Trick-or-Treat in Bangor: Why 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 days away, the leaves, pumpkins, crisp days and cool nights, are all in full effect! The Bangor area has no shortage of great spots to bring the kiddos to collect candy.

These days, the Trunk-or-Treat fad is all the rage, but rest assured, the streets will be packed with little ones ready to knock on your door!

Helpful hint: If you were thinking about stopping by Stephen King's West Broadway home, you will come up empty.

We've done trick-or-treat a few times and we had 600 or 800 - one time we had 1,400 people show up for candy and treats and it's fun, it's great to see everyone, but it wears everybody out and it plays hell with the law so we're not doing that anymore.

While the house is a popular photo spot, especially during Halloween, it's important to respect the privacy of the current residents and the neighborhood. The property is private and not open to the public, and King and his wife, Tabitha, now reside in Florida.

Not to worry, there are plenty of safe, and family-friendly places to head out to visit on Halloween night. Growing up, I was an East Side tree street kid, so the long, wide and gorgeous, Maple Street was my favorite, but there are many others to choose from in the greater Bangor area.

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What makes Maple Street so unique?

• Killer Decorations: Residents go all out with their Halloween displays, transforming their homes. sometimes spending hundreds of dollars on decorations and candy, creating an immersive experience for visitors.
• Fun sense of community: Families host potlucks and collaborate on decorations. This collective effort makes the street feel like a giant Halloween party.
• Big Crowds: On Halloween night, Maple Street attracts thousands of trick-or-treaters, with some residents estimating up to 2,000 visitors. The width of the street makes it optimal for walking
• Family Friendly: The neighborhood is known for its family-oriented environment, making it a safe and enjoyable place for children to trick-or-treat. Many residents dress up in costumes and participate in handing out candy, adding to the festive mood.

Here are the best of the best:

• Bangor's Tree Streets
• Little City-Bangor
• Fairmount Park-Bangor
• Bangor Gardens
• Sherwood Forrest-Bangor
• Westbrook Terrace-Hampden
• Judson Heights-Bangor

Wherever you head to trick or treat on Friday, traveling in groups to well lit, populated areas of town are always the safest bet for Halloween fun for everyone

Happy Halloween!

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