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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

Walk MS Carlsbad 2023

  • Date: 04/29/2023 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM  
  • Location: Start/Finish/Expo:
    5796 Armada Drive
    Carlsbad, California 92008
  • 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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There will be no road closures, participants walk on the sidewalk and follow pedestrian traffic laws. Walkers will be visible along Armada Drive, Fleet St., Palomar Airport Road, Crossings Drive and the Hidden Valley Trail/Legoland Drive.

For more information, please visit Walk MS Carlsbad 2023 or contact Renata Sahagian, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 619-895-7263 or renata.sahagian@nmss.org

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