The spooky season is upon us! 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.

Friday, October 16 

· Adults: Everyman Repertory Theatre is teaming up with The Waldo Theatre for a Vincent Price Festival, starting on the 16th at 7 p.m. with "Witchfinder General" (1968), the performance Vincent Price devotees call one of his finest. Details

· All Ages: The Trail of Terror at the Union Fair officially kicks off October 16 and will take place Friday and Saturday night until Halloween from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. Suggested for 13 and older.  Tickets and Details

Saturday, October 17

· 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. Reservations required. Details

· All Ages: Ghostport 2026: The town of Bucksport is doing their annual spooktacular festival in downtown with activities all day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a L'il Goblins parade to a late-night showing of "Rocky Horror Picture Show." Details

Sunday, October 18

· Parents and Kids: Trunk or Treat at the Waldo County YMCA. This family-oriented Halloween gathering allows children to enjoy trick-or-treating from decorated vehicles. The event is listed for 3 to 5 p.m. at the YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Ave., Belfast.

Friday, October 23

· Parents and Kids: The Belfast Free Library and Torchlight Studios host The Monster Show with Bridget Matros of Colorbridge for friendly monster crafts, storytelling, and puppetry. Designed for ages 4 and up. The event goes from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Abbott Room. Details

· Parents and Kids: The Spruce Head Community Hall is hosting its annual HALL-OWEEN at 30 Village Road, Spruce Head, on Oct. 23 & 24, with more goblins, more ghouls, more screams, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Details

Saturday October 24

· Parents and Kids: The Penobscot Bay YMCA is hosting a Monster Mashfrom 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly Halloween celebration features games, wicked inflatables, crafts, a dance party, a photo booth, face painting, temporary tattoos, open climb, a floating pumpkin patch, and plenty of spooky fun for all ages. Details

· All Ages: Penobscot Marine Museum is hosting "Twilight Tours" going from 3 to 6 p.m. This indoor evening event takes place throughout the Merithew House, where volunteer actors stationed upstairs and downstairs portray ghosts from the past. Visitors move through the building to hear each story. Pre-registration is encouraged; walk-ins are welcome. Details. 

Sunday, October 25

· Adults: The Waldo in Waldoboro will screen Vincent Price's 1963 film, "The Raven" at 2 p.m. Details

Monday, October 26

· Parents and Kids: Pumpkin Painting at the Rockland Public Library: Kids and adults can decorate miniature pumpkins, and choose spooky or sweet designs to take home from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Details

Wednesday, October 28

· Parents and Kids: Halloween Hootenanny at the Rockland Public Library. TheLibrary's children's Halloween party promises silly Halloween stories, six monster-themed crafts, and more from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Costumes are encouraged. At 4 p.m., there will be a Halloween parade through Rockport Village. Afterward, there will be cider, chocolate milk, and treats made by Laugh Loud, Smile Big! Stephanie will read a spooky story or two while families enjoy their treats. Details

Friday, October 30

· Adults: The Stonington Opera House is having a night of Halloween music and fun from the Celtic Isles at 6 p.m. Scottish fiddler Louise Bichan is joined by guitarist Conor Hearn, mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, and cellist Brendan Hearn playing music from their brand new record, “Binnorie,” featuring Samhaim (Halloween) traditions, folk tales, and songs of trowies, sea serpents, and selkies. Details. 

· Adults and Older Kids: The Waldo Theatre is hosting "Rocky Horror Picture Show" with a pre-show and costume contest at 7 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. The recommended age for this show is 16+. If this has not sold out, tickets will be available at the box office. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Details

Saturday, October 31

· Parents and Kids: Stockton Springs Community Library is hosting its annual Halloween Party from 10 to 11:30 a.m. There will be a costume parade, stories, games, and crafts for little ones. Details

· All Ages: Halloween Mask Art Lab from CMCA. Join art makers at Tenderwild Farm from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and make your own festive felt Halloween mask. All materials provided and all ages welcome. Details

· Adults: The Witches are coming back to Belfast Harbor on Halloween Night. The 8th Annual Witches Row, hosted by DoryWoman Rowing will happen from 4 to 5:30 p.m.  Nicolle Littrell, the owner/operator of the local rowing service and licensed Maine Guide, will lead the on-the-water procession in her traditional-style wooden dory, Sorciere. Details

· Adults: The Front Street Pub in Belfast is hosting its 22nd Halloween Party from 8 to 11 p.m., featuring a DJ, dancing, a photo backdrop and prizes for the best costume. Details

· Adults: Ada's Kitchen in Rockland is hosting its annual Halloween dance party featuring DJ Pattycakes. There will be costumes, a live DJ, dancing, drink specials, prizes for best costume, and free late-night pizza slices. No cover. Starts at 9 p.m. 21+ event. No Cover. Details.

· Adults: Hot Hill Tavern in Thomaston preesents "Necrodancer," a scandalous Halloween burlesque bash with costumes, prizes, a photo booth, and dancing starting at 9 p.m. Tickets and Details

· Adults: Everyman Repertory Theatre's presents a staged reading production of Robin Jones’ "I Know It’s Gruesome, But Is It Art? The Vincent Price Murder Case" at The Waldo at 7 p.m. Details

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Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com