As we approach The Midnight Hour in the Midcoast, here is a comprehensive list of Halloween-themed events everyone can enjoy. From parties to movies, poetry to theater, here are the color-coded events for partying adults, parents, and kids.

Thursday, October 16

· Adults and Older Kids: Rockland Public Library is celebrating Halloween with a screening of 1959's "House on Haunted Hill," starring Vincent Price as a millionaire who invites five strangers to his home with a challenge: whoever stays in a locked, allegedly haunted house for one full night will earn $10,000. The guests find, to their horror, that this challenge is even more terrifying than it seems. The show starts at 6 p.m., in the Community Room, at Rockland Public Library. Details

Friday, October 17

· All Ages: The Trail of Terror at the Union Fair officially kicked off October 11 and will take place Friday and Saturday nights (17, 18, 24, 25 & 26) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. Suggested for 13 and older.  Tickets and Details

• Parents and Kids: The Spruce Head Community Hall is hosting its Second Annual HALL-OWEEN at 30 Village Road Spruce Head, with more goblins, more ghouls, more screams! Creep back to the Haunted Hall . . . if you dare! We're dying to see you, wearing your favorite costume, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free. 30 Village Road, Spruce Head. Details

Saturday, October 18

· Adults and Older Kids: The Waldo Theatre is hosting a Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-a-long at 7 p.m. Online tickets for adults are available in advance for $15, which includes an audience participation prop bag. Adult tickets the day of and at the door are $20. The recommended age for this show is 16+. If this has not sold out, tickets with be available at the box office starting at 7:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. Concessions will be available for purchase. Details

· Parents and Kids: Fort Knox's Scavenger Haunt is taking place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. geared toward the younger monster hunters who search through historic Fort Knox’s dark passageways and creepy rooms to check off their list. All monsters are static props and decorations. Free with gate admission fee. Details

· Parents and Kids: The Penobscot Bay YMCA invites the entire community to a free afternoon of "spooktacular" Halloween fun at The Monster Mash from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family-friendly event in Rockport promises with games, crafts, a dance party, a photo booth, face painting, temporary tattoos, open climb, and a floating pumpkin patch, all in the Halloween spirit. Details  

• Parents and Kids: The Spruce Head Community Hall is hosting its Second Annual HALL-OWEENat 30 Village Road Spruce Head, with more goblins, more ghouls, more screams! Creep back to the Haunted Hall . . . if you dare! We're dying to see you, wearing your favorite costume, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free. 30 Village Road, Spruce Head. Details

Sunday, October 19

· Parents and Kids: The Waldo County YMCA is holding its annual Trunk or Treat from 3 to 5 p.m. with parking at the Troy Howard Middle School. Details

Tuesday, Oct. 21

· All Ages: History talk: Perhaps Belfast’s Ghosts Are In Its Gardens? Tuesday, October 21, at noon, in the Abbott Room of Belfast Free Library, the Belfast Garden Club will host Belfast Historical Society president Megan Pinette for a seasonable exploration of the ghosts of gardens that once graced the backyards of some of Belfast’s historic homes. Details

Wednesday, October 22

· All Ages: Lucky Betty's is hosting its annual pumpkin-carving block party. Bar opens at 3 p.m. Costa Media starts grilling on the patio at 4 p.m. They’ll have some pumpkins available, but feel free to bring your own. Costumes welcomed and encouraged. Details.

Friday, October 24

· Parents and Kids: Ashwood Waldorf School is hosting an All Hallow's Eve Pumpkin Walk - a twilight journey through lantern0-lit woods with storybook characters, warm cider, and storytelling. Non-scary costumes encouraged. Details

Saturday, October 25

· Parents and Kids: Lincolnville Community Library is hosting a Halloween-themed crafts for kids at 10 a.m. Details

· Parents and Kids: Stockton Springs Community Library is hosting a Halloween party from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with a costume party, story hours, games, refreshments, and gifts. Details.

· All Ages: The Owls Head Transportation Museum is throwing an event, Night at the Museum, Living History from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet historical reenactors as they bring legendary figures to life—race car drivers, daring pilots, ingenious inventors, movie stars, and more. For kids: they can explore the Science & Industry Center, light up squishy circuits, fly broomsticks (stomp rockets), test their aim at the pumpkin toss, and try ghost-catching games. There will also be arts and crafts like rock painting, leaf rubbings, and coloring with a classic Casper the Friendly Ghost (1945) on the big screen. Costumes encouraged. Details.

· All Ages:The annual Belfast Lions Club Ghostly Gallop 5K run is Halloween-themed, and runners and walkers are encouraged to participate in costume! The run goes from 8:30 to 10 a.m., and tickets are $20. Details

· Older Kids: Join Crow's Keep Games in Rockport at 5:30 p.m. for a Halloween party with free food and drinks. BYOB. $10 per person to get in but you get 2 free raffle tickets to use towards winning one of three games. Costumes encouraged. Limit 35 people max. Details

· Parents and Kids: Coastal Recovery Community Center will be hosting a community Trunk or Treat at 11 White Street in Rockland at 5 p.m. Details

· Parents and Kids: Thomaston’s Fall Festival will be a day of fun, food, and community spirit from 12 to 6 p.m. at 13 Valley Street (public parking will be available.) This family-friendly event will include matepahysical art and crafts, a kids' zone with bounce house ($5 admission), food trucks, local vendors, an an adult Halloween softball tournament. Details.

· Adults: Trackside Station is hosting its annual costume Halloween party with live music by NO Guts NO Glory. Kitchen closes at 8 p.m.; music starts at 8:30 p.m., ages 21 plus after 8 p.m. $5 cover. $100 prize for best costume. Details

· Adults: Ghouls, Grapes & Good Times. Stone Tree’s 4th Annual Monster Mash Halloween Partytakes place from 4 to 9 p.m. with wine and candy pairings, live music and food by 2 AM Pizza. Costumes encouraged. Entry: Bring one non-perishable food item to donate and help support the local community. Details.

Sunday, October 26

· Parents and Kids: South Hope Community Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat from 3 to 5 p.m. Details

Tuesday, October 28

· Adults: Monster Mash at the Rockland Public Library. Come make mixed media monsters, craft creative creatures and design delightful demons using a variety of found and fabulous materials. This 18+ event is a collaboration between the Rockland Public Library and the Center for Maine Contemporary Art. Registration with RPL is required. Details

· Adults: The Lincolnville Community Library is hosting a book discussion, "Tales from the Haunted South" from 5 to 6 p.m. Details

Wednesday, October 29

 · Parents and Kids: Families are invited to dress up and join Rockport Public Library Youth Librarian Stephanie at 4 p.m. in Memorial Park (across from the Rockport Library) for a Halloween parade through Rockport Village. After, there will be cider, chocolate milk, and treats made by Laugh loud Smile Big. Stephanie will be reading a spooky story, or two, while families are enjoying their treats. Adorable, costumed guest shelter pups, from P.A.W.S. Adoption Center, will be joining the festivities, walking along in our parade! In the event of rain, our event will be moved inside the library. Details

Thursday, October 30

 · Parents and Kids: Riley School will hold its annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 30 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on its campus at 73 Warrenton Street, Rockport. This year’s event will also include a black light dance party in their theater. Come bring your little ones and your not-so-little ones in their costumes for candy, fun, and dancing! Details

Friday, October 31 

· All Ages: Join musical instrument creator and Sound Therapists Jim Doble and Maleine Gargurevich on an assortment of gongs, other instruments, and vocals for an All Hallow's Eve Sound-bathing experience in the Camden Ampitheatre. from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Details

· Parents and Kids: The Camden American Legion will open its parking lot for Trick or Treaters on Halloween evening to park and walk along Pearl Street.  Parking lot will open at 4:30 p.m. with Legionnaires assisting the parkers. The Legion will be open for all to come in and pick up their free glow necklace and some treats.  FMI please call Jeff at 691-2270

· Parents and Kids: Thomaston Trunk or Treat's annualevent takes placeat 13 Valley Street in Thomaston starting at 4:30 p.m. Go dressed up and join a fun evening of trick or treating in a safe location where everyone is welcome. This event will run until 6:30 p.m. or while supplies last. Decorated cars that wish to participate should arrive by 3:30 p.m. and will need to register. Details

· Parents and Kids: Belfast's Veractiy Chapel is holding an annual Trunk or Treat goes from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Details.

· Parents and Kids: The Carver Memorial Library in Searsport will be holding a costume parade starting at 3:00 pm with apple cider and snacks. The parade begins at 3:30. It is a short walk around the block and perfect for even the youngest to attend. This event is free and open to all, no library card needed. Details.

Parents and Kids:Vose Library in Union will hold its annual Trunk or Treat, Friday, Oct. 31, Halloween night. Join a safe, festive evening of costumes, candy and fun. Vose Library parking lot, 5-7 p.m. 392 Common Rd, Union. (207) 785-4733.

· Adults: Park Street Grill's new owners are hosting their first Halloween Costume Party featuring Living Room Circus delivering spooky tunes from 9 p.m. to midnight with a costume contest and $5 drink specials. Details

· Adults: Ada's Kitchen is hosting its annual Halloween dance party featuring DJ Awesome Sauce and The Pasta Slut. There will be costumes, a live DJ, dancing, a disco ball, drink specials, and free late night pizza slices. No cover. Start at 9 p.m. 21+ event. No Cover. Details.

· Adults: Siren Song Tattoo in Thomaston will be offering festive flash all day, starting at $50. They’ll also be hosting a costume contest, so come in your scariest, goriest fit. The best costume will win a gift card! We’ll be passing out candy for the kiddos starting at 5 pm. They kindly ask that you don’t bring children with you while getting tattooed. Details

November 1

· Adults: Bistro La Cave is hosting is closing Halloween bash from 7 to 10 p.m. Costumes encouraged. QR code link for $15 preorder tickets, $20 at the door. Details.

Parents and Kids: Penobscot Bay Language School is excited for the return of the very popular Dia De Los Muertos sugar skull workshop event with other cultural activities related to this unique holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, Mesoamerica, and beyond!

Join the Penobscot Bay Language School's  Día de los Muertos family event for all ages. Families with young children are encouraged to participate. The event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to decorate traditional sugar skulls, discuss the holiday’s origins and cultural significance worldwide. Details.

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Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com