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SomerStreets: Monster Mash [10/18/26]
Get ready for one of Somerville’s favorite Halloween traditions! SomerStreets: Monster Mash transforms Somerville Avenue into a festive Halloween celebration for all ages. Join us on Sunday, October 18, from 1–5 PM (severe weather date: Sunday, October 25) for live music, interactive art activities, family fun, local food vendors, and more.An afternoon to bring neighbors together and celebrate local arts and culture, Monster Mash features performances on two stages, hands-on activities, community organizations, local businesses, and plenty of Halloween spirit around every corner.Monster Mash Costume Parade:The highlight of the day is the spookiest community Halloween Parade, led by the School of Honk. Dress up in your favorite costume and join neighbors of all ages as superheroes, witches, monsters, magical creatures, and everything in between march through the festival together.Food Vendors:Enjoy delicious bites from local vendors throughout the festival! Straight A’s BBQ & Things BanglaAdda Bengali Dos Manos Kitchen Gracie’s Ice Cream Festival’s favorite foods, fried dough and lemonade Activities:The highlight of the day is the spookiest community Halloween Parade, led by the School of Honk, but there’s so much more! Parkour Carve pumpkins with Somerville Recreation Don’t miss the photo opps with Anne Cubberly Giant Puppets Facepainting with Face Art Touch a trucks featuring Fire truck, Ambulance, and Police car! Live Caricatures and Illustration with Alejandro Inflatables and lawn games by EventThem Stage at 31 Union SquareWelcome performance by the BosWitches Proyecto Tempo Los Mambiseros Stage at Church StCurated by Mass Ave Music – schedule coming soon!Come in costume, support local artists and businesses, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity, music, and community. Free and open to all!