Lake Forest To Hold Annual Monster Mash Halloween Dance

LAKE FOREST, CA — Ready to break out the Halloween costumes, Lake Forest? If not, then get ready. The annual Monster Mash Halloween Dance is coming soon to a civic center near you, and is designed to bring all of the fun and fear for one hauntingly great night.

The Monster Mash Halloween Dance is hosted by Lake Forest Special Needs and features a night of dancing, snacks and even a Halloween-themed photo opportunity for social media-inclined patrons.

Lake Forest Recreation Supervisor Kevin Fernandez said residents who attend the free event can expect a fun-filled evening of dancing and crafts at the new Lake Forest Civic Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. In between songs, attendees can enjoy free snacks courtesy of Ballpark Pizza or take pictures in the costume photo booth.

Fernandez, who has been organizing the Halloween dance for four years now, said this will be the first dance in over a year due to COVID-19 pandemic precautions.

"The best part about coordinating these dances is looking out over the crowd and seeing a sea of smiling faces," Fernandez said. "I know that might sound like a cheesy answer, but for many members of the special needs community this is a huge part of their social life. At the end of the day, seeing how much joy and laughter comes from an event is what makes all the hard work worth it."

While attendance to the annual Monster Mash Halloween Dance is free, residents interested in joining the event are asked to register in advance through the city's website, as space is limited. Residents with questions regarding the event are encouraged to contact Fernandez at kfernandez@lakeforestca.gov.