‘Stephen King Day 2025′ to Take Place in This Maine City

The inaugural ‘Stephen King Day,’ created to celebrate the wildly famous author, was recently announced to be taking place in a city right here in Maine.

Listen, we get it—every day online feels like some made-up ‘national holiday,’ just another excuse to celebrate something random. But this one’s different—it’s uniquely Maine, and honestly, we’re all for keeping it that way… let’s go ahead and gatekeep this one.

Now, with that said, just to get everyone on the same page, why are we, as Mainers, setting aside a day to celebrate Stephen King?

A city in Maine celebrating Stephen King makes perfect sense—he was born here, lived in Bangor for years, and set many of his most famous stories, like Carrie, Pet Sematary, and IT, right here in the Pine Tree State. His home in Bangor has also become a must-see for fans and tourists alike, making him an integral part of Maine’s identity and culture.

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With that in mind, let’s get into the details. We’ve covered the ‘why,’ so let’s talk about the ‘where’ and ‘when’: where and when is ‘Stephen King Day’ happening?

The city of Hallowell is set to host ‘Stephen King Day 2025’ on Saturday, May 17th, as a tribute to the iconic horror author and Maine native.

Events throughout the day will include dramatic readings, ghost tours, King-themed pub trivia, a pet costume parade, and a 21+ prom inspired by Carrie.

Most activities are free or low-cost, with proceeds benefiting local causes like the Hubbard Free Library, which is helping organize the event.

The daylong celebration is being called a way to honor one of Maine’s most legendary storytellers in true spooky style.

For more information and a detailed schedule of events for Stephen King Day, check out the Hubbard Free Library’s website.

And there you have it—Hallowell will be celebrating Stephen King Day 2025 on Saturday, May 17th.

What are your thoughts on Stephen King getting his own holiday? Will you be traveling to Hallowell to join in the festivities, or are you planning to celebrate wherever you are? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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