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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

Fiesta at the Rancho

  • Date: 05/11/2024 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM  
  • Location: Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
    6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln.
    Carlsbad, California 92009
  • Introduction: Enjoy the warm spirit of hospitality that Leo Carrillo made famous at his ranch by attending the Fiesta at the Rancho
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Enjoy the warm spirit of hospitality that Leo Carrillo made famous at his ranch by attending the Fiesta at the Rancho. Guests will enjoy an evening with live entertainment, a hosted bar and a delicious meal set outdoors amidst the tranquil beauty of Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park.

This special evening benefits the California History & Art Program at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Over 1,200 local fourth-grade students will have the opportunity to visit Carrillo Ranch to share in Leo’s vision of early California life and participate in an interactive art lesson. Your support and fundraising proceeds allow this award-winning program to be offered to all fourth-grade students in the City of Carlsbad at no cost.

All tickets include:

  • Signature cocktails and beverages from the hosted bar
  • Dinner and live entertainment 
  • Expansive silent auction featuring unique items from local businesses

Click here for more details.

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