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Enjoy a movie and stay cool at Alga Norte Aquatic Center’s pool, 6565 Alicante Road, beginning July 12. Courtesy photo
Enjoy a movie and stay cool at Alga Norte Aquatic Center’s pool, 6565 Alicante Road, beginning July 12. Courtesy photo
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Summer series at new aquatic center 

CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad will kick off a new summer event series June 28 at the Alga Norte Aquatic Center, 6565 Alicante Road.

The events include:

— Splash Bash: June 19, July 28, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16 will offer Parents’ Night Out, giving parents an evening away and the youngsters a fun time at the pool. Splash Bash is designed for children 8 and older, but children younger than 8 are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Attendees will spend an evening playing on giant inflatables, walking on water in giant water balls, diving off of diving boards and dancing to music under the lights poolside. All events are from 7 to 9 p.m. and tickets are $10 per person. One child, age 3 and under, may be admitted free with a paying adult.

— Float ‘n Flick is a new event for those who love both movies and the pool. Attendees of all ages are welcome to bring an air mattress and enjoy a movie under the stars in Alga Norte’s heated pool. All events are from 7 to 10 p.m., and tickets are $8 per person. One child, age 3 and under, may be admitted free with a paying adult. Movie nights are July 12: “Finding Nemo” (G), July 26: “Goonies” (PG), Aug. 9: “Surf’s Up” (PG) and Aug. 23:  “Lilo & Stitch” (PG).

Alga Norte Aquatic Center is open seven days a week. Daily entrance to the pool is $5 per adult, $3 per child or $2 per spectator. Monthly passes are available. For more information on classes and programs available at Alga Norte, read the latest issue of the

For more information, visit carlsbadconnect.org under special events or call (760) 268-4777.