Arts and Humanities Month activities

October is Arts and Humanities Month and the City of Carlsbad is celebrating with some great activities to help enrich and connect our community.

10/06/2023 1:12 PM

Spooktacular Halloween events in Carlsbad: your ultimate roundup

October is spooky season, and the City of Carlsbad is celebrating with a wide variety of thrilling, family-friendly Halloween events all month.

10/04/2023 9:58 AM

Library system upgrade October 9

All Carlsbad City Library locations will be closed on Oct. 9 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. We are using this time to upgrade our platform to give you an even better library experience.

10/02/2023 2:19 PM

New season of performing arts begins

The Cultural Arts Office is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 season of performances at the Schulman Auditorium.

10/02/2023 1:02 PM

Cannon Art Gallery opens new exhibition Sept. 30

The Cannon Art Gallery’s newest exhibition, Dual Visions, is opening Saturday, Sept. 30, and will be on display through Dec. 16.

09/28/2023 11:46 AM

Surplus invested for financial health

On Tuesday, the City Council approved investing unspent money from last year’s budget to reduce future pension payments, replenish self-insurance funds, and pay for public safety equipment, additional school crossing guards, trails maintenance, art programs and other one-time costs not included in t

09/28/2023

New plan for parks, recreation

The Carlsbad City Council adopted an updated plan on Tuesday that will guide parks and recreation priorities through 2030 based on community feedback, industry trends, city demographics and other factors. The City Council also voted for staff to prioritize the development of additional pickleball co

09/27/2023

Dive into Halloween fun at the Pumpkin Plunge

We're brewing up a cauldron of fun at the Alga Norte Aquatic Center, where spooky adventures await. Join us on Saturday, October 14, as we transform the aquatic center with thrilling activities, ghostly games, and a floating pumpkin patch.

09/26/2023 12:09 PM

Prepare for fall wildfire season

The beginning of fall is a great time to get prepared for wildfire season. Carlsbad is known for abundant natural open space, and when nature is your neighbor, it's essential to take precautions against wildfire. Here are some tips that you can do now to help protect your home.

09/19/2023

DUI checkpoint scheduled for 9/15 in Carlsbad

The City of Carlsbad Police Department, in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol, announced it will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Friday, September 15, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next morning at Carlsbad Boulevard and Beech Avenue in Carlsbad.

09/14/2023

City Manager’s Update, Sept. 14, 2023

Work continues this week on major east-west streets, sealing cracks, rolling out a fresh smooth surface and changing the lane striping to encourage slower speeds. Details on when and where this work is happening plus these updates this week:

09/14/2023

Safer streets through restriping

Starting Sept. 13, and continuing through next week, sections of Tamarack Avenue between El Camino Real and Highland Drive will be temporarily reduced to one-way traffic.

09/12/2023 6:37 PM

Officer-involved shooting investigation

On Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at approximately 12:44 a.m., Carlsbad Police contacted a white truck parked in a dirt lot near the intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Palomar Airport Road. One adult and four teenagers were inside the truck. There were alcoholic beverages inside the truck.

09/09/2023 7:40 AM

Assault with a deadly weapon investigation

On Sept. 3, 2023, at 12:21 p.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the report of a stabbing that had occurred in the area of 5620 Paseo Del Norte.

09/03/2023 5:25 PM

Construction to start on Avenida Encinas

After Labor Day, the City of Carlsbad is starting construction along the southern part of Avenida Encinas. Work will begin at the Carlsbad Boulevard intersection and move north, ending at the Poinsettia coaster station.

09/01/2023

Construction on crosswalks along Carlsbad Blvd

After Labor Day, the City of Carlsbad will begin construction on pedestrian improvements along Carlsbad Boulevard at Cherry and Sycamore avenues. Following the completion of these two crosswalks, crews will move on to Maple, Oak, and Hemlock avenues.

09/01/2023

Parks & Recreation Department Master Plan

Following thousands of public comments, four community meetings, several focus groups, an online survey and social media polling, intercept interviews and a scientific survey, an updated Parks & Recreation Department master plan is now ready to be presented to city commissions for review

08/31/2023

Objective design standards approved

The Carlsbad City Council approved objective design standards for future multifamily housing and mixed-use projects on Tuesday. The new standards will help ensure new apartment, condo and duplex projects built in Carlsbad meet objective criteria for building and site design features. The objective d

08/30/2023 12:47 PM

Calling all super heros! Get ready to conquer Carlsbad's Super Hero Obstacle Race

08/24/2023 2:37 PM

Watch a movie under the stars at Family Movie Night

Bring family and friends, a blanket and low-back chair to Stagecoach Community Park for a night of fun activities and a movie presentation of Night at the Museum (rated PG) on the big screen under the starts.

08/22/2023 11:25 AM