Santa’s Got Some Serious Competition in Carlsbad

There’s a secret toy-giving superhero in Carlsbad, and they’re about to make a whole lot of kids’ holidays brighter. For the sixth year running, an anonymous donor is dropping over $100,000 on toys at Geppetto’s in The Forum Carlsbad, all headed straight to Toys for Tots.

A Toy Story That’ll Warm Your Heart

Here’s the scoop on this epic toy haul:

• The Mystery Giver: Our anonymous hero has been at this for six years now.
• The Helpers: Geppetto’s and Northwood Retail are jumping in with their own toy donations.
• The Goal: Bringing joy to kids who might otherwise go without during the holidays.

Marines on a Toy Mission

On November 7, The Forum Carlsbad is turning into Toy Central:

• 7 AM to 9 AM: U.S. Marines will be personally picking out and boxing up the toys.
• 10 AM: Doors open to the public. Want in on the giving action? Bring a new toy to donate and you might just win a $100 Geppetto’s gift card.

Join the Toy Brigade

Can’t make it on the 7th? No worries! All Geppetto’s locations will be official Toys for Tots drop-off spots throughout the holiday season. So you’ve got plenty of time to play Santa.

See you there!

This isn’t just about toys—it’s about bringing a little magic to kids who could use some extra cheer. So whether you’re donating or just spreading the word, you’re part of something pretty special.

Mark your calendars for November 7 and head to Geppetto’s at The Forum Carlsbad.

For more info on Toys for Tots, visit the website here. For updates, follow along on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

See you there, San Diego!