us.

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Open house and children's craft activity
Free admission, no registration required.

Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Open house
Free admission, no registration required.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park invites you to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with us. Día de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated by honoring deceased friends and family. The holiday is observed by building private altars, or ofrendas, using marigolds, personal items and favorite foods of the departed. 

In honor of Día de los Muertos, the historic adobe hacienda at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park will be dressed up with colorful decorations and a customary ofrenda table dedicated to the Carrillo family.

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