Special Events

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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

Shamrock Social

Ages: 10-14
Cost: $15
Online registration begins Feb. 12. Pre-register online or pay at the door.

Carlsbad’s premier St. Patrick’s Day celebration is back! Join us for tons of fun at the Pine Avenue Community Center as our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration returns. Activities include:

  • Laser tag
  • A video game truck with all the bells and whistles
  • Inflatable games
  • Competitions
  • Obstacle courses set up in the gym
  • Unfettered access to our Teen Center upstairs where the kids can indulge in ping pong, foosball, air hockey, pool and much more!
  • Onsite food caterer as well as snacks and drinks for an additional charge.

Reach out to Recreation Supervisor Eric Sapp at eric.sapp@carlsbadca.gov for more info.

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