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

Shamrock Social
EGGstravaganza

August

Leo Carrillo Film Festival

April Pirate Plunge 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

Festival of Lanterns A Night of Light & Reflection

  • Date: 11/06/2021 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM  
  • Location: Alga Norte Aquatic Center
    6565 Alicante Road
    Carlsbad, California 92009
  • Introduction: Be a part of a special night of light and reflection as we float hundreds of lanterns in the recreation pool.

Be a part of a special night of light and reflection as we float hundreds of lanterns in the recreation pool. 

Festival of Lanterns
A Night of Light & Reflection

Alga Norte Aquatics center
Nov 6, 2021
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Admission is free
$5 per lantern (no limit per person)

Purchase a lantern a head of time or at the event and design yours with pictures, inspirational messages, poems, thoughts, hopes and/or dreams.  At dusk, we will launch the lanterns into the pool while enjoying entertainment including music, performances, and readings.

Lanterns are biodegradable and will not be returned after the events.

Can’t make the event? You can still participate.

Presale Lantern pick up and drop off
If you can’t attend the event but would like to still participate, you can purchase a lantern ahead of time at Alga Norte Aquatics Center (during business hours) starting October 11, take it home to decorate and return it back to Alga Norte Aquatics Center. Be sure to return your lantern by noon on Nov 6, to still be a part of the Festival of Lanterns event.

  • Lanterns will not be returned after the event.
  • No replacements for lost lanterns.
  • Any age can participate.
  • No limit on how many lanterns can be purchase.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information, email Rachael.Shay@carlsbadca.gov

 

 

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