‘Monster Marsh’ planned in downtown Wayland Oct. 29

Billed as something to do in town over the Halloween holiday weekend, the city of Wayland will have a “Monster Mash” celebration downtown on Saturday evening, Oct. 29.

The festival will be on a different day than the Oct. 31 traditional observance of Halloween with trick or treating.

Organizer River Knoll told the City Council Monday night, “There’s nothing to do on Halloween (around here) any more.”

She said a group of downtown merchants have agreed to share the costs of a first prize for best costume and the idea is for people to congregate.