Western Maine communities are filling the October calendar with harvest celebrations, Halloween parties, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities. Here is a guide to some of the events announced so far.

Oct. 10

Haunted Chandler Farm, 31 Chandler Road in Strong, will hold its annual Trunk or Treat from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Vehicle setup begins at 2 p.m. Organizers are inviting participants to decorate their trunks and are hoping to have 35 vehicles take part in the free event.

Oct. 15-17

McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St. in Paris, will hold its 13th annual Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15-17. This year’s theme is “Enchanted Forest,” with hand-carved and illuminated pumpkins displayed throughout the garden. Admission is $8 per person or two for $15 and includes warm spiced apple juice.

Oct. 17

Wilton Free Public Library will hold Harvest Day from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 6 Goodspeed St. The annual fall celebration will feature a cider press, face painting, games, crafts, animals and other seasonal activities.

Livermore Falls will hold the Hillside Annual Pumpkin Walk from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Livermore Falls Recreation Field. Families are invited to walk among illuminated pumpkins, and costumes are encouraged but not required. Children and families can carve pumpkins earlier in the day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AMVETS Post 33 in Jay. The finished pumpkins will be displayed at the recreation field during the evening walk. Organizers are also seeking donations of pumpkins, carving kits, battery-operated pumpkin lights, food and beverages, monetary contributions and volunteers.

The Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad will hold its Ghost Train in Phillips, with the Little Ghost Train for younger children from 5-6 p.m. and the regular Ghost Train from 6:30-9 p.m. at Sanders Station, 128 Bridge St. Related activities at the Phillips Area Community Center, 21 Depot St., will include a costume contest, popcorn, fortune telling, face painting, potions and treats. Community groups will also create themed scenes along the railroad route.

Oct. 24

Friends of Starling Hall and Fayette Central School will hold Halloween activities from 3:30-5 p.m. At Starling Hall, 2769 Main St., children can walk through a Hundred Acre Woods-themed Trunk or Treat, collect treats from decorated vehicles, hear Halloween stories at the fire station and enjoy popcorn and drinks.

Fayette Central School, 2023 Main St. in Fayette, will offer additional Halloween games and activities during the same time, organized by school and library staff.

Farmington Recreation Department will hold its Indoor Spooktacular from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Farmington Community Center, 127 Middle St. Children can trick-or-treat indoors, wear costumes, take family photos, play mini fall games and vote for their favorite exhibit. The free event is open to children 15 and younger. Children must be registered for one of five half-hour sessions between 3:30-6 p.m. Businesses, clubs and organizations may also sign up to create exhibits.

Oct. 28

Treat Memorial Library in Livermore Falls will hold a Story Time Pumpkin Tea Party at 10:30 a.m. Inspired by the children’s book “Mr. Pumpkin’s Tea Party,” the program will include stories, songs, rhymes and a seasonal craft. Costumes are encouraged but optional.

Oct. 29

The Jay-Niles Memorial Library in Jay will show “Frankenweenie” from 4-5:45 p.m. The Halloween-themed family movie screening is free.

Oct. 30

Jay-Niles Memorial Library will hold Halloween Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Costumes are encouraged, with child-friendly costumes requested. The program will include spooky music, a story, a craft and other activities and is free and open to all.

Treat Memorial Library will hold its annual Halloween Spooktacular beginning at 4 p.m. The event will feature games, spooky snacks, autumn crafts, interactive storytelling and a Skeleton Scavenger Hunt through the library. The program is free and open to the public.

Oct. 31

The Jay Recreation Committee, Androscoggin Land Trust and community partners will hold the fourth annual Halloween Boo Bash from 10 a.m. to noon at French Falls Park in Jay. Organizers say more than 250 children have participated in each of the event’s first three years. Individuals, families and organizations are invited to help provide activities and treats.

Paris Parks & Recreation will hold its Halloween Festival from noon to 3 p.m. at Moore Park. The free event will feature a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, a caramel apple bar, carnival games, face painting, cotton candy and popcorn.

Bethel’s Trick or Treat Street will be held from 1-3 p.m. along Greenwood Avenue and the Municipal Center lawn. Families can collect candy from participating businesses and community organizations. A pumpkin decorating contest will begin at 1 p.m., with a costume contest and awards ceremony following at 3 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine.

Jay-Niles Memorial Library will hold a Trunk-or-Treat from 3-5 p.m. at 983 Main St. Families can visit decorated vehicles and collect Halloween treats during the free community event.

The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum, 99 Main St. in Bethel, will hold Halloween at Maine Mineral and Gem Museum from 4-8 p.m. Admission will be free during the event, with goodie bags for visitors and glowing dinosaurs hidden throughout the exhibits for a Halloween scavenger hunt.

Our Village Market, 1798 New Vineyard Road in New Vineyard, will hold its fourth annual Trunk or Treat from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 24. Families are invited to attend the community Halloween event, and residents or organizations interested in bringing a decorated vehicle may contact Sherry or Lexi at Our Village Market at 207-652-2277.

Kingfield’s seventh annual Trunk or Treat will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Gateway parking lot, 171 Main St. Families are invited to come in costume and collect treats from decorated vehicle trunks and tables. Community members may participate by decorating a vehicle or setting up a Halloween-themed table. For more information, contact Leanna Targett at 207-491-8092.

Livermore Falls will host a trunk-or-treat behind the Town Office from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31. Also, the Livermore Falls Fire Department will hold its Haunted House will host its Haunted House from 5-8 p.m. at the fire station, 15 Park St. The department will transform the station into a Halloween walkthrough with themed displays and spooky surprises for families and groups.

Wilton’s annual Trunk or Treat and Halloween Walk will run from 6-7:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat will be held at Kineowatha Park, while participating homes along High Street will be marked for families taking part in the Halloween Walk. Wilton Parks & Recreation is accepting candy and monetary donations and is seeking additional participants to decorate vehicles. High Street residents who want to participate may contact Wilton Public Safety at 207-645-3876 or publicsafety@wiltonmaine.gov.