Scarecrow Lamp Pole Decorating, Main Street. Calling all businesses, groups, families, and individuals! Help add some seasonal décor to downtown by creating a scarecrow for the lamp posts for display throughout October. It’s free, and it’s fun! FMI, visit the Facebook page Calais, Maine Annual Scarecrow Contest.

9 a.m. – Kids’ Scarecrow Shuffle 1-Mile Fun Run, Waterfront. Two groups – ages up to 8 and ages 9-12 – can lace up their sneakers and take part in the free 1-mile fun run. Sponsored by CDRC.