STAY SCARED!™ Halloween Costume Contest
November 1, 2025 ~ 7-8pm | Bronx Music Hall | FREE
In celebration of the legendary father of the modern zombie film, George A. Romero, we invite all creatures of the night to a horror-tinged STAY SCARED!™ Halloween Costume Contest! Join us and let your inner monster shine through!
Themes Encouraged but Not Required:
Costumes inspired by George A. Romero’s films — such as Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, or any other undead delight — are encouraged. And since our contest falls on Día de los Muertos, attire culturally relevant to this time-honored tradition is also encouraged. But all creative costumes are welcome!
1st, 2nd, and 3rd secret non-cash prizes.
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN CONTEST HERE (limited to 20 contestants).
So bring your best undead shamble, your goriest effects, and your most creative creep. Let’s honor George A. Romero the only way we know how — with BRAAAIIINNSSS and costumes!
NOTE: This is all in good fun. Keep it spooky, but keep it safe. By entering, you agree to let us take photos and possibly haunt the internet with your image. The judges’ decisions are final — no rising from the grave for a second try. Click on “Costume Contest Rules” tab for full details.
COSTUME CONTEST RULES
- No Weapons or Dangerous Props:
Props are allowed, but real weapons or anything that could cause harm will result in immediate disqualification. - Respectful Creativity:
Keep it spooky, funny, weird, or wild — but avoid offensive, racist, or culturally appropriative costumes. We reserve the right to disqualify entries that cross the line. - Individual Entries Only:
This contest is for solo participants — no group entries will be judged together. Come as your own horror show. - Entry Deadline:
All contestants must be registered ready by October 31, 2025 to be eligible for judging. - Judging Criteria:
Costumes will be judged based on:
– Creativity
– Execution/Detail
– Relevance to Theme (bonus points!)
– Overall Impact
November 1, 2025 ~ 8pm | Bronx Music Hall | $15
Keeping with the exhibit’s multimedia approach, we are delighted to have the opportunity to bring the art-forms of two renown and accomplished Bronxites together for one fantastical collaboration: George A. Romero and Bobby Sanabria, for a special Día de los Muertos screening of the seminal horror film, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD*, with an live musical accompaniment performed by Sanabria and his Project X band. Download Flier
Part musical prowess. Part improvisation. Part magic. 100% memorable.
* Not suitable for young audiences. Extreme Zombie and Human violence. Parental discretion advised.
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LOCATION: Bronx Music Hall
438 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10451
