Calendar of Events

Through April 2016
Whale Watching in San Diego – California Gray Whales undergo their annual migration from Alaska through San Diego and onto Baja California. During this time, whale watching is at its best, as the whales migrate close to shore. san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com

January 16, 2016
Western Surfing Association Championship Tour – This is a surfing competition at the beautiful Oceanside South Harbor Jetty beach to qualify young competitors to the West Coast Championships, U.S. Championships, Prime Events and any World Team Events. surfwsa.org

January 17, 2016
Carlsbad Marathon – Over 10,000 runners and walkers from all over the United States and many foreign countries are expected to participate in the race. The 26.2 and 13.1 mile courses will feature tours through Carlsbad Village, along oceanfront Pacific Coast Highway and past sandy beaches and picturesque lagoons. carlsbadmarathon.com

January 29-30, 2016
Inaugural Carlsbad Village Winterfest – Come enjoy winter activities without the winter weather with the Carlsbad Village Winterfest. The centerpiece of the winter festival is a synthetic skating rink, an outdoor 40-by-80-foot skating surface made from layers of plastic polymer (no cold weather or frozen ice required). Other activities include an arts and crafts fair for children, food trucks and entertainment.

February 1 - 28, 2016
San Diego Museum Month – 40 local museums, monuments, historical sites and gardens offer half-price admission for the entire month of February with a “Culture Card”. san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/balboa-park-museums.html

February 9, 2016
Gas Lamp Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday – Party in the streets to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter downtown San Diego. Dance and dine all night at this largest event in the Gaslamp Quarter. gaslampmardigras.com

Visit visitcarlsbad.com/events for a listing of additional events and festivals in the area.