The Cary’s 10th annual Zombiepalooza takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina.
The event is free to attend, and will take place on the Great Lawn. If the weather is bad, it moves inside to The Cary Theater.
Zombiepalooza will feature local filmmakers’ zombie short films. The films will be between one and five minutes each.
Costumes are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes after the film screenings.
Filmmakers range from teens to older adults who have made movies with all types of cameras, including smartphones.
This is a FREE family-friendly event. Dress as your favorite horror character, or channel your inner zombie rebel, and be part of the costume contest.
Submissions are accepted through September 26, 2025. More info here.
Zombiepalooza Schedule
- 6 PM-7:30 PM: Zombie themed activities provided by Downtown Cary Park
- 7:00 PM: Halloween Costume Contest Sign-Up
- 7:30 PM: Halloween Costume Contest (Great Lawn Pavilion)
- 8 PM: Zombiepalooza Short Film Competition presented by The Cary Theater (Great Lawn Pavilion)
- 8:30 PM: Zombie Musical Chairs (Great Lawn Pavilion)
- 8:45 PM-9:00 PM: Awards Presentation for Best Zombie Short + People’s Choice (Great Lawn Pavilion)
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