Halloween in the Village
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Halloween in the Village is back with a full day of family-friendly fun throughout Carlsbad Village! On Saturday, October 31, families are invited to dress up, explore the Village, collect plenty of treats, and enjoy activities for kids of all ages.
From safe trick-or-treating and colorful pumpkin candy buckets to crafts, games, a costume contest and more, there will be plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween throughout the Village.
Event Highlights
- Safe Trick-or-Treating throughout Carlsbad Village, sponsored by Phoenix Sports
- 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 Club of Carlsbad
- Sensory-Friendly Information and Activities at Lily Field Realty, details coming soon
Pumpkin Candy Buckets
Start your Halloween adventure by picking up a colorful pumpkin candy bucket, perfect for collecting treats throughout the Village. The first 250 kiddos can receive a complimentary bucket sponsored by CalRes Homes.
Buckets will be available at CalRes Homes, 2691 State Street, while supplies last.
Safe Trick-Or-Treating In Carlsbad
Once you have your bucket, head out into the Village for safe trick-or-treating, sponsored by Phoenix Sports.
Participating businesses throughout Carlsbad Village will be welcoming costumed kiddos with Halloween treats. Look for participating candy stops, labeled with a Candy Corn Icon, as you make your way around the Village, and keep an eye out for even more local businesses joining in the fun.
Carnival Games & Bounce House
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.
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 Categories
- Spookiest (Toddlers 1-3) - 1 winner
- Most Creative (Toddlers 1-3) - 1 winner
- Spookiest (Kids 4-12) - 1 winner
- Most Creative (Kids 4-12) - 1 winner
- Spookiest (Teens 13-17) - 1 winner
- Most Creative (Teens 13-17) - 1 winner
- Spookiest (Family or Group) - 1 winner
- Most Creative (Family or Group) - 1 winner
Sensory-Friendly Halloween Information
We are also working with Lily Field Realty to provide sensory-friendly Halloween information and resources as part of the day’s activities.
Additional details will be announced soon.
Stay Tuned for More & Tag Us on Socials
Bookmark and stay tuned on this page or the latest details on Halloween in the Village, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and subscribe to our eNewsletter for more updates.