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Monster Bash

Dress to impress, spook, or brew some laughter at Downtown OWA’s Monster Bash Costume Contest!

October 25th , 2025

It’s time to get spooky! Monster Bash returns to Downtown OWA on October 25th, inviting ghouls, ghosts, and goblins of all kinds to join in the fun. This free-entry costume contest is open to everyone, giving you the chance to showcase your most creative, creepy, or clever Halloween look. With multiple winners and exciting prizes up for grabs, it’s your time to shine!

In-person registration kicks off at 11:00 am, but why wait? Pre-register online today to skip the lines and secure your spot!

October 25th , 2025

Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: Downtown OWA

Winning Categories & Prizes

  • Children, Teens, & Teams Categories:
    • 0-5 years old:
      • 1st Place – $100
      • 2nd Place – $75
      • 3rd Place – $50
    • 6-11 years old:
      • 1st Place – $100
      • 2nd Place – $75
      • 3rd Place – $50
    • 12-17 years old:
      • 1st Place – $100
      • 2nd Place – $75
      • 3rd Place – $50
    • Specialty Awards (from 0-17):
      • OWA Choice – Family 4pack/ $50 food certificate
      • Best Team – $50
      • Spookiest – $50
      • Funniest – $50
    • Adults (18+) Only Categories
      • 1st Place – $300
      • 2nd Place – $200
      • 3rd Place – $100
      • Best Team- Family 4pack/ $100 food certificate/ $50 cash

**Contestant must be present to win. OWA Parks & Resort team members are not eligible to win prizes. Contestants are not eligible to win multiple prizes**

 

Schedule of Events:

  • 11:00 am-12:30 pm: Kids Day of Registration on OWA Island
  • 11:00am-3:00pm: Adults Day of Registration on OWA Island
  • 1:00 pm-3:30 pm: Children, Teens, & Teams Division on OWA Island
  • Immediately Following: Children, Teens, & Teams Awards Ceremony on OWA Island
  • 1:00pm-9:00pm:
    • Face painting and picture portal at Sweet Tooth at OWA
    • Halloween at OWA Kids Activities:
      • DIY Trick-or-Treat Bag at the Sweet Tooth Flowerbed
      • Ghost Hunt at the Waffles R Wilf Alcove
      • Witch Hat Ring Toss at the Native Treasures Alcove
    • 4:00pm-6:00pm: Adults (18+) Only Division on OWA Island
    • 6:00pm-7:00pm: Live music by Talking Dead on the OWA Island stage
    • 7:00pm-8:00pm: Adults Awards Ceremony on OWA Island
    • 8:00pm-9:00pm: Live music by Talking Dead on the OWA Island stage