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LEGO Events · Barnes & Noble · Halloween 2026
If you're looking for a Barnes & Noble Halloween LEGO event in 2026, participating stores are hosting a free Halloween-themed LEGO building activity in October. Attendees build a small Halloween LEGO model in-store, with limited spaces or kits at participating locations. The event window is around October 9–11, but exact date, time, registration, age guidance and rules depend on the individual store.
Barnes & Noble is hosting a free Halloween-themed LEGO mini-build at participating stores around October 9–11, 2026. The featured model is a witch flying on a broomstick around a clouded moon, mounted on a jack-o'-lantern base. Kits are limited and registration is often required — check your local listing.
| Event | LEGO Halloween Build Event |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Barnes & Noble |
| Year | 2026 |
| Location | Participating Barnes & Noble stores |
| Cost | Free at the currently listed events |
| Main activity | Halloween-themed LEGO mini build |
| Featured model | Witch on a broomstick with a Halloween scene |
| Dates | October 9–11, depending on location |
| Registration | Varies by store |
| LEGO kits | Limited |
| Age guidance | Varies by location |
| Costume | Optional at listed locations |
October 9–11 is a cross-location window from current listings — not a claim that every store runs the event on all three days.
The Barnes & Noble Halloween LEGO event is an in-store building activity for LEGO fans. Participating stores invite attendees to make a small Halloween-themed LEGO model during a scheduled event.
For 2026, the model has been revealed as a witch on a broomstick flying around a clouded moon, with the scene attached to a jack-o'-lantern base. A gear on the side of the model has also been noted in the first look at the build, although the exact function of that feature should not be assumed until the model is actually demonstrated.
Barnes & Noble's own event listings describe the activity as a LEGO Halloween-themed mini build and state that kits are limited.
October 9–11, 2026
The 2026 Barnes & Noble Halloween LEGO events are being held at participating stores between October 9 and October 11, 2026. There is not one nationwide event time — individual locations can schedule builds on different dates and at different times. Check the listing for your specific store rather than relying on a single nationwide schedule.
Roseville, Minnesota
Friday, October 9 at 7 PM CT
Austin Arboretum, Texas
Saturday, October 10 at 11 AM CT
Union Square, New York City
Saturday, October 10 at 3 PM
Oakbrook Center, Illinois
Saturday, October 10 at 2 PM
Huntington Beach, California
Sunday, October 11, with scheduled time slots
Yes — the advertised event is free.
Yes — currently listed 2026 events advertise free admission or free registration. For example, the Austin Arboretum listing identifies LEGO Build Admission as free and says a ticket includes one LEGO Halloween build kit and a certificate of achievement. The Huntington Beach listing describes registration as a free RSVP and says each ticket includes admission and one mini-LEGO set. Free does not mean unlimited: kits and spaces are limited at participating locations.
The 2026 Barnes & Noble Halloween build is a small Halloween display featuring a witch riding a broomstick around a clouded moon, with the scene connected to a jack-o'-lantern base. It is designed as a relatively small event build rather than a large retail LEGO set. A first look at the model also shows a gear on the side, suggesting there may be a movement-related feature — treat that as an observation, not a confirmed mechanical function, until the event model is demonstrated. Piece count is not listed here without a reliable source.
Yes — registration is important.
In most cases, you should register before attending. The exact method depends on the location — some stores use Eventbrite, while others tell customers to contact the store to reserve a spot. Roseville warns that kits are limited and asks customers to contact the store. Austin and Huntington Beach require tickets and state that people without tickets will not be admitted (or that a free ticket guarantees admission and a mini-LEGO set for the selected time slot).
Do not purchase a ticket from an unofficial reseller. Some individual event listings specifically state that Eventbrite is the authorized ticketing platform for that event.
There is no single age rule for every Barnes & Noble location. Roseville and Austin Arboretum listings describe ages 10+ and welcome LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. The Union Square event describes itself as ideal for children ages 4–10 while also welcoming LEGO enthusiasts of all ages. Parents should check the individual event listing before registering.
No. A costume is optional at the currently listed events that mention costumes. Roseville invites attendees to dress in a favorite Halloween costume but says dressing up is optional. Austin also says Halloween costumes are optional. You can attend in normal clothes and still participate.
Austin asks attendees to have a printed or mobile copy of their ticket for check-in and warns that large bags are not permitted. Huntington Beach similarly prohibits large bags and emphasizes arriving on time for the reserved slot.
Event duration varies by location. Some stores use specific check-in time slots; others list a broader event window. Check your ticket or local Barnes & Noble listing for the exact schedule.
Because these events have limited space, arriving on time matters. Austin warns that late arrivals may lose their reserved kit; Huntington Beach says late attendees may lose their reserved place and LEGO set to people on the waitlist.
The event is available at participating Barnes & Noble stores, not necessarily every store. The safest way to find a location is the official Barnes & Noble Stores & Events listings. Because events can sell out, checking earlier is better than waiting until the event date.
| City | State | Date | Time | Registration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville | MN | Oct. 9 | 7 PM CT | Contact store | Check availability |
| Austin | TX | Oct. 10 | 11 AM CT | Eventbrite | Sold out (as of listing check) |
| New York | NY | Oct. 10 | 3 PM | Eventbrite | Check availability |
| Oak Brook | IL | Oct. 10 | 2 PM | Eventbrite | Sold out (as of listing check) |
| Huntington Beach | CA | Oct. 11 | Multiple slots | Eventbrite | Sold out (as of listing check) |
Dates, times and availability can change. Confirm your local store before traveling. This table shows verified example listings only — not a complete national store list. Sold-out status reflects listings at the time of last verification.
Some 2026 locations already show limited availability or sold-out status. For example, Austin Arboretum, Huntington Beach and Oakbrook listings have shown sold-out status. A sold-out event at one store does not mean every Barnes & Noble location is sold out.
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Open sourceBrick Fanatics — first look at free Halloween B&N build
First look: witch on broomstick, clouded moon, jack-o'-lantern base.
Open sourceBrick Fanatics — free LEGO witch model announcement
Earlier reporting that the 2026 free model is a witch on a broom.
Open sourceEventbrite — Austin Arboretum
Free ticket includes kit + certificate; ticket required; late-arrival kit warning.
Open sourceEventbrite — Union Square NYC
Oct 10 · 3 PM · ages 4–10 framing.
Open sourceEventbrite — Oakbrook Center
Oct 10 · 2 PM · example sold-out listing.
Open sourceEventbrite — Huntington Beach
Oct 11 · multiple slots · free RSVP; ticket required.
Open sourceSlickdeals — Oct 9–11 free Halloween LEGO build
Third-party reporting of the October 9–11 window across locations.
Open sourceLast verified: 2026-09-20
BrickIDFinder is independent and not affiliated with Barnes & Noble or the LEGO Group. Event details, availability and store policies can change. Always confirm date, time, age rules, registration and kit availability with the official Barnes & Noble listing before attending. Last updated: September 2026.
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