EVENTS IN CARLSBAD SEASONAL FUN, RIGHT OUTSIDE
Carlsbad blends laid-back coastal living with family-friendly attractions, great dining, and plenty of room to explore. From seasonal festivals and holiday pop-ups to local happenings and outdoor celebrations, the events in Carlsbad you’ll want to experience are always conveniently close when you stay at West Inn & Suites.
LOCAL EVENTS
IN CARLSBAD
Brick or Treat Street
Brick or Treat Street
Wander through an interactive Halloween experience featuring six life sized LEGO Monster homes, festive trick or treating, colorful displays, and a new illuminated Halloween light trail filled with playful surprises for the whole family.
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BirdStock Music Festival
BirdStock Music Festival
Enjoy a free day of live music, local flavors, and coastal community at BirdStock Music Festival in La Jolla. Featuring multiple stages, food, craft vendors, and activities for all ages, this annual celebration offers a vibrant beachside experience filled with entertainment and fun.
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Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with colorful decorations, a traditional ofrenda honoring the Carrillo family, and a beautiful historic setting. Experience this meaningful cultural tradition and look forward to additional family friendly festivities planned for the first weekend of November.
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Halloween in the Village
Halloween in the Village
Celebrate Halloween with safe trick or treating, costume contests, carnival games, crafts, live entertainment, and family friendly fun. Enjoy festive activities throughout the village, including a bounce house and sensory friendly experiences, perfect for visitors of all ages.
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FAMILY, KIDS, ATTRACTIONS, DEALS KIDS FREE
SAN DIEGO
FAMILY, KIDS, ATTRACTIONS, DEALS KIDS FREE
SAN DIEGO
October is Kids Free San Diego month, when participating attractions, museums, restaurants, and family activities across San Diego County offer special savings for kids. Enjoy nearby LEGOLAND California Resort, the Flower Fields, the San Diego Zoo, and more during your Carlsbad family getaway.
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Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
Experience the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, a five-day celebration of world-class wines, celebrity chefs, gourmet dining, and the Grand Tasting in Del Mar. Stay in Carlsbad and enjoy easy access to one of Southern California's premier culinary events.
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ArtWalk Carlsbad
ArtWalk Carlsbad
Fine art on display and for sale by the artists, who travel from all over the US and Mexico to show and sell their work. In a venue overlooking the ocean.
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Pumpkin Palooza
Carlsbad’s premier urban pumpkin patch. Bring your family for a day of fun, pumpkins, rides, fall photo opportunities and more!
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St. Michael's Jazz Fest
St. Michael's Jazz Fest
Held on the beautiful grounds of St. Michael's by-the-Sea, this festival features jazz artists, local musicians and more. Bring a lawn chair, gather with friends and enjoy an unforgettable day of music by the coast.
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Haunted Food Tour
Haunted Food Tour
Carlsbad Food Tours transforms its award-winning culinary walking tour into a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience.
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Jurassic Fright at Carlsbad Strawberry Company
Jurassic Fright at Carlsbad Strawberry Company
Walk among towering animatronic dinosaurs, brave the haunted themed zones and discover a prehistoric world transformed by spooky magic.
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Carlsbad Village Street Fair
Carlsbad Village Street Fair
An annual fair that features 900 arts and crafts booths, antiques, international food court, a huge section with children’s rides, an entertainment stage, and beer garden.
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CONCERTS & MUSIC, FOOD & DINING, FESTIVALS & FAIRS SUNSET
MARKET
CONCERTS & MUSIC, FOOD & DINING, FESTIVALS & FAIRS SUNSET
MARKET
This outdoor style festival brings together international food vendors, live entertainment and a children’s area – make an evening of it, stay and eat dinner! The market also includes arts and crafts vendors, making it a wonderful place to purchase the perfect gift or souvenir. The Sunset Market takes place every Thursday night from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the corner of Coast Hwy and Pier View Way.