# Things to do with kids in Carlsbad, CA

> 10 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in Carlsbad, CA (San Diego County, CA), in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/brick-or-treat-at-legoland-california--listing-c5997ce7df289f03e680fd7c) — Sat, Oct 24 (+3 more dates) · LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad · With admission · checked Oct 13. LEGOLAND California's Halloween event for kids, held on weekends through November 1 in the theme park. Event dates are September 19, 26, October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31 and…
- [Carlsbad Strawberry Company Pumpkin Patch](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/carlsbad-strawberry-company-pumpkin-patch--listing-715e5e8aa936045cef46158f) — Sep 14 – Nov 8 · Carlsbad Strawberry Company · All ages · From $20 · checked Oct 14. Pumpkin season at a fourth-generation Carlsbad farm: pumpkin patch, marigold and celosia flower fields, tricycle racetrack, hippity hop, block yard, games, hay pyramid and farm…
- [TeenTober: Teen Escape Room](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/teentober-teen-escape-room--listing-87b9d0d792409bd2285b3fee) — Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM · Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane · checked Oct 14. A teen escape-room event at Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane, part of the library's TeenTober series of October teen programs. The calendar listing gives the title, date, start…
- [Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/dia-de-los-muertos-at-leo-carrillo-ranch--listing-c5cac708e358f319ce2918b8) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, Carlsbad · Free · checked Oct 16. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park in Carlsbad celebrates Día de los Muertos with music, activities and a traditional ofrenda dedicated to the Carrillo family. Schedule: the…
- [Halloween in the Village (Carlsbad)](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/halloween-in-the-village-carlsbad--listing-c2bcaf6c4bb211719c0380bd) — Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Carlsbad Village (multiple sites; costume contest at Village Faire Shopping Center) · Free · checked Oct 13. Full-day Halloween event across Carlsbad Village on Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can collect treats at participating businesses that display a candy…
- [Teens Make Fantasy Crystal Minis](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/teens-make-fantasy-crystal-minis--listing-76ba6d416273d7f9736e67d7) — Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM · Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane · checked Oct 14. A teen craft program making fantasy crystal miniatures at Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane. The calendar listing gives the title, date, start time and branch only; check the…
- [Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND California](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/christmas-bricktacular-at-legoland-california--listing-7758e29b0faff753256a774b) — Sat, Nov 21 (+28 more dates) · LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad · With admission · checked Oct 13. LEGOLAND California's holiday season event on select dates November 21 through January 3: November 21-29, December 5-6, 12-13, 19-31 and January 1-3, with fireworks on December…
- [Holiday at the Rancho — Leo Carrillo Ranch](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/holiday-at-the-rancho-leo-carrillo-ranch--listing-4420d44ef15cb29c39ed046a) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, Carlsbad · Paid · checked Oct 16. The City of Carlsbad decorates Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park with festive lights, holiday décor and live musical performances for one evening. A holiday tree lighting takes…
- [Teen Mario Kart Tournament](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/teen-mario-kart-tournament--listing-38e791d3693377aa208f569b) — Wed, Dec 23 · 3:30 PM · Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane · checked Oct 14. A Mario Kart video-game tournament for teens at Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane during winter break. The calendar listing gives the title, date, start time and branch only…
- [Kids' New Year's Eve at LEGOLAND California](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/kids-new-year-s-eve-at-legoland-california--listing-c3162f0c74f68cb02986b415) — Thu, Dec 31 · LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad · With admission · checked Oct 20. LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad holds what it calls San Diego's largest Kids' New Year's Eve party, built so families can ring in the new year without missing bedtime…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Campus](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/agua-hedionda-lagoon-foundation-discovery-campus--listing-9b1a30da01508e7165b3ca91) — 7 days a week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Campus, Carlsbad · With admission · checked Oct 14. Nonprofit nature campus on Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad with hands-on exhibits, gardens, live animal ambassadors, Raptor Ridge and a play zone; stroller friendly and aimed at…
- [LEGOLAND California Resort](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/legoland-california-resort--listing-d822e1a10dfd224a095f1bf3) — Hours vary by date; see park hours calendar (10am-5pm on October 13, 2026) · LEGOLAND California Resort, Carlsbad · Paid · checked Oct 13. Theme park in Carlsbad geared to families with children ages 2-12, with kid-powered rides such as The Dragon and Driving School, the new LEGO Galaxy land, SEA LIFE Aquarium and…
- [Preschool Storytime (Georgina Cole Library)](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/preschool-storytime-georgina-cole-library--listing-4b2c2a5fd86e3f0cecb2054d) — Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. · Georgina Cole Library, Carlsbad · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 14. For ages three to five: in-person songs and stories in the Community Room. Due to limited seating, a free ticket per person of all ages is needed; free tickets are distributed at…
- [Toddler Time (Dove Lane)](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/toddler-time-dove-lane--listing-cf20566e83d52b6172c7a913) — Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. (two sessions) · Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane · Free · checked Oct 14. For ages 18 months to 36 months: a 20-minute interactive storytime with songs and finger play, followed by group play time to develop social skills. Held in the Gowland Meeting…

## Recently ended

- [Pumpkin Plunge at Alga Norte Aquatic Center](https://grassyknees.com/san-diego/activities/pumpkin-plunge-at-alga-norte-aquatic-center--listing-7219eeafe794bcd5dcf55fd5) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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