The CEF Makes Legoland Affordable For One Day

We’ve been meaning to get out to Legoland, we really have, but the $63 entrance price has been what we like to call “cost prohibitive.” While we’re sure we wouldn’t hesitate to spend the money while on vacation, we never seem to be able to empty our wallets so close to home.

That all changes on May 2, 2009 from 1 – 9 PM as Legoland and the Carlsbad Education Foundation present “Celebrate Carlsbad Day” at the theme park with $15 tickets.

Specially-priced $15 “Celebrate Carlsbad Day” tickets include admission to LEGOLAND with park hours extended until 9:00 p.m. Admission also includes a special fireworks display at 8:00 p.m. . . LEGOLAND will donate the proceeds from the event to the Carlsbad Educational Foundation in support of new district-wide music and hands-on science programs as well as educational innovation. The Foundation has set a goal to raise $100,000 in ticket sales and has established expanded opportunities for corporate sponsors to partner for this special event.

So it’s kind of like donating money to Kids Are Worth A Million and getting 8 hours at Legoland thrown in for free. Now we have no excuse. And neither do you.
Carlsbad Educational Foundation Announces
Annual ‘Celebrate Carlsbad Day’

Event to be held at LEGOLAND® California on Saturday, May 2

Carlsbad, CA – The sixth annual “Celebrate Carlsbad Day” at LEGOLAND® California, in support of the Carlsbad Educational Foundation, will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009, from 1:00-9:00 p.m.

Specially-priced $15 “Celebrate Carlsbad Day” tickets include admission to LEGOLAND with park hours extended until 9:00 p.m. Admission also includes a special fireworks display at 8:00 p.m.

LEGOLAND will donate the proceeds from the event to the Carlsbad Educational Foundation in support of new district-wide music and hands-on science programs as well as educational innovation. The Foundation has set a goal to raise $100,000 in ticket sales and has established expanded opportunities for corporate sponsors to partner for this special event.

“We are truly grateful for the special partnership we enjoy with LEGOLAND California,” said Valin Brown, chief executive officer of the Carlsbad Educational Foundation. “This award-winning family venue has consistently embraced our efforts to raise the funds so needed to help put music in every Carlsbad school as well as develop hands-on science and innovative educational programs that will enrich the lives of more than 10,000 Carlsbad students.”

Student performances, donor recognition and local dignitary appearances will be taped before a live audience on the LEGOLAND Fun Town Stage, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., as part of this year’s Kids Are Worth A Million™ telecast.

Performances will feature every school in the Carlsbad Unified School District with principals providing highlights regarding outstanding programs and teachers. The event represents a terrific opportunity for CUSD students to perform at a special venue, before a live audience on the Fun Town Stage and then enjoy the rest of the day at LEGOLAND with family and friends.

Ticket purchasers will also receive a coupon for one free admission to the new SEA LIFE™ Aquarium with the purchase of a full price admission to SEA LIFE. These coupons will be valid through Dec. 31, 2009.

Tickets to the event will be available only in advance through the Carlsbad Educational Foundation and cannot be purchased at LEGOLAND. Ticket outlets include all CUSD schools, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce (5934 Priestly Drive), Carlsbad Visitors and Convention Bureau (400 Carlsbad Village Dr.), San Diego National Bank (2520 El Camino Real), Lola’s 7-Up Market & Deli (3292 Roosevelt St.), Facelogic Spa (308 N. El Camino Real, Suite C) and the Carlsbad Educational Foundation (5651 Palmer Way, Suite H). To buy these specially priced $15 tickets or for more information, call (760) 929-1555.

About the Carlsbad Educational Foundation

The Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 1983 to support the education and enrichment of more than 10,000 students in the Carlsbad Unified School District by developing, conducting and financing innovative, quality programs and projects. Since its inception, the foundation has contributed more than $4 million in funds to Carlsbad schools, primarily for science, technology, arts and reading. In 2008, the foundation provided year-end grants totaling $604,000 to help restore funding for the preservation of the arts, music, sports and libraries within the district. The foundation has just finalized an ambitious strategic plan that will support the development of additional music, science and innovative educational programs.