Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Carlsbad Village on November 28

Carlsbad Village is built on small businesses. From locally owned boutiques and restaurants to specialty shops, salons, galleries, and longtime family-owned establishments, these businesses give our downtown its unique character and make it a place worth visiting time and time again.

On Saturday, November 28, 2026, we invite you to spend the day in Carlsbad Village as we celebrate Small Business Saturday! Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping, meeting friends for lunch, or simply enjoying an afternoon exploring downtown, it’s a wonderful opportunity to support the businesses that make our Village so special.

To make the day even more memorable, the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) has planned a festive celebration filled with giveaways, interactive activities, live music, and plenty of reasons to explore the Village.

From 11 AM to 4 PM, visitors can participate in holiday gift card giveaways featuring local restaurants and retailers, with no purchase necessary. Our Village Scavenger Hunt and Pint Glass Treasure Hunt will add a little adventure to the day, encouraging participants to discover businesses throughout downtown, with opportunities to enter a Grand Prize drawing.

We’ll also be giving away 150 complimentary canvas tote bags, along with recycled bags courtesy of the City of Carlsbad, while supplies last.

The festivities begin at the CVA booth, located at the northeast corner of State Street and Grand Avenue, outside First Team Real Estate at 500 Grand Avenue. Stop by to check in, learn about the day’s activities, and join the fun.

While the organized festivities run from 11 AM to 4 PM, we encourage everyone to make an entire day of it! Browse the shops, discover something new, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, and revisit the businesses you’ve come to know and love. With the beach just a couple of blocks away and plenty of public parking throughout downtown, Carlsbad Village is the perfect place to spend a Saturday.

Every purchase, meal, and visit makes a difference to the small business owners who invest so much in our community. This Small Business Saturday, let’s show them just how much their presence means to Carlsbad Village.

We look forward to celebrating with you in the Village!