Spooky Season in Maine: Haunted Houses and Halloween Events Near Augusta

The spooky season is here, and there's plenty to enjoy all around Augusta! Our real estate agents know that kids and adults alike get into the spirit of Halloween, so we've got a few suggestions for what to see and do. From intense ghost tours to kid-friendly holiday parties, there's something for everyone.

Augusta homes for sale are at the crossroads of some truly great Halloween attractions. Thanks to the area's rich colonial history, you can take tours of real historic sights or drop by to visit landmarks associated with the greatest horror novelist of all, Stephen King. Let's take a closer look.

Spooky Fun and Halloween Events Near Augusta in 2026

United Volunteers of Maine Haunted House – Augusta, ME

13 Marketplace Drive, Augusta, Maine 04330

United Volunteers of Maine Haunted House is the longest-running haunted house in the state of Maine. This all-indoor attraction runs on weekends in October, with tickets costing $20 per person. Open from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly, proceeds go to benefit local charities. There will also be a No-Scare Haunted House for younger kids on October 17, October 24, and October 31 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The No-Scare Haunted House will include:

• Trick-or-treating within the haunted house

• Cookie decorating

• Face painting

• Halloween-themed games

• Balloon animals with Tickles the Clown

• Fun prizes

Kennebec Arsenal – Augusta, ME

40 Arsenal Heights Dr, Augusta, ME 04330

Kennebec Arsenal is a colonial-era structure that was important in the tense period after the War of 1812. The guns have long fallen silent, but the Arsenal is still considered to be one of the "most haunted" places in Maine. Part of the reason is its time as an asylum, which started in 1901. The building now sits on a 41-acre parcel that opens to the public every Halloween season for guided tours. Amateur ghost-hunters have described seeing spirits or hearing sobs at night. Kennebec Creeps and Crawls is one tour operator that visits the Arsenal.

Stephen King Tours – Bangor, ME

872 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401

Stephen King Tours celebrates Bangor, Maine's most famous and prolific author, "Master of Horror" Stephen King. In addition to places associated with King's life and work, there are also sites that have been used in the movies and television adaptations he inspired. This narrated driving tour offers opportunities to get out and take pictures, and guests can even stay in a King-themed rental property in view of the Standpipe.

Maineiac Manor – Bangor, ME

663 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401

Maineiac Manor is the largest all-indoor haunted house in Maine. Featuring 30 rooms of terror that span 6,500 square feet, it's considered the state's #1 haunted attraction. Opening for the season each October, it's unique in that there is no tour guide, and visitors are encouraged to stick with their own private groups of four or fewer. Maineiac Manor is known for its amazing attention to detail and being a scary good time!

Pleasant Pond Orchard – Richmond, ME

430 Brunswick Road, Richmond, Maine 04357

Pleasant Pond Orchard may be the perfect option for you and your family if you are looking for something to do around Halloween that isn't frightful. This scare-free family experience peaks around October, as pears and apples ripen, ready for a classic "U-pick" experience. Kids will also love the from-scratch pies, tarts, donuts, and other treats made right on site. There's also honey, coffee, blueberries, veggies, gifts, and a whole lot more.

When do the Halloween attractions near Augusta open for the season?

Most Halloween attractions near Augusta run throughout October, with peak activity around the final weekend leading up to Halloween. The United Volunteers of Maine Haunted House operates weekends in October from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., while Maineiac Manor and the Kennebec Arsenal tours also open for the season in October. Pleasant Pond Orchard's U-pick experience peaks in October as well, when the apples and pears are ripest.

Are there Halloween activities near Augusta suitable for young children?

Yes. The No-Scare Haunted House at United Volunteers of Maine is designed specifically for younger kids, running October 17, 24, and 31 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with trick-or-treating, cookie decorating, face painting, games, and balloon animals. For an even gentler option, Pleasant Pond Orchard in Richmond offers a completely scare-free family outing with apple and pear picking plus fresh-baked treats.

What is the Stephen King connection to the Augusta area's Halloween attractions?

While Augusta itself isn't home to Stephen King landmarks, nearby Bangor (about an hour north) is where the celebrated horror author lives and has set much of his work. Stephen King Tours offers a narrated driving tour of sites tied to his life, books, and film/TV adaptations, and guests can even book a stay at a King-themed rental property near the historic Standpipe.

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