This Event is Hosted by: The Town of Payson
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Halloween Festival & Trunk or Treat Event
October 25th, 2025
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Get ready for a spook-tacular night of fun at Payson Parks and Recreation’s annual Monster Mash Halloween Bash! Join us at Green Valley Park for a fang-tastic evening filled with thrilling games, candy galore, and a hauntedly good time for the whole family! Come dressed in your best costume and dance the night away with ghouls, ghosts, and goblins. With hay rides, a costume contest, and eerie activities around every corner, this is one event you don’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and let’s get boo-gieing! Families can enjoy our trunk or treat from 4-6pm. The event will run from 4pm to 9:30pm.
Our Halloween Movie will be Monsters Inc.! Make sure to bring chairs and blankets to this event!
When
October 25th, 2025 – 4pm – 9:30pm
Where
Green Valley Park
Register for this Event
Interested in participating in this upcoming event? Click the Button Below to register your trunk.
Registration will open in the Fall 2025!
Vendor Opportunities
We are gladly accepting vendors for this event. If you are interested in being a vendor at a Town of Payson Event, please visit the link before for vendor request form.
Trunk or Treat will be from 4pm – 6pm (or until candy runs out).
Join us for our Annual Trunk or Treat, featuring trunks from local businesses and organizations. Candy will be handed out to kids 17 years or younger. Kids will only be allowed through the trunks once and must be accompanied by an adult. The child must be present to receive the candy.
Hay Rides
4pm-6pm
Bring your pre-carved pumpkin to the Monster Mash to enter into our Carved Pumpkin Contest! Categories to enter are:
– Best Overall Pumpkin
– Most Challenging
– Most Creative
– Prettiest Pumpkin
-Most Original
Prizes will be given in each category.
* NOTE: No carving is allowed within the park. Please bring a completely carved/decorated pumpkin for the contest.
Wear your best Halloween Costume! Categories will proceed in the following order beginning at 6pm.
Kids
Ages 2 & under | Ages 3-5 | Ages 6-9 | Ages 10-12 | Ages 13-17
Adults (18+)
Groups/Couples (2 or more contestants)
K9s
Bonus Categories (Not by Age Group)
Best Overall | Funniest | Scariest | Most Original
Prizes will be given in each category.
* NOTE: Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be leashed no longer than 6ft.
Close the night out with a Halloween Movie in the Park starting at 7pm! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the Monsters Inc.
FAQ
Will there be food?
Where do I park?
What should we bring?
To enjoy this event to it’s fullest, be sure to bring your costume, a blanket or chair if desired, and dress according to weather. Some years are warm and comfortable while others will be cold and require warm clothing. Please plan accordingly.
PUBLIC NOTICES
- Dogs are welcome as long as they are mild-mannered. Town ordinances require that they must be leashed at all times.
- Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the park and at all listed events. § 93.12 Parks and Natural Areas Criminal Conduct (B(1)).
- Staking is not allowed in the park. If you bring a canopy, please be prepared to weigh it down with sand or another weight. Stakes cannot be used. § 93.04 Usage Rules (G)
Please help us keep our park beautiful and other spectators safe.
This event is proudly put on by our Payson Parks and Recreation Department. For questions and to follow our updates, please follow our social media accounts or reach out to our office.
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Payson, AZ 85541
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