40th Annual Rotary Holiday Tree Lighting

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Sunday, Dec 7, 2025  2pm - 4:30pm

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Sunday, December 7th, is Carlsbad Village’s 40th 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. 

The Annual Tree Lighting Tradition

The annual tree lighting will be led by Carlsbad Mayor 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.

**tentative schedule**

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-A-Long
• 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