Pumpkin Prowl 2026
Join the ABA for a ghoulish good time at Pumpkin Prowl on Friday, October 23rd, 5-8 PM. Thousands of ghosts, goblins, fairies and superheroes will flock to Ada for the largest, family-friendly Halloween event of the year! Trick-or-treating will be available along River St (closed to traffic for the event), in the JH Realty/Dixon Lot and throughout Ada Village.
NEW THIS YEAR:
- Follow the Yellow Brick Road: The Ada Covered Bridge becomes a whimsical journey to the Emerald City, inspired by L. Frank Baum’s beloved Oz adventure. Enjoy themed activities along the way, including performances by Ballroom Dance Ada.
- Give Back While You Prowl: The Versiti Blood Bus will be in the Fifth Third Bank parking lot from 1:30 - 6:00 PM, giving you the opportunity to donate before or during Pumpkin Prowl. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome. Sign up here.
- Hocus Pocus Under the Stars: Stay after the Prowl for a special showing of Hocus Pocus at 7:45 PM in Covered Bridge Park – South. Bring your blankets and chairs and settle in for a Halloween favorite under the stars!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Big Joe Pesh from Mix 95.7 will serve as our emcee at the Legacy Park Amphitheater.
5:30 PM – Dance performance by HMD Dance Studio
6:30 PM – Costume Contest featuring five categories and prizes. Sign up here.
7:00 PM – Thriller Flash Mob with Dance Dimensions at Boo-gie Nights on Settlers Drive
7:45 PM – Hocus Pocus Family Movie Night at Covered Bridge Park – South
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Mini pumpkin decorating in front of Pursuit Paper & Gift
- Collect stamps throughout the Village to create an Ada Halloween scene
- Spooky Tunnel by LMCU
- Wizard’s Way at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
- Live DJ music by Ace Marasign on River Street
- Boo-gie Nights Dance Party with Sonder CPA on Settlers Drive
- Local Sheriff and Fire Departments
- And more!
Keep checking back as we add more event information, activities, and maps!
PLUS:
Vote for your favorite pumpkin decorated by an Ada business! All decorated pumpkins will be displayed at the Ada Hotel during Pumpkin Prowl, with voting available online.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
**Event participation is not required to sponsor
TITLE SPONSOR | $5000 - SOLD
- Company logo on marketing materials and Pumpkin Prowl signage
- Verbal recognition at event
- Prime booth location on River Street for event
- Recognition/logo in ABA e-newsletter
- Logo recognition on ABA event webpage and social media platforms
PUMPKIN SPONSOR | $2500 - 1 available for River St placement
- Company logo on Pumpkin Prowl signage
- Prime booth location on River Street for event
- Recognition/logo in ABA e-newsletter
- Logo recognition on ABA event webpage and social media platforms
GHOUL SPONSOR | $1000 - 1 available for River St placement
- Company logo on Pumpkin Prowl signage
- Preferred booth space on River Street for event
- Name listed in ABA e-newsletter
- Logo recognition on ABA event webpage and social media platforms
GOBLIN SPONSOR | $750 - Please note that Goblin Sponsors signing up after 9/10 will be placed in the JH Realty/Dixon Lot.
· Company logo on Pumpkin Prowl signage
· Guaranteed booth space on River Street for event
· Name listed in ABA e-newsletter
· Logo recognition on ABA event webpage and social media platforms
SKELETON SPONSOR | $500 - Please note that Skeleton Sponsors signing up after 8/20 will be placed in the JH Realty/Dixon Lot.
- Name listed on event signage
- Logo recognition on ABA event webpage and social media platforms
PATRON SPONSOR | $100
- Name listed on event signage
- Logo recognition on ABA event webpage
All participants setting up on River St or in the JH Realty/Dixon lot must provide proof of having proper liability insurance coverage. Proof must be in the form of a valid Certificate Of Insurance or ‘COI', this is a normal insurance document that will be easy for your insurance company to provide. The COI must be emailed to and accepted by the ABA no later than 1 month before the event. If this is not in-place before Pumpkin Prowl you will be unable to participate, even if you have met all other qualifications. More information will be provided upon registration.
Click on the Register button to sponsor. Deadline to register and appear in print materials is September 21, 2026. Download the sponsorship form.
Additional event parking available at Ada Vista School and Ada Christian Reformed Church on Bradfield St. Once parked follow the Pumpkin Prowl signs to the pedestrian tunnel.
By attending this event, you agree to the use of all photos and videos for our social media channels. Smile, snap, and tag us! Your participation acknowledges your consent. If you have concerns, please speak to our staff.
Date and Time
Friday Oct 23, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Friday, October 23, 2026
5pm - 8pm
Fees/Admission
Event is free to attend.
Contact Information
Kim Rantala
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