Carlsbad Concerts in the park 2024

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Back for another year Carlsbad Concerts in the park schedule is here! There is only one more show at Stagecoach you won’t want to miss on July 12. All the venues are different so please check before heading out walking, biking or driving. New this year is a bike valet service which is at all venues and free to use!

Stagecoach Community Park 7/12

Mad Hat Hucksters

Attention all you Hep Cats, get ready to boogie the night away! Go back in time with us as we celebrate the Gilded Jazz Age with one of North County’s best swing bands. The Mad Hat Hucksters combine the swing of the Roaring 20s with the swagger of a New Orleans Second Line.

Mad Hat Hucksters

Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches

Schedule
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Stagecoach parking

Calavera Hills Community Park 7/19

Kimba Light

For one night only, the dry, Mediterranean climate of Carlsbad will be transformed into the warm tropics of the Caribbean. Kimba Light will pay tribute to the diaspora of Afro-Cuban music that swept the tropics. A night of pulsating rhythms and beats you won’t want to miss. 

Kimba Light

Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road

Schedule
3 p.m.   Shuttle service begins
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close – shuttle service ends

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Calavera Hills parking and shuttle

Calavera Hills Community Park 7/26

B.I.G

One of San Diego’s funkiest, grooviest and most talented R & B bands, Brothers Igniting a Groove, are back by popular demand. Do not miss the chance to catch this show-stopper band.  Dance the night away to some of the best 90s hip hop and R&B.

BIG

Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road

Schedule
3 p.m.   Shuttle service begins
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close – shuttle service ends

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Calavera Hills parking and shuttle

Calavera Hills Community Park 8/2

Polyester Express

Known for their fun-loving vibe and kickin’ rhythm and horn sections, Polyester Express maintains the authenticity of the great 1970s era with steadfast attention to detail. This full-format dance and show band will provide a journey into the days of yesteryear with a taste of today.

Polyester Express

Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road

Schedule
3 p.m.   Shuttle service begins
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close – shuttle service ends

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Calavera Hills parking and shuttle

Alga Norte Community Park 8/9

Back to the Garden

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a new musical sound was coming out of Southern California that would define a genre. Performers like The Eagles, Jackson Brown, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Buffalo Springfield, Frank Zappa and many more would come to be known as the Laurel Canyon sound. Back to the Garden pays tribute to that prolific era in music history.

Back to the Garden

Location
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Shuttle pick-up at Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane

Schedule
3 p.m.   Shuttle service begins
4 p.m.   Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m.   Concert begins
7 p.m.   15-min intermission
8 p.m.   Concert ends
9 p.m.   Park site, bike valet and parking lots close – shuttle service ends

Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.

Alga Norte parking and shuttle

Alga Norte Community Park 8/16

Free movie night in San Marcos

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Transport your family to the enchanting island of Motunui at North City, located at 251 North City Drive in San Marcos, for a free movie night featuring Disney’s Moana on Friday, July 26. The festivities begin at 5 PM with games, family activities, and movie character meet-and-greets, followed by the movie screening at 6:30 PM. Movie lovers and voyagers alike are invited to North City’s Plaza to watch this beloved family film and enjoy special themed character appearances by Moana and her trusty rooster, Hei Hei.

Limited seating will be available, but everyone is encouraged to bring low chairs and blankets to create a cozy movie-viewing experience in the open-air pop-up theater.

Attendees will receive complimentary popcorn and can purchase an array of bites from North City’s eateries. Options include favorites like pizza from Buona Forchetta, sliders, fries, and other bites from Draft Republic, custom ice cream from award-winning Wynston’s Ice Cream, make-your-own cookie kits from popular vegan bakery, Maya’s Cookies, and handheld bites from Milonga Empanadas. For the adults, beer, wine, and cocktails from Draft Republic will also be available for purchase. 

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Legoland Tickets only $25!

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Legoland California is celebrating its 25 year anniversary with $25 tickets! Another reason we love Legoland California so much!

$25 Kid Tickets!​

Celebrate 2024 at the Resort with this limited time offer.

  • $25 kid tickets available when you buy a full-price adult ticket.
  • Upgrade to a LEGO Sleepover with a 25th Birthday Hotel Package.

Hurry, this offer won’t stick around for long!

When to Visit: January 8 – March 10, 2024

Carlsbad eBike Safety Class

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Carlsbad unified is now requiring all children riding e-bikes to take a safety class. As a mom of a high schooler, middle schooler and elementary I’m very aware of how important these classes are. Find all the important info below:

Upcoming bike safety classes

As Carlsbad students head back to school later this month, the Carlsbad Police Department is continuing its series of bike and e-bike safety classes to help kids safely share the road.

Certified bike instructors from the Carlsbad Police Department will teach one-hour classes about safety basics, including:

  • The rules of the road for bike and e-bike riders
  • Carlsbad specific e-bike laws
  • Signs and signals and what they mean
  • Where to ride in specific situations, including on neighborhood streets or busy corridors

Monday, Aug. 7
Choose a location: Sage Creek High School OR Poinsettia Elementary School
Choose a time: 8 to 9 a.m. OR 1 to 2 p.m.

No registration is required, and the classes are free to attend.

The Carlsbad Police Department is hosting classes at multiple locations to make it easier for more people to attend. Additional classes are planned at Valley Middle School and Poinsettia Elementary School on Aug. 26 and Sept. 9, and more classes will be added to the calendar this fall.

Carlsbad Unified School District student bike permits

New for the 2023-24 school year, Carlsbad Unified School District announced that all students must apply for a bike permit if they plan to ride to school. Students who participate in the classes hosted by the Carlsbad Police Department will get credit from the school district, which is responsible for issuing the permits, tracking participation and enforcing the new program.

As part of the Safer Streets Together emergency response, the Carlsbad Police Department will host more bike safety classes this fall for students who want to receive a bike permit.

Take the Safer Streets Together pledge to ensure you get the latest updates.

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Flicks at the fountain 2023

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It’s back! Five consecutive Thursday nights starting on July 6th and ending on August 3rd.

Below is the list of five movies chosen by popular vote and they start on my birthday (I will not say how old but you can guess)

MOANA – July 6th (sponsored by Sweet Spot)
JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE – July 13th (sponsored by Beach Cities Smoothies | Pure Project)
MARY POPPINS (CLASSIC) – July 20th (sponsored by Carlsbad Village Music | Lola’s Deli)
MONSTERS, INC. – July 27th (sponsored by Foundation Chiropractic | Trove Marketplace)
TOP GUN: MAVERICK – August 3rd (sponsored by Eco Water SoCal | Willes Orthodontics) 

Seating Begins at 6:00 p.m.

Families are invited to bring their low-backed chairs and blankets and claim their movie-watching spot early. Movies are shown in the public parking lot at the corner of State St. and Grand Ave. next to Shorehouse Kitchen.

Dinner and Movie Under The Stars

Those looking to enjoy dinner ‘al fresco’ can bring a picnic with them and eat while they wait, or purchase to-go meals from one of the many local eateries. You can even have pizza delivered to the Flicks at the Fountain lot!

Enjoy the Show

Movies start at dusk or right around 8 pm.

Family-Friendly Summer Activity

Invite your friends and neighbors. Friendly leashed dogs are welcome. All movies are rated G or PG unless otherwise noted.

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Legoland Cabana Rentals 2023

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Legoland Water Park is located inside of the Legoland resort in Carlsbad, California and is an amazing place to bring children. We visit at least once a week during the summer, and truth be told I enjoy it as much as my kids do! A great option if you are planning on spending the day is renting a cabana. It is great to have a place to sit, relax, and refuel when needed, especially with little ones.

Cabanas are perfect for a family up 6 (although 2 additional guests may be added at $10 per person). If you have a larger party than 8, not worry you may just ask for two cabanas that are next to each other, Legoland will accommodate any request they can.

The cabanas 1-16 are in the main water park and are considered standard cabanas. Cabanas 17-28 are located in the Chima area, 18-24 are considered premium cabanas and 25-28 are private premium cabanas. If you are traveling with someone or someones who would like to go unnoticed while at the water park cabanas 25-28 are perfect for you.

For older children ages 6 years and up I would recommend the cabanas by the Build a Raft River, the cabanas in that area are Shark, Manta Ray, Parrot and Dolphin (13-16).  All of these are great because they are right by the Joker Soaker, Twin Chasers, Splash Out, and the Orange Crush, where you can watch your children go down the larger water slides.

The other somewhat ‘new’ area of the Legoland Waterpark is the CHIMA theme area. The cabanas in this area are 23-28 and are near the Lion Temple Wave Pool, Eglors Build a Boat, Crug’s Run and the Croolers Twist. Please take note there is a height requirement for the Wave Pool of 42 inches.

If you have younger children under age 6 reserve a cabana in the Duplo Splash Safari area, the best cabanas in this area are 1-5 my favorite being the Polar Bear. The Polar Bear cabana is very close to the three water slides for younger children. If you have toddlers or babies the cabanas Tiger, Giraffe, and Elephant(10-12) are great options because they are right by the Safari Splash Zoo. If you would like to be in the Chima area of the park with younger children the best cabanas are 17-22 because they surround Cragger’s Swamp hosts Crug’s Run a fun hands on area for younger children and includes two different water slides. The costs for the cabanas depend on which cabana you choose. For more details on prices and hours visit Legoland’s website here.

If you do not plan to purchase a cabana plan to arrive at the water park when it opens. This will allow for you to get a chair or chairs near where your children will spend most of his or her day. If you are saving chairs, only save chair for the number of adults in your party, the kids will be playing nearly the entire day and don’t need a chair. Most of the chairs will fill up fast if you want to have a place to put your things you should consider a cabana rental. Entry into the water park is not high, the cost of the cabana will make your day a lot more enjoyable.

Please note if you are a guest of the Legoland Hotel or the Legoland Castle Hotel see the concierge because they will offer special pricing for guests at either hotel. If you plan to reserve a cabana I would recommend you do so in advance by calling (760) 438-5346, a minimum of one day prior to your visit is required.

Rent a Standard Cabana

  • All-day private cabana starting at park opening until park close for up to 6 guests (8 max for additional fee) 
  • Two chaise lounge chairs 
  • Two chairs 
  • One mini fridge with six water bottles 
  • One tote bag with two towels 
  • Wristband allowing Water Park re-entry throughout the day 
  • All-day cabana host service 

BUY NOW Premium Cabana 

Starting From

$250

Rent a Premium Cabana

  • All-day private cabana starting at park opening until park close for up to 6 guests (8 max for additional fee) 
  • Two chaise lounge chairs 
  • Two deluxe premium chairs 
  • One mini fridge with six water bottles 
  • One tote bag with two towels 
  • Personal safe 
  • Wristband allowing Water Park re-entry throughout the day 
  • All-day cabana host service 

BUY NOW Deluxe Cabana 

Starting From

$300

Rent a Deluxe Cabana

  • All-day private cabana starting at park opening until park close for eight guests (12 max for additional fee) 
  • Two deluxe chaise lounge chairs 
  • Two deluxe premium chairs 
  • Extra loungers to accommodate more guests 
  • One mini fridge with six water bottles 
  • One tote bag with two towels 
  • Personal safe 
  • Wristband allowing Water Park re-entry throughout the day 
  • All-day cabana host service
WATER PARK HOURS  STANDARD  PREMIUM DELUXE
 10am-6pm $200 $250  $300
10am-6pm
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