What’s open, what’s closed on Labor Day

City offices in Carlsbad will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. A full holiday schedule for city services is listed below:

Construction starting on Veterans Memorial Park

The City of Carlsbad officially started construction on Veterans Memorial Park, a milestone years in the making.

Help shape veterans recognition

The City Council’s Ad Hoc Veterans Memorial Park Veterans Recognition Subcommittee will hold its second of three meetings on Wednesday, July 29, at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

Trails to beat the heat

July is National Park and Recreation month. This week, we're highlighting trails to help beat the heat.

TGIF moves to Calavera Hills Community Park

For the next three weeks, TGIF summer concerts settle into Calavera Hills Community Park.

Recreation payment system update

On Monday, Aug. 3, the City of Carlsbad is upgrading the payment system used for recreation activities, programs and facility rentals.

Monroe Street Pool update

Construction continues to progress on the replacement and renovation of the Monroe Street Pool, locker rooms and other amenities, with completion expected by late summer to early fall 2026.

July 17 concert details

Put on your captain’s hat and get ready to enjoy a TGIF concert at Stagecoach Community Park.

Dance the night away this Friday

Dance Dance Evolution, a full-scale, live dance band, will perform some of the biggest hits from the 1970s to today, including disco, funk, pop, rock, R&B and modern dance music, tomorrow night.

Carlsbad breaks ground on Veterans Memorial Park

The 93.7-acre park will be Carlsbad’s largest community park.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival returns

The City of Carlsbad invites the community to enjoy evenings of classic cinema and local history at the annual Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival.

Celebrating Parks and Recreation

July is national Park and Recreation Month and the City of Carlsbad is joining communities across the country to celebrate the important role parks, recreation programs and open spaces play in supporting healthy, connected communities.

Make a splash at Aloha Plunge

Grab your flip-flops and get ready for an evening of island-inspired fun at the City of Carlsbad’s Aloha Plunge Saturday, July 18, at Alga Norte Aquatic Center.

Kick off your weekend with brass band music and swing lessons

We’ll be back at Stagecoach Community Park on Friday to showcase The Chunky Hustle Brass Band’s sweet sounds, ranging from ska to bombastic brass pop covers.

TGIF summer concerts kick off with country melodies

We’ll be back at Stagecoach Community Park on Friday to showcase The Chunky Hustle Brass Band’s sweet sounds, ranging from ska to bombastic brass pop covers.

Help shape veterans recognition

Earlier this year, the City Council formed an ad hoc Veterans Memorial Park Veterans Recognition Subcommittee to gather input from veterans, nonprofit veteran organizations and community members on ways to recognize veterans at the park.

TGIF Concerts in the Parks start next week

Fiesta at the Rancho

Last call for early bird tickets for Fiesta at the Rancho, an evening under the stars at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.

Celebrating Arbor Day

The City of Carlsbad will celebrate Arbor Day with a hands-on opportunity to help plant 25 trees at Poinsettia Community Park.

Carnival Classics Return

Hot Rods & Cool Treats cruises back into town