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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

Mitchell Thorp Foundation 5K Run/Walk

  • Date: 02/04/2023  
  • Location: Poinsettia Community Park
    6600 Hidden Valley Rd.
    Carlsbad, California 92011
  • Introduction: This event is not sponsored by the City of Carlsbad but has been issued a city special event permit. It is included on the city calendar to advise the public that part of a city park or facility may not be available during this event and/or of potential traffic impacts in the surrounding area.
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The entrance to Poinsettia Park will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9:20 - 11 a.m. 

For more information, including whether it is open to the public, please visit www.mitchellthorp.org/2023-5k-runwalk, email jennifer@mitchellthorp.org or call 909-363-5635. 

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