Carlsbad Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Carlsbad and surrounding areas

Carlsbad sparkles for the Christmas season with holiday activities, festive events, and family fun across neighborhood hotspots and cultural venues. Enjoy Christmas on the Pecos or the holiday performances of Christmas Belles for seasonal entertainment and community traditions. From Santa visits to lights displays and local markets, Carlsbad provides a warm array of things to do that celebrate the season with southwestern charm.

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Carlsbad Christmas Events

All Christmas Events Within 25 Miles of Carlsbad

Carlsbad Christmas Light Displays

Christmas on the Pecos

💰 $$
📍 Christmas on the Pecos
302 S Canal St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

Experience the enchantment of Christmas on the Pecos, a spectacular holiday light display in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This beloved event transforms the riverbanks into a dazzling wonderland with over a million lights. Visitors can choose between a scenic boat tour or a festive train ride to fully immerse themselves in...

Carlsbad Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment

Christmas Belles

💰 $$
Friday, December 12, 2025
📍 Carlsbad Community Theatre
4713 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220

Get ready for a "Southern-Fried Yuletide Comedy" as the Futrelle Sisters tackle holiday chaos in Fayro, Texas. With Frankie overdue with twins, Twink in jail, and Honey Raye trying to save the town's Christmas program, expect a hilarious mix of feuding cast members, food poisoning, and even an Elvis sighting....

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