Thrilling Times for ghouls and gals of all ages at Downtown PKB Monster Mash
Jordan Allman holds her son, River, dressed as Rubble from Paw Patrol, as the play plinko for prizes at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Families gathered for the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Wayward Dancers perform the Witches’ Dance at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
‘MOV Thriller’ performers during their performance of ‘Thriller’ at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Ka’laiya Martain, with ‘MOV Thrillers’, dressed as a zombified Snow White during the performance of ‘Thriller’ at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Joshua Smith, with Cre8tive Cosplay of the Mid-Ohio Valley, dressed as a Ghostbuster talks with families lined up for the trick-or-treat at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Morgan Stubbe-Fearnow holds her daughter Rose, dressed as Minnie Mouse, with her husband Seth as they wait in line at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Jordan Allman holds her son, River, dressed as Rubble from Paw Patrol, as the play plinko for prizes at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Families gathered for the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Wayward Dancers perform the Witches’ Dance at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
‘MOV Thriller’ performers during their performance of ‘Thriller’ at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Ka’laiya Martain, with ‘MOV Thrillers’, dressed as a zombified Snow White during the performance of ‘Thriller’ at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Joshua Smith, with Cre8tive Cosplay of the Mid-Ohio Valley, dressed as a Ghostbuster talks with families lined up for the trick-or-treat at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
Morgan Stubbe-Fearnow holds her daughter Rose, dressed as Minnie Mouse, with her husband Seth as they wait in line at the 2026 Monster Mash at Discovery World on Market on Friday evening. (Photo by Sophie Wheeler)
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PARKERSBURG – Downtown PKB hosted the annual Monster Mash event Friday evening in the green space beside Discovery World on Market on Friday evening.
The event was free and attendees were encouraged to dress in costume for a "spook-tastic event."
Families enjoyed hand-on activities, trick-or-treat giveaways and performances by Wayward Dancers, Heart & Veil Belly Dance Troupe, MOV Thrillers and a live DJ playing family-friendly music throughout the evening.
Families lined up for the trick-or-treat giving kids a safe and not-so-scary opportunity to collect candy during the Halloween season.
The event was hosted by Downtown PKB with the support of local businesses and organizations who gave treats and prizes to families in attendance including Adoration Hospice, Cre8tive Cosplay of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Evergreen Therapeutic Treatment Centers, Gideon of Parkersburg, The Official Beverage Bar, People Bank, Wild River Kayak Co, Community Bank, Enhanced Wellness, First Mutual Bank, Maka Mia Pizza, Parkersburg Bridge Partners, United Bank and WVU Medicine Camden Clark.