Zombiepalooza 2025 will take place Oct. 24 on the Great Lawn at Downtown Cary Park.
COSTUME CONTEST
Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes for Cary’s favorite night of cosplay. Prizes will be awarded for best kid and best adult costumes before the film screenings. Zombiepalooza is free to attend.
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Watch a collection of zombie-themed and family-friendly short films (< 5 min.) made by filmmakers of all skill levels that include creative use of this year’s prop a Rubik’s cube.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6 PM-8 PM: Zombie themed activities provided by Downtown Cary Park
7:00 PM: Halloween Costume Contest Sign Up
7:30 PM: Halloween Costume Contest for kids (Great Lawn Pavilion)
7:45 PM: Halloween Costume Contest for adults (Great Lawn Pavilion)
8 PM: Zombiepalooza Short Film Competition presented by The Cary Theater (Great Lawn Pavilion)
8:30 PM: Zombie Musical Chairs while votes are tabulated (Great Lawn Pavilion)
8:45 PM: Audience Awards Presentation for Best Zombie Short (Great Lawn Pavilion)
9:00 PM: Event Ends
