Worthington Halloween Bash 2023

Monday, October 30, 2023

Erica Barker, Staff Writer

Whether it be fans of spooky frights or lovers of a sweet treat, the Worthington Halloween Bash welcomed numerous attendees Saturday evening, Oct. 28, on Washington Street. Games, Trunk or Treat and a costume contest headlined the evenings festivities.

Costumes lined Washington Street at the event. (Photo by Erica Barker)
From spooky to cuties, contestants had a blast at the costume contest. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Several groups, such as the Worthington Police Department, participated in Trunk or Treat. (Photo by Erica Barker)
The annual Witches Ride is a fan favorite at the Worthington Halloween Bash... (Photo by Erica Barker)

...and even young witches took part in the festivities. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Much like musical chairs, the cake walk provided Halloween tunes and resulted in sweet treats. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Youngsters raced to finish their donut (suspended in midair) before their fellow contestants in the donut challenge. (Photo by Erica Barker)
The witch announcer kicked off the costume contest with the 0-3 age group. (Photo by Erica Barker)
According to these two, polka dots are the new fashion staple as this little contestant won Sparkliest Costume in the age group. (Photo by Erica Barker)
This green creature took home the award for Most Creative Costume. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Following the win for Scariest Costume, this dinosaur was hoisted through the air. (Photo by Erica Barker)
A young witch won Sparkliest Costume while the Squishmallow next to her took home the Funniest Costume award. The fuzzy leopard (left) secured the prize for Cutest Costume moments later in the 4-6 age category. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Little Bo Peep went home with the award for Most Creative Costume in the 4-6 age group. Batman (left) followed by securing the Scariest Costume prize. (Photo by Erica Barker)
In proper witch fashion, the announcer declared her young look-alike had won Best Overall Costume. (Photo by Erica Barker)
King Kong wields his prize for Scariest Costume, and Forky took home the Funniest Costume award for the 7-9 year age group. (Photo by Erica Barker)
This little kitty won Most Creative... (Photo by Erica Barker)
...while this feline won Sparkliest Costume. (Photo by Erica Barker)
An elaborate plague doctor costume led to a Best Overall Contest prize while a blue Squishmallow (left) took home the Cutest Costume award. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Freddy Kruger (right) took home the award for Scariest Costume while a glitz and glamorous skeleton (middle) won Sparkliest Costume to kick off the 10-12 year competition. (Photo by Erica Barker)
A pink cowgirl won Cutest Costume as Katniss Everdeen secured the Most Creative Costume award. (Photo by Erica Barker)
A spider queen won Best Overall Costume, complete with full makeup and eight-legged creatures. (Photo by Erica Barker)