A Halloween display at Wallingford Fruit Store stand ready to delight guests on Wednesday afternoon in Auburn. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

The prime trick-or-treat hours Thursday are looking wet but mild as youngsters canvass neighborhoods and some head to indoor celebrations.

According to the WGME weather forecast, there will be scattered rain showers all day with temperatures remaining in the 60s. Rain may become heavier at night, especially in the north.

For those planning to venture out, the following are some of the public Halloween events planned in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, including a few indoors:

• THURSDAY: Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation will host its 26th annual Halloween Trick or Treat, Haunted House and Ghost Walk from 6-7 p.m. at 29 Marion Ave. The event is for ages 11 and younger. For more information, call 207-743-7075.

• THURSDAY: Jay Fire Rescue will host Jay’s first Trunk or Treat from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Jay Town Office parking area, 340 Main St. It will feature touch-a-truck, the Jay Police Department and sweet treats. Costumes are welcome and area businesses are invited to participate.

• THURSDAY: The town of Buckfield is hosting a Trunk or Treat at the Town Office from 4-6 p.m.

• THURSDAY: The Maine Veterans’ Homes, 477 High St., in South Paris is welcoming trick-or-treaters from 5-8 p.m.

• FRIDAY: Norway Savings Bank Arena, 985 Turner St. in Auburn, is hosting its annual Halloween Candy Buy Back AND free skate with free rentals from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For every pound of candy turned in, the donor will get $1 and their school will get $1. All candy will be given to U.S. military troops through Operation Gratitude.

• SATURDAY: The Lewiston Youth Advisory Council will host a Truck or Treat from 4-6 p.m. at Connors Elementary School, 400 Bartlett St., Lewiston. There will be special guests, a firetruck with crew, lots of candy — plus many costumed characters, including Lucy the Lion.

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