Seasonal
San Elijo Tree Lighting Ceremony
What a great way to bring in the Christmas holiday! San Elijo Tree Lighting Ceremony is located near 1200 Elfin Forest Rd E, Escondido, CA 92029 (MAP LINK) in the San Elijo town square – can’t miss it. The San Elijo Annual Tree lighting ceremony will be held this year on Friday, December 6th, 2013. The festive event is always …
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Visit Santa At Bressi Ranch Village Center
December 7, Saturday, 12 – 3pm Come see Santa at Bressi Ranch Village Center in Carlsbad on Saturday, December 7th, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm for free. Bring the kids and your camera and snap a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the courtyard area between Peet’s Coffee and Perfectly At Home. Bressi Ranch is a beautiful place to just …
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Swim At The Monroe Street Carlsbad Public Pool
Monroe Street Carlsbad Public Pool is open to the public and Carlsbad Residents get a discount with ID. The pool is located 3401 Monroe St, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (MAP LINK). We swim regularly, especially during the summer months, but usually at my parents pool, with our three children, and they have never needed swim lessons. Simply playing in the pool …
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Legoland Water Park
As is the case with most water parks, if your child is younger (or shorter) than around 6 years old they are just SOL. As most of the park attractions only older kids can play on/in. But Carlsbad Legoland Water Park is tailor made for the younger child. Of course there are still height and age requirements for certain rides …
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Carlsbad Flower Fields
The flower fields in Carlsbad are one of the main attractions that make our city the beautiful destination it is. For over sixty years now, the Carlsbad Flower Fields are in bloom for approximately six to eight weeks each year during Spring from early March through early May. During Spring the flower fields are open to the public seven days …
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Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights
Around the holidays there is no shortage of fun things to do in and around Carlsbad CA. One of those such things is the Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights . This year it is being held on December 14, 2013. The parade begins at 7:00pm and runs until about 9:00pm. The parade of lights is free to attend. The parade …
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The Christmas House
“The Christmas House” is located at 7607 Romeria St Carlsbad, CA 92009. There are many wonderful exhibits to see such as, an animated window display, swimming penguins, multiple dancing Santas, 15-ft hot air balloon, animals frolicking in the waterfall, three snow machines, and much much more. This is a wonderful local house to visit at Christmas time. It’s local and …
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Pine Tree Acres Christmas Tree Farm
At Pine Tree Acres Christmas Tree Farm you can bring your own saw (or they can provide one), find your perfect tree, and your family can cut down the Christmas tree of your choice, just like the olden days. We are definitely going back again this year. Approximately 50 minutes from Carlsbad, Pine Tree Acres is located at 620 W …
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Carlsbad Tree Lighting Ceremony
Here is the Google Map Dropped Pin location of the tree lighting near 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008. The annual Carlsbad Tree Lighting takes place Sunday, December 1, 2013, from 2pm – 5pm. I believe Santa comes riding in on a fire engine around 3pm – 4pm and the actual tree lighting takes place around 4:30pm – 5pm. …
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Maverick Mat Rats
The Maverick Mat Rats is a youth wrestling program for children ages 5-11. The two head coaches are the coolest guys you could ever meet. Both are a perfect combination of patients and discipline. They are Joey Randall, and Tim Randall. In addition to, there are also other coaches to help out with all the kids (usually around 60 or …
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Moonlight Beach
Just a quick 10 minutes from Carlsbad, Moonlight Beach is located in Encinitas directly off Encinitas BLVD. Exit Encinitas BLVD and head south for three blocks or so until you hit the beach – that’s Moonlight Beach! There are two awesome playground/parks right next to the beach. A trifecta of fun! North County has plenty of above average beaches. As …
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Harvest Party at North Coast Calvary Chapel
The Harvest Party is put on each year near Halloween time at North Coast Calvary Chapel. This church has many activities open to the public each year and each time they go big. This is a very nice church with even nicer people. If you choose to attend the party or the church itself for that matter there is no …
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Encinitas Botanic Garden – Garden of Lights
Christmas is coming! Our families favorite holiday for sure. One of the ways we have celebrated this magical time of year is by visiting the Encinitas Botanic Garden – Garden of Lights. Just a short 10 minutes from Carlsbad, the Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024. The Garden of Lights takes place during December …
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Carlsbad 5000 Walk/Run Race
[jwplayer mediaid=”287″] The Carlsbad 5000 is held annually in late March. Southern California’s favorite 5K celebrates its 29th birthday on March 30, 2014. The 5k (AKA 3.1 miles) walk/run starts and ends in Carlsbad Village. Due to it’s mild climate and flat course, the Carlsbad 5K is one of the fastest races in the nation. In fact, 16 world records …
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Carlsbad Village Fair
The Carlsbad Village Fair is the largest street fair in the nation. It’s held bi-annually in May and November. In its 40th year, the free event has grown to be so popular that it attracts people from all over California and also from other states. The next Carlsbad Village Street Fair will be held Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 8:00 …
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Wave Water Park
The Wave Water Park located in Vista, CA right next to the Kirkorian Theatre is tons of fun. As far as water parks go it’s one of the smallest, but considering it’s local, you can’t beat it. Our family has played there three times in total I believe and the kids definitely don’t notice any difference from the LA bound …
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- Carlsbad Lagoon
- Elevation Burger
- Hidden Canyon Park
- Leo Carrillo Ranch
- Sea Wall
- Tumble Bus Gym
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- Bates Nut Farm
- Carlsbad Strawberry Fields
- Pumpkin Patch
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- Cinepolis La Costa
- Movies
- Coaster
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- LegoLand
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