Arts & Entertainment

Holiday at the Rancho

Activities may be modified or canceled due to inclement weather. Please check this web page or the hotline at 760-434-2843 for any changes prior to the start of the event.     

Ongoing activities

Train rides on the Polar Express, face painting, crafts, holiday shopping, food and beverage sales. The Carlsbad teen program, L.I.T.E., will sell hot dogs, bratwurst, nachos, chips, and popcorn for the movie.  Also, Cassie's Crepes will sell delicious crepes and desserts.  Hot beverages are provided by La Costa Coffee Roasting Co.    

Entertainment schedule

5 - 5:45 p.m. San Diego Harmony Ringers

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5:35 p.m.  Dance performance by Dance Unlimited

5:45 p.m.  Tree lighting ceremony with Santa

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6 - 7:30 p.m.  Photos with Santa

6 p.m.  Outdoor viewing of featured film, Polar Express

5:30, 6, & 7 p.m. - (20 minutes each) Holiday stories

6:30 & 7:30 p.m. - (30 minutes each) Hacienda tours

Tickets are $5 through Dec. 1, $8 at the door. Children 3 and younger are free. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs for viewing the movie.


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