Holiday Tree Lighting at Village Faire
December 6, 2026 from 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Celebrate the season at Carlsbad Village’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting, a beloved local tradition in the heart of the Village. Watch Santa arrive by antique fire truck, enjoy holiday music and entertainment, kids’ crafts, cookies and hot cider, then gather for the official tree lighting as the sun goes down. Just a short walk from Beach Terrace, it’s the perfect way to add a little hometown holiday magic to a coastal Carlsbad getaway.