Countryside Recreation Center is transforming into a festive destination for this year’s Monster Bash and Pumpkin Patch event.

This fangtastic family affair is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 at Countryside Recreation Center, 15038 N. Parkview Place.

Enjoy pumpkin picking, dancing and games and partake in a costume contest category: scariest, funniest, cutest, most creative, best and family-themed costumes.

There will also be arts and crafts, STEM activities and snacks.

Registration is $5 for Surprise residents and $7 for non-residents. Pre-registration is encouraged, and space is limited, so register early.

Tickets prices are per person for ages 3 and up, including parents.

To register, head to surpriseaz.gov/surpriserec and click on “Special Programs and Events,” or contact 623-222-2000.