KICK OFF CHRISTMAS WITH US!
WHEN
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
WHERE
NCCC CAMPUS
1330 Poinsettia Lane, Carlsbad, California
COST
FREE ADMISSION
Food & Caffe Items for purchase.
WHO
ALL AGES
Bring family, friends & neighbors!
THE EVENING AT A GLANCE
Five moments not to miss!
Everything else runs all evening, so come early, wander at your own pace, and gather at the Piazza (center stage) for the big moments.
4:00 PM - Doors Open
All Activities, food and live nativity open across campus
5:10 PM - Christmas Tree Lighting
Piazza – Center Stage
5:15 PM - Carols for Little Children
Piazza- Singalong for young families
7:00 PM - Carols by Candlelight Program
Piazza – The Heart of the Night!
7:25 PM - Game Winners Announced
Gingerbread / Guessing Game Annoucements at Main Stage
Chapel Concerts
Building C – Chapel Stage
5:30p, 6:00p, 6:30p, 7:40p
Star of Bethlehem Film
Building C – Chapel
4:10p, 4:35p, 5:00p, 8:10p
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Building C – Upper Chapel Foyer
Continous Loop All Night
WHAT'S HERE
Something for Everyone!
The Christmas Story
- Live Nativity with shepherds, angels & live animals
- Nativity Room with sets from around the world
- Saint Nicholas’ Hideaway, the story of the real St. Nick
- Star of Bethlehem film
For Little Ones
- Candy Cane Corral petting zoo
- Snuggle Barn baby animals to hold
- Jingle Bell Pony Parade (kids 75 lbs & under)
- Christmas Bingo & the playground
Make & Play
- Arts & Crafts Studio for all ages
- The Workshop wooden build, sponsored by Home Depot
- Reindeer Rescue tabletop escape room
- Christmas Brickland LEGO scenes & open play
Music & Wonder
- Chapel Concerts in an old-world setting
- Model Trains & Christmas Villages
- A Charlie Brown Christmas on loop
- Christmas Calm Room for a quiet break
Food & Treats
- Holiday Hungry Hub indoor food court
- North Pole Dessert Lounge, cocoa & s’mores
- Gingerbread Grotto cookies & cider
Shop & Win
- Christmas Market with handmade gifts from our mission partners
- Gingerbread House Contest, cast your vote
- Guessing games with prizes
- Photo stations for your family photo
FINDING YOUR WAY
Campus Map
- Holiday Hungry Hub · A-100
- Nativity Room · A-101/102
- St. Nicholas’ Hideaway · A-105
- Gingerbread Grotto · Kitchen
- Live Nativity · Tent
West Lot
6. Candy Cane Corral · Small lawn
7. Pony Parade · Large lawn
8. Snuggle Barn · Large lawn
- Christmas Market · outside B-103/105
- Trains & Villages · B-100
- Christmas Bingo · B-203
- Escape Room · B-202
- Calm Room · B-201
- Playground
- Chapel Concerts & Star film
- Charlie Brown · Upper foyer
- Brickland · C-104
- Dessert Lounge · C-205
- The Workshop · C-205B deck
- Arts & Crafts · C-105
BEFORE YOU COME
Good to Know
Parking
Parking is Limited
First Aid & Lost Kids
Building A, room A-106. Our safety team can help reunite families.
Restrooms
Building A level 1 · Building B levels 1 & 2 · Building C at Story Caffe & level 2
Nursing Moms
Story Caffe
Hot drinks & snacks for purchase, Building C level 1.
What to Wear
Much of the night is outdoors; bring a jacket once the sun sets.
