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The three-story LEGO® Tree will shine bright during the celebration, featuring a spectacular fireworks display

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Carlsbad, CA (November 4, 2026) — LEGOLAND® California Resort is decking the halls - brick by brick! The Carlsbad theme park will celebrate the return of its three-story, 35-foot-tall LEGO® Christmas Tree at the 24th annual tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 20 officially launching its beloved Christmas Bricktacular event which starts Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. The celebration will feature a spectacular Christmas Bricktacular Fireworks display, the first fireworks show of the season, along with live entertainment, seasonal treats and festive fun that create unforgettable holiday memories for families with children ages 2-12. 

 

On Nov. 20, guests can gather around the iconic LEGO tree to witness the moment all 500 LED lights and 40 LEGO candles come to life - followed by the season’s first dazzling fireworks display. The awe-inspiring, brick-built tree has become a beloved centerpiece of the Park’s annual holiday festivities, which officially kick off on Nov. 21. 

 

2026 Christmas Bricktacular Highlights:
Starting Saturday, Nov. 21, LEGOLAND® California Resort transforms into a winter wonderland for families with children ages 2-12. Seasonal highlights include:  

  • NEW! Following the inaugural tree lighting on Nov. 20, LEGOLAND California will have a Christmas Bricktacular tree lighting ceremony every event night complete with falling snow! Create a Christmas card-worthy moment with the giant three-story, 35-foot-tall LEGO Christmas tree, built from more than 366,000 LEGO and DUPLO® bricks! Complete with giant ornaments, presents, candy canes, stars and candles, the tree took Master Model builders 3,000 hours to create. Gather the family, strike a celebratory pose, and snap the perfect holiday photo in front of this larger-than-life tree.
  • NEW! Feed the reindeer at Reindeer Refuel, a festive barn where families can interact with LEGO reindeer and build “Magic Carrots” from LEGO bricks to power their Christmas flight.
  • NEW! Meet Yeti, the newest holiday character! Stop by for a meet and greet, snap a snow-tastic photo, and say hello to the coolest new character at LEGOLAND. Help Yeti beat the Southern California heat by building LEGO snowflakes to bring more snow and holiday cheer to his winter home. Of course, families can still snap an “elfie” withfan-favoriteholiday characters, including Ivy & Frode, Gingerbread Guy, Snowman, Reindeer Girl, and of course LEGO Santa!
  • NEW! Bring the holiday kitchen to life at the Gingerbread Station, where kids can follow interactive digital prompts to complete a whimsical recipe and activate lights, sounds and the delicious scent of gingerbread.
  • NEW! Join the Elf Choir: Interact with a colorful LEGO musical machine to create seasonal melodies.
  • NEW! Get moving at the new Brickmas (W)rap Battle show, a high-energy holiday celebration where wrapping presents turns into a jolly rap battle filled with music, dancing and playful interactive challenges inside the LEGOLAND Holiday Workshop on Fun Town Stage.
  • Experience the magic of Christmas Bricktacular Fireworks at LEGOLAND, where the night sky lights up with a dazzling holiday display. Guests can enjoy fireworks every Saturday in December, plus nightly from December 19-31, culminating with Kids’ New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31!
  • Clap along with the Nutcracker Marching Band as the LEGO Nutcracker and LEGOLAND® Brass Band bring lively holiday music, merry energy and plenty of Christmas cheer to the Park.
  • Pack your snowshoes and join Bagsy and Sweeps for “Once Upon a Brickmas,” as they re-tell the story of the Wizard and the first snow of Castle Hill.
  • Get into the holiday spirit with a mouth-watering selection of seasonal treats and holiday shopping at The LEGO Shop.

 

For more information about LEGOLAND® California Resort, visit LEGOLAND.com/California. 

 

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About LEGOLAND® California Resort 

LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. All are designed for families with children ages of 2 to 12. The Resort features more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions including the newest land, LEGO® Galaxy, featuring Galacticoaster, an all-new indoor family roller coaster, along with hands-on STEM-based experiences designed to inspire young explorers. Families can also experience Dino Valley with three rides, an interactive build and play area, and brand-new costume characters, as well as LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race and The LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD. Guests can also discover the world’s first LEGO® version of San Diego in Miniland USA, featuring a 30-foot LEGO® model of the city, 120 palm trees, and 55 local landmarks including The Rady Shell, Petco Park, and Coronado Bridge. LEGOLAND® Water Park incudes more than seven slides, sandy beaches, and the Build-A-Raft River, plus Pirate Reef and LEGO® Legends of CHIMA™ Water Park. The Resort also features the nation’s first LEGOLAND® Hotel offering 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, LEGO® DUPLO, LEGO® Friends, LEGO® NINJAGO® and LEGO® City! North America’s first LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel features 250 rooms, fully themed as Knights and Dragons, Royal Princess, and Magic Wizard. LEGOLAND® California is a Certified Autism Center (CAC), accredited by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346). 

 

About Merlin Entertainments  

Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, PEPPA PIG, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.  

See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information. 


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