Our First Ever Halloween Open Mic With Costumes and Face Painting

This week, Piano & More hosted something brand new for our community for our first Halloween Open Mic, where performers came in costumes and enjoyed face painting. It was a magical mix of music, confidence, and spooky fun at Westover Beer Garden in Arlington.

Families, students, teachers, and even a few people who were simply passing by gathered under the fall sky to cheer on young musicians. Seeing students perform dressed as witches, superheroes, princesses, and funny characters made the whole evening feel playful and unforgettable. The face painting added an extra layer of excitement as kids lined up to get sparkles, pumpkins, bats, and all kinds of creative designs.

When each student stepped up to perform, the crowd went quiet and supportive smiles spread across the space. Parents cheered, friends clapped, and siblings danced along. You could feel how proud these kids were and how much confidence they gained from sharing their music in such a fun, encouraging environment.
This Halloween Open Mic was more than a themed event. It was a safe place to take a brave step, try something new, and feel celebrated for it. These moments help kids grow courage, emotional resilience, and joy in their own ability to perform.
We are so grateful to everyone who came out and made the night special. And a huge thank you to Westover Beer Garden for giving our community the perfect space to connect and create memories together.

Special Thanks to Crystalite Designs

This event would not have been the same without the magical touch of Crystalite Designs, who provided beautiful face painting for our performers. Their creativity brought so much excitement to the children as they transformed into pumpkins, cats, superheroes, and sparkling characters before stepping on stage.

​To learn more about their work or book them for your own event, visit https://www.crystalitedesigns.com/

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