Experience The Forum Carlsbad this season for unique shopping, festive events and holiday gatherings with friends and family! Be sure to check out the event details linked below plus the in-store promotions as you plan your trip this holiday season.
Wednesday, November 12 - Monday, December 1
Celebrate the season of giving at Geppetto's Toy Store beginning Wednesday, November 12!
As a long-time supporter of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign, Geppetto's will be a donation location all season. To help kick-off the campaign, anyone who donates a new toy on November 12 will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to Geppetto’s.
Donations will be accepted through December 1. Date may be extended.
23rd Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Friday, December 5 (6 – 8 p.m.)
The Annual Tree Lighting Celebration is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! The evening will be filled with festive activities including a live performance by Woodie and The Longboards, holiday characters and entertainers, Santa’s arrival, the official lighting of the Christmas Tree and an incredible light show and magical snowfall, visits with Santa, and more!
Santa Visits The Forum Carlsbad
Saturdays & Sundays (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) | December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21
Each Saturday and Sunday through December 21, families will have the opportunity to visit with Santa in the Breezeway between Tecovas and Chico's (by the Koi Pond and the Luckey Climber). Visits with Santa are complimentary, but don’t forget your camera to capture the memories!
Daily (5 – 9 p.m.) | December 6 – 25
Enjoy a choreographed light and music show on our Christmas Tree near Anthropologie! The show will take place daily on the hour from 5 - 9 p.m.*
*Weather permitting.