Marion Monster Mash
The City of Marion's Spooky Trunk or Treat
The first annual Marion Monster Mash took place at the Central Plaza at City Square Park on Saturday October 25th from 11AM-3PM. The event was hosted by Uptown Marion, East Post Pumpkin, Kidstrong, Farmers State Bank, and the City of Marion. The event featured Trunk or Treating, Face Painting, Spooky Story Time, and a festive costume parade.
Kidstrong coaches Reina Gilbertson (left) and Kaden Coats blast bubbles while dressed in Ninja Turtles costumes. Kidstrong opens on November 3rd, and will feature science based training programs for kids walking age to 11 years old.
Farmers State Bank employee Karen Fintel hands out bubbles to kids while participating in the Marion Monster Mash Trunk or Treat.
School of Rock employee Lilian Beimer hands out candy during the Trunk or Treat. Beimer plays guitar and has been working for the School of Rock for the last year.
A crowd gathers for the Marion Monster Mash Trunk or Treat. 23 trunks were available for kids and families to stop at during the event.
Farmers State Bank volunteer Corbin Loskill entertains guests while dressed as the Grim Reaper at the Monster Mash. Loskill’s mom is an employee of Farmers State Bank.
Wall of Sound Productions student Morgan Stumpf plays the keyboard for the crowd while helping the staff hand out candy. Wall of Sound Productions is also a recording studio, and is located on 7th Ave in Marion.
The Bockoven Kids get candy from Farmers State Bank’s Paw Patrol trunk while participating in the Monster Mash activities with their grandparents.
Farmers State Bank volunteer Sam Norton hands out candy at Farmers State Bank’s Harry Potter Trunk while dressed as Luna Lovegood.
Sloan Isenberg gets a temporary tattoo while enjoying the activities at the Marion Monster Mash with her mom on Saturday October 25th.
James Gallagher and his son James Gallagher the 2nd play a game of ball toss while enjoying the family friendly activities available at the Marion Monster Mash. The Gallaghers moved to Marion from Chicago about a year ago.
Silas Jessen gets some candy from a cauldron at one of the trunks while attending the Marion Monster Mash with his mom.