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

Classic Car Show

Visit the Leo Carrillo Ranch and admire period vehicles. Guests can enjoy seeing a variety of classic cars with the rustic beauty of Leo Carrillo Ranch as the backdrop.

Free walking tours of the historic structures and grounds will be available at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

This event is presented in partnership with the San Diego Packard Club.

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