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Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo Ranch

Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5 PM to 8:30 PM
Leo Carrillo Ranch
All Ages
$25
Admission is $25 per person; children ages three and younger are free but must register.

In honor of Día de los Muertos, the historic adobe hacienda at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park will be dressed up with colorful decorations and a customary ofrenda table dedicated to the Carrillo family.

On Saturday, Oct. 28, the park will open after hours for a family-friendly celebration that includes dinner, a no-host bar, crafts for kids and the movie “Coco,” all set in the beautiful historic home and gardens of a Hollywood legend.

Dinner: 5 - 6:15 p.m.

Movie: 6:30 p.m. (running time 109 minutes)

Tickets are available by pre-sale only. Admission is $25 per person; children 3 years and younger are free but still need to register.

Enjoy a Mexican-themed picnic dinner.

A no-host bar featuring prickly pear cactus margaritas, spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks will be available.

Mexican hot chocolate, popcorn and snacks will also be available for purchase.

Crafts will be provided for kids and Leo’s historic hacienda will be open for touring prior to showtime.

The movie, activities and dinner are included with admission, you will select your meal when you register, children 3 and under will automatically be given a toddler meal.

Bring a low-backed chair and/or blankets for picnicking and movie watching under the stars.

Registration will close at 11 p.m. on Monday, October 16, or when event sells out.

Meal options:

Adobada chicken tacos (2) or

Fajita style fresh vegetable tacos (2) or

Cheese quesadilla

Includes refried beans, Spanish rice, guacamole, salsa bar, cinnamon sugar churros and a non-alcoholic beverage.

Toddler meal – small quesadilla

A brief, narrated history of Leo Carrillo and his Rancho de los Quiotes Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Discover the history and tranquil beauty of this former working ranchero, once owned by actor Leo Carrillo. Secluded in the heart of a magnificently landscaped 27-acre canyon, this historic park contains and protects romantic hand-crafted adobe buildings, antique windmills, a reflecting pool and many other beautiful historic structures where visitors can explore and experience California history. Nature-lovers delight in gorgeous agave, bougainvillea, Birds of Paradise, plentiful trees and the company of dozens of brilliant peacocks who call the ranch home. Leo Carrillo Ranch is a designated Historic National Landmark that was opened to the public in August 2003. It is connected to the citywide trails system via the 4-mile long Rancho Carrillo trail. For more information visit http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/de....

Event Supported By

City of Carlsbad

Leo Carrillo Ranch

6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad, California 92009

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Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending.