The Halloween Festival in Apache Junction and all of its activities will be free this year with no wristbands or tickets required.

It is 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W. Southern Ave.

“Apache Junction Parks and Recreation wants to make your night spook-tacular!” it states in a release. “We are bringing back our popular Trunk or Treat, sponsored by Lost Dutchman Realty. Join local businesses as they line up their vehicles and pass out handfuls of candy to all the dressed up Ghouls and Goblins.”

Back again this year will be a live performance by local band Zero Reasons, a pumpkin painting and decorating area, and additional games and activities, all sponsored by CAAFA.

Nonprofits and those supporting nonprofits will host game and activity booths. In addition there will be inflatable activities, crafts, food trucks, as well as the Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Apache Junction Little League.

The annual costume contest will begin at 5 p.m. this year. The contests will be divided by ages.

“Enter your dog in our Howl-o-ween Canine Costume Contest. All canines must be on a leash. This contest will begin after the human costume contests are done,” it states in the release.

Bring your pre-carved pumpkin out to the park and enter the pumpkin carving contest. Entries will be judged by kids and adults. All pumpkins must be submitted to the judging table by 6 .m. to be eligible to win. Winners will be announced after the conclusion of the costume contest prior to the start of the canine costume contest.

If you are interested in having a booth at the event and you have a kids game to offer up at your booth, check out more info and complete the forms at https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/962/Halloween-Festival.