The annual Railway SPOOKtacular is set for this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. The event will feature trick or treat stations hosted by community businesses and nonprofit organizations, carnival games, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, face painting, train rides and other spooky festivities. 

A snack bar and lunch items will be available for purchase. Attendees should arrive in costume and bring trick or treat bags. Tickets will be sold at the gate as follows: $10 for ages 4 and up, free for children 3 and under, and $5 for museum members.  Admission includes train rides, trick or treat stations, and event festivities. Snack bar and face painting have an additional charge.

The event is rain or shine, and more information can be found at RailwayVillage.org, or email Lori.Reynolds@RailwayVillage.org.  Volunteers are always welcome!

Thank you to participating organizations for making this event extra special for children and families:  Y Arts (sponsored by Gold Smith Gallery), Eastside Waterfront Park, Nathan's Pharmacy, NTG Aerial Photo, Action For Animals Maine, Dead River Company, Lafayette Hotels/Three Buoys, A&C Creations, BHYC Sailing, Boothbay Region Land Trust, Boothbay Sea & Science Center, Midcoast Humane, Carousel Marina/ Whale’s Tale & Seafarers Pub, BRHS Field Hockey Team, and Community Resource Council.

Boothbay Railway Village is a 501(c)3 non-profit museum missioned to conserve, display and interpret artifacts, authentic period structures and technologies utilized in Maine during the historical period of the mid-19th through mid-20th centuries.  The vision is to utilize its unique village setting to engage adults and children in hands-on activities designed to create a better understanding of Maine village life throughout the period.  All museum events are designed to celebrate community and provide a place for families and friends to gather.