Costumes, Candy, and Spooky Fun Await at Halloween in the Village on Saturday, Oct. 31!

Halloween is just around the corner, and the excitement is building in Carlsbad Village! With costumes to plan, candy to collect, and plenty of family-friendly activities throughout downtown, now is the perfect time to start planning your Halloween adventure. Halloween in the Village returns Saturday, October 31, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and this year’s celebration has something for everyone!

Get Creative at the Village Faire Halloween Costume Contest!

Have a little superhero, princess, monster, or ghost in the family? It’s time to put those costume ideas to work! The annual Halloween Costume Contest at Village Faire Shopping Center is back, inviting children and families to show off their most creative, spooky, and imaginative looks.

The contest takes place at Village Faire Shopping Center, located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, with registration beginning at 11:30 AM and the competition running from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.

Four winners will be selected, one from each category:

• Ages 1–4
• Ages 5–8
• Ages 9–12
• Family or Group

Judges will be looking for the most creative or spookiest costumes, and each winner will take home a basket filled with goodies and gift cards. Whether your costume is homemade, cleverly coordinated, or delightfully spooky, this is your chance to get creative and join the Halloween fun!

Start Planning Your Trick-or-Treating Route!

Of course, Halloween in the Village wouldn’t be complete without candy! Families can enjoy safe, business-to-business trick-or-treating throughout downtown Carlsbad, visiting participating local businesses that have signed up as official Candy Stops.

Each participating business will display a special Candy Corn icon in its window, making it easy to identify verified trick-or-treating locations. It’s a fun way for families to explore the Village, discover local businesses, and fill those candy buckets along the way.

Want to get a head start on your Halloween adventure? Click here to view the official Candy Stop Map and see which Village businesses are participating so far! More Candy Stops are being added as Halloween approaches, so check back for updates and start planning your route.

Safe trick-or-treating throughout the Village is generously sponsored by Phoenix Sports and Le Papagayo Carlsbad.

Even More Halloween Fun Throughout the Village!

The festivities extend well beyond costumes and candy, with activities and special treats planned throughout downtown.

Start your adventure at CalRes Homes, located at 2691 State Street, where the first 250 children can pick up a complimentary colorful pumpkin candy bucket, generously sponsored by CalRes Homes. It’s the perfect accessory for collecting treats throughout the Village!

Families can also stop by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, located at 3115 Roosevelt Street, for indoor and outdoor carnival games, a bounce house, popcorn, and more. With no entry fee, it’s another great stop to add to your Halloween plans.

At Lily Field Realty, located at 2965 Roosevelt Street, families will find allergy-friendly treats and sensory-friendly activities, offering additional ways for children of all abilities and needs to enjoy the celebration.

There’s still time to perfect those costumes and plan your trick-or-treating route. We look forward to celebrating Halloween in the Village with you!