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

Snores & S’mores

  • Date: -  
  • Location: Aviara Community Park
    6435 Ambrosia Lane
    Carlsbad, California 92011
  • Introduction: This safe camping experience in the park is fun for the first-time camper as well as the seasoned pro.

The City of Carlsbad Snores & S’mores camping experience is fun for the first-time camper as well as the seasoned pro.

Join us for an evening that includes family relays, games, crafts, face painting and a fun zone. The evening ends with popcorn, s’mores and our feature presentation of the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (rated PG) under the stars. Wake up to a continental breakfast and a hike on one of Carlsbad’s many scenic trails.

  • Tickets are available by pre-sale only. Admission is $33 per person; children 3 years and younger are free but still need to register.
  • All activities and food are included with admission.
  • Set up your tent in the park for a fun overnight campout, and we'll provide the rest.
  • Work your way along a path of movie-themed games, activities, crafts and a photo booth, all fun for the entire family. 
  • Enjoy a BBQ dinner and end the evening with popcorn, s'mores and a movie under the stars. The morning includes a continental breakfast and a hike on one of Carlsbad's many scenic trails.
  • Registration will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8 or when the event sells out.

All sales are final; no refunds. 

Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather.

For more information, email Rachael.shay@carlsbadca.gov or call 442-339-2519

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