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Celebrate Halloween On Main Street Maine!
Main Street Maine‘s team has put together a list of safe Halloween-related events that are taking place in our nationally recognized historic downtowns. Join in for the 2022 festive fun while exploring these wonderful Main Streets!
Halloween in Augusta, Maine
Movies at the Colonial Theater – Halloween Edition!
When: Several events. Saturday, Oct 22, 2022 at 6:00pm
Where: Colonial Theater
Join us at the Colonial Theater on October 22nd at 6PM for our second Halloween movie where we’ll be showing The Ghost and Mrs. Muir!
Tickets are free with a suggested donation to the theater, but seating is limited so reserve a spot early!
Set in a haunted house in a remote seaside village in early 1900s England, this film features the budding relationship between a deceased sea captain and the home’s current owner.
Click here for Tickets: https://givebutter.com/ghostandmrsmuir
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“Trick or Treat” On Water Street
When: Saturday, October 29, 2022 | 5:30-8PM, or until candy runs out.
Where: Downtown Augusta / Water Street
The largest trunk or treat in Central Maine! Join us on Water Street October 29 from 5:30 to 8 PM for games, candy, dance performances, raffles, and a live concert from Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations! It all goes down rain or shine!
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2252844278205855
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Cushnoc 5 Year Anniversary (& Special Halloween)
When: FRI. 10/28/2022-SUN. 10/30/2022!
Where 228 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330-4614, United States
Enter to win free pizza for a YEAR! Simply stop by our restaurant between 10/17-10/30 and submit your name and phone number at the host stand. Tag the friends you’ll share your pizza with if you win! (See the comments below for rules!)
- Costume contest Sat. 10/29! (1st prize wins $100 gift card!) *must be a dine-in customer to enter. *let your server know if you’d like to enter the contest.
- Special anniversary beer release!
Spooky cocktails! - Naughty-n-Nice Pie available ALL weekend
For more information: https://fb.me/e/5Xsg4fSH4
PLAN YOUR VISIT: mainstreetmaine.org/augusta-me/
Halloween in Bath, Maine
14th Annual Trick or Treat TROMP
When: Saturday, October 29, 2022 | Events Starts at 3 PM
Where: Library Park in Bath | 112 Washington St, Bath, ME
Here we go again… it’s time to get ready to TROMP! @soggydogdesigns 14th Annual Trick or Treat TROMP will be held on Saturday, October 29th. We begin at 3pm at Library Park with non-scary kid-friendly Halloween themed games and gathering of costumed kids of Bath and beyond. Then at 4pm we TROMP! As always, the TROMP is free but if you have some to spare, please feel free to bring a donation to the Bath Area Food Bank – @bathmefoodbank
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/soggydogdesigns
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PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://mainstreetmaine.org/bath-me/
Halloween in Belfast, Maine
Halloween Pack Walk
Organizer: Peace & Unity Pet Services
When: Oct 30, 2022, Sunday @ 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Where: at Steamboat Landing Park in Belfast, Maine
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Halloween Dance Party at Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company
When: Saturday, October 29, 2022 | Starts at 7 PM
Where: Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company | 36 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, ME.
Dance, Dance, Dance!!! Spend a spooky evening with us and DJ Dex in the Beer Garden. No cover with a costume.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1018276175683423/
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Halloween (The Front Street Pub & Harbor Walk)
When: Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 9 PM – 1 AM
Where: The Front Street Pub & Harbor Walk | 37 Front Street, Belfast, ME.
Family Lunch Party! 11am-3pm | Harborwalk:
Pumpkin painting. Halloween craft table and spooky photo booth.
Kids food specials to celebrate the season!
Spooky Dinner! 4pm-6pm Front Street Pub & Harborwalk:
Come in dressed in your costume. Enjoy some hauntingly good drink specials, take a photo in our selfie photo station and try out one of our chef spooky food creations!
Late Night Costume party! 9pm-1am: $10 Cover Front Street Pub
Dancing the night away along with a gameroom, pool and prizes!
Contest for the Best Dressed:
Most Original: 1st place:
$250: $100 FSP Gift Card $150 CASH
2nd Place: $100 gift card $50 CASH
Scariest: 1st place:
$250: $100 FSP Gift Card $150 CASH
2nd Place: $100 gift card $50 CASH
Witches Brew Bar: Harborwalk
Enjoy a specialty cocktail menu in our low-key atmosphere. Candle light tables with spooky decorations. We will have a selfie photo booth and food available all evening! Full table service & our spooky food & cocktail menu available all evening.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://mainstreetmaine.org/belfast-me/
Halloween in Biddeford, Maine
Downtown Creepy Crawl
When: MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022 AT 3 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: Downtown Biddeford, Maine
Come to downtown Biddeford from 3 – 5:30 and trick or treat at downtown businesses!! Look for the black cat (on orange paper) in business storefronts – be sure to go on side streets off of Main!! It’s always a fun time – watch for fun and spooky happenings while you walk!!
For more information, please visit: https://heartofbiddeford.org/listing/downtown-halloween/
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Banded & City Theater Halloween Bash
When: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 2022 AT 6 PM
Where: City Theatre in Biddeford, Maine
We’ve teamed up with City Theater to bring you an extra spooky Halloween bash! We’ll have games, face-painting, sweet treats, a dance floor… we even heard rumor of a Thriller flash mob, so practice up! Costumes are imperative. The party will run from 6-10 with a costume contest for dogs at 6:30PM on the deck, and one for humans at 7:30PM. See you there!
No cover, open to all ages.
Tickets are $25 and are available at www.citytheater.org/tickets or 207-282-0849
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Biddeford Haunts and Curiosities Walking Tour 2022
When: Several dates. October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
Where: City Theatre in Biddeford, Maine
Join us this October, as Briar & Bone presents the Biddeford Haunts and Curiosities Tour! Your guide, Joie Grandbois, will lead you on a storied wander along the streets of downtown Biddeford sharing tales of the spectral, the mysterious, and the very strange. Join us to hear the mournful tale of Biddeford’s lady in white, discover the secrets of travelling doctors and their curious cures, learn what frights may lurk beneath the waters of the Saco River, and lean in to hear a whispered tale or two of the secrets kept by citizens of the past who though their sordid tales would die with them.
Joie Grandbois was born in Maine and grew up in the small towns of New England listening to the many tales that inspired her to become a storyteller and collector of New England folklore. She is a graduate of the Portland History Docent program and has been a tour guide at Portland’s Eastern Cemetery since 2018.
Each tour begins at 6pm, Friday & Saturday evenings, in the art gallery at Briar & Bone, 285 Main Street, Biddeford, Maine. Warm beverages and light snacks will be served at the conclusion of the tour.
Each tour is limited to 15 attendees.
Event information: https://www.facebook.com/events/782731672841446/782731696174777/
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PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://mainstreetmaine.org/biddeford-me/
Halloween in Brunswick, Maine
Annual Halloween Parade and Tent or Treat
When: MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022 AT 4:15 PM
Where: Brunswick Town Mall, 191 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011
We are back and excited to offer everyone’s favorite, FREE Halloween Parade followed by a popular event with a twist— Tent or Treat! Slip into your scariest, funniest, most outrageous costume and join in the Annual Halloween Parade where individuals of all ages are invited to “Monster March” down Maine Street. The parade will be held on Monday, October 31st at 4:30 p.m., starting on the Mall in downtown Brunswick, 191 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011.
Event Timeline:
4:15pm – Gather on the Mall by the Gazebo
4:30pm – Parade Starts
5:00pm – Parade Returns to Mall
5:05pm – Tent or Treat & Photo Booth Zone on Mall
6:15pm – Event Ends
Individuals marching in the parade need to assemble on the Mall by 4:15 p.m. to be lined up. The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. There is no age requirement to participate in the parade, but parents are encouraged to march with their children. Brunswick’s Parks & Recreation, Police and Fire Departments will join forces to provide safe escort and traffic control.
The parade will start at the Mall on the Park Row side and move down Maine Street, making a right turn onto Bank Street, a right turn onto Federal Street, then a right onto School Street and the parade will end back at the Mall. Immediately following the parade, at approximately 5:05pm, children are invited to participate in the Tent or Treat event where local organizations and volunteers will be handing out candy from decorated tents on the Mall. There will also be a Photo Booth Zone for families to take pictures for the virtual costume contest with fun, spooky, Halloween theme backdrops!
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/574415551105222
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Halloween at O’donoghues!!
When: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021 STARTS AT 6 PM
Where: O’Donoghue’s Pub | 103 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME
Our Halloween Costume Party is back and better than ever! Join “Always, sometimes” for some great tunes and bring your best costume to be entered into our costume contest! This has always been a great time pre-covid and we’re excited to bring it back!
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/636056214843680
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PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://mainstreetmaine.org/brunswick-me/
Halloween in Gardiner, Maine
Downtown Gardiner Trick-or-Treat! (Gardiner, ME)
When: Friday October 28th, 2022 | Starts at 3 PM
Where: Downtown in Gardiner, ME 04345
Children are invited to dress up in their cute, silly and creepy costumes and come to downtown Gardiner for some Halloween Fun!!
From the Gardiner Public Library to the A1 Diner you will find many of of our downtown businesses handing out treats of all kinds!
Watch a performance in the street from Ampersand Academy of Arts.
DOWNTOWN WATER STREET WILL BE CLOSED to vehicles from Bridge St. to Church St. from 3pm to 5pm only.
Participating businesses will receive an orange pumpkin printout to place in a window near their front door.
This is a very busy event – please plan ahead and drive safely around the area during this time.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/619998313168247/
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Johnson Hall Spooktacular Costume Bowling Party
Where: 215 Whitten Road Hallowell, ME 04345 United States
When: October 30th from 6:00 -7:30 PM
About this Event
A fundraiser costume bowling party.
Johnson Hall will be hosting a Halloween Costume Bowling Party for Kids at Sparetime Recreation in Hallowell on October 30th from 6:00 -7:30 PM. There will be glow bowling, music, costume contests and more. Up to six children/adults are allowed per lane.
The lane comes with shoes for each bowler. $80 per Lane
There will be a costume contest with prizes for the scariest, most original and best group themed costume (4 or more individuals must dress in the same theme to be eligible to win this prize).
For more information, please visit: https://www.johnsonhall.org/event/johnson-halls-masquerade-ball/
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PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://mainstreetmaine.org/gardiner-me/
Halloween in Rockland, Maine
Halloween at The Grey Owl Bar & Grill, Rockland Maine
When: MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022 AT 7 PM – 10 PM
Where: The Grey Owl Bar & Grill | 2 Park Drive, Rockland, ME
Harper and Midwest Kind:- Award winning Roots/Blues & World music. 7pm Tickets: $20 at Door – Halloween Costume Party!
**14 x Awards in 4 Countries including a Gold Record!!!!
Award winning Australian singer/ songwriter/ virtuoso harmonica player “Peter D. Harper”, now based in Detroit, Michigan, USA creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harmonica, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. Harper has received an amazing 14 x Blues/Roots Music awards (including a Gold Record) in the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada and achieved 4 x Top Ten Billboard Blues Charting albums. Peter D Harper is known for his powerful soulful voice and a deep, almost mystical approach to the roots genre. Harper and Midwest Kind have been nominated for the Independent Blues Awards fo *Best Modern Roots Band and *Best Modern Roots Album – “RISE UP”. Harper is backed by his talented Midwest based touring band called “Midwest Kind” which features: Austin Johnson on guitar, Lee Lewis on Bass Guitar, Brent Hilla on Drums and Bobbi Llewellyn on backing vocals/ percussion.
Official Harper
Website: www.harper.biz https://www.youtube.com/peterdharper www.facebook.com/harperandmidwestkind www.reverbnation.com/harperandmidwestkind www.instagram.com/harperandmidwestkind
HARPER AND MIDWEST KIND LIVE
https://youtu.be/rzOTsasaptQ
https://youtu.be/L4TL7F5ZCNU
For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/383053230647706/
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Halloween at Trackside Station with NO Guts NO Glory (Rockland, Maine)
When: SATURDAY OCTOBER 28TH, 2022 FROM 8:30 PM – 12 AM
Where: Trackside Station parking lot | 4 Union St, Rockland, ME 04841
Trackside’s Halloween Party is back! Grab your costume and enjoy one of our favorite bands, NO Guts NO Glory! Ages 21 plus, $5 cover.
For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/652166686300116/
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Halloween Film Screening: The Last Man on Earth
When: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022 AT 8:30 PM – 12 AM
Where: Rockland Public Library | 80 Union Street, Rockland ME
Join us for a free spooky screening of the classic 1964 horror film based on Richard Matheson’s 1954 novel, I Am Legend. Directed by Sidney Salkrow and Ubaldo B. Ragona and starring Vincent Price and Franca Bettoia, the film centers on a doctor who has survived a plague that turned everyone around him into vampires. His search for companionship at the end of the world will lead him to a discovery of even darker circumstances….
This event will be held in-person at the Rockland Public Library, located at 80 Union Street and simultaneously screened over Zoom. For more information or to request Zoom links, please email elewis@rocklandmaine.gov by 4 p.m. on October 27.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/488441379864813
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Ada’s Halloween Dance Party with James York
When: SATURDAY OCTOBER 29, 2022 AT 9 PM – 11:59 PM
Where: Ada’s Kitchen | 449 Main Street, Rockland ME
Rockland’s own James York aka The Wildcard DJ will be spinning vinyl at Ada’s Kitchen on Halloween weekend. Come for classic Halloween sounds and rump shaking hits.
There will be prizes for the best costumes and spooky Halloween drink specials. Ada’s will be serving dinner until 9:30pm.
$5 cover OR come in costume and get in free!
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/503041475008782/
PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://mainstreetmaine.org/rockland-me/
Halloween in Saco, Maine
“Scarecrows On Parade”!
Each year, Saco Main Street organizes and displays cool scarecrows up and down Main Street. Bring your kids and stroll down Main street and enjoy the funny, scary “Scarecrows on Parade”.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/sacomainstreet/
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22nd Saco Main Street Pumpkin Harvest Festival
When: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 AT 11 AM – 3 PM
Where: On Main Street in Saco, Maine.
Come on down to the Saco Main Street 22nd Annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival in our historic downtown.
We will have Fun and Games for kids, a “Trunk or Treat” area, Costume Contest, Pie Eating Contests, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, and more.
For the latest information and schedule, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/sacomainstreet/
PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://mainstreetmaine.org/saco-me/
Halloween in Skowhegan, Maine
Halloween Costume Party
When: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 | 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
Where: Bloomfields Tavern | 40 Water Street, Skowhegan ME
Get those costumes ready.
Live entertainment with the Song Pirates. No cover charge.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/bloomfieldstavern
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HOTEL OF HORROR (SKOWHEGAN, ME)
Organizer: Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department Skowhegan
When: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 AT 6 PM – 8 PM
Where: Community Center| Poulin Drive, Skowhegan
Get your tickets today at the Skowhegan Community Center. Tickets are only $5.00 per person. No refunds. Must be in line before 7:45 pm. Not recommended for young children.
ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044940261588
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TRUNK OR TREAT (SKOWHEGAN, ME)
Oranizer: Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department
When: October 29, 2022 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Location: Skowhegan Community Center — 39 Poulin Dr. Skowhegan ME
Children come in costume and travel from trunk to trunk for treats at each vehicle. Everyone is encouraged to decorate their trunk and a prize will be given to the best decorated trunk. We ask that trunk themes are family friendly.
This event is free of charge.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044940261588
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Halloween Movie (Riverfront Greenspace)
Organizers: Event by Main Street Skowhegan and Skowhegan Outdoors
When: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 AT 7 PM
Where: Lake George Regional Park
Join Skowhegan Outdoors at the Riverfront Greenspace for a halloween themed movie night! Bring a blanket, your favorite chair and a snack along with your closest friends. We will be playing a family friendly spooky movie, for all to enjoy! We will announce the movie choice closer to the event date. Please send movie suggestions!
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a snack and water. If needed, these items and other gear and clothing are available upon request from the Skowhegan Outdoors Free Community Gear Library. Library.
Pre-register for this event: https://app.donorview.com/vO6LG
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, a project of Main Street Skowhegan.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/452439530147122
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Costume Hike
When: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022 AT 1 PM
Where: Lake George Regional Park
Join Skowhegan Outdoors for a spooky hike through the woods to celebrate Halloween! We will be doing a costume hike at Coburn Woods from 1-2 p.m.This program is perfect if you have an excellent Halloween costume you’d like to show off, or if you just want to spend time outside hiking a local trail! We can’t wait to see everyone’s costumes.
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring a snack and water. If needed, these items and other gear and clothing are available upon request from the Skowhegan Outdoors Free Community Gear Library. Library.
Pre-register for this event: https://app.donorview.com/eMmKX
This is a free community program of Skowhegan Outdoors, a project of Main Street Skowhegan.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/486787149522395
PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://mainstreetmaine.org/skowhegan-me/
Halloween in Westbrook, Maine
Halloween Hangout & Fall Festival (Westbrook, ME)
When: FRIDDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 AT 6 PM
Where: Westbrook Community Center | 426 Bridge St, Westbrook, ME
Let’s make an annual event celebrating the fun and festive nature of Halloween and fall fun! Costume up and come over to the Westbrook Community Center for games, crafts, trick or treating, food trucks, and a haunted hallway! For more information please reach out to Cameron Sneed, Csneed@westbrook.em.us or 207.770.7178.
Event information: https://www.facebook.com/events/800975164549569
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2nd annual Trunk or Treat (Westbrook, ME)
When: SUNDAY OCTOBER 30, 2022 AT 12 PM
Where: American Legion POST 197/Maine | 300 Conant Street, Westbrook ME
Don’t miss the 2nd annual Trunk or Treat hosted by the 197 Sons of the American Legion. See flyer for details
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1068352094051305/
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Scary movies at the Pride Corner Drive In Theatre (Westbrook, ME)
When: FRIDAY OCTOBER 28 & SATURDAY OCTOBER 29, 2022 (see movie schedule below)
Where: Prides Corner Drive In Theatre
Friday & Saturday Night Only!
Oct. 28th & 29th
The weekend before Halloween
Single Feature Halloween Presentation for the whole family!
Come as you are to see movies under the stars.
Single Feature Presentation
“Monster House” (2006) Rated PG
Showtime approximately 6:00PM
Find tickets on Eventbrite.com follow link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/monster-house-single…
Gates open by 5:30PM
Ticket is for a Single Feature Presentation at Greater Portland’s favorite drive in theatre!
$15 car up to two people
$20 a car from three to five people
$5 each additional person beyond five
Cash at the Boxoffice or Snackbar!
We are open Rain or Moonshine
Sound on your car radio 88.9 FM or be sure to bring a radio.
No Smoking!! Except in designated area
No Alcohol allowed!!
Make sure ALL your lights are OFF when Movie is playing please and thank you!
Gates open by 5:30PM perhaps earlier…
Use “Tickets” link above to purchase tickets online via eventbrite until 9 PM on the night of the show! You may purchase tickets at the boxoffice with cash.
We are Cash ONLY at the boxoffice and Snackbar.
Snackbar is open from 5:30 to 30 minutes into the movie.
We will see you soon!!
State Law specifically prohibits smoking or vaping within your car or grounds within the Drive In Theatre. A designated area has been created for your convenience. Please inquire. We appreciate your cooperation and adherence to the law.
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/PridesCornerDriveIn/
PLAN YOUR VISIT: https://mainstreetmaine.org/westbrook-me/
Do you know about other safe public Halloween-themed events taking place in Augusta, Bath, Belfast, Biddeford, Brunswick, Gardiner, Rockland, Saco, Skowhegan or Westbrook?
E-mail webmaster@mainstreetmaine.org – Thank you!
Have fun!
Have fun and please remember to follow Maine’s CDS Guidelines – wear your mask, avoid crowded areas, keep a safe distance, wash your hands, (…) – Full Maine CDC guidelines can be found > HERE <
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