Carlsbad Rancho Tree Lighting

December 6, 2025, 5-8 p.m. | 6 p.m. Tree Lighting

Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
6200 Flying L.C. Lane
Carlsbad, CA
$10 register on carlsbadca.gov or pay at door as space permits

Join a special community event, Holiday at the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. Holiday themed activities, face painting, crafts, holiday shopping, food and beverage sales offer an evening of entertainment food, and Santa Claus! Tree lighting ceremony with Santa and photos with Santa afterward. In addition to these festive happenings, an outdoor viewing of a featured film. Holiday stories also, plus entertainment, crafts, food, and beverage sales.

Carlsbad Village Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 7, 2025,  2-5 p.m.

Carlsbad Village Faire
300 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA
carlsbadrotary.com

The 40th annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Carlsbad Village sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carlsbad starts with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and his elf making a grand entrance at 2:15 pm in an antique fire truck, courtesy of the Carlsbad Fire Department!

At 4:30 p.m., Carlsbad's mayor officially lighting the beautifully decorated Holiday Tree at the Carlsbad Village Faire shopping center entrance, marking the perfect kickoff to the holidays!

Don’t miss your chance to meet Santa and snap a free photo with him – a perfect keepsake for the holiday season. Santa will be handing out candy canes and spreading joy to all the kids. 

They usually offer free coffee & hot cider, tasty cookies. Sponsored by The Rotary of Carlsbad and numerous others local businesses.

Other fun events include Carlsbad Eggstravaganza at Easter time and a full schedule of summer concerts.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.