The Forum Carlsbad is a magical place during the holidays. Award-winning landscaping reaches new heights with seasonal plantings and the sights and sounds of the season are all around.
The Lighting of The Forum Saturday, November 26, 6-9 p.m.
The holiday season officially kicks off with “The Lighting of The Forum.” Friends and families gather to enjoy a live holiday musical stage show, Santa’s Grand Arrival, the Lighting of the Holiday Tree, followed by a Holiday Light Show and Magical Snowfall. After the light show, children are invited to the stage to visit with Santa. The Forum’s restaurants will serve complimentary refreshments and prizes provided by Forum merchants will be given away to the lucky winners.
Visits with Santa Saturdays, December 3, 10 and 17, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 1-4 p.m.
Children are invited to visit with Santa in the Anthropologie Court at The Forum. He will have a treat for all of his guests. Be sure to bring your cameras! There is no cost to visit The Forum Carlsbad’s Santa.
Storytime with Santa Sundays, December 4 and 11, 1-3 p.m. in Geppetto’s Toy Store
Bring the children to Geppetto’s Toys in The Forum Carlsbad for Storytime With Santa. Santa will read holiday classics followed by time for the children to visit with the jolly old elf.
Hanukkah Celebration Monday, December 26, 4-6 p.m.
Join Chabad La Costa for the Lighting of the Menorah in the Anthropologie Court. The event will include games for the children and complimentary refreshments.
Holiday Shopping at The Forum Carlsbad Black Friday, November 25
Holiday shopping goes into full swing with special hours and great bargains at The Forum on Black Friday, November 25. The center opens at 8am and closes at 10pm that day, but many stores will open earlier and close later. Visit theforumcarlsbad.com for updates throughout the holiday season.
What Holiday Shopping Should Be
Holiday shopping at The Forum Carlsbad is a pleasure, not a chore. The center is pedestrian-friendly and parking is usually available near your favorite store. There are gifts for everyone on your list at The Forum.
Visit the Apple store for the techies on your list. You can view and try all of the latest Apple products with experts to help you with your selections.
Sur La Table has gifts for the chefs, or aspiring chefs, in your life. From holiday cooking classes to the latest coffee makers and everything in between can be found at Sur La Table. You’ll also find everything you’ll need to host your own holiday feast.
Anthropologie is a Forum favorite! With an eclectic collection of housewares, jewelry, accessories, fashions, shoes, books and more, finding the perfect gift is easy at Anthropologie. Their new BHLDN bridal department is also available for those planning a wedding.
Find the looks they’ll love, from cutting edge to classic, at H&M, Urban Outfitters, Free People, J. Crew, Madewell, Nicole Miller, White House Black Market, Victoria’s Secret, Tilly’s, Chico’s and Talbots. For the athlete in you life, find men’s and women’s athletic wear at lululemon athletica, and girls’ athletic wear in ivivva.
Of course you’ll need to wrap up all of your holiday gifts and Paper Source is just the place to find everything you’ll need. With an extensive line of gift cards, holiday decorations, wrapping paper, gifts and more, Paper Source is your one-stop shop for the holidays.
Once you’ve visited The Forum Carlsbad, you’ll return again and again. Whether it’s finding the perfect toys for the children at Geppetto’s Toy Store,dining in the festive Casa de Bandini or strolling by the sparkling fountains, you’ll find the experience at The Forum Carlsbad is what shopping should be.