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TGIF band lineup

Break out your dancing shoes. A talented roster of musical acts will grace the stage at three Carlsbad parks during this summer’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks series.

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Apply for arts grants

The City of Carlsbad invites schools and arts organizations to apply for Community Arts Grants from Feb. 13 through March 27.

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Chestnut Underpass public art design

Give input on the newest proposed design for the Chestnut Underpass.

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City announces 2026 Carlsbad Reads Together selection

Carlsbad chooses Pulitzer Prize winning author for Carlsbad Reads Together

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Chestnut Underpass public art

The city’s Arts Commission will review an updated design concept for the Chestnut underpass public art project at its upcoming meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5.

Sponsorships now available for 2026 TGIF season

The City of Carlsbad is offering local businesses an opportunity to be a part of our most popular community event, the TGIF Concerts in the Parks summer series.

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2026 Winter Reading Challenge launches Jan. 1

We’re just days away from the starting line! Kick off the New Year with a winning resolution.

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Holiday Fixit Clinic

We’re giving our Fixit Clinic a seasonal spin on Dec. 6. Residents can bring broken or well-loved household items and work side by side with volunteer coaches to troubleshoot repairs.

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Outdoor reading at Buena Vista Reservoir Park

The City of Carlsbad celebrated the opening of its first permanent StoryWalk on Thursday, Nov. 13, welcoming a group of kindergarten students and teachers from a nearby school to enjoy an inaugural reading along the trail.

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New bilingual Library events

Building off the success of the monthly bilingual craft night, Carlsbad City Library is launching a new Spanish language conversation program where learners of all levels can meet for a relaxed, non-instructional conversational group.

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Thriller author event

The Carlsbad City Library is celebrating spooky season with a special thriller author event. Come hear five authors discuss their newly released thrillers in the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium.

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Veterans Memorial Park public art approved

The art piece will offer a quiet space for reflection to honor military service and sacrifice. Its circular design symbolizes the enduring nature of duty, unity and remembrance. 

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo Ranch

Join us for a vibrant weekend honoring Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a cherished Mexican tradition that celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed.

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Chestnut public art concepts

Greenmeme, the artist team for the Chestnut I-5 underpass public art project, is seeking community input on two initial concepts for the artwork. The public art will be located along the walls of the underpass beneath the freeway bridge.

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All library locations closed for half-day on Sept. 18 for staff training

All Carlsbad City Library locations, including the Cannon Gallery and Sculpture Garden, will be closed until 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 to accommodate annual staff training.

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Back to school tips

As students across Carlsbad head back to school, the City of Carlsbad wants it to be a safe and successful year for everyone.

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Veterans Park art

The City of Carlsbad’s Arts Commission will review the final recommended design for public art planned for Veterans Memorial Park during its meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7.

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Explore printmaking and textiles at Cannon Art Gallery

This collaborative exhibit features 58 original works from artists in California and Nevada

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Household battery recycling

Residents can now recycle household batteries at Cole and Dove libraries.

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Library and cultural arts donations

Recently, the City Council accepted more than $360,000 in donations to support the City of Carlsbad’s Library and Cultural Arts Department.