**Festive takeover at the Merlin Entertainments theme park in Carlsbad with lights, laughs & LEGO® joy beginning Nov. 22 presented by The Hallmark Channel**
 

Have your ‘elf’ a merry little brick-built holiday at LEGOLAND® California Resort as the Park transforms into a LEGO® winter wonderland. Starting Nov. 22 and running select days through Jan. 4, families can unwrap fun with a new holiday-themed ride, larger-than-life LEGO builds, falling “snow,” twinkling lights, sweet treats and more. All seasonal offerings are included with general Park admission and select annual passes.

The holiday spirit shines brighter than ever with the Resort’s iconic, three-story-tall LEGO Christmas tree built from more than 360,000 bricks, sparkling nightly with dazzling lights. Guests can also capture family photos in front of the giant LEGO wreath or new brick-built Santa and Sleigh, enjoy festive bites, and get a head start on holiday shopping at the all-new LEGO Shop – opening Thanksgiving week, following a grand remodel. 

This year, Elves Frode & Ivy are back with holiday cheer across the Park. Guests can: 

  • Snap “elfies” with new and returning LEGO holiday character favorites, including LEGO Gingerbread Man, LEGO Snowman, LEGO Reindeer Girl, and LEGO Nutcracker, as well as LEGO Wizard!

  • In true LEGOLAND style, be sure to check out the new LEGO Santa and his life-size, 17-foot sleigh complete with two LEGO reindeer...the perfect spot for holiday photos!

  • Rock around the giant LEGO tree to festive tunes and show off your coolest holiday moves, while also taking in cheerful seasonal shows, including Santa’s Elf Tree Lighting, Brass Band Holiday Bash, Elf Build Workshop and Once Upon a Brick-Mas.

  • Clap, cheer, and march along with The Nutcracker and his brass ensemble as they bring holiday spirit to life as Nutcracker’s Marching Band, roaming throughout the Park.

  • Get holiday thrills with Elves Frode & Ivy on the Park’s festive new ride, Elf Driving School. 

  • And, of course, the Park will be filled with lots of jolly holiday Brick Models, LEGO Builds, and experiences, like the Elf Hat Scavenger Hunt.

  • Plus, many merry drinks & treats, such as: Gingerbread White Chocolate Mocha, Peppermint Bark Frappe, Mocktail Jack Frost, Pumpkin-Tini, and the Yeti’s Ice Cream Overlay.

  • Catch holiday fireworks Saturday, Dec. 6 and 13, and nightly, Dec. 20-31, as the sky bursts with joyful color.
     

Kids’ New Year’s Eve – Friday, Dec. 31 
Ring in 2026 early with LEGOLAND California’s annual Kids’ New Year’s Eve party! Families can enjoy live entertainment, special treats, and a dazzling fireworks show, counting down to “midnight” at 7 p.m. Special 3D viewing glasses transform the fireworks into exploding LEGO bricks for an unforgettable way to welcome the new year. 

Holly Jolly Sleepover 

Get the most out of holidays at LEGOLAND by staying the night at LEGOLAND® Hotel or LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. Wake up in a winter wonderland and enjoy early access to rides before the Park opens, show off jolly dance moves at the ultimate holiday dance party, and meet & greet with merry LEGO characters. 

LEGOLAND believes awesome is for everyone! As Certified Autism Centers, all LEGOLAND Resorts in North America ensure families of all abilities can make magical holiday memories with trained staff, sensory-friendly resources, and accessible offerings.  

And the excitement doesn’t stop there—get ready for lift-off! Launching in early 2026, LEGOLAND California Resort will debut Galacticoaster! This brand-new immersive space-themed indoor roller coaster will be the Park’s first new roller coaster in more than 20 years! 

For more information about LEGOLAND California, visit the website or follow on Facebook. To book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit the Vacation Packages page. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay.