Sabreen Khalas, holds hands Wednesday with her son Mohammd, 2, of Augusta, as he shows off a piece of candy just collected during Halloween on Water Street.

Joe Albee, left, and Erin, center, with her daughter Anna, 1, from Haywood Kennels in Augusta, prepare to hand out candy Wednesday during Augusta Downtown Halloween.

Grace Fecteau stands in the doorway of her under-construction coffee shop Wednesday night, watching for children trick-or-treating on Water Street during Augusta Downtown Halloween.

Dancers perform on Water Street on Wednesday evening as part of Augusta Downtown Halloween.

Abigail Stratton, right, of the Children's Museum, paints the face of Emma Buzzell, 8, of Randolph, on Wednesday night during Augusta Downtown Halloween.