Kids' activities in Carlsbad
Beach-town weekends, lagoon trails and one of North County's deepest benches of kids' classes — from gymnastics and surf to art studios and music lessons.
Currently listed: 385 classes · 36 camps · 16 community events
This weekend in Carlsbad
Community events, classes and camps happening on real dates.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival
Sunset Cinema at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Youth Intermediate Band Rehearsal (9-13 y/o)
Sensory Art Playgroup - Friday 9:00am
Invitations to play will change weekly and provide your little one(s) a chance to move freely throughout the studio gravitating towards the activities that interest them. Each child-led class will allow your little one to work at their own pace when exploring a variety of age appropriate and taste safe activities. Collaborative painting, process art projects, play dough, sensory tables, fine and gross motor activities, water table play, and other unique play experiences will be presented each week. Peer collaboration and communication is a big part of class and will help support your child’s l
Tiny Tots
Waddlers — Ages 12m - 20m
Parent-and-me class for new walkers — climbing, balance beams, swings and circle time.
Little Music Makers
Songs, shakers and movement.
Pre Crickets/Crickets
Terrific Tots — Ages 2y 6m - 3y 6m
First drop-off-style class for preschoolers — gymnastics basics, games and structured play.
Curious Creators
Crickets
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Create a free accountDance in Carlsbad
19 dance classes kids can try in Carlsbad.
Tiny Tots
Beginning Acro
Carlsbad Performing Arts Academy — classes
Graded Ballet Classes
North County Classical Ballet publishes current days and times on their own site. Open their schedule to see what is running now and register directly.
The Origin Hip Hop Performing Arts Academy — classes
Tutu School Carlsbad — classes
Art in Carlsbad
17 art classes kids can try in Carlsbad.
Curious Creators
Tiny Artists
Paint, glue and glitter for little hands.
Curious Creators
Studio Art Class (grades 1-4)
Small-group fine art studio class for 1st through 4th graders. Canvases and materials included.
Studio Art Class (grade 4 - middle school)
Small-group fine art studio class for 4th grade through middle school. Canvases and materials included.
Messy Play Saturday
Sensory bins and outdoor easels.
Music in Carlsbad
4 music classes kids can try in Carlsbad.
Youth Advanced Band Rehearsal (11-15 y/o)
Youth Intermediate Band Rehearsal (9-13 y/o)
Little Music Makers
Songs, shakers and movement.
Bach to Rock Carlsbad — classes
Sports in Carlsbad
337 sports classes kids can try in Carlsbad.
Grommets ( )
Gymsters — Ages 21m - 2y 6m
Parent-and-me class for busy toddlers — obstacle courses, tumbling, rings and songs.
Play Date (Ages walking-3yrs)
Sensory Art Playgroup - Wednesday 9am
Invitations to play will change weekly and provide your little one(s) a chance to move freely throughout the studio gravitating towards the activities that interest them. Each child-led class will allow your little one to work at their own pace when exploring a variety of age appropriate and taste safe activities. Collaborative painting, process art projects, play dough, sensory tables, fine and gross motor activities, water table play, and other unique play experiences will be presented each week. Peer collaboration and communication is a big part of class and will help support your child’s l
Little Hoppers
STEM in Carlsbad
8 stem classes kids can try in Carlsbad.
Saturday STEM Lab — Grades K–3rd
Hands-on science, technology, engineering and math lab taught by scientists — a 1-hour teacher-led lab followed by 1 hour of open makers space.
Saturday STEM Lab — Grades 3rd–6th
Hands-on science, technology, engineering and math lab taught by scientists — a 1-hour teacher-led lab followed by 1 hour of open makers space.
Camps in Carlsbad
36 camps listed for Carlsbad families.
Parents' Night Out — Drop-Off
Three-hour Friday evening drop-off with games, relays, puppet shows, sensory stations and imagination play. Potty trained preferred (limited diaper spots).
Art Explosion
Artventure summer art camp at Calavera Community Park — Week 9: August 3–7, Monday through Friday.
Art Mash Up
Artventure summer art camp at Calavera Community Park — Week 3: June 22–26, Monday through Friday.
2026 Summer Soccer Camps
School-break soccer camps for toddlers and young kids — same silly, high-energy coaching in a camp format.
Kid's Summer Surf Camp
Multi-day summer camp for kids at Lifeguard Tower 30, Carlsbad. Equipment included.
Community events in Carlsbad
Library story times, park programs, markets and free family happenings.
Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival
Sunset Cinema at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Free monthly hands-on DIY workshop for kids. Held the first Saturday of every month, 9am–noon, at participating Home Depot stores. Focus project varies each month — check the store page.
Sunset Cinema at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Endless Summer Neon Nights: Glow Zone at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Jack O'lantern Workshop at Handled Pottery Studio
Speaker Series: Sea Turtles at Batiquitos Lagoon
Nearby cities
Most families mix and match across town lines.
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