Spooktacular Fun: Actian Halloween Celebration

As the crisp autumn air settles in and leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and yellow, it’s that time of year again—Halloween! This year, Actian went all out to celebrate the spooky season with fun-filled Halloween activities, featuring a pumpkin carving contest, trick-or-treat bingo, and a costume contest!

Pumpkin Carving Contest

A highlight of our Halloween festivities was undoubtedly the pumpkin carving contest. On the morning of the event, the office was transformed into a pumpkin patch, with tables adorned with bright orange pumpkins, carving tools, and a variety of paints and decorations. The Actian teams got to work on creating their masterpieces.

The creativity displayed was remarkable, featuring everything from classic jack-o’-lanterns with cheerful grins to elaborate designs of cats, mushrooms, and eerie faces. Actian employees showcased their pumpkin artistry in the office gallery, where they could vote for their favorites. Colleagues wandered through the display, casting their votes, and Mollie Kendall emerged as the contest winner with her spooky jack-o’-lantern.

Costume Contest

What office Halloween party would be complete without a costume contest? Actian employees showcased their creativity and Halloween spirit in full force! Costumes included everything from clever pop culture references to DIY masterpieces.

The competition was intense, but in the end, the winners earned well-deserved prizes and bragging rights for the year. This event successfully brought the team together, fostering laughter and celebrating the season through friendly rivalry.

First Place: Karl Schimmel, Actian customer engineer, stole the show with his hilarious Andy Reid costume, which would have made Mahomes proud.

Second Place: La’Quinn Drick Hunter wowed everyone with his impressive Luigi costume, despite not having a Mario to accompany him.

Third Place: Kasey Nolan showcased her creativity with a unique mushroom costume that secured her third place.

With such a variety of innovative costumes, the team is already looking forward to next year’s contest!

A Celebration of Team Spirit

Beyond the contests, the Halloween celebration was a fantastic opportunity for Actian teams to take a break from a very productive year. The atmosphere was filled with joy, and it was heartwarming to see everyone come together to celebrate not just Halloween, but the vibrant culture of Actian, both in person and online.

As the day drew to a close, it was clear that this Halloween celebration was more than just a fun escape from work—it was a reminder of the creativity, teamwork, and community spirit that make our company a great place to be. With smiles, full bellies from treats, and a collection of hilarious memories, we’re already looking forward to next year’s celebration!

As we move into the final mile of the year and start to ramp up on holiday planning,  we hope you enjoyed a peek into the Actian culture we are so proud of and invite you to share your own Halloween fun!

About Savannah Bruggeman

Savannah Bruggeman is a dynamic and dedicated Marketing Operations Specialist at Actian. A recent graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Savannah has quickly become an integral part of the marketing team, bringing fresh ideas and a strong analytical skillset to the table. Savannah is passionate about streamlining marketing processes, optimizing campaigns, and leveraging data to drive decision-making. Her expertise in marketing tech, combined with a keen eye for detail, allows her to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s marketing efforts.