Partake in local food, live entertainment, and art at Oceanside’s Sunset Market; open from 5pm to 9pm.

Take a boat ride with Santa this holiday season around Oceanside Harbor, bring your own camera for a photo op with Santa – Tickets are $5 per person and $3 for infants and toddlers 2 and under and all proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Oceanside.

Carlsbad Village Faire’s 2025 Holiday Event
Participating businesses will offer a variety of holiday cheer, including restaurant specials, shopping discounts, prizes, and treats.
-Holiday music TBD
-Village Faire will provide refreshments and prizes in the courtyard
-Spin the wheel with the receipt! A receipt that day from the Village Faire business will put you in a drawing to win prizes!
-Mister Twister Balloon Entertainment and Nancy’s Paintology will be in the house from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., with balloons and face painting for kids!

Experience the magic of The Nutcracker, a timeless winter classic, brought to life by the talented dancers of Encinitas Ballet. Join us for an enchanting journey filled with vibrant costumes, captivating choreography, and the beautiful music of Tchaikovsky. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this beloved production will fill your day with wonder, joy, and festive spirit.

Bring a blanket, some hot chocolate and pick a comfortable spot to watch this years Parade of Lights celebration in the quaint Oceanside Harbor. Fishing boats, sailboats, yachts, kayaks and dingys will all be dressed-up in holiday swag and circling Oceanside Harbor enchanting onlookers along the harbor and at the neighboring restaurants.