SoCal Spooky lists 6 Halloween events and spooky places in Carlsbad for 2026. The season here runs from Sept. 12 to Nov. 8.
Daily through Sun. Nov. 8, 2026 · night shows select nights
Carlsbad · Immersive Haunts · All Ages
A dark-fantasy walk-through with 12 themed zones next to Jurassic Fright at the strawberry farm. By day it’s “Path to Light”; after dark on select nights, “Symphony in the Shadows” adds eerie scenes and live characters.
Select dates · Sept. 19–Nov. 1, 2026
Carlsbad · Theme Parks · All Ages
Not-scary kids Halloween at LEGOLAND California on select dates Sept. 19–Nov. 1, 2026. Brick-or-Treat is included with dated park admission.
Sept. 12–Oct. 31, 2026 · Mon–Thu 2–8pm, Fri–Sun 9am–9pm
Carlsbad · Pumpkin Patches · All ages
Carlsbad urban pumpkin patch off Aviara Parkway, across from 24 Hour Fitness. Carnival games, six inflatables, a big blue slide, mechanical bull, wagon ride, corn pit, petting zoo and weekend movie nights, with food trucks on weekends. Paid entry, babies 12 months and under free; ride and attraction tickets are sold at the door.
Sept. 14–Nov. 8, 2026 · Sept. daily 9am–6pm; Oct. Sun–Thu 9am–6pm, Fri–Sat 9am–10pm
Carlsbad · Pumpkin Patches · All ages
Family farm patch on Cannon Road with giant pumpkins for photos, marigold and celosia fields, a tricycle racetrack, hay pyramid and free games included in admission. The corn maze, tractor ride, Jurassic Fright animatronic walk and animal areas cost extra; the after-dark Haunted Corn Maze is listed separately.
Fri–Sat · Oct. 2–31, 2026 · 7–10pm
Carlsbad · Scare Mazes · Teens & Adults
The strawberry farm’s after-dark haunted maze, run with the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, which gets part of the proceeds. Fridays and Saturdays only, 7–10pm; the farm pitches it at teenagers and adults.
Select nights · Oct. 16–24, 2026
Carlsbad · Haunted Car Washes · See host for age guidance
Stay-in-your-car drive-through haunt at Eco Friendly Auto Spa in Carlsbad. Select October nights, 2026. One ticket per vehicle.
SoCal Spooky lists 6: 1 haunted house, 1 theme park event, 2 pumpkin patches, 1 scare maze and 1 other spooky event.
The earliest listing starts Sept. 12 and the latest runs through Nov. 8. Each listing shows its own dates.
Yes. These are listed as good for families: LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat and Fantasy Fright — Carlsbad Strawberry Company.
