Holidays at LEGOLAND California
Guests can explore interactive holiday experiences like Gingerbread Station, the Elf Choir musical rig, and the Reindeer Refuel barn where families build LEGO magic carrots. Entertainment includes live performances such as the Brickmas Rap Battle Show, The Nutcracker Marching Band, and the Once Upon a Brickmas story show. Visitors can also take photos with Santa, a giant 35-foot LEGO Christmas tree, and characters including Yeti, Gingerbread Guy, and LEGO Elves.
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
The event is included with tickets and select passes. It also advertises kids tickets from $39 per day with a hotel stay.
Food & Drink
The event offers limited-time festive sweets and treats, and allergy-friendly menu items are available; ask staff or Guest Services for guidance.
Parking
Free parking comes with LEGOLAND annual passes.
Accessibility
LEGOLAND California Resort provides wheelchair-accessible paths, attractions, and seating.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Stay at the LEGOLAND Hotel or LEGOLAND Castle Hotel to get early ride access before the park opens and a spot at the holiday dance party.
- Catch the Nutcracker Marching Band at The Beginning and Once Upon a Brickmas on Castle Hill, since the two shows are in different parts of the park.
- Ask staff or Guest Services about allergy-friendly options before your kids dig into the limited-time holiday sweets and treats.
- Head into LEGO Galaxy to ride the Galacticoaster in its holiday version, a festive take on the new indoor family coaster.
- Tag your holiday photos with @LEGOLANDCalifornia and #LEGOLANDCalifornia for a chance to have them featured on the park's social media.
Special Events & Promotions
- NEW this season: Gingerbread Station, Elf Choir, Reindeer Refuel, Holiday Lights and Yeti's Brick Build.
- NEW: the Brickmas (W)rap Battle Show, where wrapping presents turns into a rap battle with music, dancing and interactive challenges.
- NEW: the Galacticoaster gets holiday touches in the new LEGO Galaxy land.
- NEW: a Yeti character meet-and-greet.
- Hotel stays add early ride access before the park opens, plus a holiday dance party with LEGO character meet-and-greets.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christmas Bricktacular a good fit for younger kids?
Yes. It has gentle rides, hands-on building activities and festive shows for little ones, and the whole resort is designed for families with children ages 2 to 12.
What's new for the holidays this year?
There are new interactive stops around the resort: Gingerbread Station, Elf Choir, Reindeer Refuel, Holiday Lights and Yeti's Brick Build. You'll also find the new Brickmas (W)rap Battle Show, a holiday version of the Galacticoaster in LEGO Galaxy and a new Yeti meet-and-greet.
Where are the holiday shows?
The Nutcracker Marching Band, with the new LEGO Nutcracker and The LEGOLAND Brass Band, plays at The Beginning. Once Upon a Brickmas, where Bagsy and Sweeps retell the story of the first snow, is on Castle Hill.
Where are the best holiday photo spots?
You can pose with Santa, his sleigh and his reindeer, or in front of the 35-foot Christmas tree built from 366,481 LEGO and DUPLO bricks. The giant LEGO wreath is another spot. For character photos, look for Snowman, LEGO Elves Ivy and Frode, Gingerbread Guy, Reindeer Girl, Yeti, the LEGO Nutcracker and LEGO Santa.
Are there allergy-friendly holiday treats?
Yes. Allergy-friendly menu items are available, and staff or Guest Services can point you to them.
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