Here’s the lineup of local Halloween festivities

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Oct. 20, 2026

By Lydia Hart

The spookiest day of the year is approaching, so, The Rising Tide put together a list of Halloween-themed events happening on or near the Blue Hill Peninsula for your pleasure. 

Blue Hill:

Oct. 31: Trunk or Treat, 2-4 p.m. 

Bluehill’s annual Trunk or Treat will be held in the parking lot of the St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church before the Boohill Halloween Festival.

Oct. 31: Boo Hill Halloween Festival, 4-7 p.m.

A festive community celebration taking place in downtown Blue Hill, where local businesses will dress up and open their doors to trick-or-treaters. 

Bucksport:

Oct. 17-25: Frightful Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A spooky scavenger hunt throughout the walls of Fort Knox. Completing the scavenger hunt earns every trick-or-treater their favorite reward: a bag of candy.

Oct. 31: Bridge Street Halloween Block Party 5-8 p.m.

Come dressed in costume, ready to enjoy food trucks, haunted houses, and trunk-or-treat.

Deer Isle and Stonington

Oct. 24: Witches on the Water - Colwell Boat Ramp, 11 a.m.

Witches and warlocks alike are invited to kayak around Stonington Harbor. Life vests are required, and wetsuits are encouraged. 

Oct.30: All Hallows Eve: Spooky Tunes, Songs, and Tales from Scotland, 6 p.m.

Come dressed in costume and ready to listen as trained musicians play Halloween music and retell Celtic folk tales at the Stonington Opera House. 

Oct. 31: Spooktacular Treat Parade, 10-11 a.m.

The festive parade begins at the Chase Emerson Memorial Library in Deer Isle and ends at the Stonington Fire Department. 

Surry: 

Oct. 30: EDM Halloween Contra Dance, 7-10 p.m.

Plan to dress up and dance to EDM music and other seasonal tunes at the Surry Grange Hall.

Oct.31: Trunk or Treat, 4-6 p.m.

Surry will have its annual trunk or treat across the street from the Surry Town Office.

Castine

Oct. 31: Castine Halloween Festival, 4-6 p.m.

The recreation committee is hosting a trunk or treat from 4 to 5 p.m. in front of the town hall at 67 Court St., followed by a costume contest starting at 5 p.m. There will also be a “make your own scarecrow contest” throughout the evening in Emerson Hall.

Ellsworth

Oct.28: Pumpkin Hike, located at the Ellsworth River Walk Trail, 5-7 p.m.

Come dressed in costume to walk the Jack-o'-lantern-lined trail and vote on your favorite pumpkin. This event is co-hosted by Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Ellsworth Public Library and Heart of Ellsworth. 

Oct. 23-25, 30-31: Terwilliger Family Halloween Light Show, 5-9 p.m.

This drive-up Halloween show on 21 Alexis Road in Ellsworth features display lights synchronized to Halloween music. Tune your radio to 96.9 FM to join in on the fun.