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A scarecrow is propped in a chair Monday outside Lately’s on Water Street in downtown Hallowell. There were several other scarecrows in front of businesses since Hallowell Scarecrow Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Visitors can vote for their favorite scarecrow creations on display. The event also will feature vendor booths, local artisans, live music, family-friendly events and games for children, a costume contest, food trucks and more. (Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)

Friday, Oct. 17

SKOWHEGAN

Trunk or Treat, 6-7:30 p.m., Maine Behavioral Health Organization, 30 Leavitt St.

The Tara-bly Good Catering food truck will be there. For a spot contact mainebehavioralhealth.org.

Saturday, Oct. 18

AUGUSTA

Fourth annual Trunk or Treat, noon-2:30 p.m., Sam’s Club, 45 Marketplace Drive; Facebook.

Saturday, Oct. 25

FAYETTE

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Trunk or Treat, 2-4 p.m., Fayette Fire Station, 2475 Main St. Rain date: Oct. 26.

Children are invited to dress in their costumes so they can parade from car to car. Popcorn and drinks will be served outside, and Lady Elaine will provide Halloween Story Time in the Hall.

To reserve a spot or for more information email [email protected],

MERCER

Trunk or Treat, 1-3 p.m., Mercer Community Center, 1015 Beech Hill Road.

There will be games, photo booth, get some body art and maybe get a kiss from Mace the Wrinkle Dog. Also, see all our helpers: firemen, policemen, EMTs, Smokey Bear and Red Cross and sit in their trucks and cars. 

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NORRIDGEWOCK

Fourth annual Norridgewock Community Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m., Mill Stream Elementary, 26 Mercer Road.

There will be dozens of unique trunk experiences in a family-friendly environment.

If you would like to host a trunk this year visit signupgenius.com.

Madhouse Trunk or Treat, 4 p.m., 347 Waterville Road.

PITTSTON

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Trunk or Treat, 2-4 p.m., ABL Roofing & Construction, 196 Wiscasset Road.

To reserve a spot for your trunk, call 207-592-7663.

SKOWHEGAN

Trunk or Treat, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive; skowheganregion.com.

 This event features candy, costumes, a haunted house, a craft fair and trunk decoration contests.

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Annual Great October Fun Fair, noon-3 p.m., New Horizons Community Church, 31 East Madison Road, Skowhegan.

Admission is free for this alternative for the entire family. There will be games, candy, a bounce house, hayride, prizes, face painting and more. Family friendly costumes are welcome.

For more information email [email protected].

WATERVILLE

Trunk Or Treat, 1–3 p.m., Alfond Youth and Community Center, 126 North St.; free.

Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a safe, festive trick-or-treating from decorated car trunks, plus games, music and more; clubaycc.org.

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Sunday, Oct. 26

CLINTON

Trunk or Treat, 1-3 p.m., Old Mill Park, 1211 Main St.; Facebook.

FARMINGTON

Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m., The Outpost Inc., 495 Wilton Road.

Trunkers can come set up at 4 p.m. in The Outpost parking lot. Trunk or Treaters please park at credit union parking, it’s a short walk.

Meet bones (our favorite skeleton) and other spooky guests.

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LITCHFIELD

RSU 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, 2-4 p.m., Litchfield Fairgrounds, 44 Plains Rd.

SKOWHEGAN

MIKA Skowhegan Trunk or Treat, 6 p.m., 348 Madison Ave.; free.

WINSLOW

Winslow Project Grad ’26 Trunk or Treat, 2-5 p.m., Winslow High School, 20 Danielson St.

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A parking spot reservation will cost $20 for one or $35 for two; [email protected].

Thursday, Oct. 30

SKOWHEGAN

Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m., High-Powered Nutrition, 119 Madison Ave.

A safe and fun-filled Halloween celebration for the whole family, featuring decorated trunks, face painting, bobbing for apples and more. Come in costume, and enjoy a night of trick-or-treating from car to car. There will be community fun for everyone.

WATERVILLE

Delta Ambulance Trunk or Treat, 4-7 p.m., 29 Chase Ave.

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The event will include an open house, base tours, touch a truck bouncy house and more.

Friday, Oct. 31

GARDINER

Trunk or Treat, 5-8 p.m., Lions Club, 25 Lions Ave.

Trunks, games, crafts, claw machine, s’more bar, photobooth and more.

NEWPORT

Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m., Hometown Health Center, 118 Moosehead Trail.

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of spooky fun, sweet treats and even more!

 Costumes are encouraged for all. Halloween will be celebrated until 6 p.m. or until the candy runs out; all are welcome.