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

AMPed Music & Arts Throwdown

AMPED @ Pine is a teen night of creative expression by student artists featuring a music throwdown, student film showcase, art exhibit, and more. High school student artists 14 – 18 years old are invited to apply and compete in the showdown or be featured in the film or art showcase.

Online Application is available here or call 442-339-5022 for more information. Purchase your admission ticket now before they sell out, $5 at the door day of event. 

Student or Driver’s License ID required at the event and for entrance.

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