Max's Frightfest

MPES PTO Logo Maxs Frightfest

Thank you for volunteering to help or donating items for the MPES PTO Annual Halloween Fundraiser: Max's Frightfest!

This year's event is scheduled for Friday, October 30th from 5:00-7:30pm at Onatru Farm Park.

We need your help to make this event extra special for our Meadow Ponders. Can't wait to see everyone there!

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Volunteer

We are requesting volunteers to sign-up for shifts during the event. You may signup for one or both shifts if you are available. We will have Frightfest Committee members who will help act as area coordinators during the event.  

 

Volunteers are encouraged to be festive and to wear a costumy accessory, if possible, to create a fun ambiance for all our attendees. Thank you for being a part of one of the MPES PTO's biggest fundraisers!

Set-up
Role: Help set-up and decorate event space; Location: Pavilion, Playground, Trail
10/30/2026 10:00 am
2 out of 8 filled.
Signed Up: Katie Case, Alicea Mangas
Check-In Tables
Role: Check guest list upon entry (4-Pack, 2-Pack Family Tickets); Location: Parking Lot (two separate tables)
10/30/2026 04:30 pm
0 out of 4 filled.
10/30/2026 06:00 pm
0 out of 4 filled.
Trick-or-Treat Characters
Role: Dress in costume and hand out candy, toys, etc (encourage children to find all ten trick-or-treating locations); Location: All around the Park (Report to Valerie for location assignment)
10/30/2026 05:00 pm
0 out of 10 filled.
10/30/2026 06:00 pm
0 out of 10 filled.
Haunted Maze Characters
Role: Great option for teens to help! Dress in costume and interact with guests doing the walk/maze; Location: Trail
10/30/2026 06:00 pm - Please leave comment noting name of teen volunteering, if applicable.
4 out of 6 filled.
Signed Up: Nicole Abramov, Stephanie Cisco, Cindy Payne, Josephine Secchiano
10/30/2026 06:00 pm
0 out of 6 filled.
Max's Monster Munch Cafe
Role: Help at the Bake Sale by collecting $ and keeping area organized; Location: Pavilion
10/30/2026 04:30 pm
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Katie Case
10/30/2026 06:00 pm
0 out of 2 filled.
Crafts Section
Role: Assist with craft projects, replenish inventory and keep area organized; Location: Pavilion
10/30/2026 05:00 pm
0 out of 2 filled.
10/30/2026 06:00 pm
0 out of 2 filled.
Guessing Games
Role: Great for our fun and outgoing volunteers! Host the game and keep area organized; Location: Pavilion
10/30/2026 05:00 pm
0 out of 1 filled.
10/30/2026 06:00 pm
0 out of 1 filled.
Playground Monitors
Role: Oversee attendees enjoying the playground by monitoring the space for cleanliness and safety; Location: Playground
10/30/2026 04:30 pm
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Yulia Dedvukaj
10/30/2026 06:00 pm
0 out of 2 filled.
Zombie Zone
Role: KLSEPTO Space to help students take a break and enjoy sensory activities with fidgets, slime, and pumpkin seeds; Location: Playground Sunshade Area
10/30/2026 05:00 pm
0 out of 2 filled.
10/30/2026 06:00 pm
0 out of 2 filled.
Clean Up Crew
Role: Help break down event space; Location: Pavilion, Playground, Trail
10/30/26 07:00 pm - Put Trail and other decor in the Barn
0 out of 6 filled.
10/31/2026 09:30 am - Box up all decor to bring back to the Pond
0 out of 6 filled.
Trick or Treat Donations

We are in need of candy, nut-free candy and non-food trick-or-treating supplies to hand out during Max's Frightfest. Thank you for helping to make this even extra fun for all our attendees!

 

Please drop off donations at 11 Cross Pond Road South Salem by Sunday, October 25th. There will be a collection bin next to side door. Reach out to Valerie if you have any questions or issues at mpptovp2@gmail.com.

 

Assorted Candy Donation
5 out of 30 filled.
Signed Up: Elizabeth Breakstone, Yulia Dedvukaj, Cindy Payne, Christina Powell, Kristen Turkel
Nut Free Candy Bag Donation
0 out of 30 filled.
Party Favor Donations
Have any left over party favor supplies (slime, putty, mini toys, squishes, fidgets, pencils, etc)? Consider donating for our trick-or-treating supplies.
2 out of 100 filled.
Signed Up: Katie Case, Yulia Dedvukaj
Max's Monster Munch Cafe Donations

Thank you for your help in making Max's Monster Munch Cafe a success! We are in need of donated drinks and treats -- treats can be homemade or store bought. Please use a throw away tray OR clearly mark your name on masking tape on the bottom of your container and plan to bring it home at the end of the event. Please feel free to sign up for multiple spots and if the spots are all full and you would like to still bring something, please let us know!   

 

Please drop off donations with the school greeter on Thursday, October 29th during school hours (9am to 3pm) or at Onatru Farm Park on Friday, October 30th between 10am and 12pm. If you are unable to deliver by the morning of the event, please reach out in advance to coordinate a different arrangement (203-962-4388).

 

Costco case of mini water bottles
Each case is equal to 70 mini water bottles
0 out of 6 filled.
Brownies
1 dozen
0 out of 3 filled.
Cupcakes
1 dozen
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Katie Case (1)
Rice crispy treats
1 dozen
0 out of 3 filled.
Chocolate pretzel sticks
1 dozen
0 out of 2 filled.
Cookies
1 dozen
Please leave comment noting the kind of cookie.
1 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Elizabeth Breakstone (1)
Munchkins (assorted)
25 count
0 out of 4 filled.
Nut-free pre-packaged treat
1 dozen - please leave in packaging.
0 out of 3 filled.
Gluten-free treats
1 dozen - please clearly label or leave in packaging.
0 out of 3 filled.
Dairy-free treats
1 dozen - please clearly label or leave in packaging.
0 out of 1 filled.
Other homemade treat
1 dozen
Please leave comment noting the kind of treat.
0 out of 4 filled.