Halloween in the Village Returns to Downtown Carlsbad

Fall is officially here and that means pumpkin spice, a crisp in the air, and time to get ready for Halloween in the Village! After a lengthy hiatus, the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) is pleased to bring back, with the help of several downtown partners, the muchloved costume event of the year.

Through the collaborative effort of CalRes Realty, the Village Faire Shopping Center, the Boys & Girls Club Carlsbad Village Clubhouse, and a generous sponsorship by Ting Internet, as well as dozens of Village businesses, we are ready to welcome little goblins, ghouls, princesses, and superheroes to downtown Carlsbad. Join us Saturday, October 28th for a wide variety of activities throughout Carlsbad Village.

Plan to spend the day downtown, as there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Trick-or-treaters can stop by CalRes Realty (located at 2691 State Street) from 2pm-4pm to receive a complimentary string backpack (while supplies last) that will definitely come in candy . . . handy. Grab a selfie or two and indulge in a little face painting before heading out for some sweet inspiration. For safe business-to-business trick-or-treating, look for participating candy stop businesses who will be sporting a 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. CVA’s mobile walking map will also help you locate candy stops. From 2pm-6pm the Village Faire Shopping Center (located at 300 Carlsbad Village Dr.) will be offering up a scary good lineup of activities. From trick-or-treating to costume contests for toddlers, kids, teens, and groups to live DJs and even a magic show, you will be sure to have a fangtastic time.

Also don’t miss a cauldron-full of fun at Boys & Girls Club (located at 3115 Roosevelt St.) that includes Halloween-themed games, a pumpkin patch fundraiser, and a family-friendly movie (that begins promptly at 6:30pm). What makes this year’s event so special is the collaboration between our Carlsbad Village supporters and enthusiasts.

Everything we do downtown is meant to bring businesses and community together. For the latest details on Halloween in the Village, visit www.carlsbad-village.com/halloween.