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Halloween in the Village
Carlsbad Village (costume contest at Village Faire Shopping Center) · Carlsbad
300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Village-wide trick-or-treating at participating businesses (look for candy corn icons in windows), a kids' and family costume contest at Village Faire, and crafts, games and a bounce house at the Boys & Girls Club, 3115 Roosevelt St. Village Faire also has live music and photo spots.
When
- Sat, Oct 3111 a.m.–3 p.m.; costume contest sign-ups 11:30 a.m., contest noon–1 p.m.
Free candy buckets for the first 250 kids at CalRes Homes, 2691 State St.
Forecast: 72° · 92% rain · Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Dates are stated explicitly by the source.
Getting in
Free: trick-or-treating, candy buckets (while supplies last) and the Boys & Girls Club carnival activities.
Allergy-friendly treats and sensory-friendly activities at Lily Field Realty, 2965 Roosevelt St. The costume contest has categories for ages 1–4, 5–8, 9–12 and family/group.
- Visit Carlsbad lists a 4 p.m. end; the organizer says 3 p.m.
Sources
- carlsbad-village.com organizer
2026 edition, Sat Oct 31, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., locations, costume contest times, free trick-or-treating and Boys & Girls Club activities, live music at Village Faire - visitcarlsbad.com tourism
Sat Oct 31 at Village Faire, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr; lists 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Boys & Girls Club activities are free