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

Snores & S’mores

  • Date: -  
  • Location: Aviara Community Park
    6435 Ambrosia Ln.
    Carlsbad, California 92011
  • Introduction: This safe camping experience in the park is fun for the first-time camper as well as the seasoned pro.

The City of Carlsbad Snores & S’mores camping experience is fun for the first-time camper as well as the seasoned pro.  

Explore RADIATOR SPRINGS as you race around taking on fun challenges. Catch the escaping Lightning McQueen at TOW MATER’S TOW HAUL, sneak over for some TRACTOR TIPPING FUN, cruise by the COZY CONE CARNIVAL, test you balance and rotation at LUIGI’S CASA DELLA TIRES, try some new designs at RAMONE’S HOUSE OF BODY ART, PUZZEL together a pit crew to help you on the RACETRACK for the PISTON CUP and much more. Mark off each area as you complete the task, then return to the finish line at the information tent for a fun prize. 

The evening ends with popcorn, s’mores and a movie under the stars. Wake up to a continental breakfast and a hike on one of Carlsbad’s many scenic trails.

  • Tickets are available by pre-sale only. Admission is $25 per person; children 3 years and younger are free but still need to register.
  • All activities and food are included with admission.
  • Set up your tent in the park for a fun overnight campout, and we'll provide the rest.
  • Work your way along a path of movie themed games, activities, crafts, and a photo booth, all fun for the entire family. 
  • Enjoy a BBQ dinner and end the evening with popcorn, s'mores and a movie under the stars. The morning includes a continental breakfast and a hike on one of Carlsbad's many scenic trails.
  • Registration will close at 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, or when event sells out.

Event may modify or cancel due to inclement weather.

For more information, email Rachael.shay@carlsbadca.gov or call 442-339-2519

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