A Big Happy List of Halloween Events
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A Big Happy List of Halloween Events

Carrie Jones

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A family enjoying Halloween decorations on a porch, featuring pumpkins, spider webs, and bats; a woman in a pink outfit is sitting while others approach.
A house on Ledgelawn Ave in Bar Harbor in 2023. Bar Harbor Story file photo.

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MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Are you ready for some holiday events? Maybe a little trick-or-treating? Maybe you just want to help out the residents on Ledgelawn and donate some candy?

Here’s our round-up! We expect we’ll be adding more soon as they become available, so feel free to check back or to send us your events.

LEDGELAWN IN BAR HARBOR

The Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Police Department will have its annual Halloween street closure again this year October 31 on Ledgelawn Ave.

According to Sgt. Soren Sundberg, roads will be closed to vehicles starting at 3:30 p.m. and opening up at 8:30 p.m.

“We also plan to have our Mobile Command Post (MCP) in the area again and decorated so people are free to stop by and visit. We will have candy available,” Sgt. Sundberg said.

OCTOBER 21 — SW HARBOR LIBRARY CRYPTID SCAVENGER HUNT

Promotional poster for a Cryptid Scavenger Hunt at Southwest Harbor Public Library on October 21st from 3:30 to 7:30 PM. The design features cryptids, a compass, and encourages participants to search for hidden creatures and solve a mystery.

OCTOBER 22 — NORTHEAST HARBOR LIBRARY BAG DECORATING

Event poster for decorating a trick or treat bag at the Northeast Harbor Library, featuring colorful Halloween-themed illustrations, date of October 22, time of 3:00-4:00 PM, and a note that all materials are provided.

OCTOBER 23 — CONNERS EMERSON HALLOWEEN PARADE!

Promotional flyer for the CES Halloween Parade on October 23, featuring a group of children in costumes, including one dressed as a banana, and a marching band. Includes details about parade route, dismissal information, and costume reminders.

OCTOBER 23 — CRITERION THEATRE HALLOWEEN DRAG SHOW

Promotional poster for the 'Hallowqween Drag Spectacular' event featuring six drag performers, with a spooky background and artistic text details.

OCTOBER 24 — MDI ADULT ED HALLOWEEN ART

Promotional poster for a Halloween art workshop with Mike Duffy, scheduled for October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at MDI Adult Ed Building. Features an artistic design with a circular illustration of autumn trees and a sunset.

OCTOBER 24 — TREMONT TRUNK OR TREAT

Graphic promoting a Trunk or Treat and Halloween event hosted by Tremont PTO, featuring pumpkins, bats, and a dinosaur photo opportunity.

OCTOBER 25 — ARTWAVES PUMPKIN CARVING

Artistic event poster for a pumpkin carving and storytelling event featuring pumpkins, a campfire, and details about the event date and time.

Join us on Sunday, October 25th for some spooky family fun activities in celebration of Halloween!

Pumpkin Carving

Come carve jack-o’-lanterns and paint pumpkins to decorate your doorstep for Halloween! ArtWaves supplies the pumpkins. Cider and hot cocoa will be served as we light our jack-o’-lanterns, and sit together by the fireside for poetry and story time inspired by the shifting seasons! Space for pumpkin carving is limited so please preregister on our website.

Collaborative Storytelling

We will then be joined by ArtWaves resident improv troupe for some special collaborative storytelling! This is an audience participation event as your suggestions will inspire the scenes and games that are played. No preregistration is required for the storytelling. Just show up for the fun!

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are welcome (and encouraged).

OCTOBER 25 — SPCA HOWL-O-RUN

A poster for the 'Howl-O-Run' event featuring a dog and a cat running together, promoting the Jim Nobil 8th Annual 5K to benefit the SPCA of Hancock County.

Sunday, Oct. 25th, 2026
Marlboro Beach, Lamoine
Check-in begins at 12 p.m.
Race start: 1 p.m

$25 for adults
$15 for youth 16 and under

Note: Cutoff for on-line registration ends 7:00pm Friday, Oct 23rd. Come register in person on the 25th!

OCTOBER 28 — SW HARBOR LIBRARY STORYTIME

"Campfire" Storytime event poster featuring details about a children's craft and storytime at the Southwest Harbor Public Library, including snack options like 'Walking s'mores' and children's books like 'Creepy Carrots' and 'Poultrygeist'.

OCTOBER 29 — JESUP MEMORIAL LIBRARY COSTUME WORK TIME

A person draped in a white sheet resembling a ghost, wearing sunglasses, gesturing with one hand. The background is orange with text promoting a Halloween Costume Work Time adult program at the Jesup Memorial Library on October 29th.

OCTOBER 29, 30, 31 — AID SOCIETY OF OTTER CREEK

Poster for a pumpkin carving contest at Otter Creek Hall, featuring pumpkins with various faces, bats, and decorative elements. Includes details about submission, a showcase and voting event, and a Halloween costume social.

OCTOBER 30 — MDI YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT

Banner for 'Trunk or Treat' event at MDI YMCA, featuring a pumpkin graphic, date of Friday, October 30, and event details including time and location.

OCTOBER 30 — BIRCH BAY RETIREMENT VILLAGE TRAIL OF TREATS

Graphic promoting the 'Trail of Treats' community trick-or-treating event at Birch Bay Village on October 30th, featuring details about the event and contact information.

OCTOBER 30 AND 31 — SW LIBRARY BOOK TRICK OR TREAT

Promotional graphic for a Halloween event at Southwest Harbor Public Library, featuring children in costumes celebrating 'Book Trick or Treat' on October 30th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with images of pumpkins, candies, and books. Costumes are encouraged, and no registration is required.

OCTOBER 30 AND 31 — PARADIS TRICK OR TREAT

A black cart decorated for Halloween with items such as donut holes, hot cider, hot cocoa, and coffee. A large orange bowl filled with candy sits in front, accompanied by Halloween decorations like bats and a pumpkin. The event details are for a 'Trick-Or-Treat' event hosted by Paradis Ace Hardware on October 30th and 31st in Bar Harbor, ME.

OCTOBER 31 — CAMP BEECH CLIFF TRAIL OF TREATS

Promotional poster for 'Trail of Treats' event at Camp Beech Cliff, featuring a spooky theme and details including date, time, and registration information.

OCTOBER 31 — TRENTON ELEM. SCHOOL COSTUME FUN RUN

A colorful poster for a Costume Fun Run event taking place on October 31, 2026, at Trenton Elementary School. The poster features a cartoon pumpkin character in a superhero cape running, with details about the event including two races: 0.4 miles for ages 5-11 and 1.1 miles for ages 12 and up. It highlights a $5 entry fee, encourages costumes, and mentions prizes for top runners.

NOVEMBER 1 — EVERGREEN YURTS PUMPKIN WALK

Event flyer for a Pumpkin Walk fundraiser supporting Conners Emerson Elementary School and PTSA, featuring autumn-themed decorations with pumpkins and leaves, detailing the date, time, and location.

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