Holiday Tree Lighting in Carlsbad Village 🎄

This Sunday, December 8th, is Carlsbad Village’s 39th annual Holiday Tree Lighting. As always, the tree is installed at the front entrance to the Carlsbad Village Faire shopping center at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive. The Rotary Club of Carlsbad sponsors this annual celebration, which is always attended by a crowd of Carlsbad residents. 

Photos with Santa in Carlsbad Village 🎅

The official Carlsbad Village Holiday Tree Lighting celebration begins at 2:00 pm. Santa arrives in an antique fire truck courtesy of the Carlsbad Fire Department with his elf and Mrs. Claus. There will be candy cane handouts, visits, and an opportunity to take free photos with Santa.

The Annual Tree Lighting Tradition

The annual tree lighting will be led by Carlsbad Mayor-Elect Keith Blackburn at 4:30, just as it’s getting dark. Kids will enjoy holiday crafts and storytelling courtesy of the Carlsbad Library’s Learning Center. The Carlsbad Rotary Club will also provide cookies, coffee, and hot cider.

This event begins at 2:00 and will end at 4:30 pm!

12:00–2:00 pm Holiday Music program in the Courtyard with Adrienne Nims

2:15–4:45 pm Holiday Activities

2:15 pm Santa Arrives

2:15-4:30 pm Holiday Entertainment

• Renaissance Institute of Music Orchestra
• Christmas Carol Sing-along
• Carlsbad High School Jazz Band
• Carlsbad High School Lancer Dancers and XCalibur Dance Team
• Free cookies, coffee, and cider
• Story-telling and crafts courtesy of the Carlsbad Library’s Learning Center

4:30 pm Mayor Keith Blackburn lights the Holiday Tree

The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting is a fun way to usher in the holiday season in our Village. We hope to see you there!