Things to Do in Carlsbad, CA

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• Cannon Biennial Exhibition

  Oct 27 – Jan 3, 2027 · 10:00 AM

  William D. Cannon Art Gallery, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

• Jimmy and Enrique

  Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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• Musical Trivia & Bingo

  Oct 27 – Apr 20, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  Pour House, CA

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• As You Like It

  Oct 27 – Nov 29, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 B State Street, Carlsbad, CA

  $45–$85

• Make Music San Diego Info Session

  Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

• Birthday Painting Party

  Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Private Painting Party Venue, CA

  $45–$100

• The Harmony Grove Band

  Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Drop-in Improv with Patrick McInnis

  Oct 28 – Apr 14, 2027 · 6:30 PM

  Sahm Foundation Arts Education Center, 2787 State St, Carlsbad, CA

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• Salsa & Bachata Dance Party

  Oct 28 – Dec 9, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• Open Mic w/ Whit

  Oct 28 – Apr 21, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Pour House, CA

  Free

• Thursday Night Trivia Live

  Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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• Paradise Live

  Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: rock

• Mosaic Lamp Making Classes in Carlsbad

  Friday, October 30, 2026 · 9:00 AM

  Holiday Inn Carlsbad - San Diego by IHG, 2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

  $8–$99

• The Verge

  Friday, October 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: rock

• Rock Ready Live

  Friday, October 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

  $30

  Genres: rock

• The Haunted Courtyard Spook-easy

  Oct 30 – Oct 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA

  $65

• Improv Comedy Show

  Oct 30 – Dec 18, 2026 · 7:45 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

  $3–$15

• After Hours Music with Rotation DJs

  Oct 30 – Apr 17, 2027 · 10:00 PM

  Same Same, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr Suite 213, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

• Legoland Brick-or-Treat Monster Party

  Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026 · All day

  Legoland California Resort, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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• DJ Tigerlily (Live)

  Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 8:00 AM

  Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: electronic

• Level I Improv: Introduction to Long Form

  Oct 31 – Dec 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM

  Sahm Foundation Arts Education Center, 2787 State St, Carlsbad, CA

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• ArtWalk Carlsbad Brings Fine Art to North County

  Oct 31 – Mar 14, 2027 · 11:00 AM

  Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA

  $10

• Level III Improv: Introduction to the Harold

  Oct 31 – Dec 12, 2026 · 11:15 AM

  Sahm Foundation Arts Education Center, 2787 State St, Carlsbad, CA

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• Saturdays in the Courtyard: Frank Lazzaro

  Oct 31 – Apr 17, 2027 · 5:00 PM

  Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA

  $34.99–$1206

• Annual Halloween Bash, Featuring The Smokin' Guns

  Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

  $30

  Genres: rock

• Halloween Glam-Aganza

  Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Pour House, CA

  $5

  Genres: rock

• Carlsbad Village Street Faire

  Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 8:00 AM

  Village Faire Shopping Center, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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• Oceanfront Stretch + Sound at Beach Terrace

  Nov 1 – Apr 4, 2027 · 9:00 AM

  Beach Terrace, 2775 Ocean St, Carlsbad, CA

  $28

• Sunday Brunch with Sheila Sondergard

  Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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• Karaoke Monday

  Nov 2 – Apr 19, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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• Live Prize Trivia with Kyle

  Nov 2 – Apr 19, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  Pour House, CA

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• Karaoke Mondays w/ DJ Keely

  Oct 27 – Apr 20, 2027 · 8:00 PM

  Pour House, CA

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  Genres: pop

• The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse

  Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln., Carlsbad, CA

  Free

• Free Spirits Go West

  Friday, November 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

  $3–$60

• Pitch Michael at The Crossings

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  5800 The Crossings Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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• Sunday Brunch with Billy Fedak

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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• Sunday Reggae in the Courtyard

  Nov 8 – Apr 11, 2027 · 12:00 PM

  Village Faire Shopping Center, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: hip-hop/r&b

• Bluegrass 101

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• Bushwalla

  Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

  $30

  Genres: hip-hop/r&b, country/folk

• SDBW Keep the Glass

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Carlsbad Brewery & Taproom, 2825 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

  $18

• Holiday French Wine Pairing Dinner with Chef Mark Schwaner

  Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Cbar, 2917 State St, Carlsbad, CA

  $45–$140

• Paper Quilling Workshop

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 11:30 AM

  Front Porch Gallery, 2903 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

• Pretending Chrissie Live

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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• Autumn Moon Paint and Sip Night

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Mas Fina Cantina, 2780 STATE STREET, Carlsbad, CA

  $45–$80

• The Ride Live

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: rock

• Sunday Brunch with Jack Nathan & The Jack Attack Trio

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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• Berkley’s California Grass and Tim Flannery

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: country/folk

• NCPC & San Diego Art Directory Networking Connector

  Monday, November 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Hera Hub Carlsbad, 5938 Priestly Drive, Suite 103, Carlsbad, CA

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• Tues Morning Coffee Ride

  Nov 17 – Dec 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM

  One Block North of Palomar Airport Road 5486 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, CA

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• Cake Boy Sketch Presents: Baker's Dozen

  Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• Cozmic Comedy Presents Night of Comedy

  Nov 18 – Dec 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• North County San Diego - Carlsbad Speed Dating for Singles 20s/30s

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM

  Arcana Brewing Company, 5621 Palmer Way, Suite C, Carlsbad, CA

  $34

• Cadillac Fringe Live

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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• Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND California

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · All day

  LEGOLAND California Resort, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA

  $39–$189

• Santana Soul Live

  Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: hip-hop/r&b

• Carlsbad Small Business Saturday

  Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  Village Faire Shopping Center, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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• Hollywood Stars of Magic

  Nov 30 – Dec 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• All Day Happy Hour

  Dec 1 – Apr 20, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  Cbar, 2917 State St, Carlsbad, CA

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• Crimson Coil Live

  Friday, December 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: rock, jazz/blues

• Custard Pie Live

  Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: rock

• Infinote Music Presents: Jeff Dewine & Friends

  Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: hip-hop/r&b, country/folk, jazz/blues

• McCann Dance Social Club

  Monday, December 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• 1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas Concert Reading

  Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

  $35–$40

  Genres: hip-hop/r&b

• Tis the Season Holiday Open House

  Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  Village Faire Shopping Center, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA

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• Opera à La Carte

  Tuesday, December 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: classical

• Mistletoe Melodies with Erica Marie

  Dec 18 – Dec 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• Pokey LaFarge

  Friday, December 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA

  $45–$50

• The Sticky Sweets at The Landings Live!

  Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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• An Evening with MandoBasso

  Dec 27 – Feb 21, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  White Family Next Stage, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: jazz/blues, classical

• Fleetwood Max

  Saturday, January 16, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

  Sunday, January 17, 2027 · All day

  2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

• Carlsbad Village Farmers Market

  Jan 22 – Apr 24, 2027 · 1:00 PM

  2930 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

• Cabaret: Previews

  Jan 29 – Feb 6, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• Doctor Doctor Live

  Saturday, February 6, 2027 · 6:00 PM

  Carlsbad Landings, 2198 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA

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  Genres: rock, hip-hop/r&b, country/folk

• Cabaret

  Feb 7 – Mar 14, 2027 · Start times 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

  Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• Cabaret: Dea Hurston Industry Night

  Monday, February 22, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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• Kavita Shah

  Saturday, February 27, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

  Genres: jazz/blues, classical

• The Po' Ramblin' Boys

  Thursday, March 4, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

  Genres: country/folk

• This Is Why

  Monday, March 15, 2027 · 7:00 PM

  North Coastal Art Gallery, 1000 Coast Blvd, CA

  Free

• Carlsbad State Street Farmers Market

  Mar 19 – Apr 21, 2027 · 3:00 PM

  State Street Farmers Market, 2907 State St, Carlsbad, CA

  Free

• Furlough's Paradise Previews

  Apr 9 – Apr 24, 2027 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad, CA

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