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 - EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Experience a classic holiday setting at the City of Carlsbad’s Holiday at the Rancho.

Explore Leo Carrillo Ranch lit up with holiday lights, decorations, and a backdrop of classic holiday musical performance. Watch the holiday tree lighting at 5:45 p.m. on the sand near the pool. Decorate holiday cookies, create crafts, participate in the ‘plush’ snowball fight, and enjoy festive entertainment. Face painting, train rides, an outdoor movie and a special visit by Santa are also included. A holiday film will be featured on the outdoor movie screen starting at 6 p.m.

  • All activities and entertainment are included with admission. 
  • Food, beverages, and souvenir photos are available for an additional charge. 
  • Tickets are available for purchase for presale until 5 p.m. the Friday before the event or at the event, if it is not sold 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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