The Chamber of Commerce, Farmers State Bank, and the City of Marion hosted the second annual Marion Monster Mash at City Square Park on Saturday October 24th from 10:00AM-1:00PM. The event featured trunk or treating, face painting, arts and crafts, yard games, and a performance by the School of Rock’s House Band. The event was free for all ages.
Livy Wilcox (right) from Marion paints verity on a pumpkin. Verity is a character from a horror web series created by Youtuber ThatMob. The series is set in the game Minecraft.
Kidstrong Coach Anthony Jay shows a kid how to flex while telling parents about Kidstrong during the Monster Mash on Saturday the 24th. Jay began working at Kidstrong (which opened on November 3rd 2025, and features science based training programs for kids walking age to eleven years old) 2 months ago.
Four year old Scarlett Whalen plays a game of Connect four with her dad Brandon Whalen at City Square Park on Saturday. Scarlett Whalen dressed as the Pokémon character Pikachu for the Marion Monster Mash.
The School of Rock House band performs at City Square Park during the Marion Monster Mash on Saturday October 24th. The School of Rock (which features guitar lessons, drum lessons, singing lessons, bass guitar lessons, and keyboard/piano lessons) is located at 710 10th Street in Marion.
Chuck (dad) and Ida (daughter) Varnum from Marion play a game of Jenga while attending Marion’s Monster Mash for the first time. The yard games took place just outside of the Depot at City Square Park.
Clearview Financial founder Ryan (left, Winey the Poo) and his wife Jolene Norton (Bell from Beauty and The Beast) hand out candy while working at their trunk on Seventh Street on Saturday. Ryan worked for Farmers State Bank doing investments for ten years prior to starting Clearview Financial.
Volunteer and president Megan Hart gives out bananas, and tells families about (the organization that she is a part of) Mama’s Sanctuary. Mama’s Sanctuary is a non-profit that uses time with animals, fresh air, and the quiet of the Iowa countryside to help people with their mental health struggles.
Laura Carlson climbs up the playground at City Square Park while attending the Monster Mash with her mom. City Square Park is located at 1001 7th Ave, in Marion.
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