The Maine Coaster · October 29, 2026

    Halloween hysteria in coastal Maine

    Find out what's happening over Halloween weekend and beyond
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    We'll take the tricks AND treats, thank you very much.

    There are all kinds of Halloween festivities coming up in the greater Portland area. We're highlighting a select handful of them below, but you'll have to check the full calendar to get all the gory details.

    Looking ahead, though, tickets JUST went on sale for a big bash at Bayside Bowl this winter — Mighty Mistic will headline a Bob Marley Birthday Celebration with special guest DJ Maltese on Friday, Feb. 5. Learn more and secure your tickets here before it sells out.

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    UPCOMING EVENTS

    All Hallows’ Eve: Spooky Tunes, Songs and Tales from Scotland
    Music

    All Hallows’ Eve: Spooky Tunes, Songs and Tales from Scotland

    Saturday, October 31 · 8 PM · One Longfellow Square

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    This Weekend in Portland

    Spooky Sprint 5K & Fun Run
    Sports
    Spooky Sprint 5K & Fun Run

    Saturday, October 31 · 8:30 AM · Sanford Springvale YMCA

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    The Great Pumpkin Ball
    Music
    The Great Pumpkin Ball

    Saturday, October 31 · 8 PM · State Theatre

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    The Red Eye Flight Crew Annual Halloween bash!
    Music
    The Red Eye Flight Crew Annual Halloween bash!

    Saturday, October 31 · 8 PM · Portland House of Music

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    THE MUSIC OF NIRVANA: A SPECIAL HALLOWEEN TRIBUTE
    Music
    THE MUSIC OF NIRVANA: A SPECIAL HALLOWEEN TRIBUTE

    Saturday, October 31 · 8 PM · Vinegar Hill Music Theatre

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    A Very Jerry Halloween with Rose Alley (Jerry Garcia Band Tribute) | all-ages
    Music
    A Very Jerry Halloween with Rose Alley (Jerry Garcia Band Tribute) | all-ages

    Saturday, October 31 · 8 PM · Bayside Bowl

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