Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House will serve as the backdrop for a Halloween inspired evening of Scary Readings and Community Potluck dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.

Technical director Kevin Kiley promises to have an array of spooky decorations, skeletons and haunting sights festooning the Opera House as guests sit down to the annual Halloween Potluck dinner. Community members are asked to bring an ample main dish or side dish to share, or if you have a special Halloween dessert that you are famous for then bring that. Please do not bring bread. Guests should bring plates and silverware, if possible, and serving utensils for their potluck dish. The Opera House has limited electrical outlets so crockpots may not be able to be plugged in.

Following dinner a troupe of readers will settle on to the stage and present the 2025 Scary Readings. This year’s actors include Kevin Kiley, Lynne McGhee and Frances Mercanti-Anthony.

Doors creak open at 5:45 p.m. with dinner planned for 6 p.m. The Opera House bar will be serving cold drinks and guests are asked not to bring their own beverages. No tickets or reservations required. The evening is intended for older families and adults and the readings are not appropriate for young children.