Celebrate Monster Mash on October 17 with Trick-or-Treating, Hayrides, Magic + Star Wars Movie at Ramona Park

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Trick-or-Treat at Ramona Park with Monster Mash

One of our favorite Halloween events returns on October 17, 2026: Monster Mash.

This must-see event from the City of Portage draws local families each year to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween-themed activities for FREE at Ramona Park.

Expect costumes, oodles of candy, family-friendly fun, and a movie to cap off the evening’s adventures.

Read on for what’s planned for 2026’s event:

The City of Portage MI
(269) 324-9230

Monster Mash Highlights

Monster Mash is an annual trick-or-treat tradition in Portage.

Find local businesses ready to hand out goodies to costumed kids, plus food and seasonal activities—rain or shine!

Monster Mash is free and requires no registration.

Monster Mash Dates & Times

October 17, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location

Ramona Park – 8600 S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI 49002

Halloween-Themed Activities

The kids won’t be bored at Ramona Park. Here’s what’s scheduled for 2026:

Spooky trail hayride
Games
Magic show
Pumpkin carving demonstrations
A live DJ
Balloon Twister

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu On The Big Screen

At dusk, bring some snacks and hop in your vehicles for a drive-in movie showing of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Parking begins at 5:30 PM, with the movie starting around dusk.

Monster Mash Graveyard

Get in the spirit by creating your gravestone for Monster Mash!

Design a spooky, family-friendly gravestone made of wood or plywood (at least ½ inch thick) with a protective outdoor topcoat.

Gravestones should measure between 2’ x 2’ and 4’ x 8’, cut into a fun shape (no plain squares), and feature fictional characters only. All designs must be weather-proof and appropriate for outdoor display.

Cost: FREE – No registration required!

Gravestone Drop-Off

September 14 – October 9

📍 Department of Public Works (7719 South Westnedge Avenue)

Gravestone Pick-Up

October 19, 7 AM – 9 PM or October 20, 7 AM – 9 PM

📍 Ramona Park (8600 South Sprinkle Road), Monster Mash Cemetery

Gravestones not picked up will be disposed of by the city.

Promote Your Business at Monster Mash

Interested in helping out and advertising your company? The Portage Parks & Recreation invites businesses and organizations to hand out candy each year.

The city asks that you bring enough candy for at least 3,000 children and encourages everyone to wear costumes.

Spots fill up fast. Learn more and apply here.