What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for August 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to change, with shifts from July 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 general in nature. Thus, they will not reflect actual local housing market conditions (read more - How Local IS Local?). Current 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 109 homes sold in Carlsbad in August (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), ... 09/12/2026

What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for July 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from June 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 general in nature. Thus, they do not reflect actual local 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 128 homes sold in Carlsbad in July (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), a... 08/10/2026

Taste of Carlsbad Village 2026 The Annual Taste of Carlsbad Village returns in 2026 on October 8th. So why announce this event so early? First of all, the Taste of Carlsbad Village is very popular, and typically sells out quickly every year. Second, tickets go on sale September 4th at 9 am. You will want to put that on your calendar with an alert if you want to attend So what can you expect at the Taste of Carlsbad Village? Carlsbad foodies get to spend 3 hours on Thursday October 8th from 5 to 8 pm on a self-guided tour with map and Passport (the ticket), tasting their way around our charming Carlsbad Village. So why is the Taste of Carlsbad such a big deal? It’s an opportunity to enjoy delicious bite-sized samples from dozens of local popular restaurants in the Village. You’ll also ge... 08/06/2026

Leo Carrillo Film Festival in Carlsbad 2026 Summer evenings are a great opportunity to enjoy being outdoors in Carlsbad. And if you happen to be a fan of historic movies, the annual Leo Carrillo Film Festival at the former ranch of this popular Hollywood actor may be right up your alley. The 20th Annual Leo Carrillo Film Festival will take place on 3 consecutive Friday nights - August 21, August 28 and September 4. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is a beautiful preservation of the land, hacienda, and other buildings that were owned by the popular Hollywood film and TV star Leo Carrillo. Carrillo is probably best known for playing Pancho in the 1950s TV series “The Cisco Kid”. A visit to this historic park in the heart of the Rancho Carrillo master planned community, and its peacocks, i... 07/25/2026

What’s the Value of My Carlsbad Home? Carlsbad Market Report for June 2026 The Carlsbad real estate market continues to evolve, with shifts from May 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 generalized. As a result, they do not reflect the local 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 122 homes sold in Carlsbad in June (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011), an i... 07/09/2026

2026 Aloha Plunge in Carlsbad is July 18th  Don’t miss a great opportunity to celebrate the 2026 summer season with the Aloha Plunge on Saturday July 18th, from 5 to 8 PM. It’s a fun event for all ages! The Aloha Plunge takes place as always at the Alga Norte Community Park Aquatics Center. Alga Norte Community Park is at 6565 Alicante Road, at the corner of Poinsettia Lane, in the La Costa area of Carlsbad. The Aloha Plunge is limited to 500 attendees and registrations typically fill up quickly. The cost is $15 per person, with children ages 3 and under FREE (but must be identified at check-out online). Register online, and get your wrist bands now so you don't miss out. Tickets are on sale now - as of today almost 200 have reserved their spots. Ticket sales end July 17 at 5 pm. Ticket... 07/04/2026

Red, White and BOOM 4th of July Fireworks and More in Carlsbad in 2026 The July 4th holiday is coming soon. Of course there will be celebrations and fireworks in and around Carlsbad, along with private festivities, cookouts, and picnics. And there’s some beach time too! Let’s hope our warm, sunny weather happens and the June Gloom doesn’t hang around! Feature Photo is from a drone show at the La Costa Resort for the 4th in 2025. The summer crowds have increased, restaurants are busy, and public parking at the beaches, and in the Village, has been harder to find. This will be true all week and especially for the holiday weekend beginning this coming Friday. Red, White and BOOM at Legoland This popular annual celebration with fireworks takes place at Legoland California in Carlsbad on Sat... 06/28/2026

Carlsbad Village Flicks at the Fountain 2026 Summer has arrived, and that means several popular events in Carlsbad are coming soon. One long-time annual favorite is the Flicks at the Fountain series. This popular outdoor movie series is hosted by the Carlsbad Village Association.  The Flicks at the Fountain take place on 5 consecutive Thursday nights. The series starts July 9th and ends August 6th. Movies are rated G, PG, and PG-13 and were decided by popular vote from residents. Here’s the 2026 list of movies: July 9 – Zootopia 2 (2025) (PG)July 16 – Beethoven (1992) (PG)July 23 – Aladdin (1992) (G)July 30 – How to Train Your Dragon (2025) (PG)August 6 – Superman (2025) (PG-13) Flicks at the Fountain are held on a big screen in the parking lot by the Fountain at the corner of State Str... 06/24/2026

2026 Carlsbad Art in the Village  No doubt Carlsbad art lovers will be thrilled that the 28th Annual Art in the Village Fair will be here soon. Art in the Village will take place on June 28th a week after the first day of summer (a week from tomorrow). This popular and well-attended fine art event will feature 160 local and regional artists. The fair runs from 10 am until 6 pm and is free to attend. You will find the Art in the Village vendors along State Street and Grand Avenue in the heart of Carlsbad Village. Art in the Village is sponsored by the Carlsbad Village Association, and there will be both new and returning artists. The website lists the 2026 roster of vendors. Selection of the artists is by jury so you will certainly find high quality works of art. All artwork is handcraft... 06/20/2026

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... 06/12/2026

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 ... 06/11/2026

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... 06/05/2026

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... 05/04/2026

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... 04/29/2026

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... 04/10/2026

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... 03/22/2026

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... 03/20/2026

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... 03/09/2026

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 ... 03/05/2026

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... 02/26/2026