{"id":9665,"date":"2025-10-20T17:51:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/9665\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T17:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:51:33","slug":"bayside-families-enjoy-monster-mash-held-by-st-marys-qns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/9665\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayside families enjoy \u2018Monster Mash\u2019 held by St. Mary\u2019s \u2013 QNS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4315.jpg\" class=\"crop-center wp-post-image\" alt=\"monster mash\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 Monster Mash event held by St. Mary\u2019s Healthcare System for Children attracted plenty of families for a fun Halloween-themed day.<\/p>\n<p>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<\/p>\n<p>\t\t Search our comprehensive guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/events.qns.com\/?utm_source=qns&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">things to do in Queens<\/a> for more local events \u2014 or <a href=\"https:\/\/events.qns.com\/add-your-event\/?utm_source=qns&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">submit your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>As part of an early Halloween celebration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stmaryskids.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">St. Mary\u2019s Healthcare System for Children<\/a> hosted a \u201cMonster Mash\u201d event for community members to enjoy on Sunday, Oct. 19, outside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stmaryskids.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">St. Mary\u2019s Hospital for Children<\/a>, located at 29-01 216th St. in <a href=\"https:\/\/qns.com\/neighborhoods\/bayside\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayside<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>There were plenty of fun activities for kids to enjoy. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<\/p>\n<p>This event brought joy, family fun and fall festivities to several kids and their families, including some of New York\u2019s most medically fragile children.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4374.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<\/p>\n<p>Attendees enjoyed music, games, food, a trunk or treat, a costume contest, raffles and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4086.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Many community members got involved in the trunk or treat portion of Monster Mash. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4148.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4142.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4099.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4085.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4070.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4159.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4492.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<\/p>\n<p>All proceeds raised from this event went towards programs and services at St. Mary\u2019s Healthcare System for Children. This funding will assist the organization in continuing its mission of providing high-quality care to kids with complex and chronic medical issues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_3939.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Attendees had the opportunity to get their faces painted. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4123.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4396.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Kids got to paint pumpkins. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4352.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4383.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have so many volunteers who showed up today, with their creativity and a dedication to make our kids\u2019 lives better with their trunk or<br \/>treating and all the fun that they\u2019re bringing, so it really is a special day,\u201d St. Mary\u2019s Healthcare System for Children President and CEO Sean Lally said. \u201cSt Mary\u2019s takes care of New York\u2019s sickest children, and we rely very heavily on community support to provide the best care possible. So days like today, in addition to being so meaningful for our patients, our families and our community, also provide support to help continue that extraordinary care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4393.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4211.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587437\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4047.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4408.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<\/p>\n<p>Funds raised from philanthropic events like this that St. Mary\u2019s puts together are critical to helping them ensure they can change the lives of the children and families they serve.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4322.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4470.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4340.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4480-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4264.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4402.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4237.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4093-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DSC_4027_112362.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-587479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2-Assemblymembers-Edward-Braunstein-with-his-son.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/>Assemblymember Edward Braunstein brought his son to the Monster Mash event, where Mr. Met was also on hand. 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