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

Holiday at the Rancho

Blending holiday spirit with a bit of western history, the City of Carlsbad will celebrate the season at its Holiday at the Rancho event Saturday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, located at 6200 Flying L.C. Lane. The event will feature a 14-foot tree lighting, arts, crafts, a 'plush' snowball fight, entertainment, holiday shopping, cookie decorating and more.

At a Glance

  • Tickets are available at $10 per person, and children under 3 are free.
  • The holiday movie, Rise of the Guardians (rated PG) will play on the giant movie screen under the stars.
  • Photo opportunities will include a cabana fireplace scene, holiday themed trees in the stable and a holiday themed photo booth (sorry, Santa is staying at the North Pole for this event to ensure he’ll be ready for the holidays.)
  • People who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are encouraged to wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings or during activities that involve sustained close contact 
  • City of Carlsbad requires the use of face coverings while inside city facilities, including the stable and the hacienda 
  • Purchase tickets

Tickets are available for presale or at the door.

Presale will end at 5 p.m. on Dec. 3, 2021.  

Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather.
Please check back for any changes 

For more information, call 760-602-7519.

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