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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Make Music Day is June 21, 2026 All are welcome to celebrate Make Music Day on June 21st at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad from 10 am until 5 pm. What a special way to celebrate the first day of summer in 2026 with live performances and much more. The Fête de la Musique originated in France in 1982 and is now celebrated on June 21 in more than 2000 cities in over 120 countries. The original vision of the founders was a day of music for everyone to enjoy, whether they made the music themselves or just listened, all over each city. The dream has become a very visible reality and Make Music Day has spread throughout the world, arriving in New York around 16 years ago. On June 21, 2023 there were 4791 free concerts in 117 US cities (per Wikipedia). Who knows what music you’ll find i...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Parks Series 2026 The first day of summer is June 21, and the annual TGIF Concerts in the Parks series begins on Friday 2 days before that. Many will agree the free TGIF Concerts in the Parks are the highlight of summertime in Carlsbad for residents. This free outdoor concert series might be the best entertainment option around North San Diego County! Indeed, the series was voted the 4th best outdoor concert series in the US in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards by USA Today for 2023 and was a runner-up in    2024. You can’t go wrong with a combination of great live music, in a beautiful Carlsbad park, on a Friday summer evening. What more can you ask for in free summer entertainment!? 2026 is the 39th season of Carlsbad’s popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for May 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from April and 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports commonly tend to be very general. As a result, they do not reflect local the housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will enable you to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 106 homes sold in Carlsbad in May (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), a d...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for April 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from March and 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports commonly are very generalized. As a result, they do not reflect local the housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Current information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you need to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 116 homes sold in Carlsbad in April (92008, 92009, 92010 an...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad Village Street Faire ~ May 3, 2026 ~ One of Carlsbad’s more popular arts and craft fairs returns to the Village this Sunday May 3, 2026. The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is supposedly the largest outdoor 1-day fair in the US, other than its counter-part, the Carlsbad Village Street Faire that takes place in November. The event is organized by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce The Carlsbad Village Street Faire runs from 8 am until 5 pm, so there is plenty of time to enjoy the over 800 vendor booths. (photo is from an earlier art fair in Carlsbad Village.)  The Carlsbad Village Street Faire happens in the heart of the Village, along Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson. The Street Faire spills over onto side streets as well. Given the size of the Faire and the number...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for March 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, with shifts from February and from 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports typically are very generalized in nature. As a result, they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions benefits you when you need to make educated buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBAD Carlsbad Village by the Sea 110 homes sold in Carlsbad in March...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Taste of Carlsbad Village Brunch Edition 2026 The Taste of Carlsbad Village Brunch Edition returns for the 2nd year after its very popular debut in 2025.  The Taste of Carlsbad Village has been very successful year after year after year, and it was only a matter of time before the Brunch Edition was added to the mix. The Taste of Carlsbad Brunch Edition is sponsored by the Carlsbad Village Association. (The feature photo is from Pixabay and not an actual offering for this event). The Taste of Carlsbad Brunch Edition is Saturday May 16th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Come enjoy specialty coffees and teas, pastries, quiches, crepes, breakfast tacos, breakfast sips (e.g., espresso martinis and mimosas) and so much more. So why such an early announcement more than a month in advance? Like th...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Hot Rods and Cool Treats in Carlsbad is May 9 The Hot Rods and Cool Treats Carnival and Classic Car Show returns to Carlsbad Village on Saturday May 9th. This fun event will be held at the Pine Avenue Community Park at 3333 Harding Street from 11 am until 2 pm. Hot Rods and Cool Treats offers a number of fun activities for all, in addition to the classic car show. In order to participate classic cars must be 25 years or older and there will be multiple awards. The contest is limited to 30 cars. Entries are due by May 7th and are taken in the order received so don’t delay if you want to show off your classic car! (photo is of a classic car from a different car show in Encinitas).  Come check out some beautiful classic cars and vote for your favorite, plus have a great time at the ca...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Carlsbad 5000 is April 12 Carlsbad has several running events during the year. The Carlsbad 5000 takes place on April 12th and is reportedly the world’s fastest 5K race. Several world and US records have been set, and broken, since the race was established in 1986. No doubt runners will hope to set new records this year! 2026 is the 40th anniversary of the Carlsbad 5000. (Feature photo is from Pixabay). If you are interested you still have time to register online, but don’t wait as this event typically sells out.  Registration closes on April 4. There are multiple races on Sunday April 12th. There is the main event, the Carlsbad 5000 (5K). But other runners may be interested in the All Day 20K (four 5K races) offering 4 categories of runners.  The Elite Invitational races for men a...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home?Carlsbad Market Report for February 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, with changes from January and from 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports typically are very general in nature. As a result, they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Current information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you want to make educated buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 76 homes sold in Carlsbad in February ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Carlsbad Flower Fields ~ March 1 - May 10, 2026 ~ The beautiful Flower Fields in Carlsbad CA open Sunday March 1st. Are you ready to enjoy? The Carlsbad Flower Fields are approximately 55 acres of Ranunculus flowers (80 million+), and have been a popular tourist attraction in Carlsbad for 60+ years. The field transitions on the hillside throughout the year are fun to watch, changing from brown dirt to green plants, then to vibrant colors, and back again to brown dirt when blooming season is over. If you plan to visit the Flower Fields be aware you must book your tickets online for a specific date and arrival time. Tickets are not available the gate. Once you are in you can stay as long as you wish (the Flower Fields close at 6 pm). The Flower Fields take a while to reach their peak so d...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Pirate Plunge  Carlsbad March 21      The Pirate Plunge is a popular aquatic event in Carlsbad every year. It’s hosted by the Alga Norte Aquatic Center in South Carlsbad (La Costa). The 2026 Pirate Plunge will take place on Saturday March 21st from 5 – 8 pm. (feature photo is from Pixabay). Here’s what you can expect at the Plunge. Kids get to enjoy several pirate-themed activities in the pool including Message in a Bottle and diving for treasure. Plus they can race across floating obstacles in the pool. Kids can also walk the diving board plank!! Furthermore, there’s an inflatable pirate ship slide and treasure hunt on land, offering plenty of photo opportunities. In addition, the Aquatic Center Splash Pad will be open for the younger children.  Beverages and food are available fo...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
The 2026 EGGStravaganza Spring Festival~ Carlsbad April 4th ~ The popular EGGStravaganza Spring Festival 2026 in Carlsbad will take place on Saturday April 4th. As always, the festival is held in Carlsbad’s beautiful Poinsettia Community Park from 10 am until 1pm. The Poinsettia Community Park is located at 6600 Hidden Valley Road, about a mile south of Palomar Airport Road. Carlsbad’s EGGStravaganza is lots of fun, with multiple activities that include cookie decorating, face painting, “Soak the Bunny,” crafts, and a fun zone with inflatables. Kids will love Carlsbad’s largest Egg Scramble (Activity Cards are required) which is run continually from 10:30 until 12:30, or until the candy-filled eggs run out. Be sure to bring your basket!  There are 2 competitive fields for the Egg Scramb...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for January 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with changes from December and from 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports typically are very generalized. Thus, they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you need to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 64 homes sold in Carlsbad in January (92008, 9...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
The 2026Great Kindness Challenge The 2026 GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE begins Monday, January 26th and runs through Friday the 30th. Thousands of schools around the country, as well as over 100 other countries take part in this global event, that impacts millions of students. Kindness is a wonderful idea anytime for us all, and not just in our schools but everywhere, isn’t it? Here’s a little history. The Great Kindness Challenge was founded in 2012 in Carlsbad. The Kindness Challenge was started by Carlsbad resident Jill McManigal, co-founder and Executive Director of the non-profit, Kids for Peace, with her 2 kids. The Great Kindness program was implemented at 3 schools in Carlsbad in 2012, and the Great Kindness Challenge has expanded, not surprisingly, and pretty dramatically around the...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Hearts of Carlsbad Village in Carlsbad~ New Format for 2026 ~ The 5th Hearts of Carlsbad Village in Carlsbad Village is coming soon. What a fun opportunity to spend time in Carlsbad Village outdoors exploring! The first 4 years have been very successful and this year the format is new, lasting for 1 week with multiple opportunities to participate in and enjoy the Village. The Carlsbad Village Association and Barrio Glassworks are sponsoring this newly imagined event from February 6th through the 14th.  Hearts of Carlsbad Village is also supported by Visit Carlsbad, the official tourism marketing organization in the City of Carlsbad. February is American Heart Month, and Valentine’s Day is a fitting end to the event. What could be more appropriate than a heart-themed treasure hunt and ot...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
2026 Carlsbad Marathon January 18th  The very popular Carlsbad Marathon takes place this coming Sunday January 18th.  This is also the Martin Luther King holiday weekend with the official holiday on Monday the 19th. The Carlsbad Marathon is a popular world-class event. Plus it’s a qualifying race for the famed Boston Marathon. There are typically lots of runners from other areas of the US participating in this event. The Marathon is limited to 1200 runners. The Carlsbad Marathon also offers a Double Down Challenge. There are 2 races, first the 5K (3.1 miles) followed by the half marathon, a total of 16.2 miles. If you haven’t done so already, you can register online here. But don’t delay since online registration typically closes before the event.  Keep in mind there are limits on the n...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Heart of the Village Blood Drive in CarlsbadValentine's Day 2026NOTE - FULLY BOOKED AS OF 1/21/26 Carlsbad residents once again have an opportunity to help the community, through the San Diego Blood Bank, with their need for blood donations. The 9th Annual Heart of the Village Blood Drive will be held in Carlsbad Village on Saturday, February 14th from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm.  What a special way to spend part of your Valentine’s Day! Blood donations will be taken at the San Diego Blood Bank Bloodmobile at the Barrio Glassworks parking lot at 3060 Roosevelt Street. Thank you, Barrio Glassworks for your generosity.  Each person who donates blood will receive a hand-blown glass heart from Barrio Glassworks.  Hundreds of pints have been donated through previous Heart of the Village Blood Dri...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for December 2025 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to shift, with changes from November and from 1 year ago. Private sales, mobile homes and multi-family housing are not included in this report (the numbers are taken from the MLS and believed to be accurate as reported but are not guaranteed). Media market reports typically are very generalized. Thus, they do not reflect local Carlsbad housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Up-to-date information, and analysis, about local market conditions will benefit you when you need to make informed buying and/or selling decisions about Carlsbad homes for sale. READ MORE ABOUT CARLSBADCarlsbad Village by the Sea 86 homes sold in Carlsbad in December (92008, ...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Free Christmas Tree Recycling in Carlsbad Until January 16, 2026 Now that Christmas is behind us some people have already taken down the holiday tree. Others are still waiting. In case you weren’t aware, the City of Carlsbad offers free, curbside pickup of Christmas trees for Carlsbad residents through January 16th. Christmas Tree curbside pickup is on your regular trash pick-up day. Christmas trees should be placed next to the green compost bin at curbside. Be sure to remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and tree stands before recycling. If possible cut the tree and place it in the Green Waste recycling bin for pick-up.   If the tree is taller than 6 feet it should be cut in half and placed next to the Green Waste bin. NOTE: Flocked Trees and those with fire retardant cannot be recyc...
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
It has become a tradition in the last few years over the holidays to buy an amaryllis, typically 1 and red, but sometimes a white one. This year we bought our amaryllis early in December with the hope for blooming by Christmas. The plant did not disappoint. The original was just 2 flowers on one stem, in full bloom a week before the holiday. But then the amaryllis sprouted a second stem that ended up sporting 6 beautiful blossoms (feature photo). It's been such a pleasure to enjoy the brilliant color and blossoms for the holidays, especially during what's been multiple gray days and plentiful rain. It was too pretty to not share with others.   
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By Jeff Dowler, CRS, The Southern California Relocation Dude
(eXp Realty of California, Inc.)
Another Visit to Ho Ho Highland in Carlsbad Neighbors living on Highland Drive in Olde Carlsbad (up the hill and east of Carlsbad Village) celebrate the holiday season with large inflatable Santas at the front of their properties. You can’t miss them and they are worth seeing in person during the day, or better at night when lit up.  My wife and I were out running errands yesterday and took a drive down Highland south of Carlsbad Village Drive. I am still surprised I was not aware of them untiI I discovered them for the first time in 2023 despite having living in Carlsbad since 2005. While we did not do a count there had to be over 30 of the large inflatable Santas in the several block drive we took. Reportedly per residents online there are 70 in total. There are more further down High...
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