Trick-or-Treating in Bangor, Maine: Maple Street Is a Must-Visit

Trick or treat, smell our feet, give us something good to eat! Let's all head to Maple Street!

With Halloween just a couple of weeks away, the fall leaves, pumpkins, crisp days, and cool nights are all in full effect! The Bangor area has no shortage of great places to take the kiddos trick-or-treating.

These days, trunk-or-treat events are all the rage, but plenty of neighborhoods still welcome little ghosts and goblins ready to knock on doors and collect candy!

Growing up, I was an East Side Tree Streets kid, so the long, wide, gorgeous Maple Street was always my favorite. But it's far from the only neighborhood worth checking out!

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What Makes Maple Street So Special?

Killer decorations: Residents go all out with Halloween displays, transforming their homes into festive spectacles. Some even spend hundreds of dollars on decorations and candy to create a memorable experience for visitors.

A strong sense of community: Families join in the fun, coordinate decorations, and help create an atmosphere that feels like one giant Halloween party.

Big crowds: Maple Street draws plenty of trick-or-treaters on Halloween night, with some residents estimating as many as 2,000 visitors. Its wide layout also makes it a popular spot for families walking from house to house.

Family-friendly fun: Residents embrace the Halloween spirit, with many dressing up and handing out candy to costumed visitors.

More Great Bangor-Area Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating

Maple Street may be a favorite, but there are plenty of other neighborhoods around Greater Bangor worth exploring on Halloween.

Bangor's Tree Streets

Little City, Bangor

Fairmount Park, Bangor

Bangor Gardens

Sherwood Forest, Bangor

Westbrook Terrace, Hampden

Judson Heights, Bangor

Wherever you decide to trick-or-treat this Halloween, traveling in groups and sticking to well-lit, populated areas are smart ways to help keep the fun going safely.

Happy Halloween, Maine!