You know Carlsbad is a great place to work. Did you know that it's also, a great place to play?
The City of Carlsbad hosts a range of cultural, social and athletic activities, providing a wealth of opportunities for engagement and entertainment.
A popular attraction is the summertime
TGIF Jazz in the Parks series, staged every summer by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office. This swinging program has been a regular Friday night happening at city parks since 1986, and will return this year on June 28 and continue for nine consecutive Friday evenings through Aug. 23. Concertgoers can spread out a blanket on the lawn and enjoy a picnic while taking in the music and the sunset. Consult the city's website this spring, www.carlsbadca.gov, for this year's lineup.
And if you can't wait until summer to get your jazz fix, the city hosts
“This Is Jazz!” at Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane. This free four-part monthly lecture-and-music series with local jazz expert Dirk Sutro. The first presentation will take place at 4 p.m. on Feb. 9 and will feature 90-year-old guitarist Mundell Lowe. The series will follow with monthly presentations on March 9, April 6 and May 11.
Should your musical tastes run to classical, the city also hosts
“Opera Previews,” which offer an in-depth look at each production in the upcoming San Diego Opera season. This series, also free, will be hosted by musicologist Ron Shaheen on Feb. 16, March 30 and April 20.
If you prefer action, the City of Carlsbad hosts the
Carlsbad Triathlon every July. This triathlon is known for its universal appeal, attracting every level of triathlete, from beginner to elite. So if your firm's got game, you can field a team to help build camaraderie. And if you don't want to run, you can put together team of volunteers and provide a community service while increasing your firm's visibility. This year's Carlsbad Triathlon will take place on July 14, so there's plenty of time to train and organize. Other active events are April's Carlsbad 5000 and the Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon, which is held in January.
The City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department also conducts activities that your employees can enjoy throughout the year. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park hosts several, including the annual
Wild West Fest. This year's event, on May 19, will feature a salsa-making contest, so break out your favorite recipe and join the fun.
And if you haven't taken in a movie under the stars at Leo Carrillo Ranch, you have missed one of Carlsbad's special events. Leo Carrillo, the park's namesake, was a Hollywood actor who appeared in more than 90 films during Hollywood's Golden Era. He is best known for his recurring role as Pancho, the loyal sidekick in “The Cisco Kid.” In September and October every year, the park hosts a
Leo Carrillo Film Festival on Friday evenings, and each kicks off with a showing of one of the “Cisco Kid” episodes from the 1950s. Admission is free, but you'll need a reservation. Call 760-476-1042 for more information.
You can also catch free movies at Carlsbad City Library, where the Schulman Auditorium plays host to films the last three Wednesdays of every month at 6 p.m. The library's
Cinema Series features foreign and independent films one Saturday every other month. Coming up on March 16 at 2 p.m. is a visit from award-winning documentary filmmaker and adventurer Karin Muller, who will present her film “Along the Royal Inca Road.”
If your workforce has an artistic bent, consider
ArtSplash for an organized activity. ArtSplash features detailed chalk art street drawings and booths where artists and vendors show their work. This free, city-supported family event attracts as many as 40,000 people. This year's ArtSplash will take place on Armada Drive on Sept. 28 and 29.
Carlsbad Village also has many events throughout the year, including a weekly Wednesday afternoon
Farmer's Market, an Art in the Village Fair in August, the Carlsbad Village Faire presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce in May and November, and the annual, family-friendly Halloween on Elm.
So if you're looking for a group activity to enjoy after your work day is done, Carlsbad is a great place.
The City of Carlsbad hosts a range of cultural, social and athletic activities, providing a wealth of opportunities for engagement and entertainment.
A popular attraction is the summertime
TGIF Jazz in the Parks series, staged every summer by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office. This swinging program has been a regular Friday night happening at city parks since 1986, and will return this year on June 28 and continue for nine consecutive Friday evenings through Aug. 23. Concertgoers can spread out a blanket on the lawn and enjoy a picnic while taking in the music and the sunset. Consult the city's website this spring, www.carlsbadca.gov, for this year's lineup.
And if you can't wait until summer to get your jazz fix, the city hosts
“This Is Jazz!” at Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane. This free four-part monthly lecture-and-music series with local jazz expert Dirk Sutro. The first presentation will take place at 4 p.m. on Feb. 9 and will feature 90-year-old guitarist Mundell Lowe. The series will follow with monthly presentations on March 9, April 6 and May 11.
Should your musical tastes run to classical, the city also hosts
“Opera Previews,” which offer an in-depth look at each production in the upcoming San Diego Opera season. This series, also free, will be hosted by musicologist Ron Shaheen on Feb. 16, March 30 and April 20.
If you prefer action, the City of Carlsbad hosts the
Carlsbad Triathlon every July. This triathlon is known for its universal appeal, attracting every level of triathlete, from beginner to elite. So if your firm's got game, you can field a team to help build camaraderie. And if you don't want to run, you can put together team of volunteers and provide a community service while increasing your firm's visibility. This year's Carlsbad Triathlon will take place on July 14, so there's plenty of time to train and organize. Other active events are April's Carlsbad 5000 and the Tri-City Medical Center Carlsbad Marathon, which is held in January.
The City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Department also conducts activities that your employees can enjoy throughout the year. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park hosts several, including the annual
Wild West Fest. This year's event, on May 19, will feature a salsa-making contest, so break out your favorite recipe and join the fun.
And if you haven't taken in a movie under the stars at Leo Carrillo Ranch, you have missed one of Carlsbad's special events. Leo Carrillo, the park's namesake, was a Hollywood actor who appeared in more than 90 films during Hollywood's Golden Era. He is best known for his recurring role as Pancho, the loyal sidekick in “The Cisco Kid.” In September and October every year, the park hosts a
Leo Carrillo Film Festival on Friday evenings, and each kicks off with a showing of one of the “Cisco Kid” episodes from the 1950s. Admission is free, but you'll need a reservation. Call 760-476-1042 for more information.
You can also catch free movies at Carlsbad City Library, where the Schulman Auditorium plays host to films the last three Wednesdays of every month at 6 p.m. The library's
Cinema Series features foreign and independent films one Saturday every other month. Coming up on March 16 at 2 p.m. is a visit from award-winning documentary filmmaker and adventurer Karin Muller, who will present her film “Along the Royal Inca Road.”
If your workforce has an artistic bent, consider
ArtSplash for an organized activity. ArtSplash features detailed chalk art street drawings and booths where artists and vendors show their work. This free, city-supported family event attracts as many as 40,000 people. This year's ArtSplash will take place on Armada Drive on Sept. 28 and 29.
Carlsbad Village also has many events throughout the year, including a weekly Wednesday afternoon
Farmer's Market, an Art in the Village Fair in August, the Carlsbad Village Faire presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce in May and November, and the annual, family-friendly Halloween on Elm.
So if you're looking for a group activity to enjoy after your work day is done, Carlsbad is a great place.