Carlsbadistan’s Halloween On Elm Oct. 30

If we can do something about this rain today will turn out to be epic holiday fun for the kids as the City of Carlsbad presents Halloween on Elm.

“Halloween on Elm is a great place for people to meet their neighbors and enjoy an afternoon of fun and activities in the heart of the village,” said Housing & Neighborhood Services Director, Debbie Fountain. “From carnival games and costume contests to the outdoor movie and the farmers’ market, there is something for everyone.”

Kids will be able to trick or treat local business, jump in a bouncy house, participate in contests, watch an outdoor Halloween movie and much, much more.

Halloween on Elm begins at 2 p.m. today (October 30, 20-10) and runs until 9 PM. The events are primarily located on State and Roosevelt streets. For a complete printable schedule and map of today’s event follow the jump.

(To print this map simply click the image to see it full size and then select print from your computer’s menu.)

Halloween on Elm serves up family friendly fun

Get ready for a spooktacular time at the city’s first ever Halloween on Elm (did you know Carlsbad Village Drive used to be called Elm Avenue?). Taking place in the city’s downtown village, the family friendly event will feature a wide array of fun activities for the community – and even pets!

“Halloween on Elm is a great place for people to meet their neighbors and enjoy an afternoon of fun and activities in the heart of the village,” said Housing & Neighborhood Services Director, Debbie Fountain. “From carnival games and costume contests to the outdoor movie and the farmers’ market, there is something for everyone.”

Activities include:

• Safe trick or treat at local businesses
• Halloween-themed carnival games and jump houses
• Halloween costume contests for people and pets
• Outdoor Halloween movie
• Food
• Safe costume checks by Public Safety
• Halloween “how-to” makeup demonstrations
• Live music and entertainment
• Farmers’ market with Halloween activities (pumpkin patch, jumping for apples, pie baking contest)
• Themed storefront decorating contest
• Haunted House at the Boys & Girls Club

Halloween on Elm takes place on Saturday, October 30, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., at various locations throughout the village but activities are primarily located on State and Roosevelt streets. For more information on the event, visit the city’s website, www.carlsbadca.gov or check out the schedule with the time of events. You can also call 760-434-2815.