Experience Halloween in the Village

Fall is officially here, and that means pumpkin spice, a crisp in the air, and time to get ready for Halloween in the Village!

Save the date for a skele-ton of fun events that will be sure to keep your jack-o-lantern full. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, there will be a wide variety of activities throughout the Village that will ensure a smashing day for the whole family. Plan to spend the day in the Village, as there’s a little bit of something for everyone.

Crafts at the Carlsbad
Village Association 

Start your afternoon at 2:00pm with safe business-to-business trick-or-treating, complete with complimentary Halloween canvas bags for the first 200 costumed kiddos, courtesy of the Carlsbad Village Association. Stop by 2697 State Street, where craft tables will be set up to jumpstart the day of fun.

Safe Trick-Or-Treating
 In Carlsbad 

Then, head out to visit participating candy stop businesses, all throughout the Village, who will be sporting a brightly colored candy corn icon in their window. Keep in mind that many businesses downtown will be handing out treats, so be sure to also keep an eye out for generous candy bowls. The Carlsbad Village Association will host a mobile walking map on its website to help trick-or-treaters locate candy stops.

Carnival Games & Bounce House 

From 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the 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 (300 Carlsbad Village Dr.) for lots of business-to-business trick-or-treating, great photo opportunities, and live music. Starting at 4:00pm, get ready for their fantastic costume contest for kids of all ages with great prizes. Costume categories include Spookiest and Most Creative for toddlers, kids, teens, and families or groups.

Sensory & Allergy Friendly
Opportunities 

Lily Field Realty (2965 Roosevelt St.) will be hosting free games and activities with non-food treats to ensure those avoiding candy will have a way to join in the fun, along with a sensory-friendly calm zone for anyone needing a break from the excitement. A downtown pottery studio will be hosting a Halloween Sensory Crafting Zone where children can enjoy a craft zone with puppet paper crafts and more, along with a festive photo booth. Treats will be available for all.

Through the collaboration of five downtown businesses creating memorable activity zones and countless businesses serving as generous candy stops, Carlsbad Village is the place to be for a sweet community event like no other. Please join us! For the latest times, details, and updates, visit www.carlsbad-village.com/halloween.