La Costa Meadows Halloween Carnival

Saturday, October 24th, 1-8 pm

The biggest event of the year is almost here! Admission is free for all families, and tickets and wristbands for games, attractions and inflatables are available for purchase.

🎟️ TICKETS

$50 - 40 tickets

$50 - Wristband and 3 premium tickets

$80 - 80 tickets - Bundle and save 20%

Order tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-7705

Tickets and wristbands can also be purchased at the Ticket Booth in the MPR during Carnival.

ATTRACTIONS & INTERACTIVE GAMES

🎪 UNLIMITED WRISTBAND ATTRACTIONS

Included with an Unlimited Wristband or regular tickets:

Human Bowling
Basketball Bungee Bounce
70' Ultimate Obstacle Course
80' Incline Obstacle Course
45' Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
Laser Tag
Sports Combo Jump with Slide
Aloha Bounce with Slide
Aloha Bounce Jump

⭐ PREMIUM ATTRACTIONS

10 regular tickets or 1 Premium Attraction ticket

Coconut Climb
Trampoline Jump
Zorb Balls
Swashbuckler
VR Game Tent

Presale wristbands include 4 Premium Attraction tickets. Wristbands purchased at the door include 3.

🎨 CARNIVAL GAMES & CRAFTS

Our LCM parent volunteers along with our SMHS volunteers will host fun games with prizes at every booth! Most games are 2–3 tickets.

Our local Girl Scout troop will be volunteering their time at our amazing craft booths. Crafts include beads, pumpkin painting, color your own trick-or-treat bag, and more.

👻 THE HAUNTED TRAIL

Our favorite Haunted Trail is back! Hosted by our 5th Grade students, the Haunted Trail will be open 3:00–8:00 PM.

1 Premium Attraction ticket or 5 regular tickets

🎁 GIFT OF TIME AUCTION

Special Experiences with LCM Teachers

Our amazing teachers are donating their time, creativity, and talents to create special experiences for our students!

Each Gift of Time is unique and gives students the opportunity to enjoy a fun, teacher-led experience outside the regular classroom. Activities and participation vary by teacher and may include creative projects, games, special outings, or other memorable experiences.

Preview the Gift of Time experiences:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/la-costa-meadows-gift-of-time

🔨 SILENT AUCTION

Get ready to bid on amazing items donated by our generous community!

Bidding opens: Tuesday, October 20th at 3:00 PM
Bidding closes: Saturday, October 24th at 7:30 PM

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/la-costa-meadows-ptos-silent-auction

Thanks to all our awesome sponsors & classroom donations!

🎶 ENTERTAINMENT

All Day – North County Music Academy
2:00 PM – Evolution Dance Center
3:00 PM - San Elijo Dance and Music Academy
4:00 PM – San Diego Gymnastics

Plus, North County Martial Arts will host a board-breaking booth, and Redline Athletics will have an interactive kids' booth! San Diego Gymnastics will host an obstacle course, and La Costa Karate will have a game booth. Play City will also host a fun both.

🌮 FOOD & SNACKS

The Grocery Outlet Encinitas Café will offer pizza, nachos, and snacks (2–4 tickets), plus food trucks on the blacktop!

Food Trucks:

Cash, credit card, and Venmo accepted.

💙 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & DONORS!

A special thank-you to all of the businesses and community members who support our LCM Carnival!

VOLUNTEER WITH US!

This event would not be possible without our incredible volunteers. Volunteers DON'T need clearance for this event.

We need our amazing LCM parent volunteers to help with carnival games, attractions, ticket booths, crafts, food booths, and more. No experience necessary!

JUST 2 HOURS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We’ve made volunteering easy with 2-hour shifts on the day of the carnival, so you can lend a hand and still have plenty of time to enjoy the festivities with your family!

As a special THANK YOU for volunteering, every parent who completes a full 2-hour shift will earn ONE SINGLE-USE GOLDEN TICKET for their child!

WHAT IS A GOLDEN TICKET?

The Golden Ticket lets its holder:

Ride ANY carnival attraction one time!

Enjoy an attraction without using regular carnival tickets!

Skip the line and head straight to the front!
Experience VIP treatment similar to a Lightning Lane!

YES — EVERY CARNIVAL ATTRACTION IS ELIGIBLE, EVEN THE ONES WITH THE LONGEST LINES!

It’s our way of rewarding parents who help make the magic happen while giving their kids an extra-special carnival experience!

How Golden Tickets Work:

Each Golden Ticket is valid for ONE attraction only and must be turned in for admission, just like a premium ticket.
Two parents/guardians can split one 2-hour shift, but they will receive just ONE Golden Ticket total.
Tickets can be picked up at the volunteer table when you check in for your shift.
If you’ve already completed setup, you can pick up your ticket at the volunteer table during the carnival.
Cleanup volunteers can also pick up their tickets during the carnival on the honor system.
One 2-hour shift = One Golden Ticket = One time use!

Volunteer two 2-hour shifts and earn TWO golden tickets.

Please review the available volunteer opportunities below and choose a shift that works best for you.

Thank you! We couldn't do it without you!

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO NEEDED FOR THE HAUNTED TRAIL - We need some spooktacular parent volunteers to help transform our haunted trail into a frightfully fun experience for the kids! We need volunteers to set up and decorate, and tear down the spooky scenes that will make this year's Haunted Trail one the kids won't forget! Volunteers will also earn a golden ticket.

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will I receive my tickets and wristbands?

Presale orders placed by the October 12th cutoff will be delivered to your child's classroom (or the oldest sibling's classroom) during Carnival week. If you order after the Oct 12 cutoff, you can pick up your tickets and wristbands in the MPR during carnival. Tickets and wristbands can also be purchased at the MPR Ticket Booth during Carnival.

How do I get tickets or wristbands included with my Wave Fund package?

If your Wave Fund package includes tickets or wristbands, they will be delivered to your child's classroom. Please email vp@lacostameadowspto.org with your preference: wristbands, tickets, or a combination.

Are refunds available?

Refunds cannot be processed unless LCM cancels the event.

Can regular tickets be used for everything?

Yes! Regular tickets can be used for carnival games, crafts, inflatables, Premium Attractions, the Haunted Trail, and the LCM Café.

What is the general ticket breakdown?

Most games are 2–3 tickets, inflatables are 3–4 tickets, Premium Attractions are 8–10 tickets, and snacks are 2–4 tickets.

Can I purchase additional tickets or wristbands?
Yes! Additional tickets and wristbands will be available at the MPR Ticket Booth during Carnival. We accept cash, Venmo, and credit cards.

Do I need Premium Attraction tickets?
No. Premium Attractions can also be purchased using regular tickets (8–10 tickets per attraction). Presale wristbands include 4 Premium Attraction tickets, while wristbands purchased at the door include 3.

Can non-LCM families attend?
Absolutely! Non-LCM families, friends, and neighbors are welcome. Tickets and wristbands can be purchased in advance or at the Carnival. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-gala-7705

Rules:

No e-bikes allowed.

No coolers permitted.

Absolutely no alcohol.

Please remember this is an elementary school. Keep your language and conduct family friendly.