Events and Things to Do in Carlsbad, CA

Wednesday, December 17

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Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026

DEC

17

6:00 PM

San Diego, CA

What will happen in next year's real estate market? Are we headed for a crash? Will interest rates come down? Will home prices...

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Friday, December 19

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Holiday Lights

DEC

19

5:00 PM

2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA

A magical holiday tradition returns! The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum will put on its annual Holiday Lights event, which...

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Wednesday, December 24

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Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons & Carols

DEC

24

6:30 PM

2549 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA

CARLSBAD, Calif. — Oceanside United Reformed Church will host its annual Festival of Lessons & Carols on Wednesday, December 24...

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Wednesday, December 17

• Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026 6:00 pm

  Online Zoom

  
  

Friday, December 19

• Holiday Lights 5:00 pm

  2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista

  
  

Saturday, December 20

• Festival of Lights 6:00 pm

  2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA, USA

  
  

Wednesday, December 24

• Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons & Carols 6:30 pm

  2549 Ocean St, Carlsbad

  
  
• Christmas Eve Dinner at Bob’s Steak & Chop House 3:00 pm

  2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA, USA

  
  

Thursday, December 25

• Christmas Dinner in VUE 5:00 pm

  2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA, USA

  
  

Wednesday, December 31

• Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast 6:00 pm

  Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista

  
  
• Traza NYE: A Night to Remember 9:00 pm

  2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA, USA

  
  

Saturday, January 10, 2026

• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Carlsbad, CA 6:00 pm

  The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 5805 Armada Dr, Carlsbad

  
  

Sunday, January 18, 2026

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA! 1:00 pm

  San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego

  
  

Saturday, January 24, 2026

• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Carlsbad, CA 6:00 pm

  The Cassara Carlsbad Tapestry Collection by Hilton 5805 Armada Dr Carlsbad, CA 92008

  
  

Saturday, January 31, 2026

• In Concert: Steve Postell 7:00 pm

  Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad

  
  

Thursday, February 12, 2026

• Brewery Breadmaking Class- Valentine Flavors 6:30 pm

  Pure Project Vista, 1305 Hot Spring Way, Vista

  
  

Thursday, March 5, 2026

• MiraCosta College Presents: Cinderella Preview Night 7:30 pm

  https://maps.app.goo.gl/F2SsUVxBxqrqmZJT6

  
  

Friday, March 6, 2026

• MiraCosta College Presents: Cinderella 7:30 pm

  MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside

  
  

Thursday, April 23, 2026

• MiraCosta College Presents: The Book Club Play Preview Night 7:30 pm

  https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZghMhavCYeY9u7eV9

  
  

Friday, April 24, 2026

• MiraCosta College Presents: The Book Club Play 7:30 pm

  https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZghMhavCYeY9u7eV9

  
  

Thursday, May 14, 2026

• MiraCosta College Presents: Moving Pictures 2026 7:30 pm

  MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside