Halloween in the Village
What a spooktacular Halloween in Carlsbad Village! On Saturday, October 31, families, friends, and little ghosts and goblins filled the streets for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, festive activities, creative costumes, and plenty of Halloween fun.
With beautiful weather, smiling faces, and an incredible turnout from our community, the Village was full of Halloween spirit. From colorful pumpkin candy buckets and sweet treats to carnival games, crafts, and our annual costume contest, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
A huge thank you to our participating businesses, generous sponsors, community partners, and everyone who joined us to make Halloween in the Village such a memorable celebration!
2026 Event Highlights
- Safe Trick-or-Treating throughout Carlsbad Village, sponsored by Phoenix Sports and Le Papagayo Carlsbad
- Colorful Pumpkin Candy Buckets for the first 250 kiddos, sponsored by CalRes Homes
- Costume Contest with multiple categories at Village Faire Shopping Center
- Crafts and Games at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad
- Allergy-friendly treats and sensory-friendly activities at Lily Field Realty
Plan Your Halloween Adventure!
11 AM | Grab Your Candy Bucket
Start your Halloween adventure at CalRes Homes (2691 State Street), where the first 250 children can pick up a complimentary colorful pumpkin candy bucket, sponsored by CalRes Homes, while supplies last.
11 AM–3 PM | Village-Wide Trick-or-Treating
Let the candy collecting begin! Participating businesses throughout Carlsbad Village will welcome costumed trick-or-treaters for a fun and safe Halloween experience.
Look for the official Candy Corn icon displayed in business windows to find participating Candy Stops. Be sure to check the Candy Stop Map to plan your route and discover all the local businesses joining the fun!
Safe trick-or-treating is generously sponsored by Phoenix Sports.
Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad Village (3115 Roosevelt St.), will be hosting carnival games of all kinds, both indoors and out. Come have some fun in their bounce house and grab some candy corn and popcorn. No entry fee. 11AM - 3PM.
The Costume Contest
Visit the Village Faire Shopping Center (located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr.) for lots of business-to-business trick-or-treating, great photo opportunities, live music and a fantastic costume contest for kids of all ages with great prizes.
Costume Contest Sign-Ups: 11:30 a.m.
Costume Contest: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
This year, there will be four winners, one from each category. Each winner will receive a basket stuffed with goodies and gift cards!
Costume Contest Categories
- Most Creative or Spookiest (Ages 1–4)
- Most Creative or Spookiest (Ages 5–8)
- Most Creative or Spookiest (Ages 9–12)
- Most Creative or Spookiest Family or Group
Come dressed to impress, scare or surprise us. Whether your costume is clever, spooky or completely unexpected, we can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Allergy and Sensory-Friendly Options
Lily Field Realty (2965 Roosevelt St.) will be offering allergy-friendly treats and sensory-friendly activities to help everyone feel included. 11AM - 3PM.
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