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

Aloha Plunge

  • Date: 07/18/2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM  
  • Location: Alga Norte Aquatic Center
    6565 Alicante Road
    Carlsbad, California 92009
  • Introduction: It’s fun in the sun at the City of Carlsbad’s Aloha Plunge.

It’s fun in the sun at the City of Carlsbad’s Aloha Plunge.

Enjoy island-themed pool games and activities, giant inflatables, the splash pad and more. End the night with a special Polynesian dance performance where the audience can learn the hula.

Tickets are $15 per person. Kids ages 3 and under are free but still need to be registered.

  • Pick up your wristbands in advance at Alga Norte Aquatic Center during the week before the event, to avoid lines.
  • Food will be available for purchase.
  • For safety reasons, only pool noodles and US Coastguard approved floatation devices are allowed in the pool.

Online presale ends at 5 p.m. on the Friday before the event. You will be able to purchase wristbands at the event if the event is not sold out. Save time and avoid lines by picking up event wristbands in advance. Wristbands will be available for pick up starting the week before the event and are only available at Alga Norte Aquatics Center during regular business hours. 

All sales are final; no refunds. Wristbands that are picked up in advance and that are lost or not brought to the event will not be replaced.

Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather.

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