Buckeye’s 85^th Annual Halloween Carnival returns to Monroe Avenue in Downtown Buckeye on Saturday October 25, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy exciting carnival games, roaming carnival performers, hay maze with pumpkin art, bingo, cake walk, trunk-or-treat, food and much more! All booths, food and activities are operated by local non-profit groups and 100 percent of the proceeds raised go back to these groups that support our community.

Activities and food range in cost from 1 to 10 tickets. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the Community Services booth at the carnival.

Be sure to sign up for the kids and family Halloween costume contests by 5:30 p.m. Categories include scariest, cutest and most original DIY costume.

Contest times:

• 5:30 p.m. Family
• 6 p.m.  3 to 4 year olds
• 6:30 p.m. 5 to 6 year olds
• 7 p.m. 7 to 8 year olds
• 7:30 p.m. 9 to 10 year olds
• 8 p.m. 11 to 14 year olds

Come out for a night of spooky family fun and help support our local charities, schools, churches and nonprofit groups.

More details on the Halloween Carnival and to participate or volunteer please visit buckeyeaz.gov/halloweencarnival.