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

March Mania - Hoop Madness

For grades 6-8
Cost is $5 per person
Online registration begins Feb. 12

Think you've got the skills to dominate a 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament? Pull up to the Pine Community Center each Friday in March to prove your skills and participate in a fun competition against other kids in the area. Make sure all team members sign up as individuals and you can partner up with your teammates at the gym.

Each team will need a team name and have at least three participants, with the option of having a fourth teammate who can be used as a sub. The tournament will be divided into age-appropriate brackets with younger kids having the option to "play up" if they desire.

Awesome rewards will be given to the winning teams. We will have other events available throughout the Teen Center (NBA 2k, other video games, ping-pong, crafting, Nerf Wars, etc.) for those who prefer not to participate in the tournament(s).

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

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