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2025 Halloween Pumpkin Plunge in Carlsbad

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2025 Halloween Pumpkin Plunge

~ Alga Norte Aquatic Center in Carlsbad ~

 

Halloween is coming soon, and stores are filled with decorations, and have been for some time. The Carlsbad pumpkin patch and corn maze are open, and the annual 2025 Carlsbad Pumpkin Plunge will be hear soon.

 

This popular floating pumpkin patch takes place at the Alga Norte Community Center in South Carlsbad (La Costa area), located at 6565 Alicante Road (corner of Poinsettia Lane), on Saturday October 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

 

Carlsbad kids will have the opportunity to lasso their favorite pumpkin from the floating pumpkin patch, using a hula hoop, and take them home for carving, decorating, and Halloween festivities. You’ll likely find only the traditional orange pumpkins good for decorating, unlike the ones pictured in the feature photo.

 

Of course bring your bathing suit to enjoy all the fun in the pool including the pumpkin patch, floating obstacles and games!

 

The fun in and out of the pool will include several Halloween-themed lawn activities. There will also be a Bounce House and plenty of opportunities for photos! The Splash Pad will be available for the younger children.

 

Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event. Please keep in mind that beverages and food cannot be brought in from outside the venue.

 

The cost is $15 per person; children 3 and under are free but must be registered when checking out.

 

To save time, pick up wristbands before the event, available at the Alga Norte Aquatics Center during normal business hours.

 

You can Register before the Pumpkin Plunge. The event is limited to 500, tickets are moving quickly, and the event is expected to sell out, so don’t delay! Tickets will be sold at the Pumpkin Plunge if not sold out but I wouldn’t count on it. All sales are final – no refunds!

 

CARLSBAD Pumpkin Plunge

5 – 8 pm

Alga Norte Aquatics Center

6565 Alicante Road

Carlsbad, CA  92009

(442) 339-2519 for more information

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff- I remember this and love the idea of this event!  I don't think I've ever heard of another community that has a Halloween Pumpkin Plunge.

Oct 12, 2025 05:40 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

It's certainly a fun idea for kids and their parents, isn't it Kathy Streib ?!

I've not heard of similar events but haven't really looked.

Jeff

Oct 14, 2025 12:42 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Jeff and lots of pumpkin patches out already in our area and lots of corn mazes also.

Oct 12, 2025 06:30 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Same here Will Hamm. Our Carlsbad corn maze is haunted for 2 nights each week through Halloween.

Jeff

Oct 13, 2025 11:21 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Jeff - hopefully this announcement will help prompt participation from Carlsbad California residents.  May many crave attendance to creatively carve their Halloween pumpkins.  🎃

Oct 13, 2025 04:17 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Michael Jacobs  It's certainly a fun and creative way for kids to select a pumpkin for decorating.

Jeff

Oct 13, 2025 11:23 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Jeff... I remember your posting about this Pumpkin Plunge in previous years. I have not doubt it's one of Carlsbad's favorite Halloween events.

Oct 13, 2025 04:20 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Yep I share this every year Nina Hollander, Broker  And yes, it IS popular and typically a sellout!

Jeff

Oct 13, 2025 11:24 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jeff. A pumpkin plunge? Very unique and a whole lot of fun. Enjoy the event as a participant or an observer. 

Oct 13, 2025 04:58 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

No plans to attend this fun event Wayne Martin but the photos on the event website are fun to see. Clearly a good time for all - participants and observers.

Jeff

Oct 13, 2025 11:28 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I never heard of a Pumpkin Plunge. What a great idea!

Oct 13, 2025 04:58 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Kat Palmiotti 

It IS a pretty cool idea isn't it?!

Thanks for stopping by.

Jeff

Oct 13, 2025 11:29 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That aquatic center seems to operate in a similar manner to the aquatic centers near me, and with similar events as well.  I am sure that everyone will have fun at this event!

Oct 13, 2025 05:28 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Brian England 

Events like this are fun for area residents and a great way to draw residents to the aquatic centers.

Jeff

Oct 13, 2025 11:31 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff this would be an event I would expect to see in Texas not in Southern California.  By the way no jumping in the water around here this time of the year ..... LOL

Oct 13, 2025 12:50 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi George Souto 

Thanks for stopping by. I suspect it's a bit chilly in your area for swimming. Residents will have to do with a traditional pumpkin patch won't they.

Jeff

Oct 13, 2025 12:54 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

That sounds like such a fun, creative twist on the classic pumpkin patch, Jeff Dowler, CRS. You've provided an essential heads-up that interested families need to act fast if they want to lasso a pumpkin from that floating patch.

Oct 14, 2025 09:34 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you Lew Corcoran 

It's usually a sell-out and those interested in participation shouldn't delay.

Jeff

 

Oct 14, 2025 12:43 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Jeff Dowler, CRS - it's always great to see community involvement with fun activities for kids. Childhood should be memorable and exciting! Plus, it is good for adults to get engaged with their happiness. We only get one time to be a kid and a lifetime to be a kid at heart - if we allow ourselves to do that!

Oct 17, 2025 09:52 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

Very well said Patricia Feager! Thank you!

This event is a wonderful and fun family activity, and very popular! There are several different Plunge events held at the Aquatics Center during the year.

Jeff

Oct 17, 2025 12:48 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Another fun event.  I am betting the onlookers enjoy just as much as the participants.  m

Oct 25, 2025 01:12 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS

I suspect you're right about that Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho 

Enjoy your weekend!

Jeff

Oct 25, 2025 01:56 PM